Weekly Book Review #5: The Pussy Whispers by Dean Jean-Pierre

 

The Pussy Whispers is a collection of erotic short stories and poetry written from a woman’s point of view, by a man, (yea, you read that right). 

Dean Jean-Pierre has compiled some of his most sensitive, yet sensual erotic tales and poems in his book, The Pussy Whispers.

It is well written, female friendly and so deliciously decadent, that I suggest that it is read slowly.  It is not meant to be a speed read, but savored as would be a  glass of fine wine or great food.

In his book The Pussy Whispers, Dean Jean-Pierre uses his superb creative writing skills to transfer his readers to exotic island locals, private office spaces and to more intimate settings such as a hotel room, a lover’s boudoir, or to an elevator as in the story Floor 6...9.

With words that wash over you as easily as lyrics to a song, Dean Jean-Pierre has the ability to take you there with the mere stroke of his pen and his wildly salacious imagination.  From the very romantic to the carnal, there is something for every woman here.

The following is an interview with author Dean Jean-Pierre.

Tanya: Thank you so much for your time.  I really enjoyed your book.  You are a self published author and in case some of my readers are unaware this requires a lot more work on the author‘s behalf. That being said, I think the title of your book was a bold choice. How did you decide to name your book, The Pussy Whispers as opposed to a title that might have attracted a more wider audience?

Dean Jean-Pierre: Thank you again for your time and your review of my book. I knew that the title might cause some people not to give my book a chance based solely on the title. In this case, don’t judge a book by title truly does apply. A more subtle title might have given me a wider audience but then I would not be true to myself as a writer. I believe that regardless of the title, the book will find its intended audience. I have no regrets about the title. I love it!

Tanya: I know that this is your first published book. How did you make the decision to choose erotica as your genre for your first publication?  Did you find that erotica is your niche or is it just one of the many facets of your work?

Dean Jean Pierre: My partner, Pascale Jacques and I thought that my brand of sensual erotica would give us the widest possible audience. You have to grab a reader’s attention and once you have it then it becomes easier to introduce them to the other stuff you are working on. I never planned on writing erotica. I just fell into it and it turns out that I am pretty decent at it. My intention was and still is to write novels, poetry and scripts.  

Tanya: Everyone is different. But I preferred to take my time reading your book.  You did a wonderful job at making each story seem fresh and new.  It really takes a great deal of talent to find new and exciting ways to write about the same thing.Was it difficult creating your characters and storylines or did you pull them from your real life experiences?

Dean Jean-Pierre: Reading for me is an experience. I want the writer to transport me to someplace different. I don’t want to say it was easy but the stories come from an assortment of things: conversations, imagination and yes, life. I can hear someone say something and my mind takes it in another direction and a story is born. It’s a beautiful thing.

Tanya: I have said that your book The Pussy Whispers, is a female friendly book, but I think that it would make a great read for couples. As a matter of fact I think that men should read this book and perhaps it can open up more discussions about what a woman truly wants from her partner.

Did you have this in mind when writing The Pussy Whispers or was it intended for entertainment purposes only?

Dean Jean- Pierre: I have received emails from readers that they are reading to their spouse, in bed and overseas. A few readers have even told me that they’ve enacted a few of the pieces. It’s gratifying that my writing is so vivid that it allows people to want to act it out. Most of my readers for now are women but I really do believe there’s a lot to be learned in The Pussy Whispers by men once they give it a chance. Sex doesn’t start down below but in a woman’s mind. Seduce her mind and she will do almost anything you want—almost.

Tanya: I loved your use of metaphors and similes.  Your writing was very vivid and descriptive.

Is this a natural talent or would you say that you’ve honed this writing skill with a lot of practice?

Dean Jean-Pierre: I’ve been writing since the 3^rd grade and I always say that before I am writer that I am a reader. I love to read. When you write, you are speaking to the imagination of your readers so you have to reach deeper to paint the pictures in your mind to communicate with them. It’s agonizing work as a writer goes over every sentence but I love it.

Tanya: Great cover too.  Modest yet straight forward.

Tell us about your covers designer.

