Dreams Thrown Away by Dilsa Bailey

Title of book: Dreams Thrown Away
Author’s name: Dilsa Saunders Bailey
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Release date (or anticipated release): 08-14-2009
ISBN: 978-1-4327-4222-5
ASIN (if applicable): None
eBook ISBN: None
Specs: 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback, 404 pages, Ebook and Kindle Edition
Website (optional): www.dilsasaundersbailey.com
Category: Romantic Suspense/Thriller
Expectant Release Date: August 2009
Page count: 404
Size: 6x9 paperback, eBook available too on Nook and Kindle

Review Summary:

Kalina Denise Harris has dreams of meeting a wealthy man who will sweep her off her feet. This seems to be the fantasy-fairytale dream for most single young women. In the opening chapter, “word is our bond” was a valuable lesson taught between father and daughter’s morning talk. Sometimes, we are willing to throw our own dreams and happiness away to please someone else to make them happy. The once happy, perfect home clashes before Kalina’s eyes, and discovers her only friend, Mandy, married and pregnant. She was hoping her only friend would also go to college too. Later, she has nowhere but to her aunt’s house in Philadelphia. This situation didn’t last very long. No longer a country girl with a drawl, has to learn the streets and runs into people who knew her mother and aunt—small world. Her naïve upbringing surely changes after two years of being under the household of Jordan living with his six grandsons by his son, Billy.

This debut novel is a splendid read, beautifully written and delicately told with such horrid incidents flash on the pages once an adulterous affair goes berserk leaving the seventeen-year-old Kalina in a hopeless state. Dreams shattered in a tickling of an eye. Moreover, this story had twists and turns and tragic events I was not looking to bump into. The author also wrote a story that wasn’t predictable and hoped for a meaningful ending. I hope this author writes more entertaining and edgy stories because she has a fan!

Lesson: Be careful what you do to others, for you will reap what you sow.

Dream 4 More Reviews received a copy of "Dream Thrown Away" via pdf file (eBook) from the author for a book review.

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Adrienna Turner
Wooed Me Dream!
www.dream4more.webs.com

Beautiful by Kiexiza Rodriquez

Beautiful by Kiexiza KIE Rodriquez

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Genre: Inspirational Romance Mystery.

Publisher: DiamondStar Entertainment

IBSN 13: 978-1-463-65039-1

ISBN 10: 1-463-65039-6

ISBN SmashWords: 978-1-4524-6673-6

LCN: 2011932578

Release Date: July 2011

Page count: 300

Size: 6x9, Paperback



Sometimes women are willing to make sacrifices and even squash their singing career for their husband to fulfill his dreams—this is Shireece and Sean. Tierra is living the glamorous life as it seemed. Tierra Rodriquez occupies her time at charity balls, events, and holds it down in her stilettos in the corporate world—promotion knocks on her door for all her hard work at Baxwell Enterprisez. Wow, who gets a promotion and on top of that, two weeks vacation, with her secretary (Ms. Teri) on vacay too. Executive position suits this classy, sassy, high-class professional, but the only woman in the company. Soon, she runs back into her long-time friend, Aquarian (QU) Speene. He confesses about his loss but also his love for Tierra, which she wondering why now. Cheering this couple on and can’t wait to see where this will transpire—love for hire.



Other valuable lessons taken from this novel:

*add God in your conversations

*long-term friendships between Tierra and Shireece

*male friendships, treated like a brother/sister relationship

*a family that prays together, stays together and unleashes the power of forgiveness and healing



The author has improved on their writing style, yet still proofreading issues such as punctuation, word inconsistency (pay roll should be payroll) to name a few. Overall, as a reviewer and author, I see how this writer has grown, filled in the blanks of the hidden pieces in this new version of the novel, and ready to read the next novel in the series. If you love romance, chick-lit, and contemporary fiction—this is a match for your book reading pleasures.



Dream 4 More Reviews has received the revised version of "Beautiful" via electronic format (ebook) by the author for a book review.



