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Criminal Minded
by Tracy Brown

Book Description
Lamin Michaels learned at his mother's knee the importance of chasing paper, so it's no surprise he gets into the drug game when he's just a teenager. When he meets Zion, a product of the New York City foster care and prison system, Lamin knows that he has meet the perfect partner in crime. Together, they build a huge narcotics empire.

Then, Lamin falls hard for a beautiful girl named Lucky. Lucky makes Lamin realize that there is more to life than cash and more cash. When Lamin goes legit with a career in the entertainment industry, Zion tries to keep their business going on both the street and the boardroom. It's not long before Zion becomes the target of a corruption scandal involving murder, extortion and money laundering. Once the dirt is exposed, will Lamin and Zion be able to remain one step ahead, or will their paper chasing days haunt them forever?

About the Author
Tracy Brown is the author of Black and Dime Piece, which were published by the groundbreaking Triple Crown Publications. She lives in Staten Island, New York, and is currently working on her next novel.

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True to the Game
A Teri Woods Fable
by Teri Woods

Book Description
This book represents the drug game during the late 80's from the inner city streets of Philadelphia. The main characters, Gena and Quadir find themselves caught in the vicious, yet seductive world of drugs and money. Quadir a millionaire drug dealer flipping kilo after kilo, builds a massive money empire. He, however, is also faced with the art of extortion brought upon by the notorious junior mafia. She, however, is faced with holding onto her man, her house, her car and the money. This is our life, these are our streets and this book represents our losses, our gains, our sorrows and joys. With the good, always comes the bad and when you play in this game you have to count the highs and the lows. When you deal with loss after loss, when the people closest to you are gunned down, when the people closest to you are millionaires from hustling in the drug game, when you live this life and have everything money can buy, the price is too often life in return. It's so hard to think about the bad when it's all good. It's so hard to think about the sacrifices that will be made so the next can eat, so the next can come up, so the next can survive to tell about it. We at MMP thank the massive support from the brothers locked up, the massive support from the streets, and if we never make it on a book shelf the hustle was the real. We at MMP promise to never forget you, never forget the hustle and always represent. This one is for the streets.

About the Author
Teri Woods is a native of Philadelphia. She has worked as a legal secretary/paralegal for eight years in a Philadelphia Center City law firm practicing in defense litigation for a national insurance company. She began writing True to the Game in 1993. She copyrighted her work in 1994 and began to submit her work to publishers. After being turned down, the book sat dormat in a closet for two years. By 1997, she was determined to do something for herself. In 1998, she began selling hand made books on the street and out the trunk of her car. With the success of the hand made books, she started her own publishing and production company, Meow Meow Productions, and has successfully launched her first novel, True to the Game, making it available for bookstores across the country.

Kismet
A story of love, friendship, obsession and FATE.
by Dawn Knight

Description:
Embark on an adventurous journey with Danielle, Keera, Queenie, Saudia, Tai and Jody, childhood friends whose lives simultaneously erupt in turmoil. The Thanksgiving holiday had never been more eventful for Danielle Johnson and her friends. Each come together after being separated by the demands of womanhood and are individually attacked by life altering situations. Deceit, drugs, murder and sex are the undercurrents that challenge foundations of love, friendship and spirituality. The ladies will mingle in Hollywood's ghetto-fabulous circles and peek into its deep dark secrets.

You will be held captive by Kilamunjaro aka Killa in the not so fabulous ghetto of Los Angeles. His obsession with Danielle proves fatal as he plays "beat the clock" with Andrew, Danielle's wrongfully imprisoned husband. As each character experiences mad drama they rediscover family, friends as well as their own Inner-Spirit. Between these chapters all will try to find refuge in one, the other, or all. That is, if their sanity doesn't escape them first.

This riveting story will take you on a trip through your own soul. So, be careful when you enter this world, Kismet. Not only because it's an emotional whirlwind, but because the ride is so thrilling that you will never want to get off.

About the Author

This dynamic new author was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Writing had always been second nature but it wasn't until the untimely death of her husband, Patrick, that her God-given gift for storytelling became the forefront of her aspirations.

Newly widowed and apprehensive, she soon-after embarked on a spiritual journey, which led her on a path that she never dreamed existed. On this path is where Dawn's True Self, her Spirit, began to shine and show her that anything was possible. Through this enlightenment, Kismet was born, and the journey still continues.

Not wanting to be put on anyone else's watch or payroll, Dawn, or Dk as she is affectionately known, started the publishing and consulting firm, Knightlife Publishing Co, through which she advises aspiring authors on the how-to's of writing through to selling or publishing their completed manuscript. Knightlife was created to not only publish her work, but also to help other emerging authors to write and be published as well.

Kismet (Knightlife, 2000), Knightlife's debut novel, was the beginning of a beautiful relationship between Dawn Knight and her destiny. It, and her other accomplishments-- including, finding and now using her inner-light for guidance within the world's madness-- is also a testimony that with faith (in the goodness of God and in Self), hope and courage, One can accomplish anything He or She desires.

Dk continues to live in Los Angeles where, as a high-achieiving Senior at Loyola Marymount University, she studies English and African American History. Her company, Knightlife Publishing Co., has since expanded into a multi-media venture, which now includes a magazine and a cable television show.

