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As a fellow published author, under
the Publishamerica imprint, Albert Williams said, "I proudly recommend, Feelings, as an amazing read, and a publication worthy
of critical acclaim."
| Albert Williams reading Tempie's book Feeling |
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TEMPIE:
Tomorrow’s
author today
By
Albert Williams
JOURNALIST, FREE-LANCE REPORTER, LITERARY CRITIC, POET AND AUTHOR OF HAUNTED
HERITAGE AND OTHER STORIES (PUBLISHAMERICA, ISBN 1-4241-0680-X)
very once in a while, there comes along an author
who captures in real-time the spirit of a particular society.
One such author in my view, is Memphis-born, Tempie
D. King, author of ‘Feelings’ (ISBN -4241-0706-7) Published by Maryland-based, traditional publisher,
Publishamerica LLLP. This 164-page publication is a modern-day, classic written in the literary tradition of the Deep South. Its treatment
of its subject, matter resembles such writers as the renowned, Richard Wright, Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway and Og Mandino
who are the author’s idols. “John Grisham,” says Tempie, ”is another author that I love. His work has inspired me tremendously, even more so, since I left
Chicago and moved back. Now, I live where he lived…I
see what he saw. Our age is only one year apart. I now sit in the same library and write as he wrote his many novels such
as: ‘A time to kill.’ …Both libraries here in Mississippi
are featuring and want to promote me just as they did John Grisham.”
Miss King, who prefers to be known by her Christian
name only, presents her protagonist, Manerva R. Jones, as a young, medical student determined, to champion the cause of the
down- trodden, particularly in Memphis, Tennessee, USA where the novel is set, against institutionalised
racism and injustice in corporate America.
Her debut book, which was just released, March 27th, 2006, and which is now available, with great five-star
reviews on-line, from top booksellers such as Amazon.co.uk, Borders, Barns and Noble and WH Smith, etc, and in several libraries,
in the states Kentucky and Mississippi and others, is a well-crafted tale told in the vernacular of the characters she has
presented. And through whom she relates events and episodes, which are at once
recognisable to readers, acquainted with American society, and its all too evident racial divide.
Tempie, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Pre medicine, and who attended the Writers Digest School of Novel Writing, in addition to weaving her abundant knowledge of
the medical profession into the plot of the story, also has extensive expertise in management and marketing and sales, and
cleverly utilises anecdotes from her professional life in this little gem, to bring to life the themes of family values, spiritual
enrichment, and romantic love into one masterful volume of a publication, in this her first of many novels.
The author told this writer that she realised that she had the gift of writing during her early years, “in between
jobs.” She already was in the habit of keeping a journal of her reflections on life matters, and it was these jottings
that she would later turn into ‘Feelings’ many years later following a traumatic period when, as fate would have
it, she would lose both her parents within the space of one month. “Feelings
was written ten years ago,” she confessed. “…That’s when I wrote it. I remember every day; it was
like an obsession. I’d go to the library and I made a job out of learning how to write a novel. I read every book that
could teach me how to write fiction. I became very happy because of what it did for me. I was this person away from home…I
was going through my own life obstacles. But I didn’t want family and people to know. So I would just write down what
I was feeling, and when I did that it gave me a sense fulfilment. It made me feel good about my self and my life…it
filled a lot of the void. And so, I built on that.”
I asked Tempie to share her thoughts in retrospect about her lead character, Manerva, around whom
the story revolves. She revealed that while Manerva, is a fictional character spawned from her imagination, she is quite a
creation of her own making.
“Manerva is a creation of fiction but her stories
and life are so real. They are based on a lot of inspired truths,” she mused adding, “ There are actual battles
throughout the story where being the author, I had to yield to my heroine and remove myself completely, and allow her to guide
and dictate the story.” Tempie declares
adamantly, that although memories of her up bringing of the 60’s era, which saw protest marches and boycotts to fight
for the recognition of civil rights for coloureds; inspired by the oratorical speeches of the now deceased, Dr. Martin Luther
King, have shaped her world-view, she sees her self as simply a writer, and states, “I wanted it to be something that
I could read to my nephews and niece; something that they could be proud of.”
Aptly, Feelings is dedicated to the memory of her parents and her brother. She will ever be grateful to her two sisters
and brother, and close relatives and friends for all of their love and support.
On Friday morning, Tempie will be the guest on CBS- affiliate, WREG TV Channel 3’s Live @9 to promote her first major book signing at David-kidd Booksellers in downtown Memphis, where she will meet the reading public and sign copies of Feelings on Saturday,
August 5th at 1:00 p.m.
As a fellow published author, under the Publishamerica imprint, I proudly recommend, Feelings, as an amazing read,
and a publication worthy of critical acclaim.
