Hot Fun in the Summertime–Meet APOOO Reviewer Cheryl Hayes
By APOOO • Aug 25th, 2008 • Category: APOOO Features, Hot Fun in the Summertime •
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Take Five with APOOO Reviewer, Cheryl Hayes.
APOOO: Name FIVE of your favorite urban fiction authors.
Shannon Holmes
Teri Woods
Vickie M. Stringer
Wahida Clark
Tracy Brown
APOOO: List the last FOUR urban fiction books you read.
Snitch Part II: The Bastard by Michael Evans
Bruised 2 The Ultimate Revenge by Azarel
Sheisty by T.N. Baker
Grown & Gangsta by Jackie O
Wifey by KiKi Swinson
APOOO: Tell us what THREE elements are key to a good urban fiction tale.
Relateable characters
Strong storyline
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APOOO: What TWO upcoming urban fiction books are you looking forward to reading before the end of this year.
Midnight by Sista Souljah
True To the Game III by Teri Woods
APOOO: If you could have dinner with only ONE urban fiction author, who would it be and why.
Vickie M. Stinger would be the one urban fiction author that I would like to sit down and have a cool dinner with. I think she is down to earth and not afraid to share her life story with anyone. She is a role model to women who feel like their lives are too hard and they can’t accomplish anything. She not only has several great books out, but she is the head of the number one publishing house “Triple Crown”. I would love to know what inspired her and how she helps today’s youth get in the publishing game.
Cheryl Hayes is a Financial Administrator or glorifed bookkeeper. She resides in NYC with her three kids and is an an avid book lover. She balances her life between two jobs, her kids, taking care of her grandmother and reviewing books for APOOO. Reading is not a job, but her passion and a way for her to escape. Being very competitive, she enjoys marathons, and long walks, quality time with her family and, of course, reading whatever she can get her hands on.
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Hey Cheryl.. I think I would love to have a sit down with vicky Stringer also. She is gutsy, and not afraid to speak her mind. Not to mention, i think she is a great resource and help to those that are seeking to become published authors.
Great highlight!!
Hey Cheryl!
I loved Sheisty and Still Sheisty was good too! Vickie is awesome and Let That Be The Reason was based on her life. Great interview
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Hey Cheryl, nice interview. I am also looking forward to Sistah Souljah’s latest.
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It’s interesting how urban fiction fan or not…many folks are looking forward to Sister Souljah’s book…why do you think this is?
I am looking forward to Sistah Souljah’s also…
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