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30 Day Notice
Kori Maitland leaves behind everything that matters to find herself. In her search she travels from the east coast to the Midwest to find the love of her life. At least, that’s what she believes. After moving across the country and a five year relationship with Layla Bradford, Kori is given a 30 day notice. Although Kori didn’t believe that Layla would leave, she does and Kori is left with the challenges of dealing with a broken heart, being left on the west coast, and permanent employment. As Kori struggles to get her life back together she realizes that Layla’s 30 day notice was not the first one she had ever received. Kori deals with all the notices as she looks back over the past five years of the relationship. As she tries to mend her broken heart she travels back to the Midwest to find a job and to hopefully start a business. It isn’t until Kori gets back to the Midwest that the betrayal from old friends turns her world upside down. Kori finds herself faced with eviction, an accident, a cheating lover, and her past.
Can Kori find who she is without losing herself along the way? Or will she succumb to the trials in life without reaching her intended goal?
Can Kori find who she is without losing herself along the way? Or will she succumb to the trials in life without reaching her intended goal?
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2011
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About the author
Kai Mann
10 books21 followers Her writing is both positive and purposeful. Her keen ability to provoke thought, trigger change and enlighten the lives of others has catapulted her to a literary success. Whether it’s in the form of a blog post or article, Facebook status or tweet, Kai Mann strives to empower and educate followers around the world about the nature of love, the importance of relationships and how these two play a vital role in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community.
While her passion for writing was birthed at a young age, her literary experience did not fully blossom until 2009, when she started writing her first novel. In addition, Mann also became a writer for Examiner.com, holding the title of Detroit’s Best Friend Examiner. Through her articles for the Examiner, she offers an innovative perspective on the topic on friendship.
In 2011, she published her debut novel, 30 Day Notice under her own publishing company, Scriblical Vibez Publishing, LLC. Through Scriblical Vibez, she not only scribes biblically while creating a powerful message with a unique vibe, but she helps publish and market other authors’ content that creates vibrational change across the nation and even the world. Her sophomore literary project, Abandoned Property, released in 2013, the same year that Mann helped produce a document series, Out Loud in the D. The documentary highlights the daily lives of African-Americans in the LGBT community.
As a proud member of the Motown Writers Network, she currently serves as Media Content Publisher, often assisting with conferences, monthly meetings and web content updates. Mann also hosts her own internet talk radio show, LGBT Radio Nation, where she educates listeners on the LGBT community and those who are making great strides and contributions toward change in and around it. Although the weekly topics may change, the message does not—the LGBT community is no different than any other community.
Her literary works are best described as colorful, insightful and concise. Provoking deeper thought and greater understanding of individuality across racial and social barriers, Mann leaves readers pondering her words long after the final page has been turned. As part of the Pen to Paper series, her third project, Pen to Paper: A Walk Into Destiny is set to release in October of 2014. The two previous books in the series were published in March and June of 2014. Living on Lafayette Street, a collection of poetic prose, will be released in the spring of 2015. All of the pieces speak to spiritual transformation into a higher level of self.
For more information, please visit www.kai-mann.com or email kai_ology@yahoo.com.
While her passion for writing was birthed at a young age, her literary experience did not fully blossom until 2009, when she started writing her first novel. In addition, Mann also became a writer for Examiner.com, holding the title of Detroit’s Best Friend Examiner. Through her articles for the Examiner, she offers an innovative perspective on the topic on friendship.
In 2011, she published her debut novel, 30 Day Notice under her own publishing company, Scriblical Vibez Publishing, LLC. Through Scriblical Vibez, she not only scribes biblically while creating a powerful message with a unique vibe, but she helps publish and market other authors’ content that creates vibrational change across the nation and even the world. Her sophomore literary project, Abandoned Property, released in 2013, the same year that Mann helped produce a document series, Out Loud in the D. The documentary highlights the daily lives of African-Americans in the LGBT community.
As a proud member of the Motown Writers Network, she currently serves as Media Content Publisher, often assisting with conferences, monthly meetings and web content updates. Mann also hosts her own internet talk radio show, LGBT Radio Nation, where she educates listeners on the LGBT community and those who are making great strides and contributions toward change in and around it. Although the weekly topics may change, the message does not—the LGBT community is no different than any other community.
