Writer's Life Chats

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Peter Mack is the pen name of Isiko Cooks, CEO of Peter Mack Presents, LLC. He has been writing groundbreaking novels for over ten years, including his recent release, FILTHY, based on a true story and winner of a PEN American Center book award. Peter Mack writes with desire, motivation and dedication in pursuit of peace, power and position. To live rich and die ready is the path to it all.

What is Street Lit? What is Urban Fiction? What is Hip Hop Lit? Well find out tonight on the Writer's Life Chats as Diane P. Rembert and I chat with Author T. Styles, June Miller, Author Shaun Sinclair and Antoine Inch Thomas as they discuss the best-selling industry and so much more. Call in or log on to the chat room. This is one show you do not want to miss.?#‎TheWriteSpotOnRadio?.CALL IN AND JIN IN ON THIS POPULAR GENRE AND HEAR FROM AUTHORS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO IT'S SUCCESS. According to Wikipedia Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction is a literary genre set, as the name implies, in a city landscape; however, the genre is as much defined by the socio-economic realities and culture of its characters as the urban setting.

Omar Tyree, is a New York Times best-selling author, journalist, lecturer, poet, screenwriter, songwriter, playwrite, host, blogger, publishing consultant and literacy advocate, who has won a 2001 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature in Fiction, a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award for Body of Work in Urban Fiction, a 2008 Citation from the City Council of Philadelphia for the African-American Children's Book Fair, and a 2010 HBCU Legends Award for his tiresome work in urban literacy.   Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from the prestigious Central High School in 1987, Tyree first attended the University of Pittsburgh as a Pharmacy major and an aspiring football player. After spending his first two years at Pitt, he found his new passion and calling as a writer and storyteller, penning his first published series, “The Diary of a Freshman” along with two novels; Colored, On White Campus, (now titled College Boy in his Urban Griot series) and Flyy Girl, which became a

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Erotic Escapades is a plethora of sensual tales brought to you by some very talented ladies in the literary industry that will be sure to entice as well as entertain.  Can't Let Go tells a steamy story of a sexy woman who hooks up with a handsome hunk of a man, the only problem is that she is married. Back at One is a classic story of  love, romance, and mistrust but more importantly, second chances and forgiveness. World Wide Web of Deceit is a story of a girl who explores the highs and lows of online dating through various sexual encounters. Undercover Lover is a story of a stud who has played the field over the years breaking hearts until she meets her match and everything is great except that she isn't the man her mate thinks she is. Turned Out Widow tells the story of a woman who had it all until one day a stranger knocks at the door and delivers news that will forever change her life; personally and sexually.

K’wan has been featured in:Vibe, Pages, King, The Library Journal, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Press, and Time Magazine, to name a few.K’wan was also the recipient of the 2012 and 13 Street Lit Book Award Medals (SLBAM) in adult fiction for Eviction Notice and Animal.His credits also include featured commentary in the award winning Documentary Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (produced by Ice-T) as well as a reoccurring guest role on TV-One’s Celebrity Crime Files. Raynesha Pittman was born and raised in the gang and drug infested streets of South Central Los Angeles. It was while in these streets that she discovered her love for writing and the dream of being published was birthed. It took the Southern hospitality of Nashville, Tennessee to show her that with hard work she could bring her dreams to life, leading her to self publishing her first title, Kismet. The Kismet trilogy went onto receive rave reviews, but it wasn’t until she moved to Memphis that opportunity came knocking in the form of bests

NeNe Capri is an Urban Fiction author or as it has been termed Street-Literature. She came on the scene in 2011 breaking boundaries with her first hot and controversial title, "The Trap". NeNe signed this series with Wahida Clark Presents Publishing and then began to build her personal brand which she has been coined #Trappin. Works: NeNe is the author of "The Trap", "The Trap 2: The Kiss of Death", "The Trap 3: Death by Temptation", "The Trap 4: The Shadow of Death" all under NeNe Capri Presents. "Trust No Bitch", "Trust No Bitch 2: Deadly Silence" and "Trust No Bitch 3: Deadly Alliance" a collaboration with Author Ca$h. She also has a short story entitled "Shattered" in the anthology "Love is Blind" presented by Boo Jackson in which 100% of the proceeds are donated to a battered woman's shelter to help with the fight against Domestic Violence.  NeNe signed with "G Street Chronicles" in 2013 and released her latest novel, "Tainted: Lies. Fear. and Death", "Tainted II: Love. Deception. and Murder"

uthor. Show Host. Motivational Speaker. Award Winning CEO of The Cartel Publications & Cartel Cafe Books Store - an international, independent publishing house and bookstore. Toy's publishing house The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed the "Urban Fiction Empress" and "a literary master". Toy is multifaceted and currently runs an independent publishing company, movie production company and popular Washington DC and Maryland area bookstore. In addition, she facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Toy consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the industry.   She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine and Urban Book Source

