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Stacy-Deanne

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My mother (R.I.P.), Alfred Hitchcock, Joan of Ark

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About this author

Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning novelist of crime fiction, mystery and interracial romantic suspense.

*Author of Everlasting (2007, Simon and Schuster), Melody (2008, Simon and Schuster), Giving up the Ghost (2011, Peace in the Storm Publishing) and The Season of Sin (2012, Peace in the Storm Publishing). Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
The Season of Sin was named a Recommended Read by USA Today in December 2012 and named one of the Top Reads of 2012 by OOSA Bookclub.

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USA Today says about The Season of Sin: "Most notable is the expertly written cast of characters manipulated by the large web of secrets, betrayals and evil inten...more




When Albany Detective Brianna “Bree” Morris learns that Cuban crime lord Milan Varela wants her estranged father dead, she heads off to Miami to find out why. With Homicide Detective Jayce Matthews and her ex-lover Detective Steven Kemp she devises a plot to get close to the Varela organization.

Brianna finds herself attracted to the older Milan and falls deep into his web of seduction while fig...
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Published on June 06, 2013 22:59 • 10 views • Tags: bwwm, detective-fiction, interracial, multicultural, mystery, romantic-suspense, stacy-deanne, suspense, upcoming-releases, women-s-fiction
Average rating: 4.35 · 93 ratings · 41 reviews · 7 distinct works · Similar authors
The Season of Sin (Bree and...
4.71 of 5 stars 4.71 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
Giving up the Ghost (Bree a...
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Melody
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions
Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyon...
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4.46 of 5 stars 4.46 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions
Everlasting
4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions
The Wild Life (Bree and Ste...
4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — expected publication 2013 — 2 editions
When the Mouse Chases the Cat
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013
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The Season of Sin (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Apr 20, 2012 08:44pm
Description: Chapter one excerpt from the new release
Giving Up the Ghost Coming 2011 (Sneak Peek) (Mystery & Thrillers)
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Description: A teaser of my upcoming crime/mystery and interracial romance novel.
Promotion 101: Why Authors Shouldn’t Do Book Signings (Professional & Technical)
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Description: An article explaining why book signing may not be beneficial to the success and exposure of today's author.
Self-published Authors & Self-promotion: Essential Pre-publication Promotion Tips (Professional & Technical)
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Description: An article outlining pre-promotional tips for self-published authors.
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Gabrielle thanks for the friendship


Katrina (Kindred Dreamheart) Thanks so much for friending me!


message 61: by Rowena

Rowena Thanks for the welcome, Stacy-Deanne! Hope you're enjoying your Easter:)


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress Thanks, Stacy-Deanne. You too!


Penelope Marzec Thanks for adding me as a friend. :^)


message 58: by Jaree

Jaree Francis Hey, what's going on? If you get a chance, check out the book trailer for my debut novel, Metra City: Destiny's Kiss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXX76O...


message 57: by Shalonda (last edited Mar 02, 2010 12:26am)

Shalonda Williams Thanks for the friendship. Your tips for self published authors was right on point. Thank you for sharing that. I've ordered a copy of "Melody" and will look forward to getting it. Have a great week! Peace


message 56: by Liane

Liane Spicer Stacy-Deanne, thank you for adding me to your Goodreads circle. Greetings from the Caribbean!

Congratulations on your literary achievements. Very impressive! Looking forward to your reviews and recommendations.


message 55: by Vanessa

Vanessa Hi Stacy!

Thanks for the friendship!

Vanessa


message 54: by Ali

Ali Hi Stacey-Deanne!

Thank you for your lovely comment!

I too wish you great success with your work as well!

Sincerely,
Ali :)


Jessie Pearl Hey Stacy, I love the artwork on your Melody cover, very intriguing!


message 52: by Ali

Ali Happy Birthday Stacey-Deanne...I hope you have a great day and year!
:)


message 51: by Pamela

Pamela Just dropping by to say hi :)


message 50: by ♥ My Name Is Caroline ♥ (last edited Jan 01, 2009 12:05am)

♥ My Name Is Caroline ♥ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


message 49: by Phillip (last edited Dec 24, 2008 12:05pm)

Phillip merry christmas, happy kwanza, glorious new year to you, stacy-deanne!!!!!!!!!

or, as my students say, Happy ChristmaHaunaKwanzaKah!


