"Intimate Chaos", Cheril N. Clarke's third novel, will be published in
July by Dodi Press.
May 17, 2005 (Press Release) --
From the moment Sadira spots Jessie on the subway, she's hopelessly in
love. But a relationship with Jessie is never easy. Alternately
encouraging and rejecting, Jessie spurns real commitment, yet convinces
Sadira lover to pull up stakes and move with her to Miami (a city that
has traumatic associations for Sadira). A serious accident turns Jessie
into Sadira's caretaker--but still, she has a roving eye, regardless of
the consequences. And Sadira's not so innocent herself.
"Intimate Chaos", Cheril N. Clarke's third novel, will be published in
July by Dodi Press.
"Clarke has done a remarkable job of sharing the story of love, that
deep down feeling which causes its host to do anything, say anything,
and put up with anything for the possibility of having that love
returned to them...Anyone who has ever loved someone, lost them, or
been the recipient of unconditional love will be able to relate to this
story."
—Tee C. Royal, The Rawsistaz Reviewers
A native of Toronto raised in Miami and now living in New Jersey,
Clarke is the author of two previous novels, