Vocal Expressions

This is the second Romeo thriller novel I’ve read by James Scott Bell. This time, Mike Romeo, an investigator for Rabbi Ira Rosen, Attorney-at-Law, former Mossad agent is in the midst of trying to help Archie Jennison, an old friend (cage fighter) with a murder rap. Archie is also attached to an old unsolved Hollywood murder in a weird way – his father maybe the killer. While trying to get to the bottom of Archie’s dilemma’s, Mike is also trying to help some other folks: C Dog, the leader of a punk rock band (“Unopened Cheese”) to settle up with a loan shark he owes Twenty grand with penalty and interest, and Artra Murray, a doctor who runs a public medical clinic who is on the verge of closing due to lack of funds. Zane Donahue, a rich and well connected (not all legal) cage fight promoter could be the key to helping Mike solve the murder cases and help him out financially. But Zane is not a man to be trusted and Mike must use his instincts and intellect to outmaneuver him. Along th...

Author’s Bio: Shannon Wilkerson, a native Washingtonian, is an author and book strategy and productivity coach. She has dedicated her career to helping other women to be successful in their endeavors and has built a business around the premise that, with the right tools, anyone can succeed personally and professionally. Shannon enjoys solo travel, journaling and playing with her two children.  Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Shannon Wilkerson: I was inspired by the need that I saw among single black women, through watching interviews, having conversations and observation. A lot of women were making decisions based on fear and believing the lie that there are certain things that are just not for us. I wanted to squash that and see us elevated.  Note : This book will be released in October 2023. DL: How do you handle writer’s block? SW: I don’t have writer’s block because I have developed an outlining strategy that has eliminated that issue for...

Author’s Bio: Rita Gordon is a California native living in the Bay Area and a San Francisco State University graduate. As an emerging voice in the contemporary romance genre, Rita brings a fresh perspective to storytelling. Inspired by the power of love and the beauty of cultural exploration, her writing captures the essence of human emotions, leaving readers spellbound with each page turn.  In addition to writing, Rita is an avid reader and has amassed an extensive collection of books that fill the rooms of her house. When not reading and writing, she travels, draws flower designs for her coloring books, or volunteers in her community. Her debut novel, 30 Days in Belfast , is available in print and e-book.  Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Rita A. Gordon: I had been writing stories since college but never completed an entire novel. In 2016, I challenged myself to complete a novel in thirty days because I read somewhere that was possible. Although I...