Passion-filled pages for Kimani Press.Kimani Press launched its new romance line this summer with four novels. The first four books Four Books Chinese Sishu Ancient Confucian texts used as the basis of study for civil service examinations (see Chinese examination system) in China (1313–1905). (for July) were Solid Soul by Brenda Jackson Brenda Jackson (b abt 1953) is an American novelist who writes contemporary multicultural romance novels. She was the first African-American author to have a novel published as part of the Silhouette Desire line, and has seen many of her novels reach the USAToday , Her Secret Life by Gwynne Forster, Flamingo Place by Marcia King-Gamble--all veteran romance authors--and If Only You Knew by Gwyneth Bolton, a relative newcomer. Early sales figures sales figures npl → cifras fpl de ventas show strong demand for the line, particularly Jackson's, according to those familiar with the market. Launched in August were Love Becomes Herby Donna Hill; Someone to Love by Karen White-Owens, An Innocent Man by Deirdre Savoy, and A Lover's Pretense by Altonya Washington. Kimani Press is the new home of the Arabesque arabesque (ărəbĕsk`) [Fr.,=Arabian], in art, term applied to any complex, linear decoration based on flowing lines. In Islamic art it was often exploited to cover entire surfaces. , Sepia and New Spirit imprints at Harlequin Enterprises, the leading publisher of romance novels in the world. It plans to publish four new paperback novels each month under the Kimani Romance series, priced at $5.99. Mavis Allen, associate senior editor at Kimani Press. "The series will include rich, realistic and emotional romances that feature innovative plots and appealing characters who have professionally made it and yet are still seeking love." Linda Gill (pictured below), general manager of Kimani, who came with the deal when Harlequin bought the BET/Arabesque imprints, hopes the series will lure fans who favor romance over urban fiction. "While the current tastes for African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. fiction includes quite a bit of street lit, we've heard from black women they want to see more sexy and sophisticated love stories that reflect their lives," declares Gill. "These captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. novels will provide all readers of romance with wonderfully passionate sensual first-love, reunion and second-chance romances ... including stories with older heroines!" The new lines will reach new audiences and strengthen Harlequins strategic position, said Pare Laycock, the company's executive vice president, strategy and new business development. Harlequin undertook a major marketing campaign through consumer and trade publications, including Black Issues Book Review, Romantic Times and others. In addition, the debut books and a preview sampler with chapters from the launch titles were distributed to readers at fairs, expos and festivals, including the Romance Writers of America Romance Writers of America (RWA) is a national non-profit genre writers association. It provides networking and support to individuals seriously pursuing a career in romance fiction and supports top authors such as Nora Roberts and Judith McNaught. , National Book Club Conference, Harlem Book Fair and National Black Nurses' Association this summer, according to Julia Shaw, consulting publicist for the line. The debut authors were on hand at RWA RWA Rwanda RWA Romance Writers of America RWA Routing and Wavelength Assignment RWA Regional Water Authority RWA Risk-Weighted Assets RWA Reaction Wheel Assembly RWA Right Wing Authoritarianism (psychology) and NBCC NBCC New Brunswick Community College NBCC National Book Critics Circle (since 1974; New York City) NBCC National Breast Cancer Coalition NBCC National Breast Cancer Centre NBCC National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. for books signings. Kimani also sponsored a reception at NBCC, where the books received much "buzz" among black book club members. Releases coming this fall are: September 2006 Night Heat by Brenda Jackson; She's My Baby by Adrianne Byrd; Sweet Surrender by Michelle Monkou; Embracing the Moonlight by Wayne Jordan. October 2006 Rapture by Sonia Icilyn; If Love Is Good to Me by Francine Craft; Finally, You and Me by Lisa Harrison Jackson; Secretly in Love by Loure Bussey. November 2006 Saying All My Lovin' by Donna Hill; My Lover, My Friend by Shirley Hailstock; Sweet Southern Comfort by Candice Poarch; Sparks by Dara Girard For more information on the series see: www.Harlequin.com. By Angela P. Dodson: E-mail your news to angela4bibr@aol.com |
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