Our Book Selection:
 Blood
of My Brother II
The
Evil Side of Money II
Flippin'
The Game
Miami
Noire
Stick
& Move II
Too
Many Secrets & Too
Many Lies
Blood
of My Brother
The
Evil Side of Money
Stick
& Move
Neglected
No More The
Most Dangerous Gang
in America: The NYPD Extreme
Circumstances Sexual
Jeopardy Sexual
Exploits of a Nympho Sexual
Exploits of a Nympho II Meeting
Mrs. Right's
Whip Appeal
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“I want to help people of color
realize that their dreams do have potential
and they don’t have to continue to be
enslaved in a close-minded society.”
Captivating the mind with spellbinding, provocative and ingenious storytelling, author/publisher Richard Jeanty is a master craftsman--and tireless crusader--in the burgeoning arena of “urban literature,” as well as in life. Founder and President of his own RJ Publications, Jeanty turns words into vivid images, painting well-formed characters that compel the reader to become involved in their sagas.
The prolific New York City-based contemporary wordsmith and visionary founded his publishing company to both publish his own works and to provide an invaluable conduit for talented writers of color to have their works published. He provides encouragement and support to his fellow writers, assisting them with stretching their creative souls and making their own indelible mark on the literary landscape. Says Jeanty, “I want to give each author or artist the exposure they deserve.”
Social activist as much as he is a literary crusader, Jeanty’s mission is to foster change in people and society as a whole. That is always his motivation in all his undertakings. Jeanty’s most meaningful project tackled police brutality and the devastating state of Black men in his release of The Most Dangerous Gang in America: The NYPD.
In a short span of five years, Jeanty has written 10 books and published over a dozen written by other authors. Prolific is an understatement as it relates to him. Always the innovator, Jeanty finds ways to bring freshness to every story.
While attending the University of Massachusetts, Richard discovered his passion for prose. He initially pursued a career as a social worker in the Boston metropolitan area, then later served as the academic coordinator for Boston University’s Upward Bound Program. However, due to his unique, narrative writing style, laced with bursts of cinematic flair, Richard’s professors urged him to focus his considerable talents on writing while attending graduate school.
Shortly after earning his B.A. and moving to New York City, Jeanty began to teach at Morris High School in the Bronx, also working for the Department of Social Services’ Administration for Children’s Services. Richard also worked as a Program Director at The Hudson Guild in New York City helping underprivileged kids.
Richard has always been--and still is--dedicated to helping underprivileged children and their families. “I was brought up in an abusive surrounding as a
young child and was on my own at fourteen,” says Jeanty. “My life serves as a solid foundation for what RJ Publications signifies. Nothing but my sheer determination and will pushed me to succeed.”
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Shawn Black is a living testament
to the rewards of faith, perseverance,
and self-determination. A former
drug dealer and convicted felon,
Shawn Black found a way to channel
the energy and experiences gained
from his life on the streets into
fictional literary masterpieces
that provide readers an opportunity
to see life through the eyes of
a hustler.
Shawn Black was born in the Bronx,
New York and raised in Scranton,
South Carolina. His life as a child
was normal by most standards, rooted
in a strong religious faith and
a loving family. However, after
joining the Navy he was exposed
to the fast life and became as much
of an addict to the lifestyle as
the addicts he sold his product
to. He managed to avoid death and
prison for 10 years while building
his “empire.” However, in January
2001 his life in the fast lane came
to a screeching halt. A deal to
an undercover federal agent landed
him in federal prison.
His mantra from the beginning was
to “do my time, not let my time
do me.” With that, while incarcerated
he found his passion in writing
and focused all of his energy on
penning vivid, dynamic and spellbinding
fictional tales of life in the drug
game. He is currently a published
author with RJ Publications with
another book set for release next
year.
Shawn Black is a single, proud
father of Devon and Asia. He currently
resides in Atlanta, GA. He credits
his success to his belief in God
and never giving up on himself.
For comments or questions go to:
http://www.myspace.com/authorshawnblack
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Yusuf Woods is a Pennsylvania
native and author of Blood of
My Brother. With an ever present
flair for entertaining, Yusuf
began his writing while serving
time in prison. At a point in
life when he realized that his
personal experiences, the consequences
he paid, and his knowledge of
the street life could be used
creatively with the possibility
of enlightening those who are
headed in the same direction where
he once was, he penned his first
novel. Knowing firsthand how the
death of people’s dreams, relationships,
and spirits could happen so quickly,
Yusuf used an innovative approach
to present this story to show
the dark side of living the fast
life as well as the temptations
that seem so fascinating, yet
only consuming. Not only does
he aim to provide literature that
captivates and excites, he also
unleashes his distinct creativity
to portray scenarios that are
happening in some urban cultures
today. In addition to writing,
Yusuf devotes his time to studying
Islam, his family, being a father,
and counseling others. He and
his wife Zoë are currently at
work on other upcoming projects,
including the sequel to Blood
of My Brother.