Dean Jean-Pierre: The cover design for both of my books was done by Cynthia Colbert. I met her through my partner at CalmWaters and it’s been a good relationship to work with her. The intention of the cover is to convey sensuality in a subtle way but still make it sexy. Sexy doesn’t have to be in your face to be obvious.

Tanya: Thank you so much for your time Dean Jean-Pierre, I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. Any words of inspiration for my readers and aspiring writers?

Dean Jean-Pierre: Every review and criticism is valid. Don’t discount an opinion just because you don’t agree with it. It can help you to grow as a writer. If you ever reach the point where you think that you can’t continue to grow and get better as a writer then you should stop writing.

The Pussy Whispers, a collection of titillating tales and poetry will leave you hungry for more. Ideal for women who don’t want their erotica from a brown paper wrapper or for those who do. (wink)

Happy reading!

The Pussy Whispers as well as Dean Jean-Pierre's second book, Woman Worship is available at www.deanjeanpierre.com and the E Book is available through Kindle. Dean Jean-Pierre is currently working on an erotica spoken word CD which is expected to be released in July.

Weekly Book Review #4: A Face of Prozac One Woman’s Journey Through Eating Disorders, Anxiety, And Really, Really Bad PMS.

We all have issues right? Let’s just be honest. I could list mine, but that would be counterproductive, so I won’t go there. But Jennifer A. Carle does.

In her book A Face of Prozac, she candidly broaches the subject of mental health disorders, eating disorders, anxiety and depression with such authenticity that at times it makes you want to cringe. You cringe because you know that she’s talking about herself and her own personal experiences and it’s not just some fictional character that you’re emotionally connecting with, it’s the author.

I read this book in a few short hours, which I know isn’t saying much, seeing that it’s  a mere 100 pages long. But that’s the beauty of this book. She gets straight to the point. She lays her issues on the line with a comic flair that adds to the ease of reading, A Face of Prozac.

Jennifer A. Carle takes her readers on a journey of her life and through the bumpy terrain she’s traveled along the way as she faces her problems head on. This author proves that coming to the realization that you have a problem is only half the battle, tackling those problems is the next and maybe the most difficult step.

A Face of Prozac is an honest look at a real person’s self acceptance despite her issues. An obstructed view of a life less than perfect through Jennifer A. Carle’s eyes.

The following is an interview with Jennifer A. Carle, author of A Face of Prozac:

Tanya: First of all, I want to thank you for being so candid in your book A Face of Prozac.
1)Was it difficult to speak so frankly about yourself? Did you find it liberating to ‘come clean’ about some things that you were holding inside?

Jennifer: Liberating is an interesting choice of words. I would not wish what has happened to me physically and psychologically on anyone. I have taken prozac over the years for many different reasons, and it works for me. I felt that I had to write this book so that one person would not have to go through all the confusion, self loathing and misdiagnoses that I did. So in a sense, I’m hoping I liberate someone else.

Tanya: I’ve often thought about writing an autobiography, but aside from me thinking that it wouldn’t be interesting enough, I was always so concerned about what my family would think about it.
2) Did you have that fear and how did you overcome it? How accepting was your family about you telling your story?

Jennifer: This was an incredibly hard book to write. My first book, about a dog I adopted from the Maryland SPCA, wrote itself. I literally typed the words that came out of nowhere. The prozac book was all me, and there was a lot I didn’t want to put out there for the world to see. I didn’t want to throw my family under the bus; I didn’t want them to think that if I had different parents or a different husband and kids, none of this would have happened. So I gave all my adult family members a copy of the manuscript and told them if there was any content that they felt shouldn’t be in the book, as long as it didn’t change the tone of the story, I would edit it. No one said anything, so I think they understood that the book is my story from memories that I have. No one else can own this book.

Tanya: Mental illness is such a taboo subject and sadly it doesn’t have the respect of physical health conditions.
3) How did you decide to make this a topic for your book?

Jennifer: I have been through hell and back on at least 4 separate occasions. Prozac works for me. Having premenstrual dysphoric disorder is awful. It’s not a bad day or a bad period. It’s having your body and mind betray you. I thought if I could help just one person not go through what I did, the book would be worth the angsting I put myself through to write it. And honestly, having people rush up to my table to tell me that they are the one person my book helped is very satisfying.

