Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who's who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in San Antonio with her son and daughter.
Kisses
Don't Lie
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Paperback: 275 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications (March 19, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0984692339
ISBN-13: 978-0984692330
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Theres Dean her first love and then theres Keith Mr. Right Now. Kyla
struggles with her desires and her past when she makes a rare trip back home
to Fort Worth. After leaving ten years ago Kyla comes to terms with the one
who got away; Dean and their short lived romance comes into full swing. That
is until it goes terribly wrong and she is left with wondering if she should
work it out with Keith instead. A simple kiss led to many secrets being
revealed; and it makes Kyla wish she could take it all back. Michael is
ready to commit to Brittany and for once he feels he has the right woman by
his side. That is until a passionate night turns into an unwanted child.
Fighting to keep her heart from being broken; Brittany vows to never be just
another notch in a mans belt. Although Michael promises to be there and
seals it with a kiss, Brittany still struggles with if she should carry
their child. When love isnt enough will each one of them make the right
decision? Can they finally trust the one they want the most? After all its
better to be slapped by the truth then kissed with a lie. They say kisses
dont lie, right?
Cookie:
A Fort Worth Story
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Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications (July 4, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982145535
ISBN-13: 978-0982145531
Born Latoya James, when starting high school, Cookie believes this is her
time to stand out from underneath her sister s shadow. Always declared the
odd one, she makes it her mission to be noticed by anyone who will pay
attention. Reality starts to settle in when she realizes life isn t always
peaches and cream. After witnessing the rape of her best friend, and then
the death of one of her classmates, she starts to believe life isn t what
she thought it would be. Sex, drugs, catering to her new demons, and hanging
out with the older crowd become her escape and not even her high school
sweetheart can steer her straight. It isn t until she realizes everyone
around her is not who they seem to be when she decides to change her life.
But when she experiences an unwanted pregnancy and the death of her mother,
Cookie is left to wonder if this is the way her life will always be. Based
on a true story, Cookie is a gripping tale of a teen girl who had to grow up
sooner than later. Taking place in one of the fastest-growing suburbs of
Fort Worth, witness the life of Cookie and her quest to be loved,
appreciated, and wanted. You will soon discover life is never what it seems.
The
Ultimate Question: Will Love Ever Know Me
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Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications (February 12, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982145586
ISBN-13: 978-0982145586
Part three of The Ultimate Series brings back the classic characters that
started it all. Now Charmaine will discover will love ever know her or will
she end up single and jealous of best friends. Joyclyn was never the go to
girl. Never able to keep her hands to herself, she will soon discover what
love truly means but not before she is broken down to her lowest point in
her life. If you thought the characters from the classic The Ultimate NO NO
were done Nitrah, Dahlia, Jazzaray, and the rest of the gang return for part
three. When it is all said and done will these ladies ever truly get to know
love?
Between
the Sheets (an anthology)
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by Tamika Newhouse, Anna Black,
Ni’cola Mitchell, and others
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications; First Edition edition (July 24, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 098214556X
ISBN-13: 978-0982145562
Between the Sheets is a compilation of stories from African American
writers. Enjoy erotic pieces with romantic and exotic flare.
The Ultimate NO NO
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications; 1st, edition edition (February 7, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982145500
ISBN-13: 978-0982145500
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
When Dahlia decides to get even with a man, named Troy, who broke her heart she thinks of a master plan. To her dismay after asking Nitrah, her best friend to help her get even, she falls in love with Troy. Not only does this cause a huge rift, the ladies must soon face the fact that they both have lied and their secrets will unveil. Troy thinks he has finally found true love with Nitrah but what will happen when he finds out their relationship is based on a lie. This novel includes, love, sex, deceit, and betrayal. Five characters tell the story as they see it. Learn what The Ultimate NO NO is when it comes to love.
The Ultimate Moment No Regrets
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Paperback: 252 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications; First Edition edition (September 5, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982145527
ISBN-13: 978-0982145524
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
The famed characters from The Ultimate NO NO are back and are still searching for love. The scam Nitrah and Dahlia created was just the beginning of their heartaches. Now time has past and the ladies are back for round two. Nitrah has decided to move on with her life and even took a new step in her career, but as soon as she moves on Troy comes back to Fort Worth. Not only does Nitrah face Troy, she also will face the past when Michael is back to start a committed relationship with her. She is now torn between the two, and you want believe who she chooses. Jazzaray and Tim are now married. But aren t you suppose to be living the happily ever after. Well that isn t the case when Jazzaray and Tim both face so many turmoil s that they will be tested in some of the most difficult ways. Now, Monica who turns out to be a predator for married men will make it her mission to make Tim all hers. Will Tim and Jazzaray s relationship survive or did they jump the broom too soon. Finally, will Dahlia find true love with the man who got away? Can she finally let go of the past with Troy. Things for her becomes worse before it gets better and as you expect for her to finally get her prince charming, her life takes a unexpected twist that you will be shocked to see how it all ends. Are all her sister s secrets really out of the closet? Can these women finally find true love and stop playing with people s hearts. They will all come face to face with their problems in their final Moments, and in the end they must make a choice and having No Regrets in the end. It s now or never!!
Cookie:
A Fort Worth Story
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Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Delphine Publications (October 23, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982145535
ISBN-13: 978-0982145531
Can you see my life through my eyes? Meet Latoya James better known as
Cookie. From the day she could remember she knew that she was different. As
a teen coming of age in Fort Worth, Texas a fast growing urban city she
witnessed a lot of things. She tells her story starting from the age of
four-teen about life, family, sex, peer pressure, and the things teens think
about every day.
Witness the life of Cookie as she tells you the story of a girl who loved,
lost, and eventually had to grow up sooner then she had to. Based on true
events author Tamika Newhouse tells you of a life that not only you will
relate to but you will absolutely know someone just like her
Prologue
Let me first introduce myself. My name is Latoya James but everyone calls me
Cookie. This story I want to tell you is a personal journey of mines. Not
everyone goes to High School becomes Valedictorian and goes off to a
University out of state and lives happily ever after. This isn’t that type
of story. I know at some point in your life when you were young and dumb you
did some things you can’t believe you did. Well I can relate. I can remember
as far back as seven years old when I struggled with being happy. I can
remember my love for writing and my love for being alone and off to myself.
That was me then. Now I am grown and living life on my own and can no one
take credit for the wrong I do or the good I do in life.
Wonder why people called me cookie. I can’t remember but as far as back I
can remember that was my identity. As I tell you my story I will reminisce
and wish I could take it back and re do it. I wish I could take away the
tears I cried or the moments I was weak and did something I would regret. I
would think that after my mother taught me the word of the bible and sent me
to church five days a week that I would know what not to do. But I was a
kid; we do trial and error our whole child hood. It doesn’t matter what you
were taught or what was told you will still make the final decision whether
it’s good or bad. Did I make the right decisions in life? Could I talk to
mama now and she say, Girl now you know better. It doesn’t matter who agrees
with me or not as I tell this story because the fact is this is how I felt.
This is what happened in my eyes. Believe it or not but I wasn’t always
happy. But now I can say look at me now. Look at who I am today. But my
journey here was not an easy one.
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