Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Trouble On Every Hand

Newly retired school teacher Eugeena Patterson  is a feisty woman many can identify with, especially mothers.
 
Out for her daily walk she stumbles  upon the body of an estranged friend.  From that moment the world as she knew is turned upside down.

Along her way to investigating the crime readers will be introduced to a few interesting characters.  Those characters include Amos Jones, her neighbor and retired detective, her daughter, two sons, a handful of grandchildren, a nosey neighbor and an over-indulged dog.

This story will give readers  much to consider as the police view her daughter Leesa as a person of interest in the crime. Contrary to their belief, Eugeena suspects and investigates a few suspects of her own. Author Moody’s ability to  combine information about diabetes and post-partum depression makes for a flavorful helping of  Deep Fried Trouble.
 
Managing Diabetes Tip #6 – Rest
“A sweet, sweet spirit hovered around me. I inhaled and began my morning session with Jesus. It had taken me a long time to learn that going to church wasn’t all about what I could get from the Lord. Prayer was a time to bless the Lord. Praise Him.
I hummed, ‘Oh how I love Jesus, Oh...’”
 ~ Eugeena Patterson, Deep Fried Trouble
I’ve known about my diabetes for over a year now, but it doesn’t mean that I have my lifestyle of managing it under control. It takes some serious discipline to stay healthy and alive. Just in case you know someone or you have this disease yourself, I want to provide you with some tips I’ve learned over the last year.
Diabetes can wear you out, don’t I know. However, I make myself go to bed early and allow myself some extra time to get up in the morning. I don’t push myself to be active short of my daily walks, but I do make sure I take the time to simply rest and let my body repair itself. Do yourself a favor and buy some pretty bed clothes and buy some pretty sheets with matching covers. Make your bedroom a sanctuary. Rest yourself.
Now that’s just one tip, child. You keep your eye on the Deep Fried Trouble Virtual Book Tour (July 15- 26, 2013) for more tips.
Take Care Now!
~ Ms. Eugeena
Book Giveaway! Are you ready to get into Deep Fried Trouble?
This contest is so easy! Do you want to win an autographed copy of Deep Fried Trouble? Stop by one or more of the blogs this week and leave your answer to the following questions.
You know I’m a retired social studies school teacher.  I kind of miss my students. I said kind of… Anyhow, I was curious to know, who was your favorite teacher and what subject did they teach?
 
 About the Author                            

Tyora Moody is an author and entrepreneur. Her debut novel, When Rain Falls, was released March 2012 (Urban Christian). This is the first book in the Victory Gospel series. The second book in the Victory Gospel Series, When Memories Fade, was released in April 2013 (Urban Christian).

Deep Fried Trouble, the first in the Eugeena Patterson Mystery series will be released June 2013.
 
Tyora has coined her books as Soul-Searching Suspense. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and American Christian Fiction Writers. She has served as a judge for the Christy Awards for three years.

She owns and operates TywebbinCreations.com, a design and marketing company. For over twelve years, she has worked with authors, small business owners and non-profit organizations to develop their online presence. For free tips, how-to guides and e-courses, visit: http://diywithty.com

When Tyora isn't working for a client or doing something literary, she enjoys spending time with family, catching a movie on the big screen, traveling and when the mood hits her, baking cookies. Visit the author online at: http://tyoramoody.com

  

 

Monday, July 22, 2013

Black and Write

                                                                                                           
The ability to move one's creativity from the realm of a good idea to a viable product does not come without its challenges.
 
Challenges sharpen the artist in a variety of ways. However, there are obstacles that, although build character and determination, are unique to a certain segment of creative artists.
Black and Write, the debut documentary by filmmaker Mikki C. Mikki explores the successes and challenges of traditional and self-published African American artists and the business side of publishing. Below is a preview of this this soul-stirring work of art.
 
To learn more about Mikki C. Mikki and her works, visit her online at: http://www.cmikki.com/ and https://twitter.com/c_mikki