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JAMES W. LEWIS is a novelist and freelance writer published in several books that include Zane’s Caramel Flava, Chicken Soup for the Soul (two series), Gumbo for the Soul, Truth Be Told: Tales of Life, Love and Drama and Don’t Forget your Pepper Spray. Magazine credits include 3AM Magazine, Eyeshot, Dare Magazine, Naptural Roots Magazine, Lucrezia Magazine, Circle Magazine, Rundu Bedtime Stories and American Fitness Magazine. His debut novel Sellout launched in July 2010.

James won the 2011 National Black Book Festival Best New Author award for his debut novel SELLOUT (July 2010). He also won the African American fiction category in the International Book Awards and placed as a finalist in the 2011 Global Ebook Awards and 2011 Indie Excellen...more


Every time I look at my website, I think, “man, I need to update this thing.” I mean, dang, I have a banner that says “Author of the hot new novel SELLOUT!” Uh … Sellout came out almost three years ago. Yeah, I know. My goal was to update the website last fall. Well, you see how that worked out. My new goal is this summer–2013, of course–all pimped out like a hooptie on Pimp My Ride.


Okay, enoug...

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Average rating: 4.04 · 650 ratings · 80 reviews · 6 distinct works · Similar authors
Sellout
4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions
A Hard Man is Good to Find
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011
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4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2006 — 8 editions
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4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions
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Pamela Hey James...Thanks for accepting my friendship...Can't wait to read "Sellout"...sounds interesting :)


Shawnette Hello, James...WELCOME to goodreads...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...CONGRATS on your book(s)...best of luck with any/all future writings...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...as always Happy Reading & Writing :-)


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James Lewis Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Hi James. Nice to see you on Goodreads!"

Nice to see you as well Lady Danielle! Thanks for the add. I see you are a voracious reader and reviewer. I would be honored if you would read and review my debut novel, SELLOUT!


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress Hi James. Nice to see you on Goodreads!


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