Her literary works are best described as colorful, insightful and concise. Provoking deeper thought and greater understanding of individuality across racial and social barriers, Mann leaves readers pondering her words long after the final page has been turned. As part of the Pen to Paper series, her third project, Pen to Paper: A Walk Into Destiny is set to release in October of 2014. The two previous books in the series were published in March and June of 2014. Living on Lafayette Street, a collection of poetic prose, will be released in the spring of 2015. All of the pieces speak to spiritual transformation into a higher level of self.
For more information, please visit www.kai-mann.com or email kai_ology@yahoo.com.
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March 25, 2012
30 Day Notice takes us through the trials and tribulations of a lesbian woman who leaves her husband and children to find herself. In the interim her faith is tested when she is faced with many life lessons about independence, friendship, betrayal and love.
Kori Maitland is given thirty days notice to deal with the end of a five-year relationship, since her partner, Layla Bradford, has decided to move away and start fresh elsewhere without her. As her world begins to crumble, Kori must make some hasty decisions as to what she wants to do with her life. Faced with an eviction, a pending car repossession and the end of a temporary work assignment, Kori has no choice but to return to Detroit to stay with her friend, Jay. This move proves to be even more detrimental as Kori soon finds herself in situation after compromising situation, and she slowly learns the importance of taking heed to instincts, warnings and “notices”.
30 Day Notice was a good read, but needed stronger character development and a little more of a backstory. It’s easy to sympathize with Kori’s circumstances as we have all been there when just as you get a leg up, someone knocks it out from under you. The key, as we are shown in this novel, is to get back up again. Kai Mann has managed to tell a very engaging story that makes you take a look within to deal with your own personal issues. This is the first part of The Eviction Chronicles, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Kai has in store for us next time around.
Michelle Cuttino
AAMBC Reviewer
Kori Maitland is given thirty days notice to deal with the end of a five-year relationship, since her partner, Layla Bradford, has decided to move away and start fresh elsewhere without her. As her world begins to crumble, Kori must make some hasty decisions as to what she wants to do with her life. Faced with an eviction, a pending car repossession and the end of a temporary work assignment, Kori has no choice but to return to Detroit to stay with her friend, Jay. This move proves to be even more detrimental as Kori soon finds herself in situation after compromising situation, and she slowly learns the importance of taking heed to instincts, warnings and “notices”.
30 Day Notice was a good read, but needed stronger character development and a little more of a backstory. It’s easy to sympathize with Kori’s circumstances as we have all been there when just as you get a leg up, someone knocks it out from under you. The key, as we are shown in this novel, is to get back up again. Kai Mann has managed to tell a very engaging story that makes you take a look within to deal with your own personal issues. This is the first part of The Eviction Chronicles, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Kai has in store for us next time around.
Michelle Cuttino
AAMBC Reviewer
November 23, 2014
Being true to oneself is one thing. Being true to oneself knowing that due to your lifestyle, you will most likely be shunned is another? Kori, the main character of this story, takes us on a journey during the most difficult times of her life. As we all know, a broken heart can take some time to heal. Suffering from the norm that comes with getting past an ex-lover, Layla definitely lays something on Kori that she finds very challenging to shake off.
While listing and making solid plans to get herself out of the financial rut she created over a five year span while in a relationship with Layla, she soon discovers that starting over from ground zero is not always easy as it looks on paper. In the process of making her dreams come to life, she’s bombarded with ongoing multiple struggles that hinder her from crossing the finish line of success.
On a mission to stop at no cost until her goal of completing first book was finalized, she flashes back in time to her childhood. Sadly, painful memories still laid dormant inside of her due to never appropriately dealing with tragic occurrences that took place in her life as a kid. From friends revealing their true selves, to new relationships and the possibilities of what it may entail, this book brings elation throughout its entirety. Job well done Kai Mann!
While listing and making solid plans to get herself out of the financial rut she created over a five year span while in a relationship with Layla, she soon discovers that starting over from ground zero is not always easy as it looks on paper. In the process of making her dreams come to life, she’s bombarded with ongoing multiple struggles that hinder her from crossing the finish line of success.
