Today Is, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice Day...

Happy Friday, everyone!


It’s a three-day weekend and I hope you all are planning a wonderful weekend filled with fun, love, and family.

It’s also “Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend” Advice Day. And this weeks letter is from a young woman who is in school, but she keeps meeting men who are un-dateable. YIKES!

Enjoy this week’s letter and advice.

Dear Gay Best Friend,

So, I’m having trouble finding the man of my dreams, as one would say. I’m not searching too hard, but at the moment I’m actually working on me. I’m in the middle of studying for my certification as a medical assistant, and I’m also in school for Healthcare Administration. All of this and I’m only 21. I’m still living with my mother until school is completed and to some that’s not too attractive, but at the same time everyone has their moment when they realize it’s time to go. And, I’m definitely ready to go. I just can’t seem to find the right time to leave.
But, anyway, for some reason I actually suck when it comes to picking the right man.

To make a long story short, every guy I actually start talking to is either somebody elses man or full of it in the first place. And when I do actually find someone I want to be with I run away from the relationship because I don’t know how to start my life with someone because I’ve learned to be so independent since my mom’s a single mother. And that doesn’t really settle with them.

Another thing that I dread is that I LOVE kids and I want one of my own, but of course I don’t want to be another stereotype with the “baby daddy drama” and all that jazz. There’s nothing wrong with it, but I don’t want my child resenting their father like I do mine. What I’m trying to say is that I need some kind of advice on how to start my life with a significant other and how to find the right significant other. – Independent and Confused!

You can read my response, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/terrancedean/im-young-and-independent-but-i-want-to-be-in-a-relationship/
 
Also, I hope you all are enjoying your copies of my new book, "Visible Lives." The three novellas are
page-turners!
 

Today Is, "He Can Get It" Wednesday: Jai...

Is it HOT where you are? Because it’s HOT here at Hello Beautiful!!

This week’s featured “He Can Get It” model is 25-year old, Jai Gutierrez. Born in Sicily, Italy, Jai was raised in Dallas, TX. And you know what they say about Texas, “Things are bigger in Texas!”

The attractive and beautifully sculpted Jai got his start modeling when he was a young boy, but things took off for him and he’s been modeling professionally for four years. Jai said, “I was originally going to school to be a lawyer, but because I never really could escape the entertainment industry, here we are. What can I say it’s in my blood.” And, yes, indeed it’s in his blood.

When Jai is not modeling, he operates full-time in his role as CEO/ President of Legacy Model Management. Yes, this ingenious and creative brother started his own successful modeling agency that has some of the top male modes in the industry. That’s how you do things people! It’s all about ownership.

You can read and see more of Jai, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/he-can-get-it/terrancedean/he-can-get-it-wednesday-jai/
 
Also, I have a special surprise tomorrow. Make sure you check in tomorrow!
 
And, I hope you've ordered, or bought a copy of my new book, "Visible Lives"
 
If not, then do it today. It is in bookstores everywhere!
 

Tomorrow Is The Big Release Of My New Book, "Visible Lives"...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


THREE DYNAMIC WRITERS JOIN FORCES TO CREATE A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO PIONEER E.LYNN HARRIS IN VISIBLE LIVES,

IN STORES MAY 25th!!

Also available for pre-order at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Lives-Stories-Tribute-Harris/dp/0758255756/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274717148&sr=1-1

Greetings Everyone!

I cannot thank you enough for all your love, support, and blessings! They truly mean the world to me.

I am hoping each and everyone of you will support my new tribute to the late great, E. Lynn Harris. "VISIBLE LIVES," is a book that myself, Stanley Bennett Clay, and James Earl Hardy have written three novellas honoring a giant who paved the way for many authors in the literary world.

Please, go to your local bookstores, or order on-line your copy of VISIBLE LIVES. First week sales mean a lot to an author and we really need your support. Besides, this is the first time a tribute book has been written honoring another literary icon, especially a black literary icon who changed the landscape of fiction. We can only keep the legacy and works of E. Lynn alive if you support this new book. So, tell all your friends, family members, and colleagues. I am certain you will not be let down in this befitting tribute.

Thank you again, and I hope to meet many of you on our book tour this summer!

PRESS RELEASE --

In July of 2009, the literary world mourned the passing of one of its greatest writers and pioneers; E. Lynn Harris. Harris whose novels about successful and glamorous black men with sexual identity conflicts (and the women and men who love them) was one of the nation’s most popular writers. Now, three of his friends; Essence bestselling author Terrance Dean, James Earl Hardy and Stanley Bennett Clay have come together to produce; VISIBLE LIVES. Being published this June by Dafina Books, it is a powerful tribute to the late Harris in which they present new novellas in the genre E. Lynn helped create.

