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ones, to use their talents for the benefit of the African community.

Artist/author C. A. Webb will be the guest poet for Poetry at City Hall
on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 6p.m. He will be releasing preview copies of his new emotionally-charged novella DESTINY'S CHILD that evening. For details contact Amanda "End Poet"
Furdge at 601.665.8558 or via email at [e-mail missing]

HERE IS A REVIEW OF DESTINY'S CHILD.

"He is a man that begins a company that has tentacles in the worlds of the arts and business.

Introducing Kaleel Yant.

Through DESTINY'S CHILD, you will see the ends and outs of man whose desire for something could cost him everything.

Kaleel Yant is the no-nonsense creative out of Montgomery, AL that finds himself following his dreams as an artist and entrepreneur. His ambitions join him with Catha Ayers, a young woman who sees his vision and vows to help him carry out his plan to lead an artistic revolution in the South. She is attracted to his confidence and search for power, yet finds out too late exactly what he will do to end up on top.

Kaleel Yant's personal and public lives mesh and collide in a series of events that affects the lives of people in Alabama, Mississippi and soon the entire nation.

Set between Alabama and Mississippi, "Destiny's Child" will leave you wondering what is real and what is imaginary in this tale that questions the various degrees of passion and what one will do to experience them all."

READ AN EXCERPT OF DESTINY'S CHILD HERE:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?AuthorID=3920

Previous Comments

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105809

Comment

I say hot d*mn! I just read the excerpt and I really anxious toa read the book now. I didn't make the last poetry reading you guys held, but I think I'll try and make this one, maybe even drag my boyfriend and a couple of my girlfriends along with me. Congratulations on your new novel, I look foward to reading it.

Author

jan2006

Date

2006-04-24T12:54:19-06:00

ID

105810

Comment

Jan2006, thanks, for the kind words. Destiny's Child was a fun write and people have told me that it is a good read as well. It really does much in exposes what truly motivates a man to success and exactly what he would do to achieve his wildest dreams. I am curious if you had a problem with the details of the scene in the excerpt.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-24T15:17:25-06:00

ID

105811

Comment

I appreciate all of the frank comments about the new novella. I wanted your feedback, and I'm glad you are giving it to me. Some of you have asked why I used the rape scene as the excerpt for the relesae. I did it because it gives you a glimpse into the other side that some consider to be such a genius and role model for so many. Kaleel Yant is a man full of agendas. He tries to love, yet is burdened by the life that he has lived. Though you might respect him for his achievements, you have to wonder what his drive will cost those around him.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-24T21:34:36-06:00

ID

105812

Comment

No I didn't have a problem with the details. Upon reading that scene it reads like it might be a romantic type novel but it turns out to be nothing like you expect that scene to end. (that is something i look for in novels, i don't like to be able to predict what's going to happen next)

Author

jan2006

Date

2006-04-25T09:02:11-06:00

ID

105813

Comment

Kaleel Yant is definitely unpredictable. There is such an air of mystery about him. Some will question his motives. Others will feel as though his entire journey is about himself and not the way people are affected by decisions he makes. What I found hard in writing DESTINY'S CHILD was the battle of wills that he experienced. It brought back alot of unresolved issues for myself, and I think I tried to balance my own equations through his character.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-25T09:56:04-06:00

ID

105814

Comment

It seems through the exceprt that Kaleel Yant has some underlying psychological issues that affect him, though he may not want to admit it. Was this novel easier to write than your first one?

Author

jan2006

Date

2006-04-25T10:04:32-06:00

ID

105815

Comment

Jan2006, the short answer to your question is no. I put alot of myself in this one, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because as I get older I am having to think of how the way I pursue my goals affects my relationships with others. I am in no way on the level that Kaleel Yant has reached, however, I hold his success as an attainable goal. I just don't want to fall victim to the snares that he becomes involved in. There is a lot going on with him, to say the least. To give you an idea, he loses both parents in an accident after receiving one of his most pretigious awards, his true love abandons him when he needs her most and then a shakeup in his organization leaves him vulnerable. I think I did right by the readers with this one. It's no "Unfinished Business", but it draws rings around my "Masquerade".

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-25T10:09:39-06:00

ID

105816

Comment

They are the people you know... Shondra "Blaque Butterfly" Patterson, Artist/Designer Amanda "The End Poet" Furdge Jimmy Lee, Playright Matthew Lynch, Author Discussing the topics you want to know more about... How the Creative Community is Responding to HIV/AIDS Supporting the Arts At What Cost? Is Education Failing Today's Youth? The first live taping of "Conversations with C. A. Webb" in 2006... SOUTH HILLS LIBRARY (515 W. McDowell Rd. * next to Key Elementary) Saturday, May 6, 2006 Doors open at 9a.m. Taping begins promptly at 9:30a.m. Admission Free * Public is encouraged to attend. For details, call 601.201.8139 or email us at [email][email protected][/email] www.free2flow.com www.cawebbconversations.com

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-28T22:02:52-06:00

ID

105817

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Hope you all can make it out to the free taping of the show. We are using New Image Video this season. They are doing a great job for Shadow Play, so we want to keep the relationship going. Also, the music for the show is smooth jazz performer Juewett Bostick from California. The song is "Elsi and Me." You have to check it out.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-04-28T22:04:32-06:00

ID

105818

Comment

Don't forget that today is the day for Amanda's poetry reading at City Hall (Jackson, MS). Admission is free and we begin at 6p.m. Hope to see you all there.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-05-06T06:41:26-06:00

ID

105819

Comment

You know, I don't mind giving credit where credit is due, and my partner in rhyme, Elissa Gabrielle, is deserving of credit. Because of her help I am now able to offer you my books (The Truth, Masquerade, Masquerade, A Cordial Affair I and II, my business manuel LESSONS LEARNED and the blazing new novella DESTINY'S CHILD) as well as the CONVERSATIONS zine to you instantly as e-files. No more waiting for them to arrive in the mail. No more shipping and handling costs! All of the books published by Shadow Play Publications are only $5.00 as e-files. And you get the exact same product, complete with color covers and all! The CONVERSATIONS zine is still $6, but you pay no shipping costs. Multiple copies of 10 or more are only $4 each. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, SO PASS IT ONE. To take advantage of this special addition, all you have to do is email Webb at feedback.cawebb.com and let him know which publication you are interested in. He will then send you a personalized Paypal link for that item or items. Once your payment is processed, your publication will be in your inbox within seven hours of the order being placed. YOU CAN'T ASK FOR MORE THAN THAT! Thanks again to author/poet Elissa Gabrielle for her help in making this available. You can find our more about her by visiting www.elissagabrielle.com

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-05-07T12:18:35-06:00

ID

105820

Comment

C.A., you continue to amaze me...when u think you've seen it all from C.A Webb, you surprise us everytime. You have done a great job...keep up the good work. Keep your eyes open for the many blessings to come. (smile)

Author

blaque butterfly

Date

2006-05-08T16:06:52-06:00

ID

105821

Comment

Blaque Butterfly, Thank you for your kind words. I just want to do all I can to support the arts. You are making your own moves as well, and I look forward to working alongside you.

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-05-08T17:11:17-06:00

ID

105822

Comment

I am excited to announce that my second poetry tour will begin in just a few weeks. THE TRUTH, named after my latest poetry chapbook, will take me through 15 states and over 40 cities. My most ambitious project this year!

Author

c a webb

Date

2006-06-09T18:36:51-06:00