Atlanta Live
By Carmen Green

     “Too hot to handle” would describe Dr. Jasmine and the crew of Atlanta Live on 104.9 FM. Atlanta Live is a talk show featuring Dr. Jasmine, great dispenser of timely advice; Malone, the straight man who keeps the women in line; and Evelyn, the sweet, oh-so- compassionate one.

     They are on top of their game and Atlanta loves them, until a phone call comes in that turns their world upside down. Dispensing advice via humorous quips causes a young pregnant girl to attempt suicide and things begin to spiral out of control. Promising careers are on the edge of ruin. Atlanta Live describes how things are brought back under control.

     During the course of the novel, we find that Dr. Jasmin is not as well put together as one would believe and doesn't have all the answers. Her radio persona and he life don't match up, causing undue agony for her co-hosts, who have problems of their own.

     Their worlds could easily shatter like glass hitting the pavement, if they succumb to it.
The bond that they have between them is emotionally charged.

     There were many plot twists that kept the pages turning quickly for me. I was engaged in Evelyn's life. Her childhood deeply affected her and made her compassionate. Malone's career and personal problems intrigued me, you never knew where he would turn up and oh, Miss Jasmine. Take a moment out of your day to pray for her--she needs it.

     Ms. Green has real, down-to-earth talent. She brings Atlanta to life through her realistic use of recognizable people, places and things. Nothing trendy that will fade with the passage of time, but the intermingling of city life that can be related to by Atlanta residents. Atlanta Live draws the reader into the decisions that each character makes for their life and one becomes emotionally engaged with each of them.