Still Sheisty, Part 2 (Triple Crown Publications Presents) [Paperback]

T N Baker (Author), Chloe Hilliard (Editor), WWW Mariondesigns Com (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Triple Crown Publications Presents | Publication Date: December 15, 2004

Some things change. And then again, some things don't. You can never take the hood out of the homegirl. In this sequel to T.N. Baker's Sheisty, we find Epiphany, Keisha and Shana still trickin' for dough, still running off at the mouth and still being Sheisty. However, as they will soon see, what goes around will come around, and you can't stay in drama forever. It will all come to a head, one way or another.

Will death really come knocking on Epiphany's door?

Does Keisha give up her good girl image for good?

Will Shana find herself in a situation that will claim her man and her freedom?

Still Sheisty will live up to its predecessor, all that and then some. So get ready for the drama.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The prolific author was born, raised and still resides in Queens, New York. T.N. Baker is the mother of a daughter and the best-selling author of ''Sheisty'' and ''Still Sheisty.'' Getting down for her crown, T.N. Baker picked up her pen and shared the tale of three friends, Epiphany Wright, Keisha Moore and Shana Scott, the best of friends growing up in the hood of Southside Jamaica Queens.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Triple Crown Publications (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976234904
• ISBN-13: 978-0976234906
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

*First let me start off by saying thank you all so much for supporting me...and PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DICE IS THE CONTINUATION TO THE SHORT STORY IN CREAMS ANTHOLOGY ROLLIN' DICE!
Thank you!

Much Luv!!!!
T.N. Baker is a product of the quote, 'Hard work pays off.' Before becoming an Essence Magazine bestseller she worked as a receptionist during the day and bartended at night. Her drive for success led her to enroll in college preparatory classes. There she was able to take a creative writing course and hone a longtime hobby into a passion and career.

'When I was younger, creative writing and language arts were always my favorite classes. I didn't realize I had a passion for writing until I put pen to paper and wrote my first few poems.' Baker began writing poetry when she was about 17 years old. These poems began to manifest into short stories which she shared with her class.

The author's first few pieces were descriptions of how her parents met and their relationship's turmoil. She then began to develop characters for a story called Sheisty. After reading a few passages of this multi-plot tale, her teacher began to push the option of writing as a career to T.N.

Baker's writing teacher sent the story to Vickie Stringer, publisher of Triple Crown Publications. Stringer loved what she read and gave T.N. a two book deal. Sheisty went on to become a national bestseller as well as its sequel, Still Sheisty.

T.N.'s stories are filled with passion, betrayal, friendship and drama. These were the elements that made the 1994 book, The Coldest Winter Ever, a page turner. The Sistah Souljah novel just happens to be the first book Baker ever read. 'That book really sparked my interest for reading. Each character was so rich as every scene poured off the pages and into my imagination so vividly. I hope readers are able to visualize my adaptations just like that,' said Baker.


'I'd like for my readers to take away from this novel that sometimes you can't help who you love. Although they may have wronged you in the past, sometimes it's just meant to be. Love can conquer all,' said T.N. about Dice's message.

Although Baker's books are drama-packed, she is mildly mannered and is a self proclaimed homebody. She does however, likes to travel abroad and spends time with her daughter.

T.N. Baker was born and raised in Jamaica Queens, NY and currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her 12-year old daughter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting Yours, April 9, 2005

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Still Sheisty, Part 2 (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

Is it possible to overcome shady behavior? Well in STILL SHEISTY: PART 2 by T. N. Baker, the sequel to Sheisty, we learn if it's likely. Epiphany Wright, Keisha Moore and Shana Scott continue their drama-filled lives from book one. Because of her gold-digging ways, Epiphany finds herself near death and a close friend actually dead. When she awakens from her coma, she doesn't remember what happened which is a good thing for a gangster named C-God and his partner Ness because they are the ones responsible. If Epiphany remembers, their best bet will be for the cops to get them first because street justice can be a killer.

Keisha does the unthinkable due to loneliness. She has it all: a nice job, a beautiful home, a child, and a man who would do anything for her, but she tosses it away for a brief romp in the sack that was unfortunately caught on tape. But was it really her fault? Or did she have some help from the little green-eyed monster?

With her man, K. C., fresh out of the joint, Shana is doing her thing and keeping it real while making some money. But she has a secret and is praying K. C. doesn't find out. Sadly, someone else wants a piece of her action and is willing to blackmail her to get it. What price is she willing to pay to keep it a secret?

This was definitely a page-turner from beginning to end. Ms. Baker did an excellent job capturing enough details from the first book so that STILL SHEISTY could stand alone. The drama was so thick that I found myself caught up in the lives of the main characters from the get go. This book was about what goes around comes around. Each of the main characters taught a lesson about the choices we make and the repercussions that follow. You may be getting yours now, but, in the end, there is a price to pay. Although I enjoyed the action-packed, drama-filled pages, I felt some fine-tuning was needed in the editing department. There were enough typographical and grammatical errors to make this a distracting read at times. Despite that, this is one book I'm sure will be a big hit with the hip-hop generation. (RAW Rating: 3.5)

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The First, May 3, 2005

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Book 'Em Danno - See all my reviews

This review is from: Still Sheisty, Part 2 (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

I will say that I enjoyed "Still Sheisty" much better than the first book. Ms. Baker took the challenge and improved her writing which can only get better as time goes on. She made sure to have more action with each of the characters and the story was a serious page turner. I look forward to her next novel.

Although I liked this novel, I can only give it 3.5 stars. Why? Ms. Baker may have stepped up her writing game but the editors at Triple Crown aren't even at the starting line. I don't know how the authors submit their finished work at this publication but I do know that it is a crying shame that on almost every other page of this book there were grammatical errors and typos. I will continue to say that Triple Crown needs to be more professional in what's being printed. You will continue to be perceived as a "ghetto book company" if you don't correct these mistakes. It takes so much away from the story. I think that you are also taking your customer for granted. Fifteen dollars is a lot to spend for one book, it's not too much to ask that the mistakes are at least kept to a minimum.

Also, when the reviewers are reviewing the book, it's not necessary to give away all the details, just say if you like it or not!! There are too many reviews on here where people are telling everything that happens, including the end.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STILL SHEISTY!!!, September 11, 2006

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Venessia Young "Mississippi Chocolate Chick" (Ridgeland, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Still Sheisty, Part 2 (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

Even though I never read part one, this book is GOOD!!! Epiphany is a light-skinned beauty whose gold-digging ways almost end in her death. She wakes up from a coma, not remembering who did the dirty deed but her friends Keisha and Shana have a pretty good idea. Keisha lets her loose lips end a seven year relationship with her sons father Tucker. The girl she was bragging to was trying to take her place and would stop at nothing to be down for Tucker. Shana help her boyfriend K.C. down when he was locked up but she has a secret that could ruin them. Smitty, K.C. 's patna is hitting her up for 40% of her ecstacy sales to keep the secret to himself. But unbeknownst to her, K.C. has some of his own secrets. What will happen to this trio? Cop the book. But remember: You reap what u sow!!