KSP LIT: Trell King in the spotlight

 

Trell King resides in Gainesville, FL with her two boys and fiancé, Phillip Rutledge. Her love of literature at the age of four. It was in the second grade, after writing a story for a school assignment, her teacher told her she should become an author. When asked who are her favorites she stated Brenda Jackson and Omar Tyree.
All through high school she wrote short stories and poems. She stopped writing due to life and came back to it when her sister Maya urged her to write a story for the Short Story group on Facebook. The great feedback she received on the stories she wrote gave her more inspiration to take it serious with penning her debut novel. Mostly because the readers in the group told her she should try to get published. Which brought her to submit to Kindred Soul Publications. Fortunately, she heard back from Drusilla Mars one of the CEO’s and the rest is history. Her debut novel “The Little Games WE Play” is available on Amazon. Currently, she is hard at work on the sequel. All of her novels will eventually intertwine so be on the lookout for more stories from various characters.

We caught up with Trell and she is clear on what she wants. Below are the question

1. What’s your name?

My name is Shantrell King but I write under “Trell King”.
2. Where are you from?

I am originally from Ocala, Florida but I live in Gainesville, Florida.
3. Who is your favorite author?

I have two favorite authors Brenda Jackson and Omar Tyree.
4. What give you inspiration to write?

I get the inspiration to write from many places. I love to read and watch t.v so I pull inspiration from there and also everyday life around me.
5. What are your future goals?

My future goals is to write over 20 books and to have my books in bookstores.
6. What’s the first book you read and couldn’t forget?

The first book I read and couldn’t forget was Flowers in the Attic by V.C Andrews.
7. How did you to become published? 

I started writing in the ShortStories Matter group on Facebook. There was another author that was in the group writing and she signed with Kindred Soul Publications. She posted that the company was looking for new submissions. After getting so much positive feedback on my stories I decided to send in one of my stories and I was so happy to hear back from Drusilla one of the CEO’s of Kindred Soul Publications.
8. What are three words to describe you?

I would have to say kind hearted, quiet, determined.
9. What are you currently working on?

I am working on part two of my first novel “The Little Games We Play”.
10. What advice do you have for writers?

The advice I have to give is to believe in yourself and write for you and to share with others. Also try not to blend in but stand out because it’s a lot of us authors out now. Be patient you will get the fanbase you want one day.
11. Have you ever gotten readers block?

No, I have never gotten writers block to where I don’t know what to write but I have had days sometimes weeks where I don’t want to write anything.
12. If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?

If I wasn’t writing I would probably be a reading teacher or a nurse.
13. Do you believe in writer’s block?

Yes, I believe in writers block I have heard so many other authors saying that they have writers block and I would hate to experience that.
14. How do you deal with book reviews?

I love book reviews; both good and bad. I look at the bad reviews and take what they’re saying in consideration and try to improve my writing. I love to hear feedback on my work.
15. What does success in the literary industry look like to you?

Success in the literary industry to me would be having my name as a household name. I want someone to hear my name and immediately think of their favorite book of mine.
16. What the name of your book and tell us a little bit about it.

The title of my book is “The Little Games We Play”. It’s a love story really about TJ and Shateria. TJ is a petty hustler and find himself falling for one of his client daughters. Shateria is a senior in high school running behind her addict mom and crazy best friend. Shateria find herself falling for TJ no matter how hard she tried to fight it.

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Catch up and stay connected with Trell 

Facebook: Trell King
Facebook story group: D.E.A.R. TKStories
Instagram: Authoress_TrellKing

Kindred Soul’s Friday Festival

Thank you to all our readers out there that supported our awesome authors by purchasing their books. We appreciate you all for your continuous love and for that we are giving a few books away and introducing some new products.

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These eBooks are on SALE this weekend and some FREE!!

What is a end of Summer without some great reads to top it off. We have a sale on our anthology “A Summer’s Love Hangover”  with compilations from the KSP authors for the low price of .99. The regular price after today will be $6.99 for eBook so act fast before the sale is over.

FREE! ! ! !

She Just Wanna Count Up With A Boss

The Real Mistress of Atlanta

Kings Reign Supreme

Basically you’re getting three books for .99!!! Don’t miss out on this huge deal and PLEASE LEAVE REVIEWS! 

THIS IS ONLY GOOD UNTIL JULY 28 @11:59PM!

Catch Me When I Fall

Christina’s life has never been as perfect as it seemed. Settling down is something she isn’t familiar with; moving from state to state and failed relationships. When she finally gets settled in one place she finds love with Markus, and is happy in it. Until life strikes and Christina’s world is flipped once again.
Life has a way of throwing curve balls, and challenging Christina using just about everything and everyone around her, but at what point will enough be enough? When will she stop letting the changes in her life control her? Will she ever find love again? Will she runaway forever or face what life throws at her?