In VISIBLE LIVES, readers are introduced to three novellas House of John, The Intern and Is it Still Jood to Ya. In House of John, Jesse Templeton is a thirty-eight year old freelance photographer still reeling from a recent breakup with his live-in boyfriend Sean. He thinks he’s done with love —that is until finds he starts falling for a gorgeous local at an annual sex retreat in Santo Domingo. In The Intern, workaholic television executive Chase Kennedy finds himself drawn to the office’s new intern, sexy college student and basketball star Quincy Thornberry. Things couldn’t be going better until Chase learns that Quincy’s father may be the man he lost both his virginity and his heart to years prior. Lastly in Is It Still Jood to Ya?, actor Raheim Rivers is anxious to be reunited with his lover Mitchell Crawford after being away a long time. Uncertain about the future of their relationship, Raheim and Mitchell are forced to confront their issues and each other when a summer blackout strands them together in New York.

In what, New York Times Bestselling author Zane calls “a creative way to pay homage to a writer who paved the way for so many authors.” VISIBLE LIVES will not disappoint fans of the late Harris, and is sure to gain these three writers new fans.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Stanley Bennett Clay is the author of three novels; DIVA (Holloway House), IN SEARCH OF PRETTY YOUNG BLACK MEN, and LOOKER (Simon & Schuster/Atria Books). A former editor for both Black Beat and SBC Magazine, he is also an award-winning playwright and actor.

Terrance Dean is the author of the Essence bestselling memoir HIDING IN HIP HOP (Simon & Schuster/Atria Books) as well as RECLAIM YOUR POWER! (Villard/Random House). He has worked in the entertainment industry for many years as a producer and is the founder/creator of Men’s Empowerment, Inc.

James Earl Hardy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and is an honors graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He is the author of the bestselling B-Boy Blues series, including LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH, A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME and his first short story collection; THE FREAK FILEZ: AN EROTIC ANTHOLOGY, just released this spring..

Contact:

Adeola Saul @ Ph: 212-407-1565, E: asaul@kensingtonbooks.com or
Craig Bentley @ Ph: 212-407-1517, E: cbentley@kensingtonbooks.com

VISIBLE LIVES

TERRANCE DEAN, JAMES EARL HARDY & STANLEY BENNETT CLAY

Dafina Books, an imprint of Kensington Publishing

June 2010/Fiction/Trade Paperback/Original

$15.00 ($17.95 Canada)/ 978-0-7582-5575-4

Today Is, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice Day...

Hey Family! Have you checked out the new design of the Hello Beautiful site? Isn’t it great! Yes, we loves it!


I am happy to share this week’s, “Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend,” Advice Day with two entries. Yes, I got two letters from women inquiring if their men are playing them.

Check out the letters and tell them what you think! Have a great weekend!

Dear Gay Best Friend,

I’m starting to feel maybe the love was never there. You see, I have been dating this guy, “Carl,” off and on for almost 2 years now. About 3 months ago he finally told me he wanted to marry me and start our relationship properly with no lies, BS, or cheating. None of that.

At first I was ready to say, ‘yes,’ then I remembered all the drama and cheating that went on the first time we broke up. After a few weeks of convincing me we decided it would be best for our daughter if we made a family, that way she knows what a real family is. Yet, there lies the problem. About a month ago Carl started becoming distant. He told me that somebody was making him angry and that he no longer cared. In my head I began to think, ‘So, he doesn’t care about me or our daughter this is not going to work.’

Me, being one to never bite my tongue I asked Carl if he even cared for me or our daughter. He said he didn’t know anymore. Part of me wants to say screw it all and end it, but I’m not the kind of person to keep a man from his child. I have suspension that Carl is filling up another girl’s head who he happened to meet online. He told her that he wants to marry her and be with her. But at the same time he’s telling me I am still the only one for him. Now in my mind I could just be paranoid but given our past I say it’s quite a possible. Now I’m not the one who brought up marriage he did. I mean Carl was the first one to say I love you, but now he’s acting immature. Carl will talk to other girls, and what not, on-line, and even his boys before he even dares talk to me. Do you think he’s cheating? Or, is it possible it’s more to the story – Confused Mother of 1

Check out my response, here, along with the second letter I received:
http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/terrancedean/i-really-want-to-be-with-him-but-i-think-hes-playing-me/
 
Come back next week for "He Can Get It" Wednesday...
 
