BRPP MAGAZINE
ISSUE 15
Author’s Edition
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NAVI’ ROBINS......... 1 BLAQRAYN PUBLISHING PLUS...... 4 THE INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY OF LISA Y. SPARROW..................................... 5 BOOKS BY ERIC CROW DRAVEN................. 7 CREATIVE FLOW PRESENTS: AUTHOR VALARIE DESHAZIER.............................. 8
THE POWER OF PINK FASHION AND HAIR SHOW.......................................... 9 THE GRIDDY BOYS........................................ 10 EDITOR JAYNE PHLOW.................................... 12 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!........................................... 13 COVER STORY: AUTHOR DOROTHY BROWN-NEWTON......................... 14 SCARECROW...................................... 20
I just want to fall asleep next to you. Wake up inside you, admire and swim in your amazing. Help you release all your tension. Wake up next to your smile, and do it all over again... - CROW
NAVI’ ROBINS
Bestselling author Navi' Robins was born in Chicago, IL and comes from a family as diverse as the characters in his novels. At the young age of 10 his family relocated to the West African country of Liberia and while living abroad for 7 years he discovered and nourished his immersive imagination. Learning and living with different cultures and languages gave Navi' a unique prospective on life and self expression that can be experienced while reading one of his novels. After several years at attempting to complete a novel; in 2012 Navi' was able to complete his first novel entitled Walking Among the Shadows: Awakening. Which is the first book in a planned 7 book series. Walking Among the Shadows: Awakening was officially published in May of 2013 to rave reviews with a small yet dedicated following. Wanting to push himself to write in different genres Navi' Robins pinned 3 short stories in another series entitled Article 88: Jericho's Revenge. On October 23rd 2014 Navi' Robins released a revised edition of his first novel Walking Among the Shadows: Awakening and it debut at #18 in the top 100 bestsellers in the Thriller/Paranormal genre. Since then Awakening has remained a top 100 bestseller on Amazon.com and peaked at #8 in December 2014. 1
Great career, financial stability, and the looks to attract any woman he chooses, Dr. Daniel Bennett was a man that had it all. But he is also a man with a secret that haunts him while he’s awake and threatens to kill him while he sleeps. Four years ago an encounter with Africa’s most notorious and ruthless warlord ended in a massacre and a brutal murder he hasn't been able to forget or forgive. The once outgoing and celebrated doctor has now become a cold and heartless recluse, intent on living a life free of emotional commitments. Until the United Nation’s top crisis counselor; the incredibly beautiful and determined Ayana Burundi walks into his life forcing him to face his emotions and the darkest moments of his past. But for Ayana there is only one thing driving her; bringing the warlord Kronte “The Terror” Kroma before the international courts to answer for his crimes against her people and the doctor is the key. What begins as a simple request quickly turns into a struggle of wills and emotions as Daniel and Ayana’s lives fall into a collision course between love and a warlord willing to do anything to silence anyone that threatens his freedom.
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THE INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY OF LISA Y. SPARROW
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THE GRIDDY BOYS Goals for the group; "To reach as many people God will allow for his glory through pure,positive,and powerful music.To inspire other artist to follow thier dreams. To bring our music in the spotlight not for fam or money,but to paint a picture for society to inflict that everyone whos from the hood or makes music from a hood/urban perspective isn't a killer,thief or drug dealer.Though we love to do music we belive it's an assignment for us from God to speak the truth,and come from the heart on every song.We don't consider ourselves a gospel group, but embassaders of the truth,delievering heartfelt music with a message." DuNGEON lIFE: The name D.U.N.G.E.O.N is a ackranem meaning (daily,unfailing, new,guidance,evolving ,officialy,neverending) the (Life) he's living out, giving from God's son Jesus.Real name (Jerremy Laron Ogans) born September,2nd 1984 (30) born,and raised in Tulsa,Oklahoma lives in Coweta,Ok. Laid back personality likes to try different resturants has a strong passion for music likes watching documentarys and movies reads books occuasionally. mARK-13: The name is from the Bible verse Mark:13 Real name (Mark Wayne Bullard) born March,18th 1985 (30) born in Okmulgee,Oklahoma raised in Weleetka,OK.Down to earth personality likes to do outdoor activities with family, travel enjoys cookouts. D-Dogg: The name is a ackranem meaning Dre,delivering,on,God's,grace.Real name (De'Andre Dartez Ogans) Born May,22 1988 (27) a lite amped personality.Has a strong passion for music,loves soul food like movies a NBA Basketball fan favorite team OKC Thunder a family man also. G,R,I,D,D,Y BOYZ: The name Griddy is a ackranem it stands for (God's,righteous,individuals doing,duties,yearly) Late 2012 the meaning of the name Griddy was established giving from God. 6/16/2015 10
