Book Title: Born at Dawn
Genre: Christian Fiction
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Urban Books
ISBN-10: 1601626754
ISBN-13: 978-1601626752
Release Date: September 30, 2014
Back in May, Michelle’s Book Stop first introduced Born at Dawn and author, Nigeria Lockley
to readers. With the release of Born at
Dawn rapidly approaching (September 30, 2014), Nigeria is stopping by again
to share some fun facts about herself and Born
at Dawn. From inception to publication seven years have passed, so today
Nigeria will be sharing seven fun facts about herself, her work, and an excerpt
from Born at Dawn.
Seven Fun Facts about Nigeria Lockley
1. When writing at night I like to wear bold shades of
lipstick (I don’t know why).
2. The first draft of Born
at Dawn was written by hand.
3. I used to write poetry exclusively.
4. I don’t use outlines to write.
5. Before going natural I used to wear wigs.
6. I was once an extra on MTV Jams when Bill Bellamy was the
host
7. Before heading to the Faith and Fiction Retreat in 2012
to pitch Born at Dawn someone stole
the memory card containing the first four chapters of the book and I had to
start all over again a month before the retreat. But God!!
Excerpt from Born at Dawn
The transition from sinner to saint wasn’t easy for Cynthia.
The moment she walked in the door from her first trip to Mount Carmel, the
devil was waiting to tempt her.
“Where
you been all day?” Marvin huffed at her while she helped the boys out of their
jackets.
“We went to church today, Daddy.” At nine
years old, James was the official family reporter. He was still struggling with
learning the difference between what should be uttered and what should not be.
“You should have come with us. A friend of yours was there.”
Twelve-year-old Keith slapped James in
the back of his head, trying to demonstrate his superiority. “He wasn’t there. He’s the pastor.”
“The pastor?” Marvin asked with his
eyebrows scrunched together. “Did you take the kids to that joke of a church,
Mount…?” Marvin snapped his fingers. “Mount…”
“Mount Carmel Community Church. It’s not
a joke. It’s a lovely place, Marv,” Cynthia said resolutely. “Are you hungry?”
She quickly tried to stave off the inevitable—Marvin’s monologue on the
legitimacy of Pastor David’s ministry.
According to Marvin, Pastor David could
not be trusted since he’d abandoned his street life and friendship with Marvin
to pursue the ministry. Every time they walked past Mount Carmel or anyone
mentioned it, Marvin had to trudge through the past.
“Of course I’m hungry. You left me here
alone to fend for myself, and you know I can’t go on without two things.”
Marvin wrapped his hands around her dime-sized waist, pulled her in close to his
body and stared in her eyes. “I can’t go on without your loving.” He brushed
back a few loose strands of Cynthia’s burgundy hair and planted a wet kiss on
her lips. “And I certainly can’t make it without your cooking, girl.”
Cynthia could see through the act. She
knew Marvin was trying to smooth whatever feathers his behavior had wrinkled
the previous day, and it wasn’t working. It took every atom of Cynthia’s
fragile being to cook Marvin’s food without spitting in it. Cynthia called it a
small victory every time she was able to inflict some pain on Marvin
unbeknownst to him, like the time she put ex-lax in his cupcakes.
Small victories were no longer satisfying. She
wanted more. Peace or blood. Cynthia envisioned Marvin’s chiseled face bubbling
upon contact with the olive oil that was now sizzling in the pan. “Peace,
peace, think about peace. You just left church,” she chided under her breath.
That kept her from acting on her impulses and the voices of
vengeance echoing in her head.
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About the Author
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Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master's degrees, one in English
Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City
Department of Education. Her second Master's degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first
published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family
Services, a not-for-profit organization that assists student -parents
interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess
and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of
God. Nigeria is a New
York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.
Connect with Nigeria
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