Also, make sure to get your copy of my new book, "Visible Lives"
 
I will have a contest with the book as well....

Today Is, "Read A Book" - My Darkest Hour...

This week’s “Read A Book” is a powerful memoir that every person should read. It’s a chilling story of author, Harold L. Turley, II, and his life as a former abuser.

Abuse is a serious issue and topic, and many persons experience it yet never discuss it. Hopefully after reading this interviewing you will feel compelled to start a dialogue with someone you know who is, or, are experiencing an abusive relationship. Or, you will reasses your own relationships for healing.

In his poignant and moving memoir, MY DARKEST HOUR: THE DAY I REALIZED I WAS ABUSIVE (Strebor/Atria Books; $13.00/April 2010), Turley recounts much more than the abuse he endured and he himself inflicted upon others. He identifies in detail the emotional, economic, and domestic abuse that occurs in many relationships, and prescribes a course of action for both the victim and the abuser.

Harold L. Turley II didn’t feel any love as a child – only pain, fear, and hatred. His only hope was that he would be able to move on from the past that haunted him for so long and be free from the constant abuse that endured him for most of his childhood. Sadly, the tumultuous memories of the physical and mental abuse of Harold’s past would only prove to manifest itself negatively into his adult life, continuing the vicious cycle of abuse in his life.

Harold L. Turley II was born and raised in Washington D.C. An author and performance poet, he lives with his children in Brandywine, Maryland. Turley first thrilled readers with the critically acclaimed novel Love’s Game, touched the lives of many with Confessions of a Lonely Soul, ad showed the practical glamour of the life of crime – while introducing readers to the effects and consequences of that life – with his urban fiction title, Born Dying. He is also a contributing author in the anthologies A Chocolate Seduction and Nikki Turner Presents: Backstage (Street Chronicles).

You can check out my interview with Harold, here: http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/read-a-book/terrancedean/former-abuser-recants-his-life-in-chilling-memoir-my-darkest-hour/
 
I have this week's, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice ready....
 
Oh, yeah, it's two letters from two different women!!

Today Is, "He Can Get It" Wednesday: Nate...

Yes, today is your eye candy, and other vibrational stimulating vices to get you through the week. It’s “He Can Get It” Wednesday.

This week’s featured beautiful and sexy sculpted model is Nate.

Nate currently resides in the Pacific Northwest in the city of Seattle. Yes, there is lots of rainy days in Seattle, but I am sure there is a Hello Beautiful woman there who wouldn’t mind keeping Nate company during those days.

Nate has been modeling for two years and have graced the pages of magazines, and websites. He is currently signed with Legacy Model Management. The company is ran by the talented and smart, Jai Gutierrez. You can reach him via email at: legacymodels@gmail.com

Nate is currently attending Seattle Central Community College and works at Gold’s Gym full-time. He is also looking to get into acting. Yes, we would love to see Nate on the BIG screen.

You can read about and see more of Nate, here:

http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/terrancedean/he-can-get-it-wednesday-nate/

Check in tomorrow for, "Read A Book" Thursday!

Today Is, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice Day...

Hey Y’all! It’s Friday, and you know it’s “Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend” Advice Day.

And, this week I got a letter from an older gay man who is in love with his minister. Yes, you read that correctly. There is scandal in the pulpit.

Check out this week’s letter and chime in.

Dear Gay Best Friend,

I desperately need your advice.

I am a 67 year-old gay man and have only had a couple of brief gay affairs (one-nighters). I am not out, but am somewhat feminine.

The problem I am having involves a friend, “Cecil,” (58 years old) that was a former minister of my church and married. He has never directly told me his interest in me but indirectly lead me to think he was / is.

Cecil once told me that he loved me after service one Sunday, but said as a brother. Another time Cecil told me he would do anything for me.

On Christmas, a few years ago, Cecil called me from North Carolina to tell me that he had just entered the state and wanted to say Merry Christmas. I had no idea he was going there for the holiday. Cecil also told me there was something he wanted to tell me but didn’t know how to tell me. He never said what it was.

After driving me home one Sunday I got out of Cecil’s car, he got out also and for a few seconds he stood there and looked me in the eyes without saying anything and returned to the vehicle.

Cecil left the church about a year ago. His wife left him a few months before that. I don’t know why she left him. He never discussed that with me nor did he tell me she had left, but it was well known at the church. He is a very private person. He and his wife have three children together and he has an older child in North Carolina that’s from another relationship. All of his children are adults. He has two grandchildren also.