This book is available now

 

By Myself I’m A Soldier

Meet debut  author Alechy Sumter who is in possession of a raw talent that she shows off effortlessly in her debut novel “By Myself I’m A Soldier”. Kindred Soul had a minute to ask Alechy some questions and she delivers in such a manner that makes you want to see what readers are in store for. Not only is a dope author she is a dope woman.

When did you start to write?

Alechy: I honestly didn’t begin writing until I was forcefully sat down. At 26 years of age I was sentenced to 10 years on drug conspiracy charges. Time spent idle has a way of playing with your thought process and coping mechanisms so instead of losing my mind or taking my frustrations out on others I wrote. 

What inspires you the most to write?

Alechy: Circumstances and pressure pushes me to write. For myself, its therapeutic. The ability to allow my words to take me to another place mentally genuinely stimulates me to write.

What are five of your favorite books?

Alechy: A Piece of Mine by J. California Cooper, A Day Late and a Dollar Short by Terri McMillan, anything by Donald Goines, anything by Ca$h, Midnight by Sista Souljah, there’s too many to mention.

 

What can readers expect from reading your book?

Alechy: Readers can expect relatable life experiences in my books. I write about things that have impacted me in one way or another. My characters are multifaceted and dimensional. All who go through things that we humans do but hide. Through my words, readers get to experience some of the ills I’ve been faced with. The hardships I’ve endured.

Why did you choose Kindred Soul Publications?

Alechy: I choose Kindred Soul Publications because I wanted to form a relationship with the individuals that understands and recognizes my vision. Kindred Soul Publications does that. Drusilla and Stephanie work hand in hand with their authors. I love that. I can always make contact them without having to go through a middle man. I’m fortunate to have signed with women who are focused on the quality of works they represent verses quantity

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Alechy: In five years I see myself on multiple bestseller list, writing full time while enjoying the fruits of my labor. The sky is not the limit. It’s only the view.

What genre do you write?

Alechy: I write urban novellas. Stories that represent the perils of “ghetto” America.
If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give her? To stay true to myself and not put others before me. If it doesn’t taste right to spit it out. Life will teach you some of the harshest lessons. Those lessons will sting and be tender to the touch, but you’ll heal. The only person that you’ll ever be better than is the person you were yesterday.

Describe yourself in three words.

Alechy: Ambitious. Resilient. Strong Willed!

Is there anything you want the readers to know about you?

Alechy: I’m an open book. I no longer live my life in fear of what others will think of me. This version of myself now is a shadow of who I used to be. Cuddle with me, talk to me, get to know me. The best is yet to come.

5/5

Sage Alexander is a young, beautiful, impressionable 18-year-old who’s supposed to have the world at her feet. But she finds herself pregnant and abandoned. Struggling to get by but determined to make ends meet. Sage works a minimum wage job while attending school to become a nurse. Things appear promising as Sage is determined to not allow her circumstances to deter her from pursuing her dreams.

Yet, weeks before giving birth to her daughter, Sage and her aunt Keria- whom she’s residing with- come to blows. Fists aren’t the only things thrown and Sage finds herself on the streets without a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. To add insult to injury, she’s fired from her place of employment. Homeless and destitute, Sage sticks her feet into unchartered waters when she connects with her cousin Mega, head of the murderous trio – The Undertakers to help her put things back into perspective.

Soon she’s making moves with thugs and is plagued with the dilemma of aspiring to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse who preserves life or end the lives of others who’ve threaten her own. Torn between two worlds, Sage falls hard for Jahloni, who wants to lead her into the safety of his arms. But can she learn to trust again after the father of her child does the unthinkable? Or will the gravitational pull of the streets destroy her and the life she envisions for herself and young daughter? Will Sage sink or swim as her life spirals out of control?

The streets are watching in this seductive, edgy tale of deceit, envy and lies. Sage will captivate and infuriate readers with her sex appeal, maliciousness and naivety leaving them on the edge of their seats and thirsting for more!

Sage Alexander is a young, beautiful, impressionable 18-year-old who’s supposed to have the world at her feet. But she finds herself pregnant and abandoned. Struggling to get by but determined to make ends meet. Sage works a minimum wage job while attending school to become a nurse. Things appear promising as Sage is determined to not allow her circumstances to deter her from pursuing her dreams.

Yet, weeks before giving birth to her daughter, Sage and her aunt Keria- whom she’s residing with- come to blows. Fists aren’t the only things thrown and Sage finds herself on the streets without a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. To add insult to injury, she’s fired from her place of employment. Homeless and destitute, Sage sticks her feet into unchartered waters when she connects with her cousin Mega, head of the murderous trio – The Undertakers to help her put things back into perspective.

