The Kreative Zone

The Kreative Zone Newsletter

2009-02-18T14:14:29Z

Wazzup folks, I know its been a minute since you've received anything from the Kreative Zone Newsletter and your boy Greg (geemoney) Reynolds.
Great news is that were back and doing the things we do to keep you posted on new artists, musicians, and authors making an impact on the scene.
This month we are featuring a good friend and author Imani, whose book "You Are Not Alone" was recently published and is now available for purchase.

So read the below article and purchase the book.
You will enjoy reading it and definitely will see yourself having asked the same questions in your life's journey.

Peace from your boy Gee

"Not since Acts of Faith have I read a book that speaks to my every day life. There's something in this book for everyone. Questions, answers, and a calm knowing that none of us are in this alone. . . . You'll truly find yourself wishing that it didn't have to end."

-Travis Hunter,
The Hearts of Men

"Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, You Are Not Alone will faithfully serve as a trusted companion: it is truly a magnanimous book. . . . imani's breathtaking sincerity and most importantly her faith in those unexpected 5 a.m. meetings with God, offer both insight and inspiration to all."

-M.T. Hoashi,
The Tea Master's Son

What If You Could Ask God Anything?

Hello!

I am very excited to announce that my first published book is now available at byimani.com! Though it has been compared to the works of Iyanla Vanzant and Marianne Williamson, I think this book is a little different from anything you've ever read.

In "You Are Not Alone," I ask God the hard questions. Why bother praying if God already has a plan? How do I find my purpose -- or, better yet, what if I know my purpose but still can't seem to break out of my "meantime" job to pursue it? How can I handle the pain of losing a loved one or the emptiness of not finding true love?

Journey with me as I ask God the difficult questions about life, love, personal legends and everything in between. I guarantee you won't be the same after sharing in these honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous entries.

Visit byimani.com today to order your copies. And, please forward this message on!

Peace and love,

imani

Website Officially Launched!

That's right, no more "thoughts from imani" emailed out the old-fashioned way. We've now officially launched our website! At byimani.com you can read excerpts from "You Are Not Alone," order copies of the book, and stay up to date through imani's blog.

Check out the latest blog entry, "I Almost Chickened Out . . . . "

"You Are Not Alone" is being offered at a cost of $14.99 plus shipping and handling. For orders over 10, please contact us at imani@byimani.com.

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"My Soul Cries Out" now available in Borders and Barnes and Nobles bookstores

2007-06-26T09:45:51Z

From my friend Monica,

"Friends:

The attached email is from my friend, Sherri Lewis, whose first novel was released this week. I hope that you'll consider purchasing her book and/or passing on this information to others who may have an interest. Sherri's book not only changed my perception of what Christian fiction is supposed to be (in that her characters are real people with real life issues), it also provided me with a great example of the type of writing that African-American writers -- and others, for that matter -- should strive to create. Finally, on a more personal note, Sherri is a beautiful person and a great new friend who has been a tremendous resource for me in writing.

The details on her book are included in her signature line below. Check her out, and spread the word!

Thanks!"

For the first time, I'm holding a copy of my book in my hand!!!!!

So I'm checking my email last night and there's this reader telling me that she read my book and she loved it and enjoyed it and couldn't wait until for my next book to come out. I was all excited but then I had to wonder, how did you have a copy of my book and I don't?!!!!

Turns out, that in spite of the release date of July 3rd, it's available in Borders and tomorrow will be available in Barnes and Noble!!!!!! So of course, I got myself to the closest Borders I could find as soon as I could. And there it was, right there on the table, 4 books down my my favoritest author's book, Victoria Christopher Murray's The Ex-Files. To see my book on a table near hers...

I can't even begin to explain the feeling of holding it in my hands for the first time.
Monumental!!!!!!

Love you guys!!!!
Sherri

Sherri L. Lewis, Author
My Soul Cries Out, coming July 2007
www.sherrilewis.com
www.myspace.com/sherrilewis
Check me out!

