Ok, once you've realized that you can't hurt the woman or person themselves, what does the sickest of the sick do?
Then you strike and hit me where it hits home, literally.
ie. The Hudson family tragedy. Julia Hudson's (Jennifer Hudson's sister) estranged husband figured that there was nothing else he could do to physically harm her, so he decided to permanently damage her mentally by murdering her mother, brother and her precious son. And to add insult to injury, he took the little boy and hid him in a stolen SUV.
There are many more cases like this that never make the news. We as a people must put a stop to domestic violence, especially emotional abuse of this magnitude.
May our prayers continue to go out to The Hudson family and every other family who has ever suffered this type of tragedy.
God Bless,
Allyson M. Deese
www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
AMD Tribune
Where reading is a passion!
Fall 2008 — Vol. 1
Dear Preferred Reader,
I have some exciting news that I can’t wait to share with you!
I along with my writing partners, friends and colleagues have so many new releases and projects coming through. And if you want my personal opinion they are all hot must reads.
To find upcoming releases from me and my friends check out
www.somebodyprayed4me.webs.com Somebody Prayed for Me by Allyson M. Deese, Linda Herman & Tinisha N. Johnson available Dec 2008 from www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org Xpress Yourself Publishing
Be sure and visit www.asanetwork.webs.com Authors Supporting Authors – Where reading is top priority !
Be Blessed and Well Read,
Allyson M. Deese
www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
In This Issue:
Feature Article: My Top Ten Favorite Reads of the Year
What’s next from Me and My Friends
Quote of the Week
Contact the Editor
1. Feature Article: My Top Ten Favorite Reads of the Year
I have read a tremendous amount of great books this year. Many by members of my favorite writer’s and reader’s group – Authors Supporting Authors, or my main publishing home Xpress Yourself Publishing but, I had to share my top ten favorite with you!
This list is in no particular order. But these are some of the hottest of my HOT book collection!
1. Consequences: The Novel by Linda R. Herman www.lindarherman.com
2. Bare Necessities by Hazel Mills www.hazelmillsstories.com
3. Anything Goes by Jessica Tilles www.jessicatilles.com
4. A Special Summer by Victoria Wells www.victoria-wells.com
5. Tonight I Give In by Mia A. Moore www.miaamoore.webs.com
6. One Love by Bill Holmes www.billholmes.com
7. Mocha Chocolate: A Taste of Ecstasy edited by Shani Greene-Dowdell www.shanibooks.com
8. Office Affairs by Caramel Vixen www.caramelvixen84.webs.com
9. Erotigasm by S.D. Denny www.sddenny.com
10. For Every Love There is a Reason by Kenda Bell www.kendabell.com
2. What’s Next from Allyson and Her Co-Authors of Somebody Prayed for Me
Linda R. Herman & Tinisha N. Johnson
Linda R. Herman, author of Consequences: When Love is Blind
Imagine yourself 'happily' married to the same man for seventeen years. You never suspect there is a problem in your marriage until you catch him having sex with a male lover! That's just the beginning of the end. You had never imagined the possibility of being infected with AIDS until you discovered you were married to a low down, down low brother. And now you're faced with having someone tell you that your life as you know it may be over because you are in fact HIV(+). That’s exactly what happens in Consequences: When Love is Blind by Linda R. Herman.
www.lindarherman.com
“The Darker Side of Love” by Linda R. Herman from Somebody Prayed for Me
Kayla made repeated threats to leave Joey but the late nights continued. Phone calls from other women boasting about their sexual escapades with him came next. But every time Kayla packed her bags to leave, Joey would plead with her to stay. He loved her and he needed her. He would change. And no matter how many times she had heard his lies she would still give in. All it took was him wrapping his arms around her and making love to her mind, body, and soul. “You got my heart, Kay. Them other girls got samples but you got the real thing.” Joey would always whisper while bringing her closer and closer to orgasms that left her believing that things would change for the better.
But with every beginning there is an ending. The final straw was sure to come and four years into marriage it came in the form of a phone call from Tonya Harris.
Tinisha Nicole Johnson, author of Searchable Whereabouts
Searchable Whereabouts by Tinisha Nicole Johnson is a mystery novel and the story Rahkel Williams, who's trying to unravel the mysterious murder of her beloved uncle, but soon finds he was living a double life that could cost her, her own life. As time goes on, with only a handful of clues, but no defined inkling as to a murder suspect, Rahkel finds herself caught in a web of lies and deceit, where nothing and no one are as they seem. To read an excerpt or to order this book visit Tinisha’s website: www.TinishaNicoleJohnson.com
“Facing Reality” by Tinisha Nicole Johnson from Somebody Prayed For Me
Denise opened the door and saw Tiffany asleep in bed, still fully dressed. On the nightstand sat an empty candy wrapper and a carton of orange juice. Denise turned off the light, making her way to her own bed. For the third night in a row she cried herself to sleep, intensely depressed.
The next morning Denise was awakened by her daughter, who’d become her usual alarm clock.