Contact: hiphopwriterchick@yahoo.com

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Editorials Photo Gallery Reviews Audio Interviews Events Models Writer's Block Features News TV Show Reader Polls	Criminal Minded by Tracy Brown Book Description Lamin Michaels learned at his mother's knee the importance of chasing paper, so it's no surprise he gets into the drug game when he's just a teenager. When he meets Zion, a product of the New York City foster care and prison system, Lamin knows that he has meet the perfect partner in crime. Together, they build a huge narcotics empire. Then, Lamin falls hard for a beautiful girl named Lucky. Lucky makes Lamin realize that there is more to life than cash and more cash. When Lamin goes legit with a career in the entertainment industry, Zion tries to keep their business going on both the street and the boardroom. It's not long before Zion becomes the target of a corruption scandal involving murder, extortion and money laundering. Once the dirt is exposed, will Lamin and Zion be able to remain one step ahead, or will their paper chasing days haunt them forever? About the Author Tracy Brown is the author of Black and Dime Piece, which were published by the groundbreaking Triple Crown Publications. She lives in Staten Island, New York, and is currently working on her next novel. Click on one of our Amazon Banners for more info or to purchase. True to the Game A Teri Woods Fable by Teri Woods Book Description This book represents the drug game during the late 80's from the inner city streets of Philadelphia. The main characters, Gena and Quadir find themselves caught in the vicious, yet seductive world of drugs and money. Quadir a millionaire drug dealer flipping kilo after kilo, builds a massive money empire. He, however, is also faced with the art of extortion brought upon by the notorious junior mafia. She, however, is faced with holding onto her man, her house, her car and the money. This is our life, these are our streets and this book represents our losses, our gains, our sorrows and joys. With the good, always comes the bad and when you play in this game you have to count the highs and the lows. When you deal with loss after loss, when the people closest to you are gunned down, when the people closest to you are millionaires from hustling in the drug game, when you live this life and have everything money can buy, the price is too often life in return. It's so hard to think about the bad when it's all good. It's so hard to think about the sacrifices that will be made so the next can eat, so the next can come up, so the next can survive to tell about it. We at MMP thank the massive support from the brothers locked up, the massive support from the streets, and if we never make it on a book shelf the hustle was the real. We at MMP promise to never forget you, never forget the hustle and always represent. This one is for the streets. About the Author Teri Woods is a native of Philadelphia. She has worked as a legal secretary/paralegal for eight years in a Philadelphia Center City law firm practicing in defense litigation for a national insurance company. She began writing True to the Game in 1993. She copyrighted her work in 1994 and began to submit her work to publishers. After being turned down, the book sat dormat in a closet for two years. By 1997, she was determined to do something for herself. In 1998, she began selling hand made books on the street and out the trunk of her car. With the success of the hand made books, she started her own publishing and production company, Meow Meow Productions, and has successfully launched her first novel, True to the Game, making it available for bookstores across the country. Kismet A story of love, friendship, obsession and FATE. by Dawn Knight Description: Embark on an adventurous journey with Danielle, Keera, Queenie, Saudia, Tai and Jody, childhood friends whose lives simultaneously erupt in turmoil. The Thanksgiving holiday had never been more eventful for Danielle Johnson and her friends. Each come together after being separated by the demands of womanhood and are individually attacked by life altering situations. Deceit, drugs, murder and sex are the undercurrents that challenge foundations of love, friendship and spirituality. The ladies will mingle in Hollywood's ghetto-fabulous circles and peek into its deep dark secrets. You will be held captive by Kilamunjaro aka Killa in the not so fabulous ghetto of Los Angeles. His obsession with Danielle proves fatal as he plays "beat the clock" with Andrew, Danielle's wrongfully imprisoned husband. As each character experiences mad drama they rediscover family, friends as well as their own Inner-Spirit. Between these chapters all will try to find refuge in one, the other, or all. That is, if their sanity doesn't escape them first. This riveting story will take you on a trip through your own soul. So, be careful when you enter this world, Kismet. Not only because it's an emotional whirlwind, but because the ride is so thrilling that you will never want to get off. About the Author This dynamic new author was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Writing had always been second nature but it wasn't until the untimely death of her husband, Patrick, that her God-given gift for storytelling became the forefront of her aspirations. Newly widowed and apprehensive, she soon-after embarked on a spiritual journey, which led her on a path that she never dreamed existed. On this path is where Dawn's True Self, her Spirit, began to shine and show her that anything was possible. Through this enlightenment, Kismet was born, and the journey still continues. Not wanting to be put on anyone else's watch or payroll, Dawn, or Dk as she is affectionately known, started the publishing and consulting firm, Knightlife Publishing Co, through which she advises aspiring authors on the how-to's of writing through to selling or publishing their completed manuscript. Knightlife was created to not only publish her work, but also to help other emerging authors to write and be published as well. Kismet (Knightlife, 2000), Knightlife's debut novel, was the beginning of a beautiful relationship between Dawn Knight and her destiny. It, and her other accomplishments-- including, finding and now using her inner-light for guidance within the world's madness-- is also a testimony that with faith (in the goodness of God and in Self), hope and courage, One can accomplish anything He or She desires. Dk continues to live in Los Angeles where, as a high-achieiving Senior at Loyola Marymount University, she studies English and African American History. Her company, Knightlife Publishing Co., has since expanded into a multi-media venture, which now includes a magazine and a cable television show. Contact: hiphopwriterchick@yahoo.com To purchase Kismet click here Book Submissions Self-published or unknown authors can submit their manuscript (cover photo, summary and purchase info) to info@overdueexposuremag.com	Overdue Exposure, the extreme urban-lifestyle magazine, is a proud constituent of The New West Movement. Contact Us Email 310-285-3148 256 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite 504, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Visit us on My Space Click here
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