Butterfly Rising [Paperback]

Tanya Wright (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 5, 2010

Lilah Belle has always been a trifle odd to folks in her tiny town of Lucasville; a "singer who didn't sing no more," Lilah is prone to dancing in the streets, dressing outlandishly and weaving fantastic stories. But when her beloved brother dies suddenly, Lilah's grief sends her into a topsy turvy tailspin. Desperate to escape her painful new reality, she hits the road with the unlikeliest of travelling companions: Rose Johnson, a newcomer whose scandalous behavior in the small, sleepy town has branded her a scarlet woman. Anxious to escape their bleak realities, the women strike out in a stolen vintage pickup truck, barreling toward a fated encounter with the mythical, magical Lazarus of the Butterflies. Legend has it that Lazarus can "heal you and make your dreams come true." The adventure that unfolds will transform their destinies, binding Lilah and Rose together forever. Richly evocative, Butterfly Rising is a timeless tale of friendship and courage, etched with pain and joy.

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About the Author

Tanya Wright recurs in the role of "Kenya" on the popular HBO series, True Blood. A native of the Bronx, NY, she attended George School in Pennsylvania and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College before working at the New York Times. After participating in the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival, she relocated to LA to pursue an acting career, quickly gaining momentum on the small screen with roles on critically acclaimed television shows like 24, NYPD BLUE, and ER. While in front of the camera, Tanya continued to write. She was a semi-finalist in AMPAS' Nicholl Screenwriting Competition and a fellow at the Mark Taper Blacksmyth's Playwriting Lab. Tanya is also the writer/creator of several screenplays, television shows, and web-based series. Butterfly Rising, the film of her screenplay, marks her directorial debut. She enjoys dance, yoga, mentoring, and playing fetch with her black Labrador, Macarena (like the dance!), who plays "Baby Girl" in the movie.

Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1453650369
• ISBN-13: 978-1453650363
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.2 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,572,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi! It's Tanya Wright--yes, it's me, LOL! And YES, I play the role of Deputy Kenya Jones on HBO's TRUE BLOOD. Well, before I was an actor, I was...yep, you guessed it. A writer:) Writing was my first true love until acting came and took me away...

My first job as an actor was on the Cosby Show (I played Theo's girlfriend, Tanya Simpson:) then, I moved to Los Angeles and enjoyed a string of roles on popular TV shows (including Patty Brooks on season 1 of "24"); Maya Anderson on NYPD BLUE and a whole host of others (check out all the stuff I've done on my imdb page:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942859/

While in my dressing room, travelling from job to job-- anywhere I could, really--I'd write. I soon amassed a pretty hefty bank of screenplays and decided now was the time to turn one--BUTTERFLY RISING--into a movie. I shot the movie--the process and result exceeded my expectations--but something was...incomplete. I didn't know what it was exactly, until... well, I read a book and I thought, a book. BUTTERFLY RISING THE BOOK! And so I wrote...

I am incredibly proud of Butterfly Rising and excited to share it with the world. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

http://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Rising-Tanya-Wright/dp/1453650369/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1280772039&sr=1-1

Tanya Wright
www.butterflyrisingthemovie.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Butterfly Rising October 15, 2012

By K. Studholme

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I read the first couple of chapters in this book only. The story just didn't grab me the way I thought it would. There were many positive reviews that encouraged me to buy this book but I cannot give that same encouragement to other buyers. Sorry. Not my cup of tea.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Butterfly Effect September 12, 2011

By Sharney

Format:Paperback

I thought the book was quite interesting. I like the way the characters all intertwined together and it was like the life cycle of a butterfly. The book had some sad parts as well as happiness. Tanya touched on the "gift" as well as the sixth sense. True friendship is hard to find and Rose and Lilah were truly friends.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS REALLY?????? September 12, 2011

By Jean

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't get it? I've managed to get through the first 75 pages and I just can't find any motivation to go any further. The characters are so pitiful and simple, the story so thin. Somebody please tell me why I should keep on going.