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Confessions Of An Urban Author 1: "Welcome To The Industry"
Ever wonder what goes on in the world of your favorite author? Come follow the life of Best Selling Urban author and publisher, ZION. A world where lines get crossed and things happen as people follow their hearts, lust and greed on their way to the top. Zion and his business partner are down for whatever it takes to sign new and proven talent to their highly successful publishing house, 'Rich Gang Publishing'. With the literary industry at his feet and six figures coming in monthly, nothing and no one is out of his reach and Zion plans to partake in it all. But what happens when art imitates life and things don't play out exactly how he envisioned? Scorning the wrong woman could lead to the fall of an empire. Welcome to the world where writers play and facts become blurred with fiction every day. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* This Urban Fiction Romance is recommended for fans of Ashley JaQuavis, Syvonne, Diamond D. Johnson, Lady Lissa, Antoinette Sherell, K. Renee, Belleza, Candi B., Kendra Sumter, Kelly Marie, Tina J, Chenell Parker, Jade Jones, Jessica Watkins, Mz. Lady P, Khadija J., Lady Lissa, Patrice Balark, Jahquel J., K.C. Mills, & N'Dia Rae.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2020
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About the author
Blake Karrington
104 books376 followersBlake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
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August 3, 2020
Woah!
Wow Blake wrote this book spilling all the tea. Writing this series like a episode of love and Hip hop ATL this book mirrors all the drama in a one hour episode. Let’s just say you need to get into it now !
Wow Blake wrote this book spilling all the tea. Writing this series like a episode of love and Hip hop ATL this book mirrors all the drama in a one hour episode. Let’s just say you need to get into it now !
August 5, 2020
Tea, tea and more tea. Blake Karrington gives you a glimpse in to the Urban Lit world. Readers are doing ANYTHING to become an advanced reader, which shouldn't surprise me, but does. These authors are out here messing with authors and readers and I'm just over here reading and shaking my head. This book is short and will have another installment. I will definitely be tuned in because I do not want to miss any of this tea.
September 3, 2020
Whew chile the DRAMA!
August 6, 2020
The Drama!!!!
Baby this book had it all from start to finish. The things that make you go hmmmmm. I cannot wait for the next installment. My interest is piqued and I need more.
Baby this book had it all from start to finish. The things that make you go hmmmmm. I cannot wait for the next installment. My interest is piqued and I need more.
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August 4, 2020
Get this!
Everything about this book is good! The tea that is spilled and keep spilling.
Ladies: Don’t be a Damica!
Fellas: Don’t be a Marcus!
Everything about this book is good! The tea that is spilled and keep spilling.
Ladies: Don’t be a Damica!
Fellas: Don’t be a Marcus!
August 5, 2020
Fire!!!
This was a great. I love reading from the male perspective and this did not disappoint.. It had me going from the beginning to the end leaving me like wtf... mouth open, mind spinning like omg what is going to happen next. I cannot wait for the episode 2. Zion is just Zion cool, calm and laid back. That Marcus smh.a mess lol.. would recommend to anyone looking for a drama filled quick read.
This was a great. I love reading from the male perspective and this did not disappoint.. It had me going from the beginning to the end leaving me like wtf... mouth open, mind spinning like omg what is going to happen next. I cannot wait for the episode 2. Zion is just Zion cool, calm and laid back. That Marcus smh.a mess lol.. would recommend to anyone looking for a drama filled quick read.
July 27, 2023
Spin The Confessions
On you resolved try not to be offended and accept “BI*C@” & “NIGG@” are modern euphemisms for “girlfriend” & or “dude”. Thereafter, “Confessions of an Urban Author: Welcome to the Industry (Confession of an Urban Author Book 1)” was a good read yet condescending 🤦🏾♀️🤨. Why is Marcus upset, his fiancé (well, former 🤣😂🤷🏾♀️) which he’s frequently humiliated and cheated on repeatedly called him “ugly” (🤣😂🤭…note: stating the truth isn’t disrespectful rather expressing the obvious!) but he refers to any female as a “bi$c@“ with no regard. Meanwhile, Zion is a hypocrite. …shooting up the club he own & manages. DANG, “Rich Gang Publishing” is one hot mess 🤭‼️Thereafter, both Marcus & Zion are superficial! They are probably wealthy on paper, but unfortunately emotionally juvenile, socially irresponsible with reckless tendencies. ..Well, book 2 should be interesting 🍿Let’s spin the proverbial confession bottle (🍷🍷🍷😂)‼️
On you resolved try not to be offended and accept “BI*C@” & “NIGG@” are modern euphemisms for “girlfriend” & or “dude”. Thereafter, “Confessions of an Urban Author: Welcome to the Industry (Confession of an Urban Author Book 1)” was a good read yet condescending 🤦🏾♀️🤨. Why is Marcus upset, his fiancé (well, former 🤣😂🤷🏾♀️) which he’s frequently humiliated and cheated on repeatedly called him “ugly” (🤣😂🤭…note: stating the truth isn’t disrespectful rather expressing the obvious!) but he refers to any female as a “bi$c@“ with no regard. Meanwhile, Zion is a hypocrite. …shooting up the club he own & manages. DANG, “Rich Gang Publishing” is one hot mess 🤭‼️Thereafter, both Marcus & Zion are superficial! They are probably wealthy on paper, but unfortunately emotionally juvenile, socially irresponsible with reckless tendencies. ..Well, book 2 should be interesting 🍿Let’s spin the proverbial confession bottle (🍷🍷🍷😂)‼️
August 16, 2020
Interesting/ Impressive
Confessions of An Urban Author: Welcome to the Industry by Blake Karrington is interesting and impressive story. Blake Karrington does a good job.