message 48: by Saleh

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


message 47: by Tanya

Tanya Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you too Stacey-Deanne! Wish you the best ! Much love luck and laughter in the new year!!
T


message 46: by Phillip

Phillip just sendin' some love to my favorite goodreads author!!!!!!

peace!
pg


message 44: by Roger

Roger Cottrell Thanks Stacy,
You are most welcome,
ROGER


message 43: by Roger

Roger Cottrell Hi Stacy,
Always great to meet another writer.
Thanks for the friendship on Goodreads.
ROGER


scarlet poetions hello stacy! just visited your blog. looks interesting huh! :) god bless. have a great halloween!


message 41: by Maria

Maria Thanks for the message on my profile Stacey-Deanne!
Hope the books are doing well!!

much love

Maria x


Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* hey! :D thnx for the message on my profile. ;D how r u?


message 39: by Ivana

Ivana Hi Stacy-deanne,
thanks for dropping by and your lovely message. Hope all is well with you and selling heaps:) cheers Ivana


message 38: by Ilyn

Ilyn Ross Hello Stacy-deanne,

Thank you for your message. May everything good be with you always.

Good fortune on your books and endevors.


scarlet poetions it's okay, do you have a writing blog?:) god bless!


Shawnette Thanks...you do the same...like the new avatar...nice to put a face with all the comments...Happy Reading & Writing :-)


message 34: by Jeannie

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hey girlfriend, thanks so much for the concern regarding Ike. We were VERY fortunate. Loss of power, lots of limbs, twigs, branches, but no damage to our property or home. God definitely took care of us. Let me know your real thoughts about the web site when you get a chance. I'd love to stay in touch!
Happy writing,
Jeannie


message 33: by Jeannie

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Thanks Stacy-deanne for the add. Girl you have a very impressive bio! I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. I’m co-authoring a novel with a friend of over 30 years. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too! There’s also a link to our book you can click on…clairkelley@synthasite.com. This site is brand new and in the editing stage as is our story. Please visit it as well.
Blessings,
Jeannie



message 32: by Roy

Roy Nothing like a hurricane to put one's priorities in order. Then again, a good Hallmark commercial could be almost as effective without making neearly as much mess. :-)


message 31: by Amie

Amie Stacy it's a pleasure to meet you!!!


message 30: by Roy

Roy Congrats on all your success to date, Stacy, and best wishes for much more to follow. I think I'll check out a couple of the articles you've posted here.


message 29: by Tanya

Tanya Hi Stacy-deanne thanks for adding me as a friend on goodreads, and congratulations and best of luck to you for your books!
take care
Tania


Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* thanks for reading my story! :D i'll be sure to read some of yours too.


message 27: by Iimani

Iimani David Thanks Stacy! Have a good weekend yourself!


message 26: by Pamela

Pamela Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 25: by Blair (last edited Sep 03, 2008 06:49am)

Blair Thanks for the friend request, Stacy-deanne!

I hope you have stayed safe from Gustav! (So far, my music friends in Louisiana and Texas all seem to be doing okay.)

Blair Kilpatrick
Accordion Dreams: A Journey into Cajun and Creole Music (University Press of Mississippi, January 2009)


Bobbie  Crawford-McCoy Hello back at ya :)
Thanks, you have a great week as well Stay-deanne.

Bobbie ;)


message 23: by Jatana

Jatana Anita Hey Stacy,

Thanks for adding me. Stay safe and keep us in the loop on how things are going with you.


message 22: by Zetta

Zetta Hi Stacy-deanne,

I hope you stay safe from Gustav!


message 21: by Beth

Beth Hi Stacy-deanne,
Thanks for befriending this cozy mystery author!


message 20: by Ilyn

Ilyn Ross Helo Stacy,

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Warmest regards.




message 19: by Angela

Angela Thanks for alerting my attention to Melody. I'll have to read it soon. By the way, you can sneak a peak at my first novel, LEGS, on my profile. I'd appreciate your feedback.


message 18: by Tiffany

Tiffany Hi Stacy, I will definitely check it out.


message 17: by Ivana

Ivana Thanks for the friending and good luck with your new book! Cheers, Ivana


message 16: by Michele

Michele Thanks for dropping by. I am looking forward to have conversations with oithers who read. Michele Marchetti
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message 15: by Maria

Maria Hi Stacy

Thanks for being a friend on Goodreads!


message 14: by Bradley

Bradley Life is doing pretty well for me. Just for humour, my wife's name happens to be Stacy.. hehehe. Plus here is the character quiz that goes with my book. =)

http://quizilla.com/users/orcishdream...


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