Books in 2006: Princess Briana Fairytale

[CrimsonTide4]

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[Proverbs31]

Eric Jerome Dickey's new book, Chasing Destiny, goes on sale Tuesday, April 11.

Billie (aka “Ducati”) is known as much for her extraordinary beauty as for the sexy yellow Ducati motorcycle she rides through the mean streets of Los Angeles. Tough, talented, and self-assured, Billie’s used to doing things her way - but that was before love threw an oil slick in the road and spun her life into chaos.

Billie’s first problem is simple: She’s pregnant.

Her second problem is that her lover, Keith, is still married.

Keith has some “things” to deal with, and the people in his life are dark and duplicitous enough to take matters into their own hands, determined to keep Billie from having her baby. Billie suddenly finds herself confronted, attacked, run off highways, threatened, and shadowed. Keith still has ties to his manipulative wife, Carmen, and he adores his fifteen-year-old daughter, Destiny. Will he do the right thing by his new family, or stand by his old one?

Soon all eyes shift as everyone finds themselves desperately chasing Destiny, a troubled and deceptive girl dancing on the edge of womanhood. When the rubber meets the road, all the madness with Billie, Carmen, and Keith comes to a head. Everyone’s fighting dirty for what they want . . . and they’re all willing to destroy their enemy or go down in flames to get it.

To read an excerpt, click below.
http://www.authormediakit.com/news/ejd/031606.html

[CrimsonTide4]

The book summary has me hooked. I hope it delivers.

[1browngirl]

I can't wait!!

*wonder if I can pre-order now*

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by 1browngirl
I can't wait!!

*wonder if I can pre-order now*

I'm sure you can. Amazon is usually really good at offering pre-ordering 6 weeks or so in advance.

[Gina1201]

I just preordered both EJD's new one as well as E. Lynn Harris' I Say A Little Prayer

[WenD08]

i'm looking forward to the new ELH book and i may read EJD's book. i didn't care for Genevieve, it was a little too "Zane-y" for me.
this is great info. i'll have to share this news w/my book club

[9dstpm]

I met Eric Jerome Dickey last night!!!!!! He came to Books A Million in Jacksonville to promote Chasing Destiny. It was great!!! I even got a picture with him! I'll post it as soon as I can, being that I'm not technlogically savvy, it may take a minute.

[Proverbs31]

Originally posted by 9dstpm
I met Eric Jerome Dickey last night!!!!!! He came to Books A Million in Jacksonville to promote Chasing Destiny. It was great!!! I even got a picture with him! I'll post it as soon as I can, being that I'm not technlogically savvy, it may take a minute.

I would LOVE to meet him. I looked at his scheduled tour dates and it doesn't look as if he'll be visiting my city any time soon.

[jitterbug13]

It's been close to five years since his rabid fan base has had a new work to read, but E. Lynn Harris is back with a vengeance. The best-selling author --of Invisible Life,' 'If This World Were Mine' and a memoir 'What Becomes of the Brokenhearted'-- returns to true form with his newest novel, 'I Say A Little Prayer,' in stores next week.

In 'Prayer,' small business owner Chauncey Greer's unknown past collides with his promising future when government politics enter his Atlanta church. Published by Doubleday, the book takes a topical approach on the controversy of homophobia in the black church, and the popularity of mega-churches.

"I write about those things I'm interested in or that are bothering me," Harris tells Black Voices. "My perspectives are generally in line with those of my peers and the overall message is that there is a lack of ‘welcome’ for Gays and Lesbians when it comes to the church."

The forty-something Arkansas native, has never shied away from controversial fare -- his first book, 1992's self-published 'Invisible Life,' was the first modern novel delving into the subject of secret bisexuality among black men , now labeled "the down low."

"Hopefully, [the new book] will spark the same kind of dialogue about what's going on in the church," he says. Harris, who is a visiting professor at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, adds, "I think now is the time for black gay, lesbian and transgender African Americans to ask the question 'If I'm not welcome here then where do I go to celebrate and strengthen my faith in God?'"

With his tenth book, Harris is embarking on a 35-date tour visiting cities such as Bowie, MD (May 2), Dallas (May 24), Charlotte (June 4), and San Francisco (June 8). About the cross-country trek he says: "Although the travel can be a pain, I am so looking to reconnecting with my readers and rekindling old friendships." He adds that while a large segment of his fan base are black women, he's noticed that diversity has increased in recent years among straight black men. "I think they want what their women are reading."

And Tinseltown has taken notice, too. "There has always been Hollywood interest in my work," Harris says. "I'm currently in negotiations with a major producer and hopefully, I'll have big news within the next few weeks."

It comes out next week!

[1browngirl]

i can't wait until my ELH & EJD books arrive!

[CrimsonTide4]

PSYCHOLOGISTS FIND INSPIRATION, FUN, AND SOLUTIONS IN A BLACK PRINCESS STORY


The Princess of Atlanta, GA

Bella of Charlotte, NC
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - The Princess Briana fairytale is one of the few children's books and the only princess story on the market that addresses the many self-esteem issues facing millions of young girls of all races according to child psychologists.

"Princess Briana's positive reinforcement of non-traditional aspects of beauty is encouraging to all girls who struggle with not looking like the women on national magazine covers and the women in the music videos. The Princess Briana fairy-tale is fun as well as inspirational. This book is a valuable asset in the fight against negative self-worth and I highly recommend that this book be given to all young girls. I purchased Princess Briana for my granddaughters, nieces, and grandnieces which they all thoroughly enjoyed," said psychologist Jennifer Penn.

Many young girls can relate with the main character's struggle to attain society's idea of beauty. The numbers for girls in this country with a negative body image and poor self-esteem are growing exponentially. Recent studies have shown that 42 percent of first-, second- and third-grade girls want to be thinner; that 40 percent of almost 500 fourth-graders surveyed said they diet "very often" or "sometimes"; and that 46 percent of 9-year-olds and 81 percent of 10-year-olds admit to dieting, binge eating or having a fear of getting fat, according to the Harvard Eating Disorders Center in Boston. A recent study by the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty revealed that 9 out of 10 girls want to change at least one aspect of their appearance.

Many fairy tales just entertain without any real substance. The Princess Briana fairy tale deals with some very heavy issues and still manages to be very entertaining. The author, Mr. Yaba Baker, used a unique combination of current problems facing young girls and the classic fairy tale format to create a book that is making a positive connection with thousands of girls across the country.

"I highly recommend that Princess Briana become a must read at every grade level and beyond, by all children, regardless of gender, competency level and/or race," said psychologist Monica Moment.

Visit www.justlikemebooks.com/Testimonial-promo-1.jpg and www.justlikemebooks.com/bella.htm to see how the Princess Briana book has changed the lives of two girls, one with a disease and one with low self-esteem. The perfect 5 star rating given to Princess Briana by Amazon customers can be viewed at www.amazon.com by placing the title of the book in the search field. You can pick-up this beautiful fairy tale by ordering it online at Amazon.com or going to any major bookstore requesting it by title and author.

[SKEEphistAKAte]

I MUST get this for mini me! She is in that I-want-to-be-a-princess stage. Thanks for posting this.