FEELINGS (PUBLISHAMERICA
ISBN 1-4241-0706-7) IS AVAILABLE AT ON-LINE BOOK STORES IN THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA AND INTERNATIONALLY
www.amazon.com
www.amazon.co.uk
www.BN.com
www.publishamerica.com
www.forbesbookclub.com
www.boooksamillion.com
www.abebooks.com
www.chapter.indigo.ca/home
www.whsmith.co.uk
www.waterstones.co.uk
www.tesco.com
FEELINGS
IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BOOK STORES IN MEMPHIS
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Davis-Kidd Booksellers-Laurelwood Plaza
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BookStar Barnes & Nobles-Poplar Avenue
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Barnes &Noble-Winchester Avenue
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Barnes & Noble -Wolfchase Galleria
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Burkes Books-(mid-town)Poplar Avenue
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Urban Knowledge-Southland Mall
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Urban Knowledge-Hickory Ridge Mall
FEELINGS IS AVAILABLE AT FOUR LIBRARIES IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY,
AND TWO IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND MORE TO COME…
For more information on Tempie,
her works, and her tour of events, go now to her websites and please feel free to sign her guest book.
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COMING OF AGE PIECE, February 3, 2006
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Reviewer: |
Donna
J. Thompson (Ohio USA)
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"Feelings,"
is a coming of age piece about a group of friends with Southern roots finding their way through wanting to please their parents,
to finally finding their true calling in life. The author guides us through the interaction with their families, their love
of God and country. You meet parents who have taught their children to respect themselves, their parents and other people,
a rare trait now days.
Manerva Jones, a third year medical student, had no way of knowing, working that fateful warm
summer night in the emergency room would change her life forever, and bring her and several of her friends full circle, hundreds
of miles from where it all began. When a patient, about her own age, dies because of the neglect of a racist doctor: It is
a turning point in Manerva's life. It leads her away from her beloved South to an office in Chicago Illinois.
It was truly inspirational to
read about families like Manerva's, even if it is a story of fiction. I can't help but believe the author knows intimately
of what she speaks. I enjoyed reading, "Feelings," and I know others will as well.
Tempie only gives us a glimpse
of what happened that night in the emergency room, and since I am a mystery writer, I complained to her about wanting closure.
The author assured me there would be a sequel, which leaves me waiting patiently for the rest of the story.
Donna J. Thompson Author of "Plot Twist."
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MANERVA POP'S OFF THE PAGES, February 2, 2006
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Paul Frank "Paul" (New Mexico) |
In
reading Tempie's new book, " Feelings," her character Manerva pop's off of the pages. Manerva is a young lady working in a
hospital who is caring, loving and shows this in her care of her
patients. The book is very well written and brings forth
the characters and Manerva's drive and ambition and yet she is always
there for her friends, family and has great compassion
towards her fellow man. I won't give away the plot, you'll have to read this great book from first time author Tempie. I give
" Feelings"
five stars *****
Author Joseph Frank Baraba
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Feel good about reading this book., February 2, 2006
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Lynn Barry (Fillmore, NY) |
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Feelings
by Tempie is a book that made me think of VC Andrews' books and how the well to do seem to have a different self serving set
of rules and how those rules can destroy many lives in the process.
This novel cleverly interweaves interesting story
telling with social problems that effect all of society. The ability to inject spiritual truths as well makes the author a
three dimensional communicator, in my book. Well done!
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Great Debut Novel, February 1, 2006
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J. Edwards (Houston, Texas) |
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I
really enjoyed reading this authors debut novel from start to finish. I hope to see many more. In a world that is widespread
in sending the message through TV, computers, video games, etc that if it isn't full of violence, crime, drugs and sex it
isn't exciting ... well this new author shows that is absolutely not true. I was intrigued from start to finish. I liked how
the storyline shifted between different races and cultures. For me this was a learning experience that I would like my son
and daughter to know about. Even though you realize Manerva is the main character there are many heroes of all different races,
ages and culture. The author shows how it is these other heroes standing firm in their beliefs that make it all come together.
I especially like that the story shows how we can all strive to become the best that we want to be without any limits or boundaries.
The only ones you have are simply the ones you allow yourself to have. The story shows how our struggles as a people never
really end but our happiness does surface. I would love to see this book in every library for all to read. I applaud this
new author as well!
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I loved "FEELINGS." !, February
1, 2006
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Pierrette Komarek "LILI CAMPS"
(Philadelphia Penna)
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Indeed
the author writes an intimate story about injustice.
Injustice that is embraced not only by the color of one's skin but
the character of one's soul as well. Manerva R. Jones her heroin-quickly recognises so much- but how can one who knows nothing
of what lies ahead do? This is indeed an epic tale told in times, which seems to now revisit history in a controversial manner.
A manner in which morality shows no mercy. The author skillfully interweaves society's three most controversial entities of
religion, politic and sex, in a multi-culture nature-involving family values as well as the status quo. This story takes you
through an emotional roller coaster but in the end justice is served. This book is family oriented, indeed full of hope for
women, men, girls and boys to show that living the right life, coupled with hard work does prevail in the end.
I loved
this book.
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