On a mission to stop at no cost until her goal of completing first book was finalized, she flashes back in time to her childhood. Sadly, painful memories still laid dormant inside of her due to never appropriately dealing with tragic occurrences that took place in her life as a kid. From friends revealing their true selves, to new relationships and the possibilities of what it may entail, this book brings elation throughout its entirety. Job well done Kai Mann!
February 26, 2012
rolling with emotions thru kori's journey from downs to lows to getting knocked on her butt. I was reeling as author kai Mann took me to places in my own heart I had not seen in years and old closets of my past I never wanted to open again. yet just as I thought it couldn't get any worse kori is given air of newness and a better life. Mann certainly shows thru 30day notice you must go thru storms in order to get your special rainbows. good job for a first time author.
July 5, 2012
Kai Mann exposes a world that few people acknowledge or understand; a world that many fear. I enjoyed her subject and more importantly her narrative style. This book is not for the timid.
May 12, 2013
Her Truths
Kori Maitland is suffering through a breakup, semi unemployment, and homelessness. Although saddened by life's tragic events, Kori finds herself keeping all of the pain bottled up inside of her. One day she finally decides to trust God to fight her battles, and when she does, she is finally on a journey to get her happiness. Is she ready to deal with Kori, her past, and sort out life and all that it delves out along the way?
30 DAY NOTICE by Kai Mann is a self-journey about love, life, forgiveness and hope. Kori had to recognize that in order to become who she was meant to be, she needed to experience what life was offering, even the heartaches, the setbacks, and the bouts of depression.
When I opened this book, I was not a happy reader. It’s obvious, and I’m just being honest, that while Kai loves the written word, she didn’t seek the guidance of an editor. There is absolutely no timeline, so you never quite know how much time has passed unless the character tells you. There are misspelled words, wrong word usage, tense issues, and wrong or missing punctuation. I also dreaded the fact that the story detailed minute things (ex: I walked to the car, I put the key in the door, I opened the door, I put the key in the ignition.) Then there were parts of the story that were repetitive and contradictory. I had to put the book down. After speaking to one of my book sisters, I was more determined to get back on my reading flow. I picked the book back up and was able to finish it in one sitting. Kai’s testimony, despite the issues mentioned, is compelling. And I was happy to see that throughout each and every battle, she grew and remembered that with God all things were possible.
While I think that 30 DAY NOTICE could be a blessing for young women dealing with issues with their sexuality, depression, self-love, and trying to find themselves, I would highly recommend Kai first seek the assistance of both copy and developmental editors.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
Kori Maitland is suffering through a breakup, semi unemployment, and homelessness. Although saddened by life's tragic events, Kori finds herself keeping all of the pain bottled up inside of her. One day she finally decides to trust God to fight her battles, and when she does, she is finally on a journey to get her happiness. Is she ready to deal with Kori, her past, and sort out life and all that it delves out along the way?
30 DAY NOTICE by Kai Mann is a self-journey about love, life, forgiveness and hope. Kori had to recognize that in order to become who she was meant to be, she needed to experience what life was offering, even the heartaches, the setbacks, and the bouts of depression.
When I opened this book, I was not a happy reader. It’s obvious, and I’m just being honest, that while Kai loves the written word, she didn’t seek the guidance of an editor. There is absolutely no timeline, so you never quite know how much time has passed unless the character tells you. There are misspelled words, wrong word usage, tense issues, and wrong or missing punctuation. I also dreaded the fact that the story detailed minute things (ex: I walked to the car, I put the key in the door, I opened the door, I put the key in the ignition.) Then there were parts of the story that were repetitive and contradictory. I had to put the book down. After speaking to one of my book sisters, I was more determined to get back on my reading flow. I picked the book back up and was able to finish it in one sitting. Kai’s testimony, despite the issues mentioned, is compelling. And I was happy to see that throughout each and every battle, she grew and remembered that with God all things were possible.
While I think that 30 DAY NOTICE could be a blessing for young women dealing with issues with their sexuality, depression, self-love, and trying to find themselves, I would highly recommend Kai first seek the assistance of both copy and developmental editors.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
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