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Re: Rom seemed to flip the script in a hurry


Hey Big Will!




Thank you for your thoughts! Yes, Rom did flip the script, didn't he? My intention while writing that portion of the novel was to depict the level of confliction in this otherwise loving and caring man and father. Although he loved his sons, on some baser level he believed by getting Lou pregnant and being "forced" to marry her, he'd hung himself out to dry and was therefore not entitled to a life of love with a woman who respected and cherished him. Thus, Rom viewed Sandie's pregnancy as a reenactment of his early pregnancy=marriage conflict with Lou, and because of the depths of his parental guilt, he was afraid to admit to his sons that he'd been living life just fine without them. I'm glad my intentions, and Rom's love, were also clear to you when he secretly checked on Sandie and her children, although he couldn't bring himself to behave like the man he was supposed to be. He was just tired of being a king. Hitting the ground from the heights of his self-imposed pedestal was really painful. Thanks for posting. Please keep your thoughts coming! Blessings, T.

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That book of yours is most likely gonna win some kinda prize if it hasn't already. You have serious writing talent. The only thing I was a little put off by was how Romulus went from such a caring, loving, understanding brother, to someone who didn't seem to give a damn about Sanderella once she got pregnant. I was just amazing that he distanced himself like that while claiming to be a good dad. As the book showed, he kinda cared a little by checking up on her without her knowledge but that wasn't even close to acceptable.

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Hi Nida!




So glad you enjoyed BLACK COFFEE! I look forward to discussing the details should you have any questions or specific comments. Blessings, Tracy!

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Hi Tracy,




I only recently finished your book and thought it was so good. I posted a comment earlier in the month but it's gone now and you hadn't logged on yet and I wanted you to know that girl you can write! Let us know about your next book.





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!

Not sleepin just not yet finished


I admit not really hearing about this novel until I saw it on BBO and I bought it because Ken seemed to be into it. I'm about most of the way through it and it is really good. I just hope Sandie's father doesn't die because that would break my heart. She seemes to be going through so much. I like her because we share the same qualities both strong sista's who know what we want.

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Hi Tracy,




I only recently finished your book and thought it was so good. I posted a comment earlier in the month but it's gone now and you hadn't logged on yet and I wanted you to know that girl you can write! Let us know about your next book.





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!

Re: Not sleepin just not yet finished


Hi Maria!




Thanks for your post. Glad you're enjoying BLACK COFFEE and I can't wait until you've completed the novel. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Blessings, Tracy.

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I admit not really hearing about this novel until I saw it on BBO and I bought it because Ken seemed to be into it. I'm about most of the way through it and it is really good. I just hope Sandie's father doesn't die because that would break my heart. She seemes to be going through so much. I like her because we share the same qualities both strong sista's who know what we want.

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Hi Tracy,




I only recently finished your book and thought it was so good. I posted a comment earlier in the month but it's gone now and you hadn't logged on yet and I wanted you to know that girl you can write! Let us know about your next book.





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!

Re: I just finished your book


Tracy, I just finished Black Coffee. I really enjoyed your book, it reflected alot of my own experiences as a single Black woman


looking for a strong, loving and centered Black man. Like Sanderella I wasn't looking to commit my self to anything less.


One of the few problems I had with the book was that Sanderella's


family was so loving and supportive ALL THE TIME. That seemed a


little unreal to me. I mean as families and not just Black families, there is more jealousy, silbling issues and other


devise situations going on, as well as a lot of love, and when drugs become a factor there is also alot of pain.


That said, the book was memorable and well written, and I truly


enjoyed it.






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Hi Tracy,




I only recently finished your book and thought it was so good. I posted a comment earlier in the month but it's gone now and you hadn't logged on yet and I wanted you to know that girl you can write! Let us know about your next book.





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!

Re: Re: I just finished your book


Hello Annonymous!




Thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding BLACK COFFEE! I'm glad you enjoyed the read, and appreciate your comments regarding the abundance of love support Sandie received from her family. Yes, families are dynamic, as was Sandie's, and many times they are filled with strife. In Black Coffee I decided not to over-cram this story with too many issues that might take the plot on tangents that simply weren't pertinant to the tale. I think Sandie clearly experienced pain as a result of Ladelle's drug use, and Bunchie's domestic violence situation made her want to kill Vernon herself. While those issues were important and realistic, I chose to accentuate Sandie's familial strengths instead of their inherent weaknesses because she was catching hell in all other areas of her life and the sister needed to have something to fall back on. Thank you for your comments and your support! Peace and balance, Tracy.

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Tracy, I just finished Black Coffee. I really enjoyed your book, it reflected alot of my own experiences as a single Black woman


looking for a strong, loving and centered Black man. Like Sanderella I wasn't looking to commit my self to anything less.


One of the few problems I had with the book was that Sanderella's


family was so loving and supportive ALL THE TIME. That seemed a


little unreal to me. I mean as families and not just Black families, there is more jealousy, silbling issues and other


devise situations going on, as well as a lot of love, and when drugs become a factor there is also alot of pain.


That said, the book was memorable and well written, and I truly


enjoyed it.






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Hi Tracy,




I only recently finished your book and thought it was so good. I posted a comment earlier in the month but it's gone now and you hadn't logged on yet and I wanted you to know that girl you can write! Let us know about your next book.





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!

Are ya'll sleepin?


Hey Book Circle Members,




Where are all those great comments I'm used to seeing in response to the monthly book selections? Tracy Price-Thompson blew my mind with "Black Coffee" and I know this is the novel you guys have been looking for so wake up and get to the book store today. Let's hear what you think!





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Hello readers!




I hope you are enjoying a sip of smooth BLACK COFFEE and I look forward to your comments and your questions. Thank you for your support, Tracy!