Meet three women who form the classic unholy trinity-desperate, depressed, and sometimes, downright depraved! Jamaica, Maxine, and Tillie fall for the worst in men while giving their best. Unfortunately, their best is tinged with their own secrets, issues, and weaknesses. Will these three friends who claim they want the proverbial "good man" be the kind of women who attract Mr. Right instead of Mr. He'll-Do-For-The-Weekend? Or will they continue to fall for whatever little crumbs are dropped their way?
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I was born September 1966 in the Chocolate City, also known as Washington, DC. When I was 12 years old, my parents moved our family to Upper Marlboro, Maryland where we called home.
I loved reading books. I read three to four books per week. My favorite spot in the house was the cozy corner of the living room sofa, curled up with a good book. One Christmas, Mr. Tilles (my ex-hubby and dear friend), gave me the best give ever--Homecourt Advantage by Rita Ewing and Crystal McCray Anthony. I cracked that book open on December 25, 2000 and by December 26, 2000, I was reading the last page. However, between the 25th and the 26th, something happened to me. I heard a voice that I'd never heard before. I recognized that voice, too! How can I recognize a voice I'd never heard before, right? I know. I thought the same thing, but I did. The voice said, "You can do that, too." I smiled and made a beeline to the basement, propped myself at my computer and within four weeks, I'd written my first novel, Anything Goes. That was one exciting and exhilarating ride. That voice? It was my grandmother--Esther McGee. I'd never met my grandmother nor spoken to her. She died years before I was born. However, something inside me knew that voice belonged to her, and no one can tell me differently. Thank you, grandmother. You were right. I could do it, and I did!
It has been ten glorious years as a writer. In that time frame, I released: Anything Goes, In My Sisters' Corner, Apple Tree, Sweet Revenge, Fatal Desire, Unfinished Business, Erogenous Zone: A Sexual Voyage, Loving Simone and No One Has To Know (an erotic quickie eBook). My short story, "Julian's Grace" was published in The Triumph of My Soul (Peace In The Storm Publishing).
Did I mention I self-published my first book, and now I head an independent publishing house, Xpress Yourself Publishing? In 2006, I published fellow authors Bill Holmes, Kenda Bell and Michael J. Burt. Bill Holmes' debut novel, One Love, peaked at #4 on the Essence Best Seller's List in July 2007, followed by Kenda Bell's For Every Love There Is A Reason at #8 in August 2007. As the publisher of Xpress Yourself Publishing (now affectionately known as XYP), I am helping to mold the literary careers of talented authors, and I publish around 5 to 10 titles per annum. In 2008, I was honored to receive the African American Literary Award for Independent Publisher of the Year. I was also nominated for that same award in 2009. Visit my publishing company at www.xpressyourselfpublishing.com.
I am listed in Heather Covington's Top 100 Literary Divas (Amber Communications). I am the Creative Designer and Owner of TWA Solutions (formerly The Writer's Assistant), a small, minority- and woman-owned business providing services to independent publishers and authors and small businesses in the areas of book cover design, interior book design, editing, web design, consulting and self-publishing services.
In addition to my many accomplishments, I am a staff writer for Black Men In America.com, have contributed the article "Third Shift Blues" to Black Romance Magazine, and is the recipient of the Memphis Black Writer's Guild's Rising Star award, and the Jackson Mississippi Reader's Clubs' Outstanding Contributor to Literature award.
I am currently working on several literary projects. I have to keep busy! I still reside in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with my two dogs: Abby and Teddy.
I loved reading books. I read three to four books per week. My favorite spot in the house was the cozy corner of the living room sofa, curled up with a good book. One Christmas, Mr. Tilles (my ex-hubby and dear friend), gave me the best give ever--Homecourt Advantage by Rita Ewing and Crystal McCray Anthony. I cracked that book open on December 25, 2000 and by December 26, 2000, I was reading the last page. However, between the 25th and the 26th, something happened to me. I heard a voice that I'd never heard before. I recognized that voice, too! How can I recognize a voice I'd never heard before, right? I know. I thought the same thing, but I did. The voice said, "You can do that, too." I smiled and made a beeline to the basement, propped myself at my computer and within four weeks, I'd written my first novel, Anything Goes. That was one exciting and exhilarating ride. That voice? It was my grandmother--Esther McGee. I'd never met my grandmother nor spoken to her. She died years before I was born. However, something inside me knew that voice belonged to her, and no one can tell me differently. Thank you, grandmother. You were right. I could do it, and I did!