Dream 4 More Reviews,

Adrienna Turner

Dream Rating: Sweet Dreams

www.dream4more.webs.com (Dream4More Reviews)



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Michelle Lark Pre-Interview--RESCHEDULED

Author Name: Michelle Larks
Book Title: Couples Therapy
Publisher: Kensington/Urban Books

Synopsis or Blurb: Four couples take a leap of faith when they participate in couples’ therapy, a new ministry at Chicago’s Christian Fellowship Church. The couples are grappling with issues that run the gamut from coping with unemployed children who return to the family nest to an unplanned pregnancy, and the trials and tribulations of a newly married interracial teenage couple.
Meesha Morrison, president of The Helping Hands Club, who proposed couples’ therapy to the church's official board, has ulterior motives for wanting the new ministry to succeed. She's desperate to save her own marriage, since her husband's climb up the corporate ladder leaves her feeling like a single parent.
Secrets and lies are exposed, and stereotypes are shattered in this powerful tale that examines the importance of communication and the power of forgiveness.

Book Specs (if available):
Mass Paperback, 408 Pages,
ISBN-10: 1601627882
ISBN-13: 978-1601627889
Kindle


Dream 4 More Blog Section:

What inspired you to write this book?

I wanted to write a relevant book about issues people experience in today’s society.

Share one of your dreams and how are you putting forth effort to make it a reality.

One of my dreams was to write a book, and hoped that people who read it, would get the message I was trying to impart. I continued to write to make my dream a reality.

Tell us 4 things that people would love to know about you (we don’t already know).

I recently finished a college course in Medical Billing and Coding, I had a 4.0 GPA, I am a scholar and I love steppin, a form of dancing.

Name your future plans and how you’re building on that dream.

I will continue to write and hope one day to write a national best-selling book.

Who are you bringing on the dream journey with you, if any?

My family, they have been in my corner since day 1.

Who are you modeling after or use as a living example to keep you accomplishing your writing talent?

I don’t model myself after anyone, I just stay disciplined.

Share in brief your writing process (e.g. time of hour you write, best time of the day or night, setbacks or disappointments, and obstacles to undergo as an author).

I am an early morning person. I will power-up my PC and try to write a chapter a day.

What advice do you have for your readers and/or other authors?

To believe in yourself, work hard, learn the business and never give up on your dream.

(SORRY WE HAVE TO RESCHEDULE HOPEFULLY IN SEPTEMBER, KEEP YOU POSTED). Make sure you hear and ask your questions on the book discussion on Sunday, (NEW DATE SOON) on Dream4More Radio, live shows call 347-989-0702 to discuss her latest book, Couple's Therapy

Michelle Larks Radio Promo Video

Michelle Larks join us on Dream4More Radio

Mark your calendars: we have Michelle Larks for a book discussion interview on Dream4More Radio on August 14, 2011. We'll send updates soon. Get your copy today and readers are welcome to come and ask questions or discuss the best parts of the book with the author live on the line. She will also do a 5 minute reading for us on the line. You don't want to miss this Christian Fiction author.

Listen online: www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4MoreRadio
Or call: 347-989-0702
Soar 4 Your Encore. Details at www.dream4more.webs.com (Dream 4 More Radio), radio slots are still open for August and beyond.

Unleashing the Spirit, Volume 1

God is working on me to get "Unleashing the Spirit" ready for lessons in August on Dream Yours Midnight Hour. You can follow the lessons with me soon. I'm preparing ebook version copies now that will be sold only through Adrienna Turner Page (www.adriennaturner.webs.com), Dream Your Reality Prophecies (http://dreamyourreality.webs.com/.../), or Dream Store at www.dream4more.webs.com. Or you can send an email to ad-turner@hotmail.com (personal account) or dreamyourrealityprophecies@gmail.com to get your copy soon for $5.99.

If you're not into online ordering, you can mail a payment of $5.00 (avoid Paypal fee of $0.99) to Adrienna Turner, PO BOX 240803, Milwaukee, WI 53224. Volume 1 will be ready by June 30th. Volume 2 shortly after. Volume 3 by August.

When you mail payment, please include a cover letter with your name, email, and number of copies. You can include your phone number to contact you too. We need an email address with payment to send your copy immediately.

Lesson one: Worldliness (August) in Volume 1.

We are not only studying the Bible, but what is going on right now on this earth. God is ready for me to release it and will do it ebook version only at this time.