There are different between good readers and bad readers. Good readers don’t want anything from authors and always show their support to their favorite authors. They don’t want to dealing with drama but they love to read a good book. Bad readers always judging by the cover, give the bad reviews to authors and using the authors for everything. Marcus needs to get himself together. Simone and Zion are something else. I can’t wait to read the part two of this series.
Good Read:
Book Nerd
Interesting/ Impressive
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Confessions of An Urban Author: Welcome to the Industry by Blake Karrington is interesting and impressive story. Blake Karrington does a good job.
There are different between good readers and bad readers. Good readers don’t want anything from authors and always show their support to their favorite authors. They don’t want to dealing with drama but they love to read a good book. Bad readers always judging by the cover, give the bad reviews to authors and using the authors for everything. Marcus needs to get himself together. Simone and Zion are something else. I can’t wait to read the part two of this series.
Good Read:
Book Nerd
Interesting/ Impressive
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August 4, 2020
Messy
Man who knew the book world was so messy. I mean. They get it in and bring all the drama those books intel. Marcus is your typical insecure dude, who use women to compensate for his short comings. He deserves everything coming his way. Zion seems to be a level headed guy whose one night of throwing caution to the wind may have been his biggest mistake or biggest blessing. Simone seems like a good woman whose one night of screw it may have have her something to deal with for a lifetime. I bet she wish she would have went on and put Rico's butt out now. I need the next episode.
Man who knew the book world was so messy. I mean. They get it in and bring all the drama those books intel. Marcus is your typical insecure dude, who use women to compensate for his short comings. He deserves everything coming his way. Zion seems to be a level headed guy whose one night of throwing caution to the wind may have been his biggest mistake or biggest blessing. Simone seems like a good woman whose one night of screw it may have have her something to deal with for a lifetime. I bet she wish she would have went on and put Rico's butt out now. I need the next episode.
August 14, 2020
Author
This was quick and straight to the point. Zion and Marcus are publishers who are like night and day. Zion is the cool one and Marcus is the playboy with the drama. Looking to sign new talent, that’s where Simone come in. Going to a book event have left good and bad in the publishers personal and business life but business always come first. Spilling her home life and sharing a bed have left Simone in deeper issues than she can handle but how will she move forward with her new life as a signed author and new beginnings? Can’t wait for the next installment.
This was quick and straight to the point. Zion and Marcus are publishers who are like night and day. Zion is the cool one and Marcus is the playboy with the drama. Looking to sign new talent, that’s where Simone come in. Going to a book event have left good and bad in the publishers personal and business life but business always come first. Spilling her home life and sharing a bed have left Simone in deeper issues than she can handle but how will she move forward with her new life as a signed author and new beginnings? Can’t wait for the next installment.
August 15, 2020
Scandalous!!!
Whew chile! Reading a book about the industry definitely had my attention before even starting. Now that I've read it, I'm looking over my glasses like is this what's really going on with these authors out here??? Seems like the music industry and I'm here for the drama. I can't wait to see how this story plays out for everybody, especially Marcus dog ass. I'm hoping for a happy ending for Simone tho but I'm not even sure what a happy ending would even look like for her. And who in the hell is stalking Zion???
Whew chile! Reading a book about the industry definitely had my attention before even starting. Now that I've read it, I'm looking over my glasses like is this what's really going on with these authors out here??? Seems like the music industry and I'm here for the drama. I can't wait to see how this story plays out for everybody, especially Marcus dog ass. I'm hoping for a happy ending for Simone tho but I'm not even sure what a happy ending would even look like for her. And who in the hell is stalking Zion???
December 21, 2021
Short but Good
Wow wow that ending! What is little old Simone going to do? This little short story holds a lot of drama. Marcus needs to get his act together, and for Keyonna to be with another man already is fake to me. ☹ Like her you jumped to another quick 🤣. I like Mr. Zion and hope something good is in the future for him.
Wow wow that ending! What is little old Simone going to do? This little short story holds a lot of drama. Marcus needs to get his act together, and for Keyonna to be with another man already is fake to me. ☹ Like her you jumped to another quick 🤣. I like Mr. Zion and hope something good is in the future for him.