It has been ten glorious years as a writer. In that time frame, I released: Anything Goes, In My Sisters' Corner, Apple Tree, Sweet Revenge, Fatal Desire, Unfinished Business, Erogenous Zone: A Sexual Voyage, Loving Simone and No One Has To Know (an erotic quickie eBook). My short story, "Julian's Grace" was published in The Triumph of My Soul (Peace In The Storm Publishing).
Did I mention I self-published my first book, and now I head an independent publishing house, Xpress Yourself Publishing? In 2006, I published fellow authors Bill Holmes, Kenda Bell and Michael J. Burt. Bill Holmes' debut novel, One Love, peaked at #4 on the Essence Best Seller's List in July 2007, followed by Kenda Bell's For Every Love There Is A Reason at #8 in August 2007. As the publisher of Xpress Yourself Publishing (now affectionately known as XYP), I am helping to mold the literary careers of talented authors, and I publish around 5 to 10 titles per annum. In 2008, I was honored to receive the African American Literary Award for Independent Publisher of the Year. I was also nominated for that same award in 2009. Visit my publishing company at www.xpressyourselfpublishing.com.
I am listed in Heather Covington's Top 100 Literary Divas (Amber Communications). I am the Creative Designer and Owner of TWA Solutions (formerly The Writer's Assistant), a small, minority- and woman-owned business providing services to independent publishers and authors and small businesses in the areas of book cover design, interior book design, editing, web design, consulting and self-publishing services.
In addition to my many accomplishments, I am a staff writer for Black Men In America.com, have contributed the article "Third Shift Blues" to Black Romance Magazine, and is the recipient of the Memphis Black Writer's Guild's Rising Star award, and the Jackson Mississippi Reader's Clubs' Outstanding Contributor to Literature award.
I am currently working on several literary projects. I have to keep busy! I still reside in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with my two dogs: Abby and Teddy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
True Love or Just Plain Crazy~4.5,
By Linda R. Herman, Author of Consequences "Rea... (South Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fatal Desire (Paperback)
Fatal Desire is my third read by this amazing literary voice and to date, it is my second favorite. Second to In My Sister's Corner~I ejoyed the interaction between the friends, Maxine, Tillie, Jamaica, and Randy. Their friendship was very realistic, and the author gave them all true to life voices in their dialogue throughout this entertaining novel. The love between Derek and Jamaica was breathtaking and nothing short of amazing. I would love to know more about Maxine's story because she seemed to be the most troubled of the characters. I'd love to find out more about her and it would be interesting to know if she ever got it together and found a man she could hold on to. I understand the author has something coming out in 2009 and I can hardly wait to get my hands on it!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Realist vs. Dreamweavers,
This review is from: Fatal Desire (Paperback)
As an avid reader (ofcourse, when the time permits) as well as a huge fan of Jessica Tilles work, I was a little disappointed in this novel. The beginning was very hard to digest in the form of reality, especially the friendship that seemed to have formed throughout an unexplained course of time. I also felt the characters were given attributes that were not conceivable for their role nor understandable. Other than that I felt the novel gave enough motivation to seek the point of storyline yet the desire to complete the book was at a vey low.
4.0 out of 5 stars
(RAW Rating: 3.5) - Looking for Mr. Right,
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fatal Desire (Paperback)
In FATAL DESIRE, Jessica Tilles introduces us to three girlfriends in search of a man. Unsatisfied and lonely, Jamaica tries a local radio program aimed at setting up would-be lovers and meets a wonderful man. Tillie becomes infatuated with the trio's male friend, Randy, and fortunately for her, it turns into a relationship. Maxine, the third and final part of this trio, has struck out in an online relationship that has left her a little on edge when it comes to love.It appears that things begin to work out for both Jamaica and Tillie in the relationship department, until it's revealed that Jamaica's new man may not be so perfect after all. However, not being able to see past her own troubles, leaves Maxine sort of on the fringes and very unhappy so she tries anything possible to make them as miserable as she is until an online acquaintance appears in person to come correct with her. But like some self destructive force, Maxine's happiness only lasts for a minute before she is back to causing them havoc as Jamaica seems to be in for the fight of her life. FATAL DESIRE was thick with drama, action, love and healthy doses of sex. The storyline was a good one; however, it developed rather slowly and unevenly. I would've loved to have more background early on for some of the characters to fully enjoy and understand some of their antics. Ms. Tilles does pose some interesting questions and answers to that age old problem of looking for Mr. Right. Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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