Soon she’s making moves with thugs and is plagued with the dilemma of aspiring to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse who preserves life or end the lives of others who’ve threaten her own. Torn between two worlds, Sage falls hard for Jahloni, who wants to lead her into the safety of his arms. But can she learn to trust again after the father of her child does the unthinkable? Or will the gravitational pull of the streets destroy her and the life she envisions for herself and young daughter? Will Sage sink or swim as her life spirals out of control?

The streets are watching in this seductive, edgy tale of deceit, envy and lies. Sage will captivate and infuriate readers with her sex appeal, maliciousness and naivety leaving them on the edge of their seats and thirsting for more!

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Alechy Sumter, Author of By Myself I’m A Soldier

 

 

Hungover off Summer

Relationships are built
Loyalty is tested
But Love is this Summer’s hangover
Take a ride with some of Urban Fiction’s hottest authors as they paint vivid pictures of love in Summer. With hot drama filled days and steamy lovemaking nights comes short lived guilty pleasures and sacrifice. Between the pages of this anthology be prepared to fall hard for these tumultuous yet gentle and intoxicating stories; that will grab a hold of you until the last word leaving you hungover for more.

Stories written in order
The Difference Between Heaven and Hell by Diamond
A Summer Love in New York by Seymone Kelly
LUHV, Plugs & Slugs by Drusilla Mars
Heat by Sylvannah
A Summer with Miami by Nia Chantel
Crushing on A Jamaican Bad Boy by Aisha Hall
Andrue & Symone: An Urban Love Affair 3 by Olivia Shaw-Reel

This hot anthology is heating up the charts and the five star reviews are evident this is one summer read you don’t want to miss. In fact, all year round you can read this book because it’s just that good. The diversity of each author’s writing style is immaculate and will leave you wanting more when you’re finish. Get your copy here

Meet twin sisters Summer and Winter. Two college girls that are looking for some fun this summer. They are invited to Miami by their older sister Dior; Summer is ecstatic, Winter the more laid back of the two is just tagging along because her sisters begged her to go. When Summer arrived to Miami she meets Aasim aka “Miami” whose deep in the game. Only trying to have a good time on vacation she ended up finding more than that.
Winter runs into a familiar face in Miami, and they hit it off instantly. The last thing she was looking for was love. You could even say she was hiding from it but it seems to find her anyway. With bitter exes and hating females lurking in the shadows how will this Summer with Miami turn out for the pair?

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Let’s debunk a myth. You do not have to kiss a ton of frogs to get to your prince charming. Who wants to kiss a frog anyway? All too often, women find themselves in toxic relationships. We deal with men who lie, cheat, use, manipulate and even abuse us at times. We struggle to walk away and if we do leave, we find ourselves back in the relationship hoping he’s changed while settling for less than we deserve. Girl, Move On: A Guide to Successfully Letting Go, will help you slam the door on that toxic relationship for the final time. In this book you’ll learn: • How to uncover red flags you missed, ignored, or compromised on • How to identify types of men you should avoid • How to discover elements of your life that led you into the arms of a man who doesn’t love you • How to gain freedom • How to heal and never find yourself in a toxic relationship again It’s time to stop settling for less. It’s time to move on.

Available now on Amazon

Hiatus is over

 

When a man shows you that he’s everything you want and everything you don’t. Believe what you see.

Shamona relocated from her hometown in Baton Rouge to Houston for a change. She worked as a barmaid at “CHURCH” an underground gentlemen’s club where gambling tables and stripper poles crowded the space along with catty co-workers. There she meets the strikingly handsome hustler Claiyton “Country” Lebrado who just arrived back home from the hot streets of Miami. Shamona isn’t looking for love but she’s allured by Country’s charm and the suspicious activity that keeps him away most times.

I never got along with my heart

Just when she’s settled in with her new job she gets fired, and is forced to step out on faith once again to freelance with her right-hand Opal. The money pile and her love life on the uprising Shamona is gracefully coming into her own. That is, until one of Country’s many skeletons crawl out of the closet causing him to leave town again. While he’s gone Shamona moves on, and just when the odds of getting married are looking to work in her favor she gets a plethora of shocking revelations.

The past is knocking in more ways than one and the future is holding doors open for Shamona to live and let love, but what happens when your past, present and future are all in the same circle?

Creepin’ With the PLUG I Love

Drusilla Mars has been on a two year hiatus from releasing full length projects and coming back stronger than ever with her clever love stories and urban plot twists. First, she’s dropping this dope read to a kindle near you. If you would like to enjoy an excerpt about Country and Shamona, join our mailing list.