Since Cecil left the church he doesn’t answer my calls nor return my emails, but other members told me he talks with them. He did thank me for wishing him a Happy Birthday last year in an email. Before Cecil left our church he mentioned to a fellow church member that I had visited another member (a woman), and he overheard the conversation. He also saw this same woman hugging and kissing me a few times. He later asked me about her.

My question to you is do you think Cecil was in love with me? Also do you think he is mad with me because of this woman? Since he is not talking to me I am unable to ask him why he is shunning me. I want him to know that this woman and I are just friends. I believe she would like for it to be more than a friendship, but I no longer desire a woman. I am deeply hurt by his actions and love him very much. I have never had a male partner and I desire a relationship. I tried to not get emotionally or physically involved with Cecil because he was married and I was worried of being hurt by him, as well as the sin aspect. I have no one to discuss this with and would appreciate your input. What should I do or not do? – We Were Once Very Close

You can read my response, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/terrancedean/im-in-love-with-my-minster-but-does-he-love-me/
 
Alright, folks. Enjoy your weekend!
 
Check back next week for "He Can Get It" Wednesday!

Today Is, "Read A Book" Thursday: "Dancing With The Devil" ...

Juicy, juicy, juicy!! What a great week to have a provocative and scandalous tell-all book for this week’s “Read A Book” Thursday.


And, this week’s featured author is, Mark Curry, a former Bad Boy recording artist who reveals everything in his new memoir, Dancing With The Devil: How Puff Burned The Bad Boys of Hip Hop, (MewMark Books, $19.95/Feb. 2009).

Mark Curry is an Atlanta-based entertainer who was signed to the Bad Boy Entertainment record label from 1997 until 2005. He wrote most of Diddy’s first hit singles, including “Come With Me” from the 1998 Godzilla soundtrack featuring Led Zeppelin.

Curry made his debut in 1999 on “Forever,” which went platinum, and was also a major player on Diddy’s 2001 album, “Bad Boy for Life,” which nominated in the 2002 Grammy Awards for “Best Rap Song of the Year.” He has toured with Britney Spears, N.Y.S.N.C, and Jay-z and made special appearance performances on BET, MTV, “David Letterman,” “Good Morning America,” “Soul Train,” and “Showtime at the Apollo.” He wrote many of the hits that made Sean “Puffy” Combs one of the richest men alive.

Mark Curry, is a former member of Sean “Diddy” Combs label Bad Boy Records. He is known for his innovative style of rapping by rhyming almost every last word on each line in his verses. As well as being a rapper he has also produced many songs for rappers such as Ali Vegas, LL Cool J and various Bad Boy artists as well. His first appearances were as a featured rapper on other artists songs, most notably “Gangsta Shit” on Diddy’s (then Puff Daddy) second album Forever along with Lil’ Kim, and “Dangerous MC’s” along with Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes on The Notorious B.I.G. second posthumous release Born Again respectively. He has appeared on many other tracks in his Bad Boy career including the track he is most well known for “Bad Boy For Life” along with Black Rob in 2001 on the P. Diddy album The Saga Continues… which reached #33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #13 in the UK top 40 respectively, this is also where his career peaked.

Check out my interview with Mark Curry, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/read-a-book-thursdays/terrancedean/ex-bad-boy-artist-dishes-on-diddy-in-dancing-with-the-devil/
 
Also, be sure to check back tomorrow for, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice Day.
 
Have a great one!

Today Is, "He Can Get It" Wednesday - Bruck...

Yes, it’s “He Can Get It” Wednesday and I have a special treat for you today.

Today’s fine exotic specimen of a man hails from GERMANY! It is my pleasure to introduce this sexy good-looking brother, Bruck Tekle. The 28-year old was born in Krefeld, Germany to Tzehainesh Gebreselassie/Tekle and Tewolde Tekle, a working class Eritrean family from east Africa.

Bruck’s father was the first to make his way to Germany looking for a better life and future. Bruck was raised in Germany with his two older sisters Jael and Zion and older brother Emanuel, where he went to school. He is fluent in German, English and Eritrean. DAMN! He is trilingual. Now, ladies, I am sure Bruck will be more than happy to teach an eager student how to speak his native language.

Bruck’s parents unfortunately divorced when he was 7 years old. However, growing up, his dad exposed him to soccer at the age of 4. He became one of the best soccer players in his age group and city winning numerous awards and trophies. He played the sport for sixteen years until the age of twenty.

