My BOOKS
Unusual Affairs
When Trust Leads to Deception…
Jessica thinks she has it all: a fulfilling career on the fast track, and a loving, trusting relationship with her fiancé, Lawrence. But she isn’t prepared for the twists and turns life has in store for her. Lawrence’s loving consideration deteriorates, and Michael, her boss, harasses her with sexual advances. Lost and betrayed, Jessica begins to wonder if all men are abusive and untrustworthy, like her father was. She makes a stand to take her life back and ends her relationship with Lawrence. But he shows his true colors, leading her to fear for her life. But there is a surprise in store for her…Michael steps up to the plate, after confronting his own family tragedies. Jessica begins to learn that the truth underlying the behavior of the men in her life is far more complex than she could ever have guessed and that nothing is as it seems. As she learns to listen to her heart and embrace her dreams, Jessica finds compassion for herself and those around her, as she starts an adventure of learning who she really is, and whom she can truly rely on. Vivid and resonant, with true-to-life drama, heartbreak, and redemption, Unusual Affairs explores the deceit and hidden secrets in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships and shows the consequences and rewards that come when the truth is revealed.
Immoral Conception
Although Jocelyn's marriage isn't anywhere near perfect, she's made her peace with it. A mother and successful psychiatrist, she fills her time with fulfilling her daughter's and patients needs; neglecting her own needs until a car accident reveals a devastating illness. Her husband, Dr. Jeremy Stearns, a brilliant surgeon, is only interested in furthering his career. Jocelyn's doctor, Lynn Jamison, who is also her best friend, would do anything to keep her alive. Hospitalized and almost at death's door, Jocelyn finds strength in knowing that she has to live to protect her daughter from her egomaniacal father, who threatens to take her away. With the help of her best friend, Jocelyn fights for her life. With feelings of betrayal and of being unloved, Jolene, Jocelyn's younger sister, lashes out at anyone close to her, almost destroying her life, until forced to face her own demons. Secrets of the past reveal themselves, devastating a family already torn and in need of love and understanding.
The Art Of Restitution
What happened to those '40 acres and a mule', the land promised to former slaves as reparation? After the abolishment of slavery, blacks were kept down by racism and segregation. Society is still blaming blacks for the problems created by wealthy whites of the past, and their thinking of superiority and greed, which purposely created the black reservations, called ghettoes. Blacks were not expected to succeed. But, thanks to the help of some whites, some blacks progressed.
It is now the 21st century. The problems created in black communities still exist. As attorneys, Clyde Jordan and Roberta Larkin set out to right this wrong; they face a multitude of resistance from most ancestors of slave owners saying that they never owned slaves. They're right, but they are benefiting from it to this day, along with white privilege.
So, Clyde and Roberta travel to Montgomery Alabama to confront the owner of the biggest corporation in Alabama, an ancestor to the most vicious slave owner known in history, William Hobbs. They file a lawsuit against the Hobbs Corporation to compensate the descendants of former slaves.
Clyde re-discovers the brutalities and degradation of slavery: the whippings, execution and sexual abuse of women. Rapes were commonplace. And thus, we have blacks ranging from extremely light skin to extremely dark skin. Clyde is determined to win and find ways to uplift the African-American communities. To make America the great country it was meant to be, so everyone, no matter which race, sex or religion, can have an equal opportunity to peruse the American dream.
While researching at the TSU’s Legal Library, Clyde is bedazzled by the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Unknown to him, she happens to be the sister of one of Houston’s most notorious retired gangsters, Will.
Clyde ignores warnings not to become involved with Will’s family, but he finds himself intrigued by the criminal elements and by Will’s desire to support Houston’s African-American communities. Will was once the leader of a street gang, the Warlords. His interest was making money rather than the violence associated with the gangs. He made a lot of money, so much that he wants to give back and uplift the African-Americans standings in America. He didn’t forget where he came from, and he didn’t pull the ladder up, though possibly still dangerous.
Will turned the Warlords over to the "pants-down" generation, which is what brought Clyde closer to Will. They both want to accentuate the positive attributes of their people. However, the forces against progress come from every angle and direction. Clyde finds himself trapped in a hole too deep to dig out. His good intentions came head-to-head with the criminal elements of Houston. Now he fears for his life.