Lessons given on Dream Yours Midnight Hour (www.talkshoe.com/tc/91725) or call 724-444-7444 pincode: 91725# press 1#. Fridays.

(It already has the moment of reflection testimonies and journal included in the volumes).

Dream Challenge for Adrienna Turner. Are you on the challenge: www.dream4more.webs.com

2011 Reading Challenge

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A Love that Multiplies

A Love that Multiplies

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New Reviews: Rahiem Brooks' Con Test:Double Life. Geraldine M. Shaheed's Amanda's Poor Self-Image on www.dream4more.webs.com (Book Reviews).

Rahiem Brooks' Con Test:Double Life Review

Con Test by Rahiem Brooks

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The author (Rahiem Brooks) sets up the scene in the first chapter, a scene for disaster about to happen at Wachovia Bank, where a cunning robbery takes place right in the teller’s face without any fingerprints to leave a trail behind. Justice Lorenzo had a photographic memory and good with numbers for his line of dirty work. He’s linked to Loss Prevention for his Identity Theft crimes, but nothing can stick because no fingerprints, surveillance cameras recycle their tapes every few months and his crime happened several months back, and he’s on a roll without a trace. He’s learned the system after doing this crime for twenty-four years.



On the other hand, William Fortune points out some writing issues and choices that authors have to make because their publishers are not necessarily into a good story but one that is salable.



There are some parts of the story that are action-packed, brilliantly written and jovial, as we gather into William’s character—some parts are a tad bit slow but cleverly linking the pieces together with the fast-lane, action-thriller, identity theft criminal known as Justice (JL). We have good boy versus bad boy. We see a story weaved into a fictional story that holds some truth because his buddy feeds it to him. The creative side of the author, Rahiem Brooks, he intertwines the story within a story to see the real story of his characters as the reader waits for the mystery of the story to unleash.





Dream 4 More Reviews received an advanced reader's copy (pdf) from the author for a book review.



Dream 4 More Reviews,

Adrienna Turner

Wooed Me Dream!



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Rain in your Dreams!

We see rain pouring
while we keep soaring
we are believing that our dreams will come to fold
whether young or old
once our dreams become a reality, it's sold
don't let loose of your dreams
no matter how dim it seems
you can change gears
after observing over the years
God-given gifts are given
how are you livin'
are you sharing your dream with others
that stemmed from our fathers and mothers
continue to soar for more
that's why we are called Dream 4 More

(c) Copyright April 3, 2011 by author Adrienna D. Turner

The Prayer that Damns Many to Hell

Will play on our Adrienna Turner's Show in May on "Church Hurts" on one of the sessions. Ministry vs. Me. Final session (#4). Mark for the 4th week of May, Saturday. Open Discussion after this video played for audio recording.

Be prepared to share His goodness and glory, not to be hurt by those false prophets and teachings.

www.blogtalkradio.com/AdriennaTurnerShow 347-308-8612. Check for new time.

Amanda's Poor Self-Image by Geraldine Shaheed

Amanda's Poor Self-Image: How to Have a Good Self-Image by Geraldine M. Shaheed

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Geraldine Shaheed delivers a well-received and much needed book for our children on self-esteem, self-identity, and how they view themselves (self-image). The artwork by Amanda Esther Aquino is exceptional and easily captured my curiosity without reading the words; it displayed images that children can relate to when facing ridicule, peers teasing them, and learning about the beauty within that will showcase on the outside (physical). The important lesson taught was that our elders (adults) are to instruct and inform the young (children) about whom they are, purpose, and meaning in life. They are precious in Yahweh’s sight. Human life is one of the most beautiful creations on this Earth and we are pleasing to our Creator. How can someone learn the true meanings of “love” if they do not feel loved? The author touches on beauty, love, and esteem are some characteristics that we need to live beyond the cruel words said by our peers, family members, and classmates. We reverse negative views and concepts to positive in which starts from within. What we have bottled inside will come out of our mouths and see displayed in our actions and physical expressions.



