Stacy-Deanne: Winner of 2 2007 & 2 2008 YGA Literary Awards! Read Excerpt of Melody in the About Me Section!

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Hi All! Welcome to my page!

My name is Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne). I am a veteran author of twelve years. I began writing professionally when I was nineteen years old. I write mainstream fiction including mysteries and thrillers. My first book, "Divas of the New Millennium" was published in 2005 by Amber Communications Group Inc and became a very popular seller. My second book is "Everlasting" published by Strebor Books of Simon and Schuster in 2007. My recent book is the thriller "Melody" published by Strebor Books of Simon and Schuster in June 2008. I was also featured in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing"

My favorite writers are Kay Hooper and Linda Howard. I grew up reading the classics and love the authors, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and Charles Dickens.

I welcome you all to my page. I am fun-loving, kind and I also try to lend advice to aspiring writers when I can. You can find lots of helpful information by visiting the link to my articles:
http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/stacy-deanne/79527.htm


Also check out my recent interviews. You can check out all my interviews and reviews by doing a search for me online but here are my most recent:

http://www.wildonbooks.com/interviews/2008/stacy_deanne.htm
http://www.tnc-magazine.net/dapen-sdeanne.html
http://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/insideout-stacydeanne.html

ABOUT MY RECENT THRILLER MELODY:

Melody by Stacy-Deanne (available now wherever books are sold)
Publisher: Simon and Schuster/Strebor Books
Released: June 3, 2008
Genre: Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
ISBN: 1593092032

Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by best selling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death.

Melody is unlike any other thriller...

Melody Cruz is certain her sister’s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith’s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control.

At the same time, a man named the “Albany Predator” has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist’s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn’t get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect.

Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.

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(MELODY EXCERPT: This is the beginning of one of the biggest twists in the novel. Melody (Sarah's sister) is confronting Keith (Sarah's boyfriend) after he tricks her into coming to his place. It's juicy and you won't believe how this scene turns out but you gotta get the book to read the rest!!!! Note, this is from the actual manuscript!!!! Buy the book to read the rest and see how it all ties together!

Note: I've blanked out two curse words since this is a public message board, LOL! Enjoy!

Her heart pounded. She didn’t have time to think. Sarah needed her. Battling with her soul on the porch had been silly at best. She knocked on the door. No one answered. She called for Keith. No one answered. She peeked in the windows. The living room lights were off. What the hell was going on here?

She leaned against the door. It swung open. She stepped inside. She’d never been in a room so still. She could taste the air. She called for Keith and Sarah. No one answered. Maybe they had taken Sarah to the hospital. That would be the logical thing to do. She chuckled for nearly scaring herself to death. But why had Keith’s door been unlocked? Had he been in such a rush that he’d forgotten to lock it?

Melody turned to leave. The lights popped on. She stood in a fantastic living room that would put Martha Stewart’s decorator to shame. Keith stood against the large bookshelf. He moved his hand from the light switch. Melody overlooked his serene behavior. If Sarah had been hurt, how could he be so calm?

“Keith you scared me.” She held her chest. “Where’s Sarah?” He walked past her. He shut and locked the front door.

He crossed his arms. He leaned against the door. “Jesus, Melody. I can’t believe how easy it was to get you here.”

“What’s going on here?” She trembled. He cracked his knuckles. “Where’s Sarah?”

“She’s fine. I imagine she’s at home resting after a hard day’s work.”

“What?” She sucked in her anger. Something told her this wasn’t the right time to
confront him. “I don’t believe this. You set me up? You made me believe that Sarah was hurt so I would come over here?” He nodded. “Why?”

“Well…” He stepped towards her. She moved back. “I enjoy playing with you, Mel. Didn’t you know that?”

“God damn you!”

He chuckled. “It amazes me how easy it is to fool you. You claim I won’t manipulate things but I keep doing it don’t I? I got Sarah to believe me over you many times. I even got it where you moved out. I got it where you can’t break us up and I got you here tonight. Do you finally see how this is going, Melody? You can’t win. I hope now you realize you’d better give it up.”

“You sick bastard. What is the point of all this now? I’ve been gone for a week! If you loved Sarah so much then why would you want to come between us?”

“I never did, Melody. But when you kept making things harder for me I needed to eliminate the problem. And we all know that’s you.” He lowered his eyes to her skirt.

“What the hell do you want from me, Keith?” She held her purse for protection.

“I only want to be your friend.” He looked at her breasts underneath her white blouse. “That’s all I’ve ever wanted. But you had to act like some little child and keep Sarah all for yourself!” He hit the wall. She shrieked. “I wanted to love you both, Melody. It could have been so beautiful. I know that you really want that too.”

“You stay away from me, Keith.” She shook.

“I know you want that too.” He moved towards the couch. “You’ve always wanted that haven’t you? You wanted a taste of what Sarah had didn’t you?”

“No!” She ran to the door. He blocked her.

“You’re tired of being in her footsteps aren’t you? You wanted to know why she always got everything! You resent her, just admit it!”

“No!” She held her head. “I love Sarah with all my heart!”

“Is that why you try to manipulate all of her relationships, Melody? You couldn’t get the point that I am not going anywhere.” He grabbed her.

“Let me go!” She screamed.

“I told you not to ---- with me, Melody. I meant it.”

“Please, Keith!” She sobbed. “You’re scaring me!”

He licked his lips. “I guess I never told you how beautiful you are when you’re scared.”

(END OF EXCERPT)