Vocal Expressions

Lauren Blakely didn’t disappoint in this standalone novel about love, trust, and sexual fantasies. From the very beginning you can feel the heat flying off the pages between Lily Whiting, a sports reporter and Finn Nichols, a lawyer who’s healing from the death of his brother. They bond over sports and although their schedules are hectic, they find the time to get to know each other deeply.  Now that they are engaged, there’s just one ultimate fantasy (a threesome) that Lily wants to indulge in but doesn’t know how to bring it up with Finn. When Finn sees her browsing history, he wonders why she didn’t say anything to him. Anyway, being obsessed with her pleasure, he wants to fulfill her fantasy, but he needs to find the perfect person, someone trustworthy. So, he settles on his best friend, Jake. Of course, Jake is thrilled but wants reassurance this is really something Lily wants and that there are ground rules. What ensues afterwards is a night full of heat and passion between...

Author’s Bio: Julie Federico is an award-winning children’s service author who writes books that help parents keep their kids safe.  She has written prevention books on child abuse prevention, domestic violence prevention, school violence prevention, race relations, and elementary friendships.  She takes difficult adult topics and breaks them down in a friendly and non-threatening way that preschoolers can comprehend.    Julie believes knowledge is power and protecting your children is paramount. Her books are for readers 0-9 years old. All of her books are illustrated in a welcoming fish theme.  Two of her seven books have been translated into Spanish.    Julie is available for speaking engagements and loves to share the powerful message of prevention.   www.juliefederico.com   and  juliefederico@gmail.com   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book?  Julie Federico: I have worked as a school counselor fo...

Author’s Bio: Erica Ginsberg has drawn on creativity in a variety of different roles: writer, documentary filmmaker, story consultant, project manager, and social entrepreneur. She co-founded the documentary film organization Docs In Progress and served as its founding executive director for more than a decade. She co-hosts The D-Word, a peer-to-peer global community for documentary professionals.  In addition to working in the arts, Erica has organized professional development study tours to the United States for mid-career professionals from around the world. She has a BA in international affairs and an MA in film and video. She finds joy in travel, painting, collage, reading, nature hikes, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Lulu.  Note: The most valuable piece of writing advice she has ever given is m ake bad stuff so you can get to good stuff. Really great advice for those of us who lean towards perfectionism.   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you t...

This is the first time I’m reading anything by Fiona Murphy and it won’t be the last. This novel captures the essence of Christmas: family, love, good deeds mixed in with some romance, a few surprises, and a heartwarming ending.    So, let’s meet Lydia Romano, a renowned and in demand sexy, sassy plus-sized stylist with many rules that her clients adhere to like not contacting her before noon (it’s on her business card that her hours are from noon to six). So, when she gets a call at six in the morning, she is furious and lashes out at the caller who later turns out to be Decker Holt, the ruggedly handsome, overbearing, commanding, and possessive billionaire. After apologizing to Decker for the way she answered the phone; Lydia agrees to style his sister, Juliet who is slated to attend various events with him over the holiday season. When Juliet decides not to go with Decker, he tells Lydia that she has no choice but to attend in Juliet’s place.  This is where the rom...

Author’s Bio: Born on the South Side of Chicago, LaDonnia Cole is the youngest of two daughters born to high school sweethearts, Mr. Johnny Stevens and the late Ms. Carolyn Fay Cole. She is a survivor and overcomer, calling “Stateway Gardens” her childhood home. Growing up in the Stateway Gardens “Housing Projects” is where LaDonnia learned some of life’s most-valuable lessons. High moral standards, ethical values, the importance of education, cherishing family, and survival skills are among those lessons LaDonnia uses as guiding principles in her life.   In Growing Beyond The Gardens , she takes you on her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur and non-profit founder. Come along for the adventure and discover how you can overcome your toughest challenges while learning to live your best life now.   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? LaDonnia Cole: My inspiration stems from my love for writing paired with the many t...

Author’s Bio: USA Today Bestselling author K. L. Brady is a D.C. native and award-winning author of 20 novels. She self-published her first book, THE BUM MAGNET, after an Oprah "live your best life" moment, which was picked up by Simon & Schuster in a two-book deal. She’s been publishing romantic comedies ever since.   K.L. is a Washington football fan and professed nerd-girl who loves all things Star Trek, Star Wars, and Big Bang Theory. She lives to write stories involving hilarious quirky characters looking for love. She's hard at work on her next several projects, including Sincerely, Santa , a heartfelt romantic comedy that also celebrates the special friendship between her late mother and grandmother.   Fun Fact: If K.L. could choose a superpower, she thinks she would be a mind reader so she could embrace those who really care about her, and she could cancel those who don’t. She figures out motives over time, but reading minds would make the process go...