This note comes from Guichard Cadet, the publisher of my first novel, Water In A Broken Glass.

This is a post on Facebook.  “Exquisite Ladies Book Club will be reading “In The Mirror” by Odessa Rose and holding our discussion at Barnes & Noble in Cherry Hill on February 19th at 4pm. Hope to see you there.” 

I am truly honored that this wonderful group has chosen my novel.  When I read it, I jumped for joy.  Thank you so much Ladies. 

For more information about Exquisite Ladies Book Club, click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/exquisiteladiesbookclub

I used to jam out to this song when I was a teenager.

I had a wonderful holiday.  And now I am ready to get back to work.  In the Mirror is still doing well.  People a loving the story.  I’m glad because I was a little worried that people wouldn’t like it.  Now it’s time to switch gears and work on Kizmic’s Journey.  This is my baby.  I love this story. I hope everyone will as well.

Back in the summer I contacted “Professor’s House” and asked if they would be so kind as to review my novel, In the Mirror.  I was told that they did not review books, but I could write an article on the subject of the book.  Between family, church, work and promoting, I wrote this little article.  People tell me it’s pretty good. 

Thanks Professor’s House for publishing it. 

http://www.professorshouse.com/Relationships/Marriage-Advice/Articles/Who%E2%80%99s-To-Blame-When-A-Husband-Has-An-Affair/

Today I came across a website, Accredited Online Colleges.  On this site is a list of 20 novels written by and about the experiences of African American women.  And I was pleased, shocked and honored to find my first novel, Water In A Broken Glass, to be #17 on this list along with all the writers I admire–Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Gloria Naylor, Terry McMillian, Zora Neale Hurston, Paule Marshall, Octavia Butler, and many more.  I cannot tell you how wonderful this makes me feel.  Water is 11 years old and every singel day someone finds it and finds me and tells me what a wonderful novel it is and how it changed their lives.  I never knew it would have the impact that it is having on people.  It amazes me and sometimes it scares me and makes me smile.  When I was writing it, I hoped that people would love Satin and understand Tonya.  As it turns out, people love and understand every character in the book.  They also love and understand the story and the struggle that everyone is going through.

I cannot thank Guichard Cadet enough for having the guts and vision to publish Water.  And as always, I thank my husband, who has been there for me since I we were 12-years-old.

Click on the link and have a look. http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/blog/2011/20-essential-novels-for-african-american-women/

How cool is this?  My book trailer for In the Mirror came in 2nd place for the Publishers Weekly Saturday Matinee contest.  I am so excited!  Tia, Chris, Stefan, Jamelle, Jeremy and Alex did a great job.  I can’t thank Jenny and Steve enough for letting us film in their house.  This is so cool!  Click on the link and check it out.

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/beyondherbook/

Click on the link below. APOOO not only reviewed In the Mirror, but they posted the review on their web site.  Thanks you all so much!

http://www.apooobooks.com/mirror-odessa-rose/

The reviews for In the Mirror are rolling in. Just got another from Baltimore Library Girl. She totally got everything I hoped readers would get.  I want to thank everyone for their support and for taking the time to write about the book. Click on the link below and take a look at what people are saying about In the Mirror.

http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Odessa-Rose/product-reviews/098306301X/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

For the past 2 weeks readers have approached me on the subway to have their copies of In the Mirror signed.  This is getting too cool for words.  Baltimore is showing In the Mirror all kinds of love.  Thanks so much for supporting me.