Dec 21
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.
Dec 12
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/
Dec 10
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.
Dec 9
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!
Dec 9
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.
Dec 8
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.
Dec 5
I would like to thank author Karen Drake for one of the most glowing reviews anyone has ever written about my work. I don’t even know how to respond. The review floored me. I can’t believe she’s talking about my novel. Click on the link and see what I mean. Thank you so much, Karen!
Dec 3
APOOO Book Club gave In the Mirror a wonderful 4 star review. I am so excited that such a well respected book club found my novel to be a great read. Now I truly feel that I did the story justice. Click on the link below and read the review. And if you’ve read In the Mirror, please add your thoughts to the conversation.
Thanks everyone for the support.
http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Odessa-Rose/dp/098306301X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322918352&sr=8-1
Dec 2
I love, love Christmas. Here is a classic from A Charlie Brown Christmas, “Linus and Lucy.”
Nov 29
I am so ready for Christmas. I’ve been singing Christmas songs all day. Fat Daddy is one of my favorite songs. It will also be in my next novel, Kizmic’s Journey.