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Margaret Felicia Kreps, is a 42 year old single mother of two from Newark, New Jersey. Margaret acquired her Associates in Applied Science, in Radiography, at Essex County College and later worked as an Xray Technologist. Ultimately Margaret finished her B.S in Allied Health Technologies. Kreps made a hard decision to leave New Jersey, and enroll as a full-time Nursing student at Inter Americana University of Puerto Rico in August 2013. Even though she began her novel, My Intimate Journey with Caesar, in New Jersey, she was not able to bring it into fruition until she moved to Puerto Rico. 

Se’Quince is a seventeen year old girl living with Cerebral Palsy. She knew she had a story inside of her, but she was afraid to tell it. With her mother’s encouragement, she finally decided to share her experience with the world.

I believe God has a plan for all of us and we need to have Faith and believe that everything happens for a reason. I left my job of seven years and wrote my first book Dicmatized: The Doctor Is In which was published in June of 2012. It even made #5 top rated, best erotica and held the spot for over 2 months! I am also an advocate and founder of Breaking the Silence of Abuse (www.breakingthesilenceofabuse.com) spreading the word, “I am not a victim, I am a survivor!” I'm so proud and overjoyed that you all took the time to read one or all of my books and I want you to know...without you, there is no me! My tagline is ~ Why try to fit in, when you're meant to stand out? Friend me on Face Book (Dyphia Blount ~ Author Gemini Phoenix or like my FB page http://www.facebook.com/authordyphiablount ), follow me on Twitter @AuthorDyphia and on Instagram @AuthorDyphia! www.dyphiablount.com Contact Info: Dyphia Blount at 757-705-8386 Email: msgeminiphoenix@gmail.com Website: www.dyphiablount.com

The stigma surrounding mental health issues in the African American community is especially thick, making it very difficult for persons suffering from depression to acknowledge it, let alone seek treatment. Some believe that therapy is only for wealthy, White people, or that you aren’t supposed to go outside the family with your problems.  In the faith-based community we are taught to rely on faith and prayer much more than therapy.  This mindset keeps us struggling more than we need to.  In fact, statistics show that African Americans are more likely to have depression for longer periods because we don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment.  Host, J'son M. Lee, and author Imani Wisdom have both battled depression. Tune in to hear their stories.  Let's break the taboo!

Joey Pinkney is an author, author interviewer, book blogger, book reviewer. Joey Pinkney is well-known for "The JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Author Interview Series", which has been giving independent authors a voice since August 2008. With this author interview series, hundred of authors have shared their experiences is taking a book from an idea to a finished product. Joey Pinkney uses various social media outlets to shares books and authors with readers around the world.   http://joeypinkney.com http://joeytweets.com http://instagram.com/joeypinkney http://twitter.com/joeypinkney http://twitter.com/5M5QW http://facebook.com/joeypinkney http://about.me/joeypinkney

Mista Keem (born as Akeem Jones), is a twenty-three-year-old songwriter, producer and hip hop recording artist originally from Brooklyn, NY. He started out writing his first song at the age of fourteen, and has never stopped writing. By the time he was nineteen, he became a radio personality for 105.7 The Beat-Meridian, which inspired him to go from writing to carefully molding his own lane in music. Mista Keem doesn’t believe in making music about a life he doesn’t live. “Honest and unfabricated,” Mista Keem’s inspirations are Brandy, LL Cool J, Heavy D and dynamic songwriting of Mariah Carey, Bryan Michael Cox, Sean Garrett, Claude Kelly, Babyface and The-Dream. Mista is hard at work on his new, yet-untitled mixtape set for release in 2014. Join us as we discuss his road to stardom!

The Authoress BlaQue, nicknamed the BlaQue Angel because of the twisted and dark stories she weaves, was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area where she currently resides with her son. BlaQue began writing after reading several Donald Goines books and decided she would love to pen stories in the same gritty, fast-paced manner. After writing her first novel, Dirty DNA, and allowing several of her peers to read and critique her work, she decided to submit it to G Street Chronicles. In July 2012, she joined the ranks of some of the heaviest hitting authors in Urban Literature. To date, BlaQue has written four full length novels, two novellas, three short stories and is featured in an anthology with some of her G Street Chronicles sisters. BlaQue has recently started her own publishing company Pink Angel Publications.

Drica Armstrong was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She never thought of becoming an author because she wanted to be a lawyer. A homework assignment given to her by an English teacher sparked her interest in writing. While attending high school, Drica wrote several short stories and poetry but started writing her first novel, Beautiful Liars, during her first year of college. After graduating from Newbury College in Brookline, MA, Drica started to pursue publishing for her debut novel. Beautiful Liars was self-published in 2009. Soon after the release of her new novel, Drica finished her second novel, Hide and Seek. Drica now has numerous novels and a comedy skit under her belt. She currently lives in Elizabeth, NJ with her son.

Felisha Bradshaw is the Editor in Chief and co-owner of Urban Grapevine Magazine. She is single with two biological children and two step children, and holds an Associate’s Degree in Science and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor is Sociology. Little known facts about Felisha are that she suffers from narcolepsy and sleep apnea and she is a hopeless romantic. More importantly, even though she is considered to be an aggressive lesbian, she loves to see a nice handbag and a lovely pair of shoes.