This book target audience is for 4-8 years old; however, I can see 8-10 year old children reading and clearly understanding the meaning of the book. I highly recommend this book for elementary schools, educators, and children ministries to share as a group and discuss the importance of self-image, self-identity, and self-esteem that our children face on a regular basis, also who they are in Christ.



You can get a copy of the book from the author at freedomandvictory@att.net. $10.00/copy.



Dream 4 More Reviews,

Adrienna Turner
Wooed Me Dream!



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Inspriational Sale ends Soon

Reminder. Only 8 more days left, the sale will end. This is a crazy sale since "The Day Begins with Christ" is retailed at $18.99 and you get two books that are normally at $15, no shipping, for only $35 for three inspirational/spiritual books. www.dream4more.webs.com (Dream Store). Never had a sale like this! April 1st, Fool's Day, don't be fooled out of this sale.

Book Spotlights on Adrienna Turner Show coming soon

We want to add book discussion spotlights on A.T. Show. Books we've either reviewed or Book of the Month that have controversial, inspirational issues that need to be addressed. Review on our forum (for details): http://dream4more.webs.com/apps/forums/topics/show/4499944-book-discussion

Book Discussion Outline:
Get copies of these books to read/review from Amazon, book stores, or libraries if available to send your questions to adriennaturnershow@gmail.com by end of July for August Book Spotlight Discussion. Send queries at least 1 week before the shows.

Guests are welcome to also ask their questions on the phone line (limit to 2 minutes per speaker) or in the chat room of a live show.

August Book Spotlights:
"The Boy with Stripes" by Reverend Eddie Wiggins
"Mirror, Beware!" by Dream Summore

*Both books from a memoir and novel speak on domestic violence, adoptive homes or foster-care/group homes, and through all the drama will inspire you.
*We will try to get authors to be on the call; otherwise, it is open for discussion for all readers. Book Clubs are welcome to join too. No vulgar language is allowed. Be mindful what is shared since it is recorded and live worldwide.

September Book Spotlights:
"The Certain Ones" by Vanessa Richardson
"Once Upon a Miracle" by Wanda Baylis

*Both books cover health/medical issues that are a miracle to still live and share their inspirational stories with the world.
*We hope to have both or one of the authors available during book discussion session.

Book Spotlights are only open to those who have done Dream Your Reality BOM and/or Dream 4 More Reviews. We'll select those books that have a purpose; social, medial, or overlooked issues; and/or continue for the readers to dream for more!

Dates will be announced soon. 30 minute segments. 1 author per spotlight. Will happen in the month listed above.

Review our site: www.dream4more.webs.com

Dream 4 More,
Adrienna!

Girl Please BLOG: Adrienna Turner

See it here.

Pastor Series in July or so

We are seeking pastors: young pastor, male pastor, woman pastor, and co-pastors (husband and wife team). I know three of the four. We will do the life of the pastor series and ask the pastor series in the upcoming months. We'll be off the month of June. If interested, send short bio (1 page only), ministry name/church, how long you've been doing ministry, and focus (e.g. deliverance, spirits, marriages, etc.). Email to adriennaturnershow@gmail.com

May month will be the "Church Hurts" open discussion on Adrienna Turner Show and "Where is the Love Series" on Dream4More Radio last month on the air.

Merging Dream4More Radio with Adrienna Turner Show in July

Host Adrienna Turner has been nominated and on the air since November 2008, after 2 years, she is looking at new ways to do less and still make it one of the best shows on the airwaves. With three Internet-radio programs, she'll take a break in June (no shows scheduled) and then will merge Dream 4 More Radio (4th scheduled date of the weekly segments) with Adrienna Turner Show. It will be renamed: Adrienna Turner's Dream4More Radio (A.T. Dream4More Radio).

We will still utilize both email accounts, depending on showcase. Email: adriennaturnershow@gmail.com, dream4moreradio@gmail.com

We are also seeking pastors, ministers, prayer warriors, etc. for Dream Yours Midnight Hour. Review our site: http://dreamyourreality.webs.com and click on radio to see how you can be a part of the show. We suggest to listen to Episode 10, since we got the most responses with this guest speaker/reverend at www.talkshoe.com/tc/91725

Please fill out this survey for A.T. Show and will update our time/day by May. Break in June. Resume in July or so! Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X33BNYT