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Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 52
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 07:08 pm: | 
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Just finished Ride or Die by Solomon Jones. A good summer read - very fast paced and full of drama: drug dealers, no-good preachers, “officer down”’s,
jacked up families, baby daddy/mama drama, car chases, shots fired, bodies dropping, pimps & hos, young love, middle age lust. A lot of stuff going on but it all pulls together with a nice little twist at the end. My kind of read.
Good job Solomon! Nice picture too!
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Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 127
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 04:58 am: |
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Hi Crystal
It all ties together huh.........that must be a big tie. Where does the story take place, it sounds like my block. |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 508
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:10 am: |
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Carey:
Your block? It sounds like YOU!
Crystal:
Do you have any background on Mr. Jones? |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 53
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:33 pm: |
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Hey Guys. Solomon Jones posts here from time to time. This story, like his prior two I believe, are set in Philadelphia where he lives. He’s a newspaper columnist for one of the papers there. He wrote Pipe Dream and The Bridge that came out last year I think and I read. Another fast paced street-drama-with-real-folks-in-it story.
I know it sounds like a lot going on in this book but he ties it together as he goes along.
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Whistlingwoman
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Username: Whistlingwoman
Post Number: 47
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 04:14 pm: |
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I really enjoyed Ride or Die, as well as Jones' previous two books. Solid mystery element, fast paced, timely.
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Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 128
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:11 pm: |
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Chris, you didn't think I was going to let that slide by did you, oh no! I'm just sharpening my pencils.
I thought I was your boy anyway. See, turn my back and you rippin' me all down and thangs. But no, that ain't none of my block ol'boy talkin' about. You da one live down in the bows of the city. You know you can't come out here after dark, unless you ridin' wit a white girl. Come to think of it I bet you do like snow in yo game. I bet you are one of dem no mustache wearin' brothas  . Just kiddin dawg, you know we like two sheets a paper in a blind man's bible.
I see ol'sisgal has graced our humble abode again. Didn't she retire or something? Just kiddin'.... no but didn't she?
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Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 129
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:15 pm: |
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And I can't get over my girl cyrstal. One week she was droppin all kind of notes and thangs my way. But ol'solomon flashed his picture on the board and crystal done low kick me.....to the botom of the back...uuummmm some people . |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 54
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 01:47 pm: |
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Aw Carey baby, you know it ain’t like that. I’m just trying to not be so obvious with our business. You know, smoke screen and all that kinda stuff.
Plus I’m trying to keep out of sight around here because Abm and Lambd’s nasty butts are gonna get us in trouble with Daddy Thump! Have you seen how they’ve been acting on the so-called “culture” board?
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Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 777
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 02:47 pm: |
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I 'heard' that, Crystal!
Please pray for Lambd and me.
HEHE! |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 55
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 03:08 pm: |
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No I ain’t praying for y’all heathens! And I’m gonna tell Daddy Thump on y’all too – messing with Cynique and her boyfriend Viggo. And don’t even worry about Mr. Lambd – wait till I tell Daddy Thump about that big-tailed, red headed heffa he’s been sniffing after . . . |
Yukio
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Username: Yukio
Post Number: 648
Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 03:56 pm: |
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crystal: your language is unbecoming...So who will tell "yo daddy thump not mine" about your behavior?
shame on u! |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 56
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:19 pm: |
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What I do? He's the one said she had a phat butt. Not me. Why you always starting something Yukio? And I'm 'a tell Daddy T you been acting manish and using all those big words and shyt [oops] stuff. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 780
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:19 pm: |
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Crystal,
Don’t the ‘Good Book" say you spose tah pray fo dah sinnah? Well, if you get started now maybe sometime 1/2 past eternity you might manage to rescue Lambd’s wretched soul.
And what gives, anyway? How yu gon’ co-sign for Cynique’s interracial ambitions yet try to put the C-block on Lambd’s redheaded escapade.
Babe. That’s like ‘so’ unfair.
Lambd,
See. That’s what I don’t like about playin’ with girls. Cuz no matter how much fun they are to kiss-n-spoon with, (and boy-o-boy are they ever) dey always tattle. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 781
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:23 pm: |
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Crystal,
Don't worry 'bout Yukio. He's got a little itch in his b-hind cuz that White gurl Moonsigns dun' chased his babyboo A_womon from off the board.
He'll get over it in, oh, about a year.
BTW: Speaking of a “phat butt”, how yu hanging 'ma'? |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 57
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:30 pm: |
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Abm: BE-cause Mr. Viggo is fine and he and Cynique lust on a higher plane - plus he gave me a dollar to go away. Ms. Red Booty is just skank and she ate the last chicken wing. |
Yukio
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Username: Yukio
Post Number: 649
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:33 pm: |
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crystal: it takes a man to see a man...dont start none wont be none...jus playin! all dat cussin...u know u misbehavin... |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 784
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:35 pm: |
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Crystal,
You kinda have me at a disadvantage. Because I promised Cynique I would no long dog-out her beloved Viggo (I couldn't stand all her wheezing, crying and pleading). But phat red booty skank, don' up jus' right..."Is um um good!" |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 58
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:40 pm: |
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OK. Ok. I'm 'a stop before I get in trouble along with y'all. And you know I don't run that fast so that first lick of the switch always catches me!
