REFLECTION & REASON

A lot has been said about women in Toronto: beautiful, educated, classy, well-rounded, and ethnically diverse. Allow me to introduce you to the women of my Urban Toronto Tales novel collection. 01) " Delia " is a hot girl, tall and pretty, her body is off the hook, her hair is long, healthy and natural, and she is every man's fantasy. She is known for being a party girl. People see her around town and she looks like she has it made: she's the centre of attention everywhere she goes from the club to the mall. Despite the perceived perfection, however, Delia really just wants to be respected, appreciated, and loved... 02) " Kimmy " is average looking but she's dressed to impress no matter where she goes. She has a tough time keeping relationships, but will do and say anything to get what she wants out of life. A tough girl, Kimmy doesn't take b*llshit from anyone, and doesn't trust a soul. She loves to drink, dance, and keep up with the latest goss...

Whether they live in the westend, the east, downtown or north of the city...the 905ers, the original Scarborough 'mandem' , immigrants or Canadian-born...the street hustling rudebwoys to the educated call centre workers...they have been leaving their unique stamp on the city of Toronto 'from time'. The male characters in my Urban Toronto Tales novel collection represent a cross-section of brothers that can be found across the city. 01) " Ryan " is a good boy. Very studious throughout high school, completed university, bought his own car and condo, and managed to still enjoy the city's party scene without neglecting his books or career. Ryan doesn't have too many bredrens, but always has a serious girlfriend and is loyal to her. But sometimes he is too serious, too by-the-book, and doesn't know how to lighten up and let things flow... 02) " Kirk " - is a proud thug with the clothes, the car, and the cash flow to prove it. Everyone knows h...

Greetings! My novel VIDEO LIGHT was released to the public in August 2008 at the Irie Music Festival at Nathan's Phillips Square and shortly after in September 2008 at the Word on the Street Book & Magazine Festival at Queen's Park. In June 2009 I participated in the Knowledge Fest at Knowledge Bookstore, and July 2009 the AfroFest at Queen's Park. I have been fortunate enough to have the support of vendors in the community who have graciously allowed me to sell VIDEO LIGHT through their outlets. VIDEO LIGHT is currently on sale at: Knowledge Bookstore (Brampton) A Different Booklist (Bathurst/Bloor) 2 Lined Music Hut (Malvern Town Centre) Treajah Isle Records (Eglinton Ave W) Nicey's Food Mart (VP/Finch) Flava Music (Pickering Flea Market, Aisle G) Spinner's Choice (VP/Finch & Jane/Finch) Reader feedback so far has been great...I welcome you to share your opinions with me, and to encourage your friends and co-workers to take a look at this book. The experi...