Sage Churchill has always had the best of everything, a loving father that gave her everything her heart desired and good friends to kick it with, which always made life more exciting. She thought her life was perfect, until the day her father makes a deathbed confession that shatters her world as she knows it. When Sage finds out that her mother, whom she was led to believe died, may be alive and living in Jamaica, her world is turned upside down. She is faced with the toughest decision of her life. Does she search for a woman she s never known or does she ignore her longing for a mother s love? Sage, Nicky, Tish, and Lace have been friends since pre-school. But their relationship suffers when they bring the drama to Sage s doorstep. Her girl, Nicky, has gotten herself involved in the drug game and has Sage s name all caught up in the mix, bringing the authorities to her door. Tish, has a mystery lover and when that person s identity is revealed, it may tear the girls thirteen year friendship apart and possible cause one of them to lose their life. Will Sage find her mother and live happily ever after? Will she survive the drama? Or have a nervous breakdown?
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Marlene moved to the United States at the age of eight. Growing up her love for books began her very first summer in the U.S. when her stepmother literally dragged her to the library so that she would not spend her entire summer running the streets. Like a match made in heaven Marlene took to reading like a fish to water. Growing up some of her favorite authors were Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beverley Cleary and like most other young girls Judy Blume. She felt that growing up in a house with three brothers and no sister she was lucky to find an author like Ms Blume to educated her on the trials and tribulations of being a young girl. Marlene laughingly states that due to having a tight-lipped, strict stepmother, she was happy to have access to such books as Are You There God, It s Me Margaret, Blubber and Forever to keep her informed as she advance into womanhood. Marlene began writing poetry at the age of eleven and says that from that point on she felt lost if she didn t have a pen and her trusty composition notebook with her at all time. Three years ago, while between jobs she began the task of writing her first book, Life of a Jamaican Girl Marlene states that she wrote this book to bring some of the island feel to the readers. She rarely sees too many books depicting her home or use of the dialect. Drawing from her memories and experiences of her first eight years she painted a vivid picture of what it was like living in Jamaica, moving to a different country at such a young age and trying to integrate into such a different culture. To maintain more control of her book, Marlene self-published her second book, Babies Daddies in May 2005. She published her third book Making It In My Own in 2006 and just recently released her fourth June 1, 2009. She is currently working on her fifth book Sins Of The The Daughter . Along with fellow author King Jewel, Marlene has recently opened New World Publishing, where she and Jewel plan to help other new writers to accomplish their dreams.
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Marlene moved to the United States at the age of eight. Growing up her love for books began her very first summer in the U.S. when her stepmother literally dragged her to the library so that she would not spend her entire summer running the streets. Like a match made in heaven Marlene took to reading like a fish to water.
Growing up some of her favorite authors were Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beverley Cleary and like most other young girls Judy Blume. She felt that growing up in a house with three brothers and no sister she was lucky to find an author like Ms Blume to educated her on the trials and tribulations of being a young girl. Marlene laughingly states that due to having a tight-lipped, strict stepmother, she was happy to have access to such books as Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, Blubber and Forever to keep her informed as she advance into womanhood.
Marlene began writing poetry at the age of eleven and says that from that point on she felt lost if she didn't have a pen and her trusty composition notebook with her at all time.
Three years ago, while between jobs she began the task of writing her first book, 'Jamaican Girl' Marlene states that she wrote this book to bring some of the island feel to the readers. She rarely sees too many books depicting her home or use of the dialect. Drawing from her memories and experiences of her first eight years she painted a vivid picture of what it was like living in Jamaica, moving to a different country at such a young age and trying to integrate into such a different culture.
To maintain more control of her book, Marlene self-published her second book, 'Babies Daddies' in May 2005. She published her third book 'Making It In My Own' in 2006 and just recently released her fourth book, 'Island Beauty' June 1, 2009. She is currently working on her fifth book 'Babies Daddies' The Remix'. Along with fellow writer King Jewel, author of Thirteen and a half, Marlene has recently opened New World Publishing, where she and Jewel plan to help other new writers to accomplish their dreams.
Growing up some of her favorite authors were Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beverley Cleary and like most other young girls Judy Blume. She felt that growing up in a house with three brothers and no sister she was lucky to find an author like Ms Blume to educated her on the trials and tribulations of being a young girl. Marlene laughingly states that due to having a tight-lipped, strict stepmother, she was happy to have access to such books as Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, Blubber and Forever to keep her informed as she advance into womanhood.