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"My Soul Cries Out" now available in Borders and Barnes and Nobles bookstores

2007-06-26T09:30:27Z

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The Topic of women: Bitches and Hoes

2007-04-10T08:21:57Z

As we all have heard by now in some form or another the calling of women from the Rutgers Basketball team "Nappy Headed Hoes" and the game between Tennessee and Rutgers as a game with the "Jiggaboos vs The Wannabees". This has brought up much discussion concerning the use of referring to our women as "Bitches and Hoes". I'm not sure how many times I've had this discussion with some of the fellas that choose to use these words to refer to sistahs.

So, to all my lady friends I offer you an apology. I'm apologizing for all the brothas that have referred to you in that manner. I'm apologizing for all the accomplishments each of you has made in your lives, considering all the obstacles you've gone through and a brotha shouldn't have been one of them, that continue to go unrecognized since you're still being called "Bitches and Hoes" in alot of brothas eyes. I want to apologize for those that think that whats between your thighs is the prize and never taking to time to find out whats behind your eyes, because if I got behind those eyes I would realize, that what I find there is where the real treasure lies. I want to apologize for men forgetting that women are a gift from God to man to be a helpmate, companion, lover, mother, and a friend.

Now the reality of the matter is that coming from me it may just be chatter, but brothas if your reading this change from being the latter. Develop a new love for what sistahs have to offer. And let women be just that. Woman.

Your boy,

Greg

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The Kreative Zone

2006-12-26T12:28:10Z

All Things Are Working by Fred Hammond

Falling apart and tearing at the seams
Tribulation lends a hand and squeezes all your hopes and dreams
You say you retreat, you say you just can't win
Before you let your circumstance tell you how the story ends

(God's word) His word says you can stand,
He'll cover you with His grace
Everything you need is in your hand,
So lift up your head and say

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

I know you say you've got it bad right now,
Let me say I know that feeling well,
To make good plans for life and then watch them take a
downward spin
Let me encourage you while I encourage me
See the raging rain and wind but He'll speak peace and it will end

(The truth is)The truth is He cannot lie,
I'm in His hands and I'm on his mind,
promised me He'd always be there,
so by faith He will answer my prayer

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

Many days and nights I cried because I felt let down
But I won't always receive good but a praise in my heart will remain
So with tears in your eyes know sometimes it might get rough
but say Lord I love you more and that is enough to know

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

Editor
Greg Reynolds
greg.reynolds@kreativemediakoncepts.com

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From The Editor

2006-12-26T12:16:24Z

It's the start of a New Year and I wanted to share with all my friends my wishes for them in the upcoming year. Many of us have gone through things, trials and tribulations, promotions, moves, career changes, and relationship ups and downs. If things didn't go as you planned put those things behind you and move forward into this New Year with a new purpose and new goal and a new dream for yourself and your family and friends. This newsletter will try to do it's part in encouraging your avenue to new kreative works by publishing the art, writings, and musical kreations of accomplished and up and coming artists. So with that lets enjoy this New Year. Welcome to The Kreative Zone

All Things Are Working by Fred Hammond

Falling apart and tearing at the seams
Tribulation lends a hand and squeezes all your hopes and dreams
You say you retreat, you say you just can't win
Before you let your circumstance tell you how the story ends

(God's word) His word says you can stand,
He'll cover you with His grace
Everything you need is in your hand,
So lift up your head and say

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

I know you say you've got it bad right now,
Let me say I know that feeling well,
To make good plans for life and then watch them take a
downward spin
Let me encourage you while I encourage me
See the raging rain and wind but He'll speak peace and it will end

(The truth is)The truth is He cannot lie,
I'm in His hands and I'm on his mind,
promised me He'd always be there,
so by faith He will answer my prayer

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

Many days and nights I cried because I felt let down
But I won't always receive good but a praise in my heart will remain
So with tears in your eyes know sometimes it might get rough
but say Lord I love you more and that is enough to know

All things are working for me, even things I can't see
Your ways are so beyond me,
but You said that you would let it be for my good,
so I'll rest and just believe

Editor
Greg Reynolds
greg.reynolds@kreativemediakoncepts.com

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