Kasey Munroe is a thirty-something popstar who's flown to Africa to reinvent her image in an exotic photoshoot. While taking a walk in the jungle she bumps into a native known as Udu. Neither speak the other's language, but a connection is made and sexual tension almost overwhelms Kasey. Commonsense reasserting itself Kasey flees, but she becomes obsessed with the encounter. The next night Kasey is spirited away to Udu's village by one of his warriors, a man she labels Topknot, and while Udu's subjects watch she gives herself to Udu in a ceremony she does not understand. Afterwards Topknot returns her to the chalet where she's staying, but the encounter commences a nightly ritual upon which, unknown to Kasey, the whole power structure of Udu's tribe hinges. Views: 34
A memoir of extraordinary power by an award-winning author. Mark Richard tells the story of his American South, with its heady Gothic mix of racial tension and religious fervor--and of how writing helped him find his way in the world. Mark Richard grew up as an only child in Southampton County, Virginia. His father gave up a career at NASA to become a solitary forester, whose flashes of wit were matched only by his hair-trigger temper. Mark's Cajun mother was often preoccupied with moody searches for spiritual enlightenment. Their son was born with hip defects and diagnosed as retarded. Richard was called a "special child" and he spent years in charity hospitals populated by children from the poorest neighborhoods. After several surgeries, Mark became the youngest radio disc jockey in America, and later worked as a deckhand on ocean-going trawlers, an aerial photographer, private investigator, a bartender, and a country ham wholesaler, to... Views: 34
Jack Aubrey’s long service is at last rewarded: he is promoted to the rank of Commodore and given a squadron of ships to command. His mission is twofold – to make a large dent in the slave trade off the coast of Africa and, on his return, to intercept a French fleet set for Bantry Bay with a cargo of weapons for the disaffected among the Irish. Invention and surprise follow at every turn in this tale of nineteenth-century seamanship, as rich, as compelling, as masterly as any of its predecessors. Views: 34
Product DescriptionParade Knight hates her complexion. As a result, she considers herself to be unattractive and condones the misuse of her body. Sky Taylor is beautiful, fly and wanted, and loves reminding Parade of her imperfections especially after suspecting that she may be sleeping with her man, Jay Hernandez. Miss Wayne is hilarious and a self-proclaimed girlfriend who enjoys the attention his friends bring. If you let Miss Wayne tell it, he s not a gay, he s just one of the girls. Daffany Stans uses her body for profit and hides a health secret so serious that it could endanger the lives of her friends, considering their sex partners are so closely related. Black and Ugly is a tale of four totally different friends from the same block, whose friendship is tested during a seemingly innocent game of Truth or Dare. When fatal secrets begin to surface, will Parade give up the friend whose shadow she has walked in all her life? And will Miss Wayne and Daphne abandon their friends to save themselves? About the AuthorWith a goal to become one of the world s greatest multi-genre African American female authors, T. Styles takes her swing at her true love, Urban Lit writing. Born in Southeast Washington, D.C, and raised in Houston, Texas, she now resides in Baltimore County, Maryland with her son. She credits her creativity to God, the hundreds of DVDs she has in her collection and trailblazers such as Sister Souljah, saying that, In order to be blessed, you have to pay homage to those who ve paved the way. Although writing is her love, she is certainly multi-talented. Having worked as a Certified Massage Therapist, Model and Public Speaker for major companies/organizations such as The Office of the US Supreme Court, Marriot, Carefirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Eduserc, she has discovered that her true passion is writing. In addition to working with companies and individuals regarding Health and Wellness issues, T spends her time speaking honestly about the issues she s experienced with the law as a juvenile. She is no stranger to the complexities and issues of the street. I believe urban writing doesn t glorify crime, it brings to light what really exists. It is my hope that through writing, I can steer as many young people away from this lifestyle as possible. To me, there s no harm in that. With an excellent support system, including her son and best friend, she plans to use all of the tools at her disposal, as she strives to create the next great novel. Views: 34
Warning This Series should NOT be read out of sequence unless you like to ruin the thrill of discovering a twist that will blow you away!Praise for Bound"Gritty, violent, tragic, and terrifying, this whole series also manages to be touching, romantic, and at times, even sexy (which let me tell you, is an achievement considering the hero is a zombie)."Jess the Romanceaholic (Reviewer)"I am totally hooked now. I will read any book you write . . ."Christa Humphries (Reader)"Ms Mayer has a unique way of creating characters and telling a story and I hope she's around for a very long time" Author of the Vicarage Bench Series, Mimi BarbourOverview for BoundFaced with losing the love they have for each other as Sebastian falls deeper under the influence of the Nevermore shot, follow Mara as she fights to keep him at her side. Blending horror and romance, Bound will will again shock you with life in an apocalypse with twists, thrills, monsters, and, of course, an undeniable love story.More Praise for Bound"I loved that this story was fast paced and full of action, but was also balanced out with quite a bit of character growth as well as expanding on the overall arc . . ."Jess the Romanceaholic (Reviewer)"I love how this series straddles two genres I love, Zombie fiction and Romance. Highly entertaining, I recommend this to anyone looking for a quick engrossing story." Jessica Woodman (Reader)"This is not my usual type of "love story" to buy. The suspense from book to book is what brought me back to read another. The descriptive ability of the author is superb." Susan Reid (Reader)If you love Amanda Hocking's "Hollowland" and George A Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" you will LOVE A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Trilogy! Other worksThe prequel to Bound, Sundered, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Book 1 is now availableThe thrilling conclusion to the Zombie-ish Apocalypse series, Dauntless, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Book 3 is now availableDon't have a lot of time? Scattered, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse SHORT STORY is the perfect evening read!If you love urban fantasy with a twist of visceral fear to keep you checking under the bed for monsters, take a peek at Dark Waters, Celtic Legacy Book 1 Ingredients of a Cauldron- 8 INTENSE tales of horror, urban fantasy, love, fear andotherworldly creatures! Views: 34
In exile for more than twenty years, Ngugi wa Thiong'o has become one of the most widely read African writers of our time, the power and scope of his work garnering him international attention and praise. His aim in "Wizard of the Crow" is, in his own words, nothing less than 'to sum up Africa of the twentieth century in the context of 2,000 years of world history.' Commencing in 'our times' and set in the 'Free Republic of Aburiria', the novel dramatises with corrosive humour and keenness of observation a battle for control of the souls of the Aburirian people. Fashioning the stories of the powerful and the ordinary into a dazzling mosaic, Ngugi reveals humanity in all its ceaselessly surprising complexity. Informed by richly enigmatic traditional African storytelling, "Wizard of the Crow" is a masterpiece, the crowning achievement in Ngugi wa Thiong'o's career thus far. Views: 34
Michelle LeBeau, the child of a white American and a Japanese mother, lives with her grandparents in Deerhorn, WI—a small town that had been entirely white before her arrival. Rejected and bullied, Michelle spends her time reading, avoiding fights, and roaming the countryside with her English springer spaniel. She idolizes her grandfather who is one of the town's most respected men.This fragile peace is threatened with the arrival of the Garretts, a young black couple from Chicago; their presence deeply upsets most of the residents—especially when Mr. Garrett makes a controversial accusation against one of the town leaders.Set in the expansive countryside of Central Wisconsin, against the backdrop of Vietnam and the post-civil rights era, Wingshooters examines the effects of change on a small, isolated town, the strengths and limits of community, and the sometimes conflicting loyalties of family and justice. Views: 34