IN THEIR INTERVIEW ON BLAQRADIO HTTP://WWW.BLOGTALKRADIO.CO M/BRPPRADIONETWORK/2015/06/2 6/THE-GRIDDY-BOYZ-SIT-WITH-C
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AUTHOR DOROTHY BROWN-NEWTON Dorothy Brown_Newton is a new author at Leo Sullivan Publications. Her first release with the company is In Love With Deceit. She is known to the literary world as the author of Obsessive Behavior parts 1-3, When Loyalty Dies So Does Love parts 1-3. She also contributed to 3 anthologies titled Tasteful Vengeance, Special Delivery, and Please don’t kill me. All titles available on Amazon. She is currently working Part 2 of In Love with Deceit. Author Dorothy Brown-Newton grew up in Queens, NY and at the tender age of 9 she knew that she wanted to be an author. She was never outside playing with friends she was always in the house writing or reading a book. Dorothy attended LaGuardia Community College then went on to worked for the Department of Social Services for 10 years before relocating with her family to North Carolina. Dorothy has recently decided to be a stay at home mom to focus on her children and her craft. When she’s not working on her craft her time is spent between reading and spending time with her family. She now resides in North Carolina with her husband, children and grandchildren. She can be contacted @: HYPERLINK "rodgergirl2002@aol.com" rodgergirl2002@aol.com You can also visit her on her author’s page @ Dorothy Brown_Newton Also on Facebook @ Dorothy Brown_Newton Instagram/thickandsexy69
DOING IT BIG WITH FAMILY!!!
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1. How long have you been a part of the industry/business? I have been a part of the industry/business since 2013. 2. How did you get your start? I was introduced to Creative Flow Publishing by Crystal Alexis. I submitted my manuscript they loved it and offered me a contract. 3. If you will, give me one pro and one con you have found in this industry. One pro for me would have to be all the wonderful people that I've meet in the industry. One con would be all the negativity that is becoming popular within the industry. 4. Has this always been a lifelong dream or something that happened unexpectedly? I have always wanted to be an author. I put it on hold because at the time I was a single parent and just didn't have the time.
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5. With whom have you had the pleasure of working? I have worked with Yara Kaleema, Crystal Alexis, Aleya Mishell, B.B Holloway. Just to name a few. Lol 6. People see the glitz and glamour, but how hard is the work? It's very hard work, most nights are all-nighters. Less time spent with family. 7. If you weren't doing what you do, what do you think would be your chosen profession? My chosen profession would have been Nursing. 8. Who and what inspires you? My children inspire me. I want them to always follow their dreams because they do come true.
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After losing both her biological mother and the woman who raised her, Chink is not sure how much more she can stand. Lahmiek came into her life at the perfect time, and he is everything that she could want in a mate. When Lahmiek is arrested for a crime he swears he didn’t commit, Chink must decide whether she should follow her head-or her heart. Liem and Polo seem perfect for each other, but there are issues in their relationship that threaten to tear them apart. The couple must remember that, “All that glitters is not gold,” but when they realize how true it is, it may be too late. In the explosive sequel to In Love with Deceit, lines are crossed and relationships are tested. Chink must decide who she can truly trust, and is being in love with deceit truly worth it? 18
9. What is your advice to anyone trying to succeed in this industry? Always do your research and don't take anything at face value. Question everything.
THANK YOU AUTHOR DOROTHY BROWN-NEWTON
10. Any words of encouragement or shout outs you would like to add? I would just like to give a shout out to Creative Flow who gave me my start. Crystal Alexis who has always been there from day one and continuing to rock with me. I want to shout out Eureka and Aleya Mishell who help me become an independent author. Leo Sullivan and Racquel Williams who gave me an opportunity to work with a publication company again. Kosha Jordan who saw something in me and have supported me from the time she met me. Special thanks to all the readers who support me. Big shout out to my family because without family support none of this would be possible. 19
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