Surprisingly or we should say ”as nature took its course” after sixteen years Bruck found out that he had another passion, which was basketball. He took that passion after extra hours and hours of hard work in the gym and made it to the semi-professional level in Germany. After playing for 4 years, Bruck later came to the United States (New York) in hopes of playing for a college basketball team. After numerous tryouts with no luck in landing a spot on a team, Bruck decided to stay in the United States to pursue his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, as well as pursuing a modeling career.

Bruck’s modeling came into play when a photographer approached him and asked if he was willing to pose for one of his projects. Bruck was reluctant at first, not sure of what was being offered. After his older sisters explained to him that the offer was legitimate and harmless, he made what proved to be an excellent decision by accepting the opportunity. Bruck is a fresh-face in the modeling industry. LAWD! Yes, he is!!

You can see more of Bruck, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/terrancedean/he-can-get-it-wednesday-bruck/

Check back tomorrow for, "Read A Book" Thursday.

I have a great book from an author and his past as an abuser!

Enjoy your day!

"Visible Lives" Book Tour in Los Angeles, CA...

Greetings Everyone!

I am very excited to share that I will be on the west coast in Los Angeles, CA for the start of the "Visible Lives" Book Tour.

If you are on the west coast I would love for you to come out to either of the following events:

Monday, May 24th
3:15pm
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles Room A, 3rd Floor, U-SU
5154 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(Free and open to the public)

Monday, May 24th 
7pm
Eso Won Bookstore
4331 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-1048

Tuesday, May 25th
7:30pm - 9:00pm
In The Meantime Book Club
Catch One
The Village Health Foundation Community Room
4067 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019

It will be great to see everyone and all those who've reached out and asked when I will be in the Los Angeles area.
 
Bring your copies of, "Hiding In Hip Hop," as well so I can sign your books!!
 
I look forward to seeing everyone!

Today Is, "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend," Advice Day....

What’s up Beautiful People!

I hope you all had a wonderful week. You’re smiling, letting the sun shine in your life, and you’re being peaceful and at peace with yourself and others.

Today is, “Straight, From Your Gay Best” Advice Day and I thank you all for sending in your letters. My inbox is flooded with letters and please know I am getting to each and every one of your letters. I promise to answer each one, so please be patient and don’t fret. I got you covered!

Check out this week’s letter:

Dear Gay Best Friend,

Me and my man“Vick” have been together for three years. Our relationship has been good over the years. We have been faithful to each other, you know, doing everything right. But, we have reached a disagreement. You see, I have a 3-year-old son – Vick is not my son’s father; we got together a couple of months after my son was born – and Vick wants a child with me. He has no children, so this would be his first child. I want to get married before I have another child, but Vick wants to wait another 4 or 5 years before we get married.

This disagreement is really taking over our relationship. I’m supposed to be moving in with him in June, and the way things are looking, we might not make it to June. So, how can I fix this issue because I really love Vick and I don’t want to lose him – I Want To Get Married First

You can check out my response, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/terrancedean/he-wants-to-play-house-but-he-wont-marry-me/
 
Okay, enjoy your weekend folks.
 
Check back next week for "He Can Get It" Wednesday!!

Today Is, "Read A Book" Thursday - "Sistergirl Devotions" by Carol Mackey...

I am so happy and honored to showcase this week’s “Read A Book” featured author, Carol Mackey.


You know how there are some people in the world who are gracious, warm, kindhearted, and have a wonderful spirit? Well, that is Carol. She is one of the most amazing and powerful women I have ever met. She’s positive, encouraging, and always supportive. That is why I am so happy to feature Carol this week and her new book, Sistergirl Devotions.

Through her book, Sistergirl Devotions (Revell – May 2010; $12.99), Mackey speaks to these and other hurdles that working women face through a collection of 90 insightful and inspiring readings. Using Scripture, conventional wisdom and stories from her own experiences, Mackey teaches readers how their faith provides timeless and trusting answers to these daily struggles. Each devotion also offers a “Power Move,” which gives readers actionable tips for applying these principles to their own lives and careers.

Topics that Mackey addresses through these devotions include:

Making the most of your opportunities at work

Establishing your identity at work

How to serve your way to greatness

Standing up for what’s right

Managing conflicts and toxic coworkers

Confronting painful situations with grace

Bouncing back after a setback

Keys to managing others

Striking a healthy work-life balance

Discipleship on and off the job

Watch God multiply your talents and gifts

Remain humble as you achieve success
 
You can read more of my interview with Carol and win a copy of her book, here: 
 
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/read-a-book-thursdays/terrancedean/new-book-sistergirl-devotions-encourages-women-of-color/ 
 
Also, make sure to tune in tomorrow for "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend" Advice Day.
 
