Striving to inject her unique flair into the realm of contemporary
fiction, Award-Winning, Best-Selling author Ni’cola Mitchell entered the
literary scene with one main objective: To Stimulate Your Mind, One Word at a
Time.
Through
her independent publishing company NCM Publishing, Ni’cola published numerous titles
which have been featured on various best-selling lists throughout the country.
Much of her work revolves around complex relationship issues and Mitchell’s
compulsive desire to see women overcome challenges.
Over
and Over Again was featured in the top ten by EDC Creations Recommended Reading
List the 2009 fall season under Mainstream Fiction and Women’s Fiction. Ni’cola
was nominated Self-Published Author of the Year with the African-American
Literary Award Show for 2010 and 2011. Her short story “The Forbidden Rain” was
featured in the Between the Sheets anthology which won 2011 Anthology of the
Year with the African-American Literary Award Show. Recently her novel Twisted
won 2011 Book of the Year with the African American on the Move Book Club.
Because
of her outstanding representation of Las Vegas’African American community,
Ni’cola Mitchell was featured in the second edition of Who’s Who in Black Las
Vegas. Ni’cola was also included in the fourth volume of the I Am Royalty:
Profiles in Black History series. She is also a motivational speaker and
literary consultant. Currently, she is touring across the country, speaking
about the importance of going after your dreams and overcoming obstacles, and
how to self-publish your book successfully.
When
she isn’t writing, Mitchell loves to spend time with her family and volunteers
as a mentor for youth activities. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, she
currently resides in North Las Vegas, Nevada with her two daughters Destani and
Diamond. Co-Founder of the Baltimore Urban Book Festival, Ni’cola holds a
Bachelors degree of Science in Business Management and is currently pursuing a
Master’s of Business Administration.
Get
to Know Ni’Cola
1.
Hi Ni’cola, tell us a little bit about yourself and where you are from?
Hello,
my name is Ni’cola Mitchell, and I am an author and I run an independent
publishing house NCM Publishing. I also co-own Obsessive Soul Media with my
best friend and co-author Tamika Newhouse. Originally from Jamaica, I am a
proud mother of two beautiful and talented girls Destani Imani 18 and Diamond
Lynn 13. Currently we reside in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
2.
What books have you read that has influence your writing?
I
am an avid reader and very eclectic. When I choose an author, I try to read all
of their titles. Some of the authors that I feel have had an impact on my
writing are as follows: Omar Tyree, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Mary B. Morrison,
Anna J., Carl Weber, V.C. Andrews, Francis Ray, and Jackie Collins
3.
What advice will you give inspiring writers?
Hmmm…
There is a lot of words of wisdom that I can ponder and put together for
inspiring writers, but some key points are as follows: to not give up, and try
to write every day. I know that this is hard, but that is the only way that you
will be able to master your craft. Stand up to the naysayers. Everyone doesn’t
wish you well. You have to learn to stay persistent, put God first, and
everything else will just fall into place.
4.
Are there any upcoming releases that are associated with NCM Publishing that
were written by other authors, you will like to tell us about?
Well…
There are A LOT of releases for 2012. LOL. Two were just released in February:
Crime drama, A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ by Imani True and Christian Memoir,
Voices of Cyn…Traces of a Backslider by Cynthia Evans’ March: Suspense
Thriller, A Cold Piece by me, April: Contemporary Fiction, Miles Apart by
Tamika Melvin-Williams, May two releases: An anthology, Ebony Chronicles of
Elevation featuring a range of male authors: Omar Tyree, Chris Hicks, Moses
Miller, Q.B. Wells, Eyone Williams, Corey Barnes, and Norris Pimpton and a
poetry book, Whispers of Words Spoken by An Howard. Two releases in June:
Self-help Memoir, When is Strong, Strong Enough? By Souraya Christine, and
Christian Fiction, A Generation of Curses by Patricia Bridewell and Faatima
Albasair-Johnson. In July there will be two releases as well. On National
French Fries Day Children’s book, Are There French Fries in Heaven by Kay
Gibbie, and Lil’ Creepers Winter Shenanigans by Shawna Carter.
