Travel along with Cheryl Robinson on her virtual Book tour

Well people I don't know if you been following the Sweet Georgia Brown virtual book tour but I have. Cheryl Robinson has introduced me to a new way to meet and greet your author. This was the first time I have ever heard of virtual book tour and I was hooked after that. I have followed Sweet Georgia Brown through interviews and lots of wonderful contest. I must say that Cheryl Robinson has been very generous to her readers offering many contest with unbelieveable prizes. I hope that everyone will support Cheryl and go out and buy Sweet Georgia Brown. It was an great read and I recommend it to any looking to read a book that will hold your attention from the beginning to end. There is not much time left on the virtual book tour so if you want to follow along, below is the link. Also, check out her website and blogs.

http://www.thegrits.com/mediakit/cherylrobinson/virtual-book-tour.html

http://www.cherylrobinson.com/

http://mybestlife365.blogspot.com/

As I said before if you haven't purchased your copy of Sweet Georgia Brown please purchase it now.

Meet Georgia Brown-a humble housewife determined to become a household name.... After eleven years of marriage, Georgia Brown is fed up with her husband, Marvin, a popular radio personality. It's not just because she suspects he's having an affair, or because she's suddenly expected to raise his thirteen-year-old daughter, Chloe-whom she never even knew existed. It's because of the comments he makes about her weight, their marriage, and their sex life...on national radio! Now, to save their marriage, Marvin invites Georgia to the station for an on-air rebuttal, having no idea it will launch her career. Or that what began as a battle at home will now be a blistering war for all to hear....

About the Author:

Cheryl Robinson was born and raised in Detroit. She has a degree in business marketing from Wayne State University. She now lives in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details
Paperback: 357 pages
Publisher: NAL Trade (January 2, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451222288
ISBN-13: 978-0451222282
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4 1/2 stars (20 customer reviews)

Last Night's Chat with Karen Williams

Ok so last night R.D.O.L chatted it up with Karen Williams. I was so glad I made it to the chat because I was so tired and having issues so I thought I would miss it. But I am glad that I attended. Let me first say that Karen Williams seems so down to earth and so sweet. We really enjoyed talking to her and it took forever for us to finally leave the chat because we kept thinking of more to say. We here at Real Divas of Literature want to rally everyone together and let you know to cop "Harlem on Lock" and please post your reviews up on amazon and wherever else the book is sold. We need to support our new authors! Below if you missed the chat I have a copy of some of the interview but I cannot post because I don't want to spoil it if you haven't read the book!

R.D.O.L: Hey Karen glad you could join us and we want to first let you know how much we enjoyed the book.

Karen Williams: Thank you and glad you liked it.

R.D.O.L: How did you come up with the concept for your novel?

Karen Williams: As crazy as it sounds I had the idea in my head for the past 13 years since I was 17. The characters Harlem and Savior have been in the back of my head. Initially I was going to have the story be set in Harlem, NY but then I became torn between NY and CA.

R.D.O.L: Karen how long have you been writing?

Karen: I have been writing all my life. I tried to write my first book when I was 9.

R.D.O.L: As you stated earlier that you have been in an abusive relationship, was it hard to write about that topic or did it rehash old wombs?

Karen: To be honest it was hard for me but it also was like a therapy. I am very open about myself and I have always felt that if I couldn't be honest with other people about my life then I couldn't bee honest with myself.

R.D.O.L: What made you decide to choose Qboro as your publishing house?

Karen: Qboro really took an interest in my novel and very quickly. I felt like they had faith in my project and supported it.

R.D.O.L: How is your publishing experience going so far? Meaning how does it feel to have your work finally published and out in stores?

Karen: Surreal. I still can't believe it and to see people purchase my book and want me to sign it! Get out of here I have been wanting this for so long! So far the experience is exciting I have done two book signings and I have one more scheduled for Feb 22nd.

R.D.O.L: What type of goals have you set for yourself in this literary game?

Karen: I hope to make writing a full-time gig. I hope my books are some where i never disappoint my readers. I hope my characters can give those without a voice a voice! I hope to give all the Harlem's, Chief's, and Cashmere's hope.

R.D.O.L: Is there anything that you would have like your readers to get from reading Harlem on Lock?