“Mom, get up. You’ve been drinking again I see.” Tiffany held up the bottle of vodka.
Denise focused, then snatched the bottle from Tiffany’s hand. “What time is it?” She slowly sat up and brushed her wild hair back with her fingers.
“It’s eight. My bus comes soon and you have to be at work in thirty minutes. Get up!” Tiffany placed a cup of fresh hot coffee on the nightstand before walking out. Denise reached for it and took a sip, before going to the bathroom, running the cold water over her head and taking a hot shower.
Denise banged her head lightly against the shower wall as the water ran through her hair down her back. She had to stop doing this.
Allyson M. Deese, author of Discovering the Joy Within
Discovering The Joy Within a novel by Allyson M. Deese
The pain of losing a child has been said to be the greatest pain next to losing a parent. As a teenager, Jordyn Thomas, experiences this devastation times two when she loses her beautiful, twin daughters at the abusive hands of her lover, Carlos. Where life for her should be beginning, for Jordyn she feels that her life is already over.
Lost in a world of depression, the vulnerable teen eventually feels she has found love again in Eric Carter. He's older and more mature than Carlos, and he's also the loving father of two. His kids can never replace her beautiful angels but Jordyn feels that loving them helps her broken heart to heal. Life is once again bearable until she discovers Eric's form of abuse isn't physical; it's verbal. She endures his tongue lashing but in the end, he leaves her for his lover. The stress and heartache leads the expectant mother down a familiar road; miscarriage and yet more darkness and pain.
Surrounded by her own darkness, Jordyn closes her heart to love. That is until Steve Moore comes along to heal her broken heart. The third time should be a charm but Jordyn soon discovers that Steve’s glitter is not gold. What's a young woman to do when every road she takes leads to heartache and pain?
Journey with her as she discovers her joy within, finally realizing that the greatest love of all has nothing to do with loving or wanting to be loved by a man. It's all about the love you receive from The Man upstairs!
www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
The title poem from Somebody Prayed for Me by Allyson M. Deese
I could have been dead, on drugs or homeless, but somebody prayed for me
I could have been used and abused until I had nothing left to give,
but, somebody prayed for me
My heart could still be cold and made of stone, but, somebody prayed for me
I could be a lot of things that I thank God I’m not
But, two things saved me
Jesus Christ dying for my sins and somebody praying for me
You might be going through it right now, but, joy really does come in the morning.
Somebody Prayed for me and I’m praying for you.
~by Allyson M. Deese©
3. Quote of the Week
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."- Denis Waitley
4. Contact the Editor
Copyright © 2008 by AMD INC - All Rights Reserved.
Editor: Allyson Deese, AMD INC.authorallydeese@aol.com
PO Box 394 Asheville, NC 28802
Visit us online at:http://www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
http://www.myspace.com/allysondeese
Where reading is a passion!
Fall 2008 — Vol. 1
Dear Preferred Reader,
I have some exciting news that I can’t wait to share with you!
I along with my writing partners, friends and colleagues have so many new releases and projects coming through. And if you want my personal opinion they are all hot must reads.
To find upcoming releases from me and my friends check out
www.somebodyprayed4me.webs.com Somebody Prayed for Me by Allyson M. Deese, Linda Herman & Tinisha N. Johnson available Dec 2008 from www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org Xpress Yourself Publishing
Be sure and visit www.asanetwork.webs.com Authors Supporting Authors – Where reading is top priority !
Be Blessed and Well Read,
Allyson M. Deese
www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
In This Issue:
Feature Article: My Top Ten Favorite Reads of the Year
What’s next from Me and My Friends
Quote of the Week
Contact the Editor
1. Feature Article: My Top Ten Favorite Reads of the Year
I have read a tremendous amount of great books this year. Many by members of my favorite writer’s and reader’s group – Authors Supporting Authors, or my main publishing home Xpress Yourself Publishing but, I had to share my top ten favorite with you!
This list is in no particular order. But these are some of the hottest of my HOT book collection!
1. Consequences: The Novel by Linda R. Herman www.lindarherman.com
2. Bare Necessities by Hazel Mills www.hazelmillsstories.com
3. Anything Goes by Jessica Tilles www.jessicatilles.com
4. A Special Summer by Victoria Wells www.victoria-wells.com
5. Tonight I Give In by Mia A. Moore www.miaamoore.webs.com
6. One Love by Bill Holmes www.billholmes.com
7. Mocha Chocolate: A Taste of Ecstasy edited by Shani Greene-Dowdell www.shanibooks.com
8. Office Affairs by Caramel Vixen www.caramelvixen84.webs.com
9. Erotigasm by S.D. Denny www.sddenny.com
10. For Every Love There is a Reason by Kenda Bell www.kendabell.com
2. What’s Next from Allyson and Her Co-Authors of Somebody Prayed for Me
Linda R. Herman & Tinisha N. Johnson
Linda R. Herman, author of Consequences: When Love is Blind
Imagine yourself 'happily' married to the same man for seventeen years. You never suspect there is a problem in your marriage until you catch him having sex with a male lover! That's just the beginning of the end. You had never imagined the possibility of being infected with AIDS until you discovered you were married to a low down, down low brother. And now you're faced with having someone tell you that your life as you know it may be over because you are in fact HIV(+). That’s exactly what happens in Consequences: When Love is Blind by Linda R. Herman.
