| Yolanda Hooks Buick is author of Indiscretions…Fire & Desire (Disigold 2005), “filled with a sexy plot entrapped with magnanimous, unmerciful and deceitful lies. Women will never trust their husbands or boyfriends after reading Indiscretions,” reads the book’s description. “Indiscretions has a meaning,” explains its author. “The plot centers around a woman who physically abused and taken advantage of by her husband….What I want readers to understand is, no one can tell you when and if a person should leave an abusive relationship. That person has to look within themselves to find the inner joy and confidence to make that decision.”--Heather Covington DisilGold |
| Yolanda Hooks Buick: Her Passion is Writing! Her book headed for Super-stardom, "INDISCRETIONS!"-Heather Covington, Disilgold Soul Yolanda Hooks Buick grew up on Chicago’s West side. During the 1970’s and 1980’s. After elementary school Yolanda was enrolled in a prominent private high school, Providence St. Mel. Having a strong family, reared in church, her parents wanted her to succeed in life and stood behind Yolanda’s attempt for growth and success. After high school, Yolanda obtained a degree in Business Administration and minored in Accounting. While working full time as a Supervisor at a collection company, Yolanda modeled locally in Chicago appearing on Chicago’s access cable channels. A great point for her was a photo shoot for Heavenly Weddings & Scents, in Finished Looks Hair & Fashion magazine, Summer/Fall 1994 edition. Energetic and daring, Yolanda chose to enlist in the Air force Reserves. During all her years trying various interests, writing proved to be the passion she enjoyed and have now focused her energy on. To further her networking, she attended the Expo for Today’s Black Woman in Chicago during the 2003, 2005 & 2006 events. Throughout her travels and attending various literary events she met many authors, publishers, editors and readers that have been inspirational in her writing career. Yolanda also participated in a writer’s group at the Bellwood and Oak Park Libraries. Her goals are to secure published best-sellers and push her novels for productions as plays, movies and TV showcase. Yolanda’s favorite sayings are: Knowledge is Power, and Don’t Be a Follower, be a Leader. To the youth of today, Yolanda wants them to know that reading is very fundamental and enriching in one’s life. |
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| “…Yolanda Buick has written a book called Indiscretions that will leave an everlasting impression on reader’s minds forever. Shocking, bold, and entertaining are an understatement. A new drama queen is born.” Heather Covington…Disilgold Soul “…Yolanda Buick has crafted a tangled web of lies and deceit that will have you rapidly turning pages…” Candice Dow- Author of Caught in the Mix and Ain’t No Sunshine and A Hire Love “I applaud the author, Indiscretions hit the mark. Indiscretions is told from the alternating viewpoint of main characters Casey and Craig beginning with their wedding day and chronicles the turmoil of their relationship. I am looking forward to more from Yolanda in the future.” Toni…OOSA Online Bookclub “For anyone who has ever been a product of an abusive relationship, Indiscretions is definitely the book that you'll want to pick up. Sometimes reading another's plight is all that we need in order to get by; whether it's fiction or not. If that man or woman has you in shackles, pick up a copy of `Indiscretions' today so you can be set free. Let the church say Amen!” Valerie A. Withers Author of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. & The Choices That We Make "The novel Indiscretions adequately demonstrates how destructive the act of infidelity can be in a marriage." "Craig and Casey Jackson's marriage is doomed from the start due to lies and infidelity. Craig has a secret that could destroy his marriage once revealed." "Casey loses her trust in Craig when she receives news that completely devastates her. Little does she know that this is just the tip of the iceberg. When all the lies are exposed will she forgive Craig or will she move on to someone else that truly loves and appreciates her." "This is a great story told with authenticity."- - S. Wynters, B2M Book Review Editors, B2M Book Review Editor “Indiscretions” by Yolanda Hooks Buick is the all too common tale of a marriage built on a foundation of deceit and betrayal. This fictitious story tackles some real world topics such as domestic abuse, infidelity, and friendship. Craig and Casey’s marriage is filled with drama as they interact with the other cast of characters that challenge the strength of their relationship. The rotating first person narrative affords an interesting perspective and insight as the plot unfolds, and also delivers a little lively reading. Diva Reviewer - Gea Foster—DivasRead2 “Indiscretions is a decently written novel that tells a romantic story laced with happiness, heartache, betrayal and everything in between. Predictable in some ways, yet captivating in others, all in all, Indiscretions is a nice read.” Reviewed by Nedine Hunter of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers “What happens when you tell a lie? You have to keep making up more lies to cover the others. Indiscretions kept me up, trying my best not to jump ahead to see what Craig was hiding. Yolanda Buick has creatively developed a story line that some are facing right now. I love the way she wrote the character. I felt like I was changing with them. I was in their business wanting to know everything. This book is a Must Read. I highly recommend it to everyone.” Ametra Self - Infini Promoters “Would you get married to the woman of your dreams if you were holding secrets? Indiscretions by Yolanda Hooks Buick delves into the lives of Craig and Casey, a couple who just after ten months are about to take their relationship to another level. Marriage is for some but not all says Craigs' friends, who tell him "you should not go into this not being honest with Casey". Craig is holding secrets and more than one that could possibly end his marriage for good. Will Craig come clean or will he take the secrets to his grave? Craig and Casey's relationship is doomed from the beginning. Craig is very manipulative and demanding. He stays out all hours of the night with no explanation and when confronted he comes up with all kinds of excuses. Guilt-ridden he will not confess to Casey and instead turns the tables on her making her feel like she is the one doing dirt and damaging the marriage. Hold on to your seats while Ms. Buick takes you on a bumpy ride through love, tears, anguish, cheating and betrayal. I recommend this book to all fiction lovers, and I cannot wait for her next release.” Reviewed by: Cheryl H. APOOO BookClub “Things can't be better for Casey and Craig. Though only together for a short time they fall madly in love, deciding to take it to the next level of marriage. While her mother sees straight through him to his soul Casey is convinced that Craig is the man she'll spend the rest of her life with. Casey is everything to him, Babes as he calls her. Craig stands confident in the decision to make her his wife but all the love in the world can't over shadow the grim, dark secret he covers. His heart darkens with each lie, digging deceit that puts Casey on notice. Craig inevitably submits to crazed inner demons; reflections of his tormented past. Casey vows not to be another statistic but can't ignore the love in her heart. She believes in that sacred vow, determined to give her marriage a shot. Craig carries on with his double life of lies and destruction until the truth leaks out. Casey breaks down, torn between the man she promised to love and the fading flame on the side who just may be the one. When all the characters were introduced and settled into the story I saw the major twists that formed coming from the start. This was still a good read capable of keeping the interest, very well crafted.” Reviewed: by Tyra of DaRevew |
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