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Press Release:
Blow Your Mind

Other Press: Gets No Love Press Release, Don't Get It Twisted, Lady Sings the Cruels
 

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"Eric Pete's GETS NO LOVE, male chick-lit with a hip-hop flavor, set in New Orleans, about the friendship of two African-American men, as they attempt to rise above the temptations of sex and fame, from a self-published author of two books whose last novel was on the Dallas Morning News bestseller list, to Kara Cesare at NAL, for publication in fall 2004, in a two-book deal, by Elaine Koster (NA)." --Publisher's Lunch 12/15/03

"According to Publisher's Weekly, another self-published author has landed a book deal with a mainstream publisher. African-American fiction author, Eric Pete, will publish two books for NAL. The first, Gets No Love, combines New Orleans and hip-hop, and will be released in late 2004."    
--The Bookdragon Review 12/12/03

 

Reviews/Accolades for Blow Your Mind

"Mr. Pete has written a story that gets more intriguing as you turn the pages. If you like a story packed with sex, drama, and suspense this is the book. The characters draw you into their lives and the ending isn’t as predictable as you might think. I haven’t read a book that contains more action than this one in a long time. This should definitely be added to your reading list. "
--The Romance Readers Connection, 4 1/2 out of 5


"Author Eric Pete has written a novel which had me engrossed from the first page.  If you like books that stand out from the crowd, you will definitely enjoy this one."
--TwoLips Book Review, 4 1/2 out of 5

"Blow Your Mind is entertaining, dramatic, and deliciously erotic, making this one of the surprise hit novels of 2007."
--Urban Reviews, 5 out of 5

"Blow Your Mind is an excellent fast paced novel that I could not put down."
--APOOO Book Club, 4 out of 5

"Love Quadrangle makes for juicy read."
--The New York Amsterdam News

"Get ready for an entertaining, mind-blowing ride as you delve into the lives of Mr. Pete’s cast of characters. Blow Your Mind will definitely play some tricks on your mind!"
--Cheryl Smith, Dallas Weekly

 

Reviews/Accolades for Lady Sings the Cruels

"Pete has a knack for describing budding romance." 
--Publisher's Weekly

"An engaging novel of hard times and second chances..." 
--Kirkus Reviews

"... a gritty, urban drama with a fast-paced storyline. His writing is fluid, honest and descriptive, which are good combinations for a good story."
--RAWSISTAZ Reviews (4 out of 5)

 

Reviews/Accolades for Don't Get It Twisted

               "...deserves applause for its fabulous writing and refreshing originality."

--Romance Reader at Heart TOP PICK

          "An engaging novel full of vibrant characters, a compelling story line, and lots of emotional impact."    

--New York Times Bestselling Author Zane

"Eric Pete has done it again! Don't Get It Twisted is an exciting page-turner that you'll find impossible to put down."

--Karen E. Quinones Miller, bestselling author 

 

Reviews/Accolades for Gets No Love 

 "Intrigue, scandal, and true-to-life characters, Gets No Love is a wonderful read." 
--Kimberla Lawson Roby, bestselling author of Casting The First Stone and Too Much of A Good Thing

"Gets No Love demands your attention and refuses to let you put it down until the last page has turned! Passion, friendship, heartbreak, and secrets that will shock you: Eric does it again as he mixes all of these together to form one intense concoction!"
      --Dwayne S. Joseph--author of The Choices Men Make & The Womanizers

"Pete is a fantastic author who is coming into his own. Gets No Love will make people think, it will make people realize that you cannot escape the past, and it will have people remembering the characters and the storyline long after the last page.”
--Zane, NY Times Bestselling Author

"One of the best reads for me in a long time. Gets No Love provides intrigue, sensuality, love, fear, hesitation, and joy all rolled into one." 
--Rochelle Ragas, The Sistah Circle Book Club Inc., Dallas, TX

 

Author Honors & Awards

  • WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  • WHO'S WHO of EMERGING LEADERS 2007

  • 2007 Disilgold YGA Author of the Year-Most Outstanding Male Drama Fiction (Blow Your Mind)

  • Black Expressions Editor's Pick-Blow Your Mind

  • Black Expressions Bestseller-Blow Your Mind

  • Nominee (Fiction)-African American Literary Awards Show Open Book Award (Don't Get It Twisted)

  • Self-Publishing Hall of Fame

  • Dallas Morning News Bestseller - Someone's In the Kitchen, Lady Sings the Cruels

  • 2002 Nominee RAWSISTAZ Favorites - Self-Published Author

  • 2002 Nominee Shades of Romance Magazine Reader's Choice Awards - Self-Published Author of the Year

  • 2002 Runner Up/Honorable Mention - The Sistah Circle Book Club's MICHAEL W. CATLEDGE AUTHOR OF THE YEAR

  • 2002 Runner Up/Honorable Mention - The Sistah Circle Book Club BOOK OF THE YEAR: FICTION (SInK)

  • Sexy Ebony BBW African American Book Club June 2004 Website of the Month

  • Brown Sugar Lounge Spotlight Author

  • Wet August November 2004 Featured Author

  • Avid-Readers April 2004 Featured Author

  • The Literary World December 2003 Author of the Month

  • Da Sista Circuit June 2003 Artist of the Month

  • Book-Remarks August 2002 Featured Author of the Month

  • 2001 MICHAEL W. CATLEDGE AUTHOR OF THE YEAR - The Sistah Circle Book Club

  • 2001 BOOK OF THE YEAR: FICTION (RfM) - The Sistah Circle Book Club

  • Sisterfriends Men's Lounge Spotlight Guest

  • RAW Sistaz Book Club May 2001 Spotlight Author

 

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