Showing posts with label urban books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban books. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

"A Blessing and a Curse" out in time for the holidays


Around-The-Way Publishing, LLC
 
NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ANDREA CLINTON, NIECE OF GEORGE CLINTON, REVEALS

The Gift of Entertaining Knows No Boundaries

East Orange, NJ, January 4, 2012 – Andrea Clinton, niece of the legendary George Clinton, of Parliament/Funkadelic, has done it again. Andrea has bought her long awaited 2nd book in the, “Life Knows No Bounds" series into fruition. "A Blessing and a Curse” a novel, is set for publication on February 1, 2012 on eBook and in paperback February 15, 2012.

            In "A Blessing and a Curse" Malika has the life every woman wants, a hardworking husband who makes it happen financially; kids, both adopted as well as her own; her career as an artist; nice house; nice neighbors and the gift of foresight. Malika couldn't ask for much more, until her gift of sight and infrequent ability to read minds opened her up to her husband's disgust, followed by his uncaring desire to leave her. She can't figure it out; what has gone wrong? But a well needed vacation may lead to a detrimental end? Readers discover what others are saying, "Andrea writes with the same creativity that her uncle George Clinton does in his music."

 About Andrea Clinton:  Andrea is presently working on the biography of George Clinton and the Clinton family. Her first novel, "One Who Loves You More" was picked up by a producer in April of 2011 to be adapted as a play. Andrea has worked as a Principal, high school English Teacher, Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Freelance Journalist and aspiring Filmmaker who’s made several short films. Andrea is a Montclair State University Graduate who’s achieved a degree in English, Film and Journalism. She is the Editor in Chief of AMISTAD newspaper and E-magazine and is founder and CEO of People Helping People, a non-profit organization.

“A Blessing and A Curse” by Andrea Clinton
Publication Date:  February 1, 2011
Trade Paperback; $14.95; 224 pages; 978-0-9818376-4-2

To request a complimentary review copy, interview with Andrea Clinton, press kit, or wholesale/bulk orders, calls: (973) 280-2729. Tear sheets or other request may be sent to: AroundTheWayPub@aol.com.


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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

New Book "A Blessing and A Curse" by Andrea Clinton Fall 2011

...And so it was...


Finally, the cover of the 2nd novel in the "Life Knows No Bounds" series is complete. Debuting in the fall 2011, we can all look forward to this next novel to spell out more goodies from life's infamous bag of tricks. If you thought it wasn't easy being cheesy, wait 'til you get a load of Malika, who has the gift of foresight, which some call a blessing and she calls a curse.

Malika doesn't know which way to turn as her life turns and tumbles upside down. After a lifetime of sacrifices for her family, Malika's husband decides to kick her to the curb, along with the children and bills, leaving Malika distraught over her new position in life as a single mother.

Trying to find some refuge, Malika decides to take a vacation to the islands where she meets friends, learns about her gift and gains a new perspective on life, but, to what expense.

Stay tuned as I bring you the 2nd  novel in the "Life Knows No Bounds" series.