As a child that was my favorite past-time, more so than playing with my toys or honestly with my friends. I have always felt a connection with the written word. Fiction and Non-fiction spoke to me in ways that few things were able to. It was no wonder, then, that I knew that being a writer was something I wanted to pursue as an adult, but nothing I ever dreamed could have prepared me for where we are now.
This issue of Conversations Magazine is releasing as we celebrate 18 years sharing that love of books with you, the reader. You'll find interviews and features of both non-fiction and fiction for all ages, with the hope that you will find something that speaks to you and those around you.
The spotlight of the issue is my conversation with Cedric "The Entertainer". I had the chance to converse with him in 2023 with the launch of his book FLIPPING BOXCARS. The paperback edition debuts in September of this year, and this issue gives me the opportunity to introduce it to you. You'll also find my chat with bestselling authors Chanelle Coleman Wesley, LaQuita Parks, Fa'apepele Hunkin and otheres.
As my brand expands there are some changes that are also coming your way. I have the privilege of working with amazing companies, entrepreneurs, authors and start-ups. Because of that it's important that I maintain the integrity of my relationships and keep the trust of my audience. What does this mean? Well, this is my official announcement to my audience that effective immediately I will no longer post written reviews on Amazon. Though I have always been honest in my reviews, I want to make sure with my audience that you know what I'm saying is the truth based on my experience, and not my relationships. Amazon has been a hub for my reviews for over 14 years, but moving forward you will only see my written reviews in the pages of this magazine, my blog and on other sites only. Video reviews will remain on the Amazon platform.
For 18 years now it has been my pleasure to give you amazing interviews, features and introductions to people you are just discovering. My hope with this issue is to introduce you to authors you will want to get to know more about as well as stories that will move you to do SOMETHING in your life. Even if writing or reading don't seem to be for you, I believe you will find something in this issue that will connect on some level with your own creativity and purpose.
Enjoy this love letter to books and the authors that write them.
Happy reading!
Cyrus Webb, Editor-In-Chief of Conversations Magazine/
Mississippi Success Magazine
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