If there was one word to describe Author Johnie Jay, it would be passionate. He has always been verbally passionate but it wasn't until his first creative writing class, in 9th grade, when he found that his passion, mixed with his vast and lucid imagination could create temporary getaways. That's all a book is really, a getaway from the world, an escape. "I want every word of every sentence to be evocative. If I can't make you feel, taste or smell every scene that I create then what's the point?" Romance and passion goes hand in hand but when you add to it detailed and vivid sex scenes you're left with an explosive concoction. He has blended all three harmoniously in his first romantic novel, Inevitable ActI (of II). He looks forward to sharing his imagination with the world!

Relationships are a lot of work.  What things do you need to know about maintaining your individual identity, choosing the right mate, roles, communication, emotional needs, etcetera?  Our guests will be authors and motivational speakers, Angelia Menchan and Sidney Andrews.  We'll also be joined by security professional, Ray Baker.  These individuals have a total of 80 years combined marriage/domestic partnership experience. You don't want to miss this show!

Many teens today are teenage mothers. There are many ways that this could affect our younger generation; I have a special guest who will share her story as a teenage mother by the age of 15 years old and how she overcame the obstacles that she faced as she matured into a young adult. This is a very important topic for me since I have a 15 years old teenage daughter. Mrs. Farrah Hewlett was a teenage mother at 15 years old, married at the age of 19 years old. She had 4 children by the age of 23 years old, a widow by 27 years of age and now engaged at the age of 34. 

Torrian Ferguson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He got his first taste of cooking at Bethune Cookman College (now University) in his dorm room where he cooked pancakes and sausage for other students for money on the weekends. He is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, a published author of fiction novels and has been in Essence, Ebony and Upscale Magazines. Ferguson also owned Black Literature Magazine but has sold his portion to the current owner. Currently, he is the Executive Chef at Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Ferguson is editor-in-chief and started Modern Flavor Magazine to give up-and-coming chefs a place to shine and let the world know who they are. He also hopes to educate people that love culinary arts but are not classically trained. Marcus Cuffee is a Chesapeake, Virginia native who was introduced to the kitchen by his grandmother. He opened his own catering company while in high school and met the love of his life. In 2004, with the influence of two mentors at Oscar Smi

Join us as we speak with Jeffrey J. Kash of Kash & Fedrigon Attorneys At Law about the things you should know before, during, and after marriage. We'll discuss such things as the legal ramifications of marriage, how marriage impacts ownership and title, how marriage changes rights to decedent estates, taxes and prenuptial agreements.  This is a discussion you don't want to miss! Practicing family law since 1988, this knowledgeable and experienced base of lawyers represents clients in their adoptions, divorces, and child custody/support cases, as well as criminal matters and will and estate planning. Additionally, each lawyer lectures on family law topics once a year.

Grace Dark Horse became a household name when her story was showcased on Season 1, Episode 9 of the TV series, “Prison Wives.” Dark Horse is proud to be married to Dave, who is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder. She agreed to be a guest on My Girlfriends Couch because she wants the world to see that many inmates have wives, husbands, children, family members, and other loved ones who love them deeply. She is hoping to shed a different life on Prison Wives and the men they’ve chosen to love. In 1982, Glen Blackhawk was 14 years old when he was handed a 50-year sentence for murder. The victim was a child molester who had drugged him and his best friend, Billy. They had both been beaten, but Billy had also been raped. At age 40, Blackhawk was released from prison. He will join us to share his story on how he became involved with “Prison Wives” and also give advice and clarity on what life is like once you get out. WE WELCOME YOU TO CALL IN TO 718.508.9068 TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION!!!

Our special guest tonight is 31-year-old, Kelli Gilzow. She will share with us her awesome testimony on how she went from Public Assistance to a College degree. Though she faced many trials and tribulations throughout her life, she remained strong and focused. Her steadfastness enabled her to accomplish her dreams. She joins us tonight to share her story and hopefully to help others who may be faced with similar circumstances...

Shakir Rashaan currently lives in Fairburn, Georgia with his wife and two children. Rashaan’s body of work include two book series, the Chronicles of the Nubian Underworld, which includes The Awakening: Book One, Legacy: Book Two, and Tempest: Book Three, the Kink, P.I. series, which includes OBSESSION, DECEPTION, and RECKONING, and two novels under his “alter-ego,” Curtis Hamilton, entitled All I Want…Is You and The Devil’s All-American. Other credits include the anthologies Making the Hookup: Edgy Sex with Soul, Erotic Snapshots Vol. 5 & Vol.6, and Zane Presents Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava III.   Shakir has taught classes on the Erotic Art of Storytelling and How to Write Sex Scenes. He has also done BDSM lifestyle classes on relationship dynamics, particularly specific to Polyamorous lifestyles and relationships, in addition to teaching a class on the Power of Etiquette in the BDSM community. 

Ms. Butterfly is the woman many women envy. She has the beautiful smile and looks that any average woman would have, but she holds a secret that many wives wish they had the answers to. Hear her story as she shares the trials and triumphs within "The Life Of A Mistress"

A Different Kind Of Love, hosted by J'son M. Lee, affirms the diversity and universality of love.  Our monthly show will nurture and honor LGBT persons and their significance within their families and communities.  During this debut broadcast, we will interview Mark Williams and Edwin Greer, a recently married same-sex couple.

Big Body Broadcasting hosts Elissa Gabrielle on The Q-Spot with Big Body on Friday, February 21st at 9pm EST. Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry. Respected by many, revered in the highest regard, Elissa maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. She is known to have the Midas touch with her gift in the skill of multi-genre writing. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Elissa has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity. She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars--creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process. Elissa Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature. By pushing herself to stay a cut above the rest, Elissa Gabrielle brilliantly and consistently delivers literary best.