So, anybody else read Ride or Die yet? The book reports are due when Daddy Thump gets back you know. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 786
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:44 pm: |
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Crystal,
Chicken! |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 59
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:51 pm: |
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Hell Yea. I bruise easily. |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 1009
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 04:56 pm: |
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Whoooa. Whassup?? Did somebody mention my name? Thanks for the shout-out, Crystal! And you know how that Viggo-thing goes. I start drinkin those apple martinis and that next thing I know I've shifted into another reality. Just can't resist that Danish pastry. Ummm-ump. Ain't nothin like a change of pace, girlfriend. Trust me. |
Solomonjones
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Username: Solomonjones
Post Number: 39
Registered: 02-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:47 pm: |
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Crystal -
Thanks for reading Ride Or Die and my other books as well. I appreciate the love ... and thanks for the compliment on the picture, too. You 'bout to make a black man blush.
Carey, don't hate, I'm not trying to take the ladies away from you. I see you've got 'em on lockdown.
But, anyway, back to Ride Or Die. The story takes place where all my books take place - in North Philly. But it could really take place anywhere, because all the elements exist everywhere. Fact of the matter is, wherever there are people, there is confusion and drama. Especially with our folks. That's why I love being black. We provide each other with countless hours of entertainment.
Again, thanks so much for supporting my work. I really appreciate it. |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 144
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 12:03 pm: |
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Hello Solomon
I knew I'd find some way corner you about an autographed book *lol*. I know you remember our exchange when your first book hit *smile*. I can't share that with the rest of you, it's between two men and that wouldn't be right. It was however unique, so much so that I kept a copy of it. When I share my books with others I tell them the books are only part of the thrill, the conversations before and after recieving them are sometimes prizeless. And sometimes but very seldom, that exchange of e-mails is all I come away with. I would say that happens once in every 25 meetings. So what I've done with them is frame them. Oh yeah, see the author is talking directly with you, it's priceless and frequently funny.
Anyway my good man, if I had the ladies in lock down then why am I washing all these clothes by myself and looking for my last can of beans to open up *lol*. My bed was awfully cold last night too. I have them in lockdown alright, and I'd better unlock them so we can move around some. That's right, I's don't want dat kind of love. Whew weee, somebody help me. But all jokes aside, thanks again for providing me with coffee table substance and hit me when you get a chance. I'd like to reach out to the world for you too. Oh, did I mention that I love your work? You got style brotha, and can surely write. I met a women from Philly some years ago. Yep, she went to Germantown High School. In fact,......in fact, we have a son together..........!!!!
I can see the eyes widening now.
Bye now.
Carey
Carey
Carey |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 60
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 12:10 pm: |
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Solomonjones said: We provide each other with countless hours of entertainment.
Is he talking about this message board? LOL!
Actually, Ride or Die reads like you had a lot of fun writing it. Congratulaltions! |
Solomonjones
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Username: Solomonjones
Post Number: 40
Registered: 02-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 12:43 pm: |
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Carey -
You are laugh out loud funny. Thanks for the compliment on my work, too. I really appreciate it.
Crystal -
Writing Ride Or Die was a lot of fun. It was also a big challenge, since I was so far behind schedule that I had to write about two thirds of the book in a couple of months (that's what happens when you've got a wife, kids, and three jobs).
I've since left one of my jobs and I'm working on the next book. That's why I haven't really been on the message board a lot. I hope you enjoy the next book as much as the last.
Oh yeah, and AALBC does indeed provide me with countless hours of entertainment. We's a funny bunch ... |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 146
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 01:13 pm: |
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Solomon
And about that autographed copy....***arms held wide open, palms up, with quizzical look on my face ******
**cough** **cough**.....e-mail address attached
You make me feel good when you tell me that I make you laugh, thanks, I really mean that!
Carey |
A_womon
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Username: A_womon
Post Number: 480
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 06:43 pm: |
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dang!! evertime Solomon step up in this piece, my heart start beating fast! I feel like Cynique does about her fake ghost boy!!
I don't be feelin alla the crazy stuff she does about THAT guy! But I'm sure my crush is just as big!! Cuz everybody know that SOLOMON is one FOINE MAN!! Period!
And he got all kinda writin skillz on top of his good looks too!! |
Solomonjones
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Username: Solomonjones
Post Number: 41
Registered: 02-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 09:08 pm: |
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A-womon
Thanks so much for the compliments. It takes a lot to make a black man blush . . .
Carey -
I'm having my website reconfigured and will soon begin offering signed copies from there. It will probably be up and running in about two weeks. |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 158
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 01:33 am: |
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My Man!!! I knew we would connect. But let's get something straight. I ain't trying to get one of those cookie cutter copies. Oh no, but we'll talk. |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 159
Registered: 05-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 01:49 am: |
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A_womon, I can't believe you. Ain't you spose to be in hibernation or something. But no, you to busy trippin over me trying to get at ol'boy. See, that's why the brothas be looking at them faye broads, yawl at got no shame, none at all . But I understand, you gotta do what you gotta do.
See Mr. Solomonjones, if that's lockdown I had better get me some mo' locks because it looks like my game needs a little tightening. A_women, what else can I say about you?? See, and I was just about to hook you up with Jo Darden. You do know who that is don't you? Okay, go to strebor books and look around and then get back with me. You do know who else is signed with Strebor, don't you?
I forgot what I going to say or what I have said so I'm gone *smile*. |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 63
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 12:03 pm: |
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At least she's not begging Carey - shameful!
Just kidding, just kidding! You know you're the Big Daddy around here. |
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