Author Archives: Tameka Fleming

Doubleday brings us Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

This bestseller, written by Patrick Radden Keefe, covers the Sackler family who is to blame for the opioid epidemic that swept America like an ominous force that we weren’t alerted the perils of. This is a long book that covers a span of twentieth and twenty-first century business practices that the Sackler family exploited–for generations–toContinue reading “Doubleday brings us Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe”

Audiobooks on Spotify

With the recent acquisition of Findaway, Spotify is gradually building a platform to attract readers as well as cater to their longtime base–music listeners. Audiobooks have been available on Spotify for a few years now however, you have to do some work to find them. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Fantasy andContinue reading “Audiobooks on Spotify”

Skin of the Sea: Little Mermaid Retelling

A YA Fantasy about a Black mermaid; I was not asking for it but I’m glad Natasha Bowen thought to write it. This is a fast-paced, cinematic Little Mermaid retelling with rich descriptions of the sea and African mythology woven throughout. Natasha Bowen is of Nigerian and Welsh descent and lives in England. I sayContinue reading “Skin of the Sea: Little Mermaid Retelling”

Hulu Is Becoming A True Competitor For Original Programming

If you find yourself bored on a Sunday afternoon and Netflix is behaving like a boyfriend who you have been dating for several years then he suddenly buys you a gift that shows you he just doesn’t know you, switch over to Hulu for surprisingly refreshing and original series. Two series, currently showing on HuluContinue reading “Hulu Is Becoming A True Competitor For Original Programming”

JaQuel Knight could start a trend with copyrighting choreography

This became an issue when White social media influencers became famous enough that they are getting lucrative deals because of the choreography they have in their videos. However, they are not giving credit to the original choreographer [original choreographer is a term I use loosely] causing those choreographers to be left out of the moneyContinue reading “JaQuel Knight could start a trend with copyrighting choreography”

The Wife Upstairs: A Puzzle You Want To Get

If I could describe this story in one word, it would be the letter Z. This book had so many twists and turns. I kept trying to guess what they would be; I was wrong most of the time. Rachel Hawkins kept me guessing.The characters are relatable (or at least understandable), smart and funny. HowContinue reading “The Wife Upstairs: A Puzzle You Want To Get”

Queenpins Set for a September 2021 Release

When I think of queen pins, I think of the rapper, Lil Kim or the female head of an illegal organization–that’s just me. Of course they wouldn’t spell it that way. The new movie starring Kristin Bell and Vince Vaughn was given this title for good reason. Queenpins is based on a true story; aboutContinue reading “Queenpins Set for a September 2021 Release”

Black Panther Sequel Update and How Ryan Coogler Will Fill The void Of Chadwick Boseman

There have been some delays with the sequel to the billion dollar Black Panther release. Part of the blame is due to Covid, then there is the unfortunate passing of lead star Chadwick Boseman. The most recent update comes from franchise director, Ryan Coogler, who says the upcoming release will be July of 2022. JudgingContinue reading “Black Panther Sequel Update and How Ryan Coogler Will Fill The void Of Chadwick Boseman”

Jeanette Escudero’s The Apology Project is a Fresh Update to Romcom Fiction

Author Jeanette Escudero is new to women’s fiction readers. She has written romance novels under the pen name Sidney Halston. Her women’s fiction debut is nothing short of a stellar introduction into her style of storytelling.  She writes funny, smart, career-oriented women who are relatable. They are not the virgin heroines that every man wants. They areContinue reading “Jeanette Escudero’s The Apology Project is a Fresh Update to Romcom Fiction”