www.lindarherman.com
“The Darker Side of Love” by Linda R. Herman from Somebody Prayed for Me
Kayla made repeated threats to leave Joey but the late nights continued. Phone calls from other women boasting about their sexual escapades with him came next. But every time Kayla packed her bags to leave, Joey would plead with her to stay. He loved her and he needed her. He would change. And no matter how many times she had heard his lies she would still give in. All it took was him wrapping his arms around her and making love to her mind, body, and soul. “You got my heart, Kay. Them other girls got samples but you got the real thing.” Joey would always whisper while bringing her closer and closer to orgasms that left her believing that things would change for the better.
But with every beginning there is an ending. The final straw was sure to come and four years into marriage it came in the form of a phone call from Tonya Harris.
Tinisha Nicole Johnson, author of Searchable Whereabouts
Searchable Whereabouts by Tinisha Nicole Johnson is a mystery novel and the story Rahkel Williams, who's trying to unravel the mysterious murder of her beloved uncle, but soon finds he was living a double life that could cost her, her own life. As time goes on, with only a handful of clues, but no defined inkling as to a murder suspect, Rahkel finds herself caught in a web of lies and deceit, where nothing and no one are as they seem. To read an excerpt or to order this book visit Tinisha’s website: www.TinishaNicoleJohnson.com
“Facing Reality” by Tinisha Nicole Johnson from Somebody Prayed For Me
Denise opened the door and saw Tiffany asleep in bed, still fully dressed. On the nightstand sat an empty candy wrapper and a carton of orange juice. Denise turned off the light, making her way to her own bed. For the third night in a row she cried herself to sleep, intensely depressed.
The next morning Denise was awakened by her daughter, who’d become her usual alarm clock.
“Mom, get up. You’ve been drinking again I see.” Tiffany held up the bottle of vodka.
Denise focused, then snatched the bottle from Tiffany’s hand. “What time is it?” She slowly sat up and brushed her wild hair back with her fingers.
“It’s eight. My bus comes soon and you have to be at work in thirty minutes. Get up!” Tiffany placed a cup of fresh hot coffee on the nightstand before walking out. Denise reached for it and took a sip, before going to the bathroom, running the cold water over her head and taking a hot shower.
Denise banged her head lightly against the shower wall as the water ran through her hair down her back. She had to stop doing this.
Allyson M. Deese, author of Discovering the Joy Within
Discovering The Joy Within a novel by Allyson M. Deese
The pain of losing a child has been said to be the greatest pain next to losing a parent. As a teenager, Jordyn Thomas, experiences this devastation times two when she loses her beautiful, twin daughters at the abusive hands of her lover, Carlos. Where life for her should be beginning, for Jordyn she feels that her life is already over.
Lost in a world of depression, the vulnerable teen eventually feels she has found love again in Eric Carter. He's older and more mature than Carlos, and he's also the loving father of two. His kids can never replace her beautiful angels but Jordyn feels that loving them helps her broken heart to heal. Life is once again bearable until she discovers Eric's form of abuse isn't physical; it's verbal. She endures his tongue lashing but in the end, he leaves her for his lover. The stress and heartache leads the expectant mother down a familiar road; miscarriage and yet more darkness and pain.
Surrounded by her own darkness, Jordyn closes her heart to love. That is until Steve Moore comes along to heal her broken heart. The third time should be a charm but Jordyn soon discovers that Steve’s glitter is not gold. What's a young woman to do when every road she takes leads to heartache and pain?
Journey with her as she discovers her joy within, finally realizing that the greatest love of all has nothing to do with loving or wanting to be loved by a man. It's all about the love you receive from The Man upstairs!
www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
The title poem from Somebody Prayed for Me by Allyson M. Deese
I could have been dead, on drugs or homeless, but somebody prayed for me
I could have been used and abused until I had nothing left to give,
but, somebody prayed for me
My heart could still be cold and made of stone, but, somebody prayed for me
I could be a lot of things that I thank God I’m not
But, two things saved me
Jesus Christ dying for my sins and somebody praying for me
You might be going through it right now, but, joy really does come in the morning.
Somebody Prayed for me and I’m praying for you.
~by Allyson M. Deese©
3. Quote of the Week
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."- Denis Waitley
4. Contact the Editor
Copyright © 2008 by AMD INC - All Rights Reserved.
Editor: Allyson Deese, AMD INC.authorallydeese@aol.com
PO Box 394 Asheville, NC 28802
Visit us online at:http://www.allysonmdeese.webs.com
http://www.myspace.com/allysondeese
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