Enjoy your day!

Today Is, "He Can Get It" Wednesday - Cristian

It’s hump day and I got something special for you all, especially the cougars!!!


Meet 20-year old, Cristian. He is originally from Bani, Dominican Republic, and currently resides in Queens, NY. He has been living in the United States for 2 years and was spotted by a photographer who recognized this sexy good-looking Dominicano. Cristian’s modeling career is just starting, but he’s already booked a few campaigns. Also, since he’s new to New York and America, he says he needs a special lady to help him get acclimated to our customs. Are there are any takers?

You can read and see more of Cristian, here:
http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/terrancedean/he-can-get-it-wednesday-cristian/

Also, make sure to tune in tomorrow for "Read A Book" Thursday.

Thanks for all the love and support and make sure to pre-order you copy of my upcoming new tribute book to the late E. Lynn Harris, "Visible Lives."

My New Tribute Book for the late E. Lynn Harris, "Visible Lives"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THREE DYNAMIC WRITERS JOIN FORCES TO CREATE A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO PIONEER E.LYNN HARRIS IN VISIBLE LIVES,

IN STORES JUNE 1st!

Also available for pre-order at Amazon: 
http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Lives-Stories-Tribute-Harris/dp/0758255756/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272988609&sr=1-1

In July of 2009, the literary world mourned the passing of one of its greatest writers and pioneers; E. Lynn Harris. Harris whose novels about successful and glamorous black men with sexual identity conflicts (and the women and men who love them) was one of the nation’s most popular writers. Now, three of his friends; Essence bestselling author Terrance Dean, James Earl Hardy and Stanley Bennett Clay have come together to produce; VISIBLE LIVES. Being published this June by Dafina Books, it is a powerful tribute to the late Harris in which they present new novellas in the genre E. Lynn helped create.

In VISIBLE LIVES, readers are introduced to three novellas House of John, The Intern and Is it Still Jood to Ya. In House of John, Jesse Templeton is a thirty-eight year old freelance photographer still reeling from a recent breakup with his live-in boyfriend Sean. He thinks he’s done with love —that is until finds he starts falling for a gorgeous local at an annual sex retreat in Santo Domingo. In The Intern, workaholic television executive Chase Kennedy finds himself drawn to the office’s new intern, sexy college student and basketball star Quincy Thornberry. Things couldn’t be going better until Chase learns that Quincy’s father may be the man he lost both his virginity and his heart to years prior. Lastly in Is It Still Jood to Ya?, actor Raheim Rivers is anxious to be reunited with his lover Mitchell Crawford after being away a long time. Uncertain about the future of their relationship, Raheim and Mitchell are forced to confront their issues and each other when a summer blackout strands them together in New York.

In what, New York Times Bestselling author Zane calls “a creative way to pay homage to a writer who paved the way for so many authors.” VISIBLE LIVES will not disappoint fans of the late Harris, and is sure to gain these three writers new fans.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Stanley Bennett Clay is the author of three novels; DIVA (Holloway House), IN SEARCH OF PRETTY YOUNG BLACK MEN, and LOOKER (Simon & Schuster/Atria Books). A former editor for both Black Beat and SBC Magazine, he is also an award-winning playwright and actor.

Terrance Dean is the author of the Essence bestselling memoir HIDING IN HIP HOP (Simon & Schuster/Atria Books) as well as RECLAIM YOUR POWER! (Villard/Random House). He has worked in the entertainment industry for many years as a producer and is the founder/creator of Men’s Empowerment, Inc.

James Earl Hardy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and is an honors graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He is the author of the bestselling B-Boy Blues series, including LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH, A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME and his first short story collection; THE FREAK FILEZ: AN EROTIC ANTHOLOGY, just released this spring..

Contact:

Adeola Saul @ Ph: 212-407-1565, E: asaul@kensingtonbooks.com or
Craig Bentley @ Ph: 212-407-1517, E: cbentley@kensingtonbooks.com

VISIBLE LIVES
TERRANCE DEAN, JAMES EARL HARDY & STANLEY BENNETT CLAY

Dafina Books, an imprint of Kensington Publishing
June 2010/Fiction/Trade Paperback/Original
$15.00 ($17.95 Canada)/ 978-0-7582-5575-4