Tanya: I thank you so much for your honesty.
4) Do you have any words of encouragement for my readers and aspiring writers?

Jennifer: This is going to sound lame, but really, if I can do it, anyone can.

Thanks again Jennifer!
 
A Face of Prozac is Jennifer A. Carle’s second book. Her first book Finally Winsome are about dogs that she adopted from a local shelter. Proceeds from the sale of those books go to one of three local shelters. Her most recent book entitled, My College Boyfriend Dumped Me for You: Can I Add You as a Friend? as well as her other books can be purchased at jennifercarle.tateauthor.com. Order your copies today!

Weekly Book Review: Stripping Asjiah by Sa'Rese

I usually don’t read urban novels. It’s not that I can’t relate to them, it’s just that I’d felt I’ve seen and read it all before. But when I began reading this book I was hooked from page one.

Stripping Asjiah (pronounced Asia), is the story of a beautiful 17 year old girl, who at the tender age of 8 years old tragically loses her mother, when she is brutally murdered by her estranged father.

On top of that she, along with her older brother Angel, move in with their maternal grandmother, (who they call Marie). There she is viciously raped by her uncle. And to make matters worse, when she tells her Aunt and grandmother what happened to her, they further victimize her by calling her a liar.

With no where to go and no one to turn to Asjiah pours her heart out in her journal and turns to the only people that she thinks she can trust.

That’s all I’m gonna say. Because I don’t want to spoil this book for anyone, but believe me, there is so much more to this novel than what I’ve mentioned so far. I mean I got started reading it as soon as it arrived in the mail and I didn’t put it down until I was done at 12 o’clock the next day.

Stripping Asjiah, was very well written and I loved the pace of the story. It kept me wanting more and I was actually disappointed when it ended. The cast of characters were interesting and the storyline was realistic. As a native Clevelander I loved how she included streets and landmarks in her tale, because it made me feel like I was a part of the story.
Stripping Asjiah is a gritty urban tale set on the back drop of Cleveland’s mean streets.

Stripping Asjiah is Sa’Rese’s first novel.

Order Stripping Asjiah and the sequel, Stripping Asjiah II, which is now available as an e book. You can pre order hard copies of Stripping Asjiah II on Amazon.com also.  I recommend that you order both. Believe me, if you don't, you're gonna wish you had!

Happy reading!

The following is an interview with Sa'Rese, the author of Stripping Asjiah and Stripping Asjiah II:


First of all, I really love the title and the definition you gave for the word
stripping was so fitting to Asjiah's character and the things that she
experiences.

1) What was your inspiration for your main character, Asjiah?
Thank you so much! I wanted a title that would stand out, something unique and that
also had a deeper meaning to the book. My inspiration for Asjiah? Life.
Life and all the things that you hear about, things you see on the
news, read about, things that are hushed and whispered because no
one wants to speak on certain topics.
 
This novel really stands out among the urban fiction that is written today.

2) How would you say Stripping Asjiah differs from other novels of this genre?
Stripping Asjiah differs because it isn't an urban novel. Not to
say that there is anything wrong with urban books but I don't
classify my novel as such simply because it isn't saturated with
the usual, monotonous story line. The characters in the book are easy to
identify with so it allows the reader to feel as though it is more
than just a book.

Stripping Asjiah was such an easy read and you painted a picture that was so
vivid.

3) What was the most difficult thing about bringing this story to life? 
The most difficult thing was me sitting still. Honestly, I am my
own worst critic so the hardest part for me would've been making sure
I didn't get ahead of my thoughts and that everything was depicted the
way I saw it in my mind.

Well, thank you so much for your time. And I wish you much success!

4) Any words of inspiration for my readers and aspiring writers?
Words of inspiration to readers? Keep reading. Society is becoming so lazy
now a day's and people don't read for leisure anymore. I think literature
is a way to escape the mundane. To aspiring writers, be yourself. That's
the best advice I can give. Be yourself and don't allow anyone to write
your story for you.

Sa'Rese, a fresh voice in a literary world of same-old-same old!

May 12th Sarese will be the featured poet at Cover Me Presents
June 2nd is her book release party for Stripping Asjiah II at The Poets Lounge

All of the above events are in Columbus Ohio.  However she is available for booking, signings, etc.