……It wasn’t always easy for Ms. Jackson, but in this in-depth chat with Knowshi, the Florida-based trailblazer discusses her triumphs, trials and what she tells new novelists about making a place for themselves on bookshelves and among their peers. KNOWSHI- It’s an honor to speak with such a pioneer in the publishing world, wow—-having written… Continue reading Struggles, Successes and Celebrating Black Romance, The MOC Brenda Jackson Preview/Knowshi Interview Link
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Larry Yarrell: Advertising and Image Branding
Larry Yarrell, Program Director and one of the founders of the Marcus Graham Project, spoke with Knowshi.com about the goals of his organization, the unique concerns facing today’s graduates, and why more diverse players and leaders are sorely needed in the advertising field.
Beverly Jenkins’ “Destiny’s Surrender,” The MOC Preview/Knowshi Book Review Link
A San Francisco brothel, visionary roots woman and fugitive prostitute are rarely the ingredients of a hot romance, but that’s what exactly what award-winning romance writer Beverly Jenkins cooks up in the second of her Destiny-themed historical romance novels, Destiny’s Surrender (the debut novel in the series, Destiny’s Embrace, was released in 2012). Returning to… Continue reading Beverly Jenkins’ “Destiny’s Surrender,” The MOC Preview/Knowshi Book Review Link
Glenn Lewis’ Hiatus, Hits & “Moment of Truth,” the MOC/Soultracks Interview
In mid-July, weeks after his latest single “Can’t Say Love” rocketed up the R&B charts, Dallas DJ extraordinaire Frances Jaye hosted Canadian soul man Glenn Lewis’ return to centerstage in downtown’s club Sandaga. It had been nearly a decade since his first major hit, “Don’t You Forget It,” had owned the airwaves, but as a… Continue reading Glenn Lewis’ Hiatus, Hits & “Moment of Truth,” the MOC/Soultracks Interview
“I’m In Love With A Church Girl,” The MOC Preview & Soultracks Movie Review Link
As the protagonist of …Church Girl, Ja Rule portrays Miles Montego, a former CA-area drug kingpin who’s converted his skills into concert promoting. Montego isn’t ’bout that life’ anymore, but since he’s still employing his posse of drug-dealing around-the-way rolldawgs, the Feds are looking for any excuse to turn them in and keep everyone under… Continue reading “I’m In Love With A Church Girl,” The MOC Preview & Soultracks Movie Review Link