.   You can find him spinning to the likes of almost every major celebrity in America, and abroad. Cool-V has mega-events such as The Grammy’s After Parties, The Pre-Oscar Party and Will Smith’s Movie Premiere Events (in the states & overseas) under his belt.  The Essence Festival,  The Magic Johnson Foundation, State Farm’s 50 Million Pound Challenge, ESPN, the Super Bowl, the NBA Allstar Weekend, CIAA Weekend and many more are additions to his entertainment credit.   Even after over 30 prosperous years in the entertainment industry, Cool-V continues to maintain his longevity while still pioneering innovative works. He lacks no creative constraints, and has the ability to move flawlessly through multiple genres of music outside of the Hip Hop world. Simply put, Cool-V is undoubtedly one of the most sought after DJ's in the world. For over three decades, heavyweight hip-hop producer and mixologist Cutmaster Cool-V has bought unmatched talent and work ethic to the music industry. Born in Elizabeth NJ,

Writer's Life Chats presents From Incarceration 2 Incorporation. On this show you will hear  about the powerful journeys of four men who once lived lifestyles which send too many young men and women to prison or the graveyard. This show will allow listeners to listen to the heart-felt stories about how four individuals refused to let society dictate their future in spite of their past and all have successfully turned negatives into positives through their books and more.Join hostess, Kisha Green and her special co-host Diane Rembert as they talk with J.M. Benjamin, Tracey D. Syphax, Justin Q. Young and Amir Garvin who combined have served over 40 years of their lives.This is one show you do not wanna miss as these gentlemen tell you their stories of redemption.

K. L. Belvin is a prime example of what happens when you allow God to take control of your life. A father of six, High School Dean of students for the New York City Department of Education for over twelve years and a Christian. K. L. is also the co-founder of Bravin Publishing LLC, a literary publishing company geared towards publishing authors who are presenting minorities as role models for today's youth specifically and the African-American communities. In June 2008, K. L. released his first manuscript called "A Man in Transition," a book of poems, stories and personal observations. With the success of the first book Keith decided it was time to expand his potential. In February of 2010, K. L. and his wife, Ms. New York Plus America 2010 who also serves as the creative director of their vision, Tiffany Braxton Belvin, created their own boutique publishing company called, Bravin Publishing LLC.

Pastor Khalil Hakim who just recently published his debut novel, FADE TO BLACK and currently resides in Oklahoma with his wife and kids.

Join Author Al-Saadiq Banks as he discusses his latest release, Block Party 5K1. This will be an interactive show so readers are encouraged to call in to discuss the book. One of the most vicious gangsters to ever walk the streets of Newark is free to roam again after serving a 15 year prison sentence. Respected and feared by all, and loved by only a few, the Black Charles Manson was sentenced to death by lethal injection after his conviction for a trail of gruesome murders. The streets were finally able to breathe freely, believing that he would die in prison. His fate was sealed - until he met another Newark legend, the notorious kingpin, the Mayor.  ! The Mayor controlled a great percentage of Newark's heroin trade for only five years as a free man, but as a Federal prisoner, he managed to control that trade for over a decade and a half. From behind bars, the Mayor spent over a quarter of a million dollars cash to secure Man- son's freedom. In return for the funding, Manson offered his lifesaver control

Jeffery Roshell is A Native Of Chicago Illinois, Who was born and raised In The South Suburbs. He Divides his time between Harvey, Joliet, and Palos Hills Illinois where he is at work on his next Novel.

Have you ever wanted to turn your book into a film or series, then this is the show for you! Join Kisha Green as she chats with Azarel, Jason Poole and Mo Shines as they all tell their own story of how they turned books to film. Call in to ask questions or log on in the chat room.

Join Kisha Green as she interviews Author Larry Reed and he discusses his novel, His Mother's Bosom.   Call in with questions for the author and or hostess.

The best in literary will be announced this evening. Join Kisha Green and Kenni York as they  announce the nominees and winners. Join us live in the chatroom or call in and listen or you can join us on Twitter for live tweets by following @KishaGreen & @LiteraryJewels2   

Omar Tyree, is a New York Times best-selling author, journalist, lecturer, poet, screenwriter, songwriter, playwrite, host, blogger, publishing consultant and literacy advocate, who has won a 2001 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature in Fiction, a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award for Body of Work in Urban Fiction, a 2008 Citation from the City Council of Philadelphia for the African-American Children's Book Fair, and a 2010 HBCU Legends Award for his tiresome work in urban literacy.  

Al- Saadiq Banks made his entrance into the literary world in 2002.  He and his brother Naim Banks formed a publishing house under the imprint of True 2 Life Publications, using their first title No Exit as a launching pad to knock the doors of the genre off the hinges, selling approximately 90,000 books the first year.  To date True 2 Life Publications has over 600,000 books in print. He is the Best Selling Author of ten titles, which include, No Exit, Block Party 1-4, Sincerely Yours, Caught em Slippin’, Strapped, Young Gunz and Outlaw Chick.   Al-Saadiq Banks is widely respected by his readership base and  colleagues in the business for penning True 2 Life, hard core, raw and uncut, crime novels, which all take place in the city of Newark throughout a variety of time periods, dating back from the 80’s and 90’s to the current day. He’s appreciated for his story-telling ability and the   in-depth development of his characters which leaves readers feeling as if these are real life characters that they’ve kn

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