August 3, 2020
Quick read
I read this book in an hour and was enthralled. I can’t wait for the next installment. Whew Chile got me wondering who u talking about and if this stuff really goes on in the book world lol
I read this book in an hour and was enthralled. I can’t wait for the next installment. Whew Chile got me wondering who u talking about and if this stuff really goes on in the book world lol
August 4, 2020
Talk about drama!
This book was drama filled from beginning to end and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be stopping any time soon. The scenes were unfolding like reality TV and I can’t wait for the next scene.
This book was drama filled from beginning to end and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be stopping any time soon. The scenes were unfolding like reality TV and I can’t wait for the next scene.
August 4, 2020
Love It!!
Baby !! Poor Simone! She has definitely gotten her self into situation. I am definitely waiting for 2nd edition.
Marcus is crazy and very self-conscious about his looks. Money does not always solve the problems.
Baby !! Poor Simone! She has definitely gotten her self into situation. I am definitely waiting for 2nd edition.
Marcus is crazy and very self-conscious about his looks. Money does not always solve the problems.
August 5, 2020
Very Good
Marcus need to stop with the messing with the authors and readers and he wouldn't be into a lot of bullsh@t he going through. Zion and Simone has a undeniable connection and I can't wait to see what happens with them!!!
Marcus need to stop with the messing with the authors and readers and he wouldn't be into a lot of bullsh@t he going through. Zion and Simone has a undeniable connection and I can't wait to see what happens with them!!!
August 5, 2020
Great book
And Blake has done it again. He never disappoint me with any of his books. This is a page turned that you won't put down until the very end. I'm waiting for part 2 already.
And Blake has done it again. He never disappoint me with any of his books. This is a page turned that you won't put down until the very end. I'm waiting for part 2 already.
August 12, 2020
I know you lien!!!!
Blake stop playing with us and drop episode 2!! Oh this ishhhhh!!!! This is tea. This what y'all be doin lol somebody tell blake I need more tea cause Zion got the business
Blake stop playing with us and drop episode 2!! Oh this ishhhhh!!!! This is tea. This what y'all be doin lol somebody tell blake I need more tea cause Zion got the business
August 14, 2020
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book was Great! Blake never disappoints me! I so like Zion compare to his sorry a** friend Marcus! I hope Simone gets all she deserves and I hope she gets to leave Rico's sorry a**! Can't wait to read Part 2! This book is a Great Read!
This book was Great! Blake never disappoints me! I so like Zion compare to his sorry a** friend Marcus! I hope Simone gets all she deserves and I hope she gets to leave Rico's sorry a**! Can't wait to read Part 2! This book is a Great Read!
August 28, 2020
Short but sweet...
When a one night stand goes right but so wrong. Simone bless her lil heart, she let the light eyed Zion slide in to make the pain go away. That dang Marcus needs a therapist with his over sexual tail. Part 2 fine be messy I see.
When a one night stand goes right but so wrong. Simone bless her lil heart, she let the light eyed Zion slide in to make the pain go away. That dang Marcus needs a therapist with his over sexual tail. Part 2 fine be messy I see.
August 4, 2020
Looking forward to Episode 2. Blake Karrington is wild with this one!
August 4, 2020
Nice short read! I'm definitely waiting for episode 2 to come out!
August 4, 2020
Wow
Wow that was some good tea, I see it really goes down in the urban genre. I need episode 2 right now, I'm speechless.
Wow that was some good tea, I see it really goes down in the urban genre. I need episode 2 right now, I'm speechless.
August 4, 2020
Excellent
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action suspense couples up and down story well written enjoyed reading can't wait for part one
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action suspense couples up and down story well written enjoyed reading can't wait for part one
August 4, 2020
Not bad
My first read from this author and it had me hooked from beginning to end. I don’t know what goes on in the book industry but now I want to know lol
My first read from this author and it had me hooked from beginning to end. I don’t know what goes on in the book industry but now I want to know lol
August 6, 2020
Fire Read!
Blake Karrington has done it again with this fire read. This book was so very good. I cannot wait for episode 2.
Blake Karrington has done it again with this fire read. This book was so very good. I cannot wait for episode 2.
August 10, 2020
Pretty good
This was an interesting and easy read. I think I will like Simone, but not Marcus. Looking forward to the next episode.
This was an interesting and easy read. I think I will like Simone, but not Marcus. Looking forward to the next episode.
August 12, 2020
Ready for more!
This was definitely a great read. Will leave you wanting more! And I can't wait to dive into the next episode!
This was definitely a great read. Will leave you wanting more! And I can't wait to dive into the next episode!
August 15, 2020
Got me caught up!
Welcome to Entaglement Central, baby!! Although this was a short read, it kept me intrigued and engaged with the drama!
Welcome to Entaglement Central, baby!! Although this was a short read, it kept me intrigued and engaged with the drama!
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