5.
Tell us about the upcoming book “A Cold Piece”, I read the excerpt it was quite
riveting it captures your attention. I notice a change in direction compared to
the 2010 release of “Appetizer”. Is this the first time you are writing a
thriller? Well I am really excited about this novel. This one is not like my
usual drama filled novel. A Cold Piece is a Suspense Thriller revolving around
three main characters: Lisa, Anthony, and Gabrielle. Lisa Oliver was
comfortable in her lifestyle. She had everything that one can ask for, anything
that money could buy, and a husband that treasured her. Everything changed once
Anthony found about some horrible secrets that Lisa was hiding and divorced
her. Two years go by, and Anthony remarries Gabrielle, they are happy and
settled in their life, until everyone around the happy couple either becomes
missing, hurt or dead. This is the first time that I have written a thriller.
When someone read any of my titles, you can always expect a drama filled action
pact piece, but this is the first time that I wrote a suspense thriller. It is
a little different because you have to really get into the mind of that crazy
character. You have to make the reader see why they operate in such a manner.
6. If “A Cold Piece” was made into a movie, what are the main actors you would you
love to see playing your characters, especially the role of Lisa?
Wow. If this book was made into a movie, my main characters would be as
follows:
Lisa:
Nicole Kidman, Anthony: Michael Ealy, Gabrielle: Zoe Saldana, Elizabeth:
Phylicia Rashad
7.
Where can people purchase this book and all other books under NCM Publishing?
All of our titles are available in Barnes and Nobles, Amazon.com, and
NCMPublishing.com. To find out more about us check out atwww.facebook.com/ncmpublishing
and www.twitter.com/ncmpublishing.
To find out about any new titles and where will I be at next check me out at www.nicolacmitchell.com or www.nicolaandtamika.com. Also become my
friend on facebook www.facebook.com/msnicola
and follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/msnicola
Lisa
Oliver had it all. A beautiful home, luxury cars, a lavish lifestyle, and a
wonderful husband Anthony who loved and adored her until…. That dreaded morning
when her perfect life spiraled into extinction, right before her eyes. After
hiring a private investigator, Anthony learns about her dark hidden secrets,
and comes up with a plan to get away from this evil seductress. Serving her
with divorce papers after a passionate morning sexapade, Lisa is on wits end
because Anthony would not give her a reason and shut her out of his life completely.
Solitude makes Lisa go crazy and is on a rampage to get her man back… at any
cost. After two years, Anthony has gone on with his life, but everything
changes when everyone around him comes up missing, hurt, or dead. From the pen
of award winning, bestselling author Ni’cola Mitchell comes a cold, gritty tale
that takes you into the mind of a woman that has lost everything and there is
only one to blame. This suspenseful thriller will remind you of a cross between
Obsessed, Single White Female and The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.
Excerpt:
“Gabrielle!”
I screamed kicking the door. I could hear her screaming for her life from
inside,and there was nothing that I could do about it. My left arm was limp and
bloody, and you could still see the smoke coming from the hole that the bullet
created.
I
prayed under my breath, “Dear Lord, please help her. Please let me save her,”
as I continued to kick the door. Lisa was at the end of her rope, and there was
no point of return. She believed that her life was over, and there was only one
person to blame, and that was Gabrielle.
My
body was weak,and my vision was getting blurry, but I could not give up.
Gabrielle was indanger, and I was the cause. That was the worse feeling in the
world.
Another
gunshot blast rung out, Gabrielle yelled out again.
Where
the hell is the police, I thought to myself; feeling helpless and insecure.
Taking in a deep breath, I attempted to regain my composure as I kicked the
door hopefully for the last time.
Boom!
Another gunshot rang out. This time it was not followed by a cry.
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