Stacy-Deanne

Stacy-Deanne created the book Melody Wednesday, August 12 2009.

Stacy-Deanne created the book Everlasting Wednesday, August 12 2009.

Stacy-Deanne created the book Divas of the New Millennium Wednesday, August 12 2009.

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Friday, August 15 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster/Strebor.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  
  
  

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Friday, August 15 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster/Strebor.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  ABOUT EVERLASTING:
  
   Available in stores everywhere and online!
  
  Juan Alonso and Nina Sagustume vow to change their world but first they must transform their own hearts, as well as the people around them who are caught up in the turf war of New York Street Gangs. Juan and Nina fall deeply in love and soon their lives are dominated by violence, retribution and jealousy.
  
  ABOUT MELODY
  
  Available in stores everywhere and online
  
  Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by best selling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death.
  
  Melody is unlike any other thriller...
  
  Melody Cruz is certain her sister’s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith’s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control.
  
  At the same time, a man named the “Albany Predator” has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist’s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn’t get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect.
  
  Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.
  
  

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Thursday, August 14 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster/Strebor.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  ABOUT EVERLASTING:
  
   
  
   Available in stores everywhere and online!
  
  Juan Alonso and Nina Sagustume vow to change their world but first they must transform their own hearts, as well as the people around them who are caught up in the turf war of New York Street Gangs. Juan and Nina fall deeply in love and soon their lives are dominated by violence, retribution and jealousy.
  
  ABOUT MELODY
  
  
  
  Available in stores everywhere and online
  
  Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by best selling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death.
  
  Melody is unlike any other thriller...
  
  Melody Cruz is certain her sister’s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith’s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control.
  
  At the same time, a man named the “Albany Predator” has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist’s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn’t get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect.
  
  Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.
  
  

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Thursday, August 14 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster/Strebor.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  ABOUT EVERLASTING:
  
   
  
   Available in stores everywhere and online!
  
  Juan Alonso and Nina Sagustume vow to change their world but first they must transform their own hearts, as well as the people around them who are caught up in the turf war of New York Street Gangs. Juan and Nina fall deeply in love and soon their lives are dominated by violence, retribution and jealousy.
  
  ABOUT MELODY
  
  
  
  Available in stores everywhere and online
  
  Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by best selling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death.
  
  Melody is unlike any other thriller...
  
  Melody Cruz is certain her sister’s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith’s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control.
  
  At the same time, a man named the “Albany Predator” has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist’s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn’t get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect.
  
  Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.
  
  

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Wednesday, July 30 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster/Strebor.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Wednesday, July 30 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster.  Stacy was one of the notable authors profiled and featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

Stacy-Deanne edited the summary of Stacy-Deanne Wednesday, July 30 2008.

• Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne), is a best selling novelist. She began her professional writing career in 1997 at age 19. She has been writing for nearly twelve years and has won numerous awards and her books have appeared on best selling lists for Urban fiction.  Her work has also appeared in many online and print publications and sites including Billboard Magazine, BlackBeat Magazine, Disilgold Soul Magazine, BlackMeninAmerica.com, BlackRefer.com, BellaOnline and World Life News. Stacy's first published book is the compilation music book, "Divas of the New Millennium" published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. in 2005.  Although she's written one biography, she is originally a fiction author.  She released "Everlasting", the well-received, hard-hitting, realistic, urban Latino love story in 2007 with her current publisher, Simon and Schuster.  In June 2008 she released her latest work, "Melody" a mystery and suspense/thriller also with Simon and Schuster. 
  
  Stacy is also a landscape photographer by hobby and she used to be a part-time model. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Author's Guild.  She resides in Houston, Texas.
  
  What others have to say:
  
  Praise for "Divas of the New Millennium"

  "Brings to life music's young, powerful women"

  ---Billboard Magazine
  
  Praise for "Everlasting" and "Melody"
  
  “‘Melody’ sounds like a refreshing change of pace with a bit of mystery stirred in for good measure. After reading her Strebor debut, ‘Everlasting’ I have been anxious to see what else Stacy-Deanne has up her literary sleeve.”
  
  ----Stephanie Wilkerson-Hester, Founder
  Literary Knowledge Book Club
  
  "This is a fast-paced novel with shocking surprises on every other page. There are also graphic depictions of violence. I recommend Melody to those interested in contemporary novels with an erotic, dramatic edge."
  
  ----Angelia Menchan
  APOOO BOOK CLUB
  
  Praise for "Melody":
  
  "This tantalizing tale will have the reader "hooked" from page one.  This mystery will have the reader tuned as it unfolds into a nonstop read that's sure to thrill, tease, tantalize, and delight."
  
  ----Ava Morton
  BlackMenInAmerica.com
  
  Latest Awards include:
  
  Winner of Two 2007 YGA Literary Awards:
  
  Most Anticipated Author of the Year
  Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist