8 Books Published by Pure Thoughts Publishing, LLC on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Click for more detail about Men in My Bed: Relationship Chronicles: True Love is Hard to Find by Mercuries Ryzen Men in My Bed: Relationship Chronicles: True Love is Hard to Find

by Mercuries Ryzen
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Apr 09, 2020)
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This book reflects on Mercuries Ryzen’s perception of intimate stories either heard from friends, family, or foe. In the beginning, you will get to know the character and some of the ordeals experienced at an early age. Sometimes, our childhood experiences mold us into the adult that we end up becoming in life, but sometimes, we turn out to become more than was expected by others. You would think she was “done,” only the worse ending possible. But she had some of it sorted out in her young mind. Enough so, she could thrive by blocking and mentally escaping. Shit always comes back up, got to complete the 360-degree circles. It may bring you to tears, and it will put a smile on your face, maybe even floor you with laughter, it will make you feel that warmth in your heart and between your legs. You will wonder, WTF.


Click for more detail about Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful: Overcoming the Struggle Within to Heal My Soul by Ma’Ronda X Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful: Overcoming the Struggle Within to Heal My Soul

by Ma’Ronda X
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Aug 23, 2018)
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Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful is an accumulation of the author’s experiences with men, sex, death, growing up fatherless, being first-generation everything, and her estranged relationship with her family. Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful is also the authors’ way of challenging her comfortability, confronting her toxic behavior patterns, and acknowledging her role in her pain. Through the pages, one reads about baggage and unaddressed pain, but also witnesses what the author titles her book and understands how finding peace isn’t always peaceful. In life, there will be an ongoing struggle to achieve ultimate happiness, and that battle can either make or break a person. Ma’ Ronda shares how her journey of understanding her pain and removing toxicity out of her life has allowed her to walk into the next version of herself being whole. Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful is also the authors’ way of challenging her comfortability, and confronting her inner thoughts, and her role in her pain and others. Finding Peace Isn’t Peaceful has been used as a tool for the author to become a better version of herself. Through the pages, one reads about her baggage and unaddressed pain, but also witnesses what the author titles her book and understand how finding peaceful isn’t always peaceful. In life, there will be an ongoing struggle to achieve ultimate happiness, and that battle can either make or break a person. Ma’ Ronda begins to not only to acknowledge the pain she feels but does something about it. She begins to remove the toxicity out of her life and takes actions to clean out her mind, spirit, and body to allow herself to walk into the next version of herself.


Click for more detail about Left Behind: Unapologetic Series 1 by Marita Kinney Left Behind: Unapologetic Series 1

by Marita Kinney
Pure Thoughts Publishing (May 31, 2016)
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African American Christian Fiction

High school sweethearts, Monica and Robert fight to save their marriage when Robert decided to take his relationship with God seriously. His new commitment to his new found faith forces Monica to feel judged and alone. Refusing to support Robert’s life changing efforts, Monica becomes rebellious and negligent as a wife and mother. She is desperate to keep her unhealthy marriage and questions the God who she feels is tearing them apart.


Click for more detail about Expressions of the Heart: Inspirational Poems by Lisa Michelle Bradley Expressions of the Heart: Inspirational Poems

by Lisa Michelle Bradley
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Apr 23, 2016)
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“I began writing inspirational poems for special events and occasions, family but then things started to happen that led me to use poetry as an expression of what I was going through and feeling at certain times in my life. It allowed me to clear my mind. Like singing it became therapeutic. I started writing later in life than most however, God’s timing is perfect. He knew what I needed even when I didn’t. He knew this would be my way of escape, my peace. And I thank Him for it. To God be the Glory!”—Lisa Bradley

Battle Within


I feel like I am caught in the middle
And my back is against the wall
I’m being pulled in all directions
And it’s all I can do not to fall

Face first in the dirt
Struggling with the emotions within
A battle I often wonder
If I’m ever going to win

I know the war is only within me
Fighting the enemy inside
Things I thought would just go away
But in me they still reside

In my heart and in my mind
Not going, but wanting to stay
Lingering dangerously from the past
In my soul, just eating away

I feel overwhelmed
Uncertain and unsure
If I’m strong enough to handle
If I will be able to endure


Click for more detail about Grown Woman 101: Guide for Becoming an Extraordinary Woman by Marita Kinney Grown Woman 101: Guide for Becoming an Extraordinary Woman

by Marita Kinney
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Feb 25, 2016)
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This guide was written to help you move from being an average woman to becoming an extraordinary woman. How many times have you put yourself on the back burner? At some point in time we have all been guilty of that. In reality, you cannot become the best version of you while putting yourself last. Your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health all depend on you prioritizing your life appropriately. Grown women understand what’s important and what isn’t. As you read this book, you’ll come face to face with you. The only thing that is preventing you from becoming an extraordinary woman, is YOU. It’s time to evict the afraid little girl inside of you and become the confident extraordinary woman that you’re destined to be.


Click for more detail about Manhood: The Struggles of a Man by Demoine Kinney Manhood: The Struggles of a Man

by Demoine Kinney
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Dec 13, 2015)
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The struggles of a Man is a book written by Pastor Demoine Kinney to and for all the men around the world that struggle with issues that they can not discuss because of the pain associated with their story. Many men wish they could just talk about the things that hurt them the most but it seems impossible. This book is to offer therapy, support and understanding for those that surround these men daily. Women if you truly want to understand men and some of the things that they endure you want to have a copy of this book because The Struggles of a Man will bring clarity to you about your man or the future man of your dreams.


Click for more detail about Single Ladies: Why You’re Still Single and How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams by Marita Kinney Single Ladies: Why You’re Still Single and How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams

by Marita Kinney
Pure Thoughts Publishing (Oct 12, 2015)
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Why are you still single? Is a question that ponders the hearts of many single women today. Former Widow Reveals How She Went From Being Once Divorced, Widowed, and A SINGLE PARENT of Three Children, To Marrying the Man of Her Dreams! And How YOU Can Do The Same. Secrets are being exposed and love is being found. The techniques shared in this book will surely increase your chances of finding your Mr. Right or should I say him finding you.


Click for more detail about Life is Waiting on You: Discover How to Enjoy Life Forever by Marita Kinney Life is Waiting on You: Discover How to Enjoy Life Forever

by Marita Kinney
Pure Thoughts Publishing (May 12, 2015)
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Life can become challenging and obtaining joy feels nearly impossible at times. However, what if I told you that you can experience a life of joy forever? Would you believe me? Probably not, but it’s true. I personally know and have experienced both ends of life which I’ll share with you in detail throughout this book. After reading this book you’ll walk away with a different perspective of life to ALWAYS WIN and no longer feel defeated. Your joy is waiting on you, your life is waiting to be lived.