The
Game Ain’t Always Fair by Camille Sanders
Camille Sanders is a
native of Coldwater, MS. She attended Tougaloo College after high school for
two years, and went on to attain her Bachelors Degree from the University of
Memphis in 2012. Camille discovered her love for writing in the 4th grade, when
she and a group of classmates compiled a series of short stories that they
dreamed would one day be made into a movie. Camille became engrossed in Urban
Literature when she was 13 after reading, ‘The Coldest Winter Ever’ by Sister
Souljah. After carefully researching the publishing industry, she was inspired
to start her own publishing company, Madam Millie Productions. The ‘Millie’ in
the name of her company is in memory of her maternal grandmother Millie, a
woman whom she never had the honor or pleasure of knowing. Camille currently
resides in Northern Mississippi with her daughter, Addison and often times, her
darling niece Madeline Grace.
Get to know Camille:
1. When did you first begin writing?
I started writing short stories in elementary school with a group of friends. I’ve always been an introverted person, so I used writing to express myself.
I started writing short stories in elementary school with a group of friends. I’ve always been an introverted person, so I used writing to express myself.
2. What inspired you to write your first book?
My father inspired me to take my writing to the next level. He loved to read my poems and short stories. I read my last poem I wrote for him at his bedside, two days before he slipped into a coma. He told me to promise him that I would “do something” with my writing. So, completing and publishing my first book was keeping my promise to him in a way.
My father inspired me to take my writing to the next level. He loved to read my poems and short stories. I read my last poem I wrote for him at his bedside, two days before he slipped into a coma. He told me to promise him that I would “do something” with my writing. So, completing and publishing my first book was keeping my promise to him in a way.
3. Tell us about your new book, The Game Ain’t Always Fair.
TGAAF is an urban tale with an original storyline about three young women. It’s a coming of age tale with a lot of twist and turns. What I love about this book is there is something for everyone. From romance to drama to tragedy to sisterhood, it’s all there.
TGAAF is an urban tale with an original storyline about three young women. It’s a coming of age tale with a lot of twist and turns. What I love about this book is there is something for everyone. From romance to drama to tragedy to sisterhood, it’s all there.
4. Do you write from personal experience?
Yes and No. Some of the things in my book, are based on personal experiences and some are not. For example, one of the girls is a single parent, and I found myself venting some of my frustrations I had towards the whole “deadbeat dad” thing through the character. On the other hand, one of the characters is very cold and unfeeling, and can kill a man and not think twice about it. I’ve never done that. (laughs)
5. What new authors have caught your eye and/or gained your interest with a new release?
Although her book came out a few months back, and has been out a while, I loved Love Lee’s Already Taken. I have been antsy for the sequel since I read it.
6. What kind of advice would you give someone looking to break
into the literary industry?
I would say do your research and seek counsel from productive sources. If you are interested in self-publishing I recommend reading manuals and how-to books that offer guidance. There are plenty of them out there, and remember ‘google’ is your friend. Life Changing Books also offers an online boot camp for those authors who are interested in self-publishing. No matter which route, you take never give up and stay the course. You will get discouraged at times, and hear a lot of “No’s” before you see any results. No matter what, is this is what you desire to pursue, keep pushin’ against all odds.
I would say do your research and seek counsel from productive sources. If you are interested in self-publishing I recommend reading manuals and how-to books that offer guidance. There are plenty of them out there, and remember ‘google’ is your friend. Life Changing Books also offers an online boot camp for those authors who are interested in self-publishing. No matter which route, you take never give up and stay the course. You will get discouraged at times, and hear a lot of “No’s” before you see any results. No matter what, is this is what you desire to pursue, keep pushin’ against all odds.
7. How can readers contact you and where can your book be
purchased?
I can be contacted or reached at:
www.facebook.com/camille.a.sanders
www.twitter.com/literarydiva89
www.camillesanderswrites.com
misscamille2007@yahoo.com
I can be contacted or reached at:
www.facebook.com/camille.a.sanders
www.twitter.com/literarydiva89
www.camillesanderswrites.com
misscamille2007@yahoo.com
My books can be purchased at: Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com,
Smashwords, or iBooks.
Time Reese has lived the
good life for as long as her memory can recollect. Time’s undeniable beauty and
affluent family background are merely masks for her promiscuous, abrasive and
“out for myself” mentality. She makes for a great match with cold-hearted
kingpin Trell; and together the two go on to operate one of the most merciless
drug enterprises Memphis has ever seen. But when a familiar face resurfaces,
and digs up the demons of her painful past, Time finds herself at a crossroads
that may force her to make the ultimate choice. Tearney Richards is struggling
to raise her two kids, both from different men, on government assistance. A
chance encounter puts her in the crosshairs of Ethan Kish, a big time record
label Exec who gives her the one thing she’s always dreamed of- a record deal.
Her life begins to change dramatically and the girl who once had nothing now
has everything. But, at what cost? Brena Sheldon went from waiting tables to
living in the suburbs with a successful attorney. After his jaw dropping secret
life is revealed, Brena gets an attitude makeover, moves out of state and
embraces a new life. She soon becomes engaged to hoop star Darrell, and
believes she has met her Prince Charming finally. Is he who he proclaims to be
or is it all just smoke and mirrors?
Take a ride with these three friends as they face the harsh reality that, The Game Ain’t Always Fair.
Take a ride with these three friends as they face the harsh reality that, The Game Ain’t Always Fair.