Marlene began writing poetry at the age of eleven and says that from that point on she felt lost if she didn't have a pen and her trusty composition notebook with her at all time.
Three years ago, while between jobs she began the task of writing her first book, 'Jamaican Girl' Marlene states that she wrote this book to bring some of the island feel to the readers. She rarely sees too many books depicting her home or use of the dialect. Drawing from her memories and experiences of her first eight years she painted a vivid picture of what it was like living in Jamaica, moving to a different country at such a young age and trying to integrate into such a different culture.
To maintain more control of her book, Marlene self-published her second book, 'Babies Daddies' in May 2005. She published her third book 'Making It In My Own' in 2006 and just recently released her fourth book, 'Island Beauty' June 1, 2009. She is currently working on her fifth book 'Babies Daddies' The Remix'. Along with fellow writer King Jewel, author of Thirteen and a half, Marlene has recently opened New World Publishing, where she and Jewel plan to help other new writers to accomplish their dreams.
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If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It,
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This review is from: Island Beauty (Paperback)
In Island Beauty by Marlene, Sage Churchill grew up thinking her mother had died when she was a baby. Her father raised her and she lacked for nothing. When her father becomes sick, he confesses on his deathbed that her mother is in fact alive and living in Jamaica. She is so hurt to find out that her father had lied to her all these years. Sage decides to seek a relationship with her mother.
Growing up Sage has always had her girls by her side. Trish, Nicky, and Lace, Nicky's little sister, have all been friends since they were little. She needs them now more than ever but they all have their own crazy issues . And when their drama quickly starts to involve Sage, things go downhill from there. Nicky accompanies Sage to several trips to Jamaica. She is supposed to be there for support but instead gets caught up in a web of trouble. Will all her dreams come true when she finds her mother? Or is this a disaster waiting to happen? Marlene created an interesting story. I also enjoyed the character's realness. This offering was no different and very in your face. The characters all have their own storylines going that will keep you deep into the book. I recommend this one for a quick read. Donnica Copeland APOOO BookClub Sista Talk Book Club
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Deceived,
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This review is from: Island Beauty (Paperback)
Sometimes we're missing something or someone from our lives that we think we need because everyone else has one. We think about it, dream about it and are excited when we can finally say YES we have one of our own. But what a devastating shock to our emotional mind when what was supposed to be happy ever after turns your life into a living nightmare! And what's even worse is your best friends who are supposed to be a source of support are busy using you behind your back and keeping secrets.
The main character Sage Churchill has plenty of emotions going on when she finds out that the mother that's supposed to be dead is alive and kicking living in her native Jamaica W.I. Confusion then gets added to the mix causing the police to show up at her door to arrest her!! Open this latest novel from author Marlene and discover a tale that will have you shaking your head wondering how people can live with themselves after knowingly deceiving you. An enjoyable story where the author shows her talent for bringing a story full circle. Locksie ARC Book Club Inc. Star Rating 4.5
4.0 out of 5 stars
(RAW Rating: 3.5) - Island Bound,
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Island Beauty (Paperback)
Twenty-one-year old Sage Churchill's life was practically perfect; a college student with a doting father who was not only paying for her college education but also footing the bills for her apartment. Donovan Churchill intentionally spoiled Sage to compensate for the loss of her mother who died when Sage was an infant. Sage is a well rounded young lady maintaining a high grade point average and a close knit group of girlfriends; Tish, Nicky and Nicky's eighteen-year old sister Lace who's has been tagging along since preschool.
Sage's life is thrown into turmoil when a brush with death convinces her father to confess that Sage's mother is still alive and residing in Jamaica. Sage is filled with anger at her father for his deception even though Donovan was only attempting to shield Sage from her mother's abandonment. Sage has anger and resentment towards her mother for her desertion, but Sage also can't deny a part of her wants to forge a relationship with her mother in spite of it. Ignoring her father's warning Sage decides to venture to Jamaica to confront the woman who walked out of her life. Sage secretly hopes that the confrontation will eventually lead to the mother daughter bond Sage has desired all of her life. But her newfound relationship with her mother will only wreak havoc in Sage's life. What's worse is the havoc found in Jamaica makes its way back to the states with Nicky, who accompanied Sage to Jamaica for moral support. Also stateside, there's ensuing drama between Tish and her new lover and the wild antics of Lace, who is quickly spiraling out of control. Marlene does an excellent job in depicting just how easy it is for friends and family to manipulate loved ones for personal gain, all while making ISLAND BEAUTY a pleasurable read. Reviewed by Delonya Conyers For The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
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