Never As Good As The First Time:

Greetings Everyone,

I am so pleased to announce that thanks to YOU and all of your support, NEVER AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME will appear in the August issue of Essence Magazine's issue on the bestseller list! This is according to latest updates from my publicist, Katy Hershberger of St. Martin's press. I am so thankful to God who continues to bestow His blessing upon this novel, as unconventional as it may seem to some.  All praises to the Father!

I also have added some new tour dates to the website! Thanks to Adonna Hollis of Atlanta who worked tirelessly on my behalf, despite her very busy schedule, to line up signings there. I will also being appearing at Adonna's book club, Heaven's Seven(I hope I got it right, Adonna, smile!) to discuss Never As Good As The First Time. Much love Adonna!  Here is my Atlanta schedule:

Saturday            July 26     Barnes & Noble (Morrow)                 2-4pm

Sunday              July 27     Nubian Bookstore (Southlake Mall)       1-3pm

Wednesday       July 30     Books-A-Million  (McDonough Pavillion  6-8pm

Thursday           July 31     Barnes & Noble  (Fayetteville)    6-8pm

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the book lauch party that was scheduled for May 17th has been postponed until further notice.  A special thank you to Dustin Mondrach of  Long Street Studios, I will be in touch soon to reschedule.

Thank you all for your continued love and support and all of your encouraging email messages. I wouldn't be here without YOU!

Peace and Blessings!

Mari