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Zoë Woods, co-author of the
newly released novel Blood of
My Brother, has roots in Virginia
and Pennsylvania. She has a
passion for literature and the
arts. She was ecstatic when
presented with the opportunity
to assist her husband, Yusuf
Woods, with their debut novel
and future works. Zoë is a witness
to the power of attraction to
the street life and the strength
that it takes to transform and
learn from experiences once
involved in it. Her collaboration
with Yusuf brought forth an
element of expression beyond
imagination, revealing perspectives
from both the inside and out.
Currently, Zoë is continuing
her college education with specializations
in Computer Information Systems
and Business Management.
She also divides her time between
motherhood, utilizing her artistic
abilities in design, and promoting
awareness and prevention of
domestic violence.
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During her younger years, she
wrote a lot of short stories
and
a children’s theatre production.
Most of her creativity came
from
reading. Her mother first introduced
her to reading at a young age.
Although her mother stressed
the importance of reading, she
found herself immersed in the
stories.
It wasn’t until 2002 that she
became serious about writing.
A meeting by chance with James
D. Jackson of Regal Publishing
brought to life her first book
Extreme Circumstances. The book
soon went to print via way of
Print On Demand. Finally, at
another chance meeting, (this
time) with best-selling author,
Richard Jeanty, an agreement
was met and the book was republished
by RJ Publications and made
available to mainstream audiences.
A much needed facelift was given
to the book and she captured
audiences everywhere.
Aside from writing, she also
loves animals. She hopes to
one day open a store that caters
to cats, which is her second
passion.
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One of the hottest new authors
on the literary scene, Jeff
Robertson was born and raised
on Chicago's south side. Growing
up in a city that is traditionally
known for it's reputation
in the mob and gang syndicates,
Jeff has effortlessly captured
slices of a lifestyle that
is all too familiar to young
men growing up on the inner
city streets. A creative touch
that started with short stories
shared only among friends,
has now developed into an
epic tale of street survival,
power, money and respect.
Jeff Robertson is well on
his way to the bestsellers
list and beyond.
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Born December 8, 1967, Sonya
grew up somewhat shy loving to
draw and design clothes while
enjoying writing poetry and short
stories. She also showed interest
in Psychology but her plans was
to become a fashion designer/writer.
At seventeen, she became pregnant
with her first child. With a seven-year
gap between she and her boyfriend,
she put off marriage until she
turned eighteen. Feelings of shame,
embarrassment and disappointments
caused her to quit high school.
She soon followed her husband
throughout his military career
around the world. She started
her first novel before the age
of twenty but pushed her dreams
aside to raise her children with
the attention, love and care they
deserved. Even though there were
marital problems, she was determined
to hang in there and make it work.
Fighting for respect, her own
identity and feelings of failure,
she went back to school and completed
a two-year course in Computer
Operations.
Ten years of marriage and four
children later, Sonya decided
it was time to end the marriage.
She became pregnant once again.
For the first time she was alone
with her children. She found herself
staying overnight in a homeless
shelter with her children in order
to receive housing because she
never receive her child support
on time. Determined not to get
caught up in the system, she began
working three jobs to take care
of her family. She soon lost custody
of her children to her husband
because of the long working hours.
Believing everything happens for
a reason, she was now more than
ever determined to succeed and
making it on her own. Over the
next few years she dedicated herself
in giving her children love, support
and everything they needed, in
spite of the fact that she was
a part time mom to four of her
children.
At thirty-seven, Sonya began
praying and asked GOD to lead
her in the right direction. She
finally agreed to give her relationship
with her ex husband another try,
leaving the life she had built
for herself behind. She has always
held strong religious beliefs
in GOD and stayed true to the
teachings of the bible.
While going through old pictures
and documents, Sonya discovered
portions of the first novel she
had attempted to write, which
turned into her first published
piece of work, Too Many Secrets
and Too Many Lies. She currently
lives a fairly private life in
Georgia with her family.
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W.S Burkett is an avid reader
and writer. He grew up reading
some of his favorite authors,
while honing his own skills
as a writer. He hails from Brooklyn,
New York, but currently resides
in Pennsylvania. Chasin' Satisfaction
may have been W.S. Burkett's
debut novel, but his plans is
to keep his readers wanting
more with each book he writes.
Miami Noir, the sequel to his
debut, will be available in
the Fall of 2008. Burkett dreams
of becoming a National Best-selling
author one day, and he's well
on his way.
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