Karen: In Harlem on Lock I tackled abuse. For those in situations like Harlem, I want them to know that they do not have to define themselves by their pain. That their pain does not have to ruin or flaw them.

R.D.O.L: What's next for you? Do you have any projects line up?

Karen: Not until next year. My next project is called Cashmere. Cashmere has the same intensity and the same surprises as Harlem on Lock. (Below is the synopsis for Cashmere)

Meet the Pierce family. Desmond Pierce a hard working man from the south determined to give his and wife and daughters a good life in Compton, California. Pearla Pierce, a sexy and seductive mother who only plays wifey and devoted mother only when her husband is home. Then there’s Carmen, a promiscuous, seventeen year old on a self destructive path and jealous of her younger sister. Cashmere, a 13 year old who struggles to hold her family together out of love for her father. When tragedy hits home Carmen and Cashmere find themselves orphans’ living with their hateful aunt and having to resort to stripping and selling drugs to survive. Carmen drags Cashmere into a world of drugs, violence and sex, when Carmen allows a ruthless pimp named Black to turn her out, and against her will, Cashmere is forced to also work for Black by prostituting herself for high class ballers. Carmen’s jealousy and self destructiveness towards her younger sister continues when she sees Black is falling in love with Cashmere. Carmen’s need to destroy her sister sets off a chain of events that land Cashmere in jail and someone dead, leaving Cashmere alone and broken with the hope that some way, some how she can be unbroken.

R.D.O.L: Before we say our goodbyes, do you have a website where your readers can go to?

Karen: Yes you can visit http://www.authorkarenwilliams.com/ or my myspace page at www.myspace.com/alluru. I plan on changing these sites because I need to upgrade so please stay tuned for an update.

R.D.O.L: We Karen it was great chatting with you and I hope we can do this again next year when your next book drops.

Karen: Thank you so much!

Becoming a Diva

Real Divas of Literature consist of readers from all different backgrounds from around the globe! Most members are avid readers from many different online bookclubs as well as writers. This club was founded by Mskiki425, Ladyscorpio, Mistic, and Leila but as time went on we have increased in population. Our goal is to not only help our authors(newcomers and the already established) but to encourage literacy. With this club we also want to encourage a sister circle and a bond between us as woman. Instead of bringing drama into our club we being real, strong and powerful, intelligent woman who stand strong together.

A lot of people may ask what is a diva and why do you refer to yourselves a diva? Our definition of a diva is a beautiful, intelligent, hardworking loving and kind being.They create, inspire, love, dream, believe, explore, and find peace and joy. Divas are secure in who they are and know what they have to offer in this life. Divas love their children and friends greatly and are capable of glorious romances and loving relationships with spouses or partners. Their friendships are deep and abiding, usually with one or two particularly tight bonds and several additional pals in their realm of influence. They do not require validation of themselves from others to feel good about themselves.

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Chat With Karen Williams

Real Divas of Literature has had two successful chats with Cheryl Robinson and Risque! We have really enjoyed getting to know our authors behind our favorite books. It truly is great to have that one on one with authors and be able to pluck their brains. We now will be having a chat with a new author to Qboro on February 15, 2008 at 9 pm est via yahoo im. Her name is Karen Williams and she is the author of, "Harlem on Lock". We have really are anticipating this chat with Karen Williams and hope she's ready for all the questions we are going to throw at her!

Product Description:

Harlem is a beautiful, smart, and funny seventeen year old who lives in the projects with her drug addicted parents. The addiction is so far gone Harlem must fend for herself, and at times do a little hustling of her own to feed their habit. As if things can t get worse, soon Harlem s world is turned upside down when her mother dies from an overdose and her father pulls the ultimate betrayal by prostituting her. Harlem is pushed into an adult world and into the hands of a kingpin named Chief, who gives Harlem every luxury she has ever dreamed of and more pain and suffering than she can stand. But when an old crush and a crime lord show up and a turf war is waged, Harlem finds herself in the middle. HARLEM ON LOCK is a story of love, revenge, and redemption.

Product Details
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: QBoro Books (January 2, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193396734X
ISBN-13: 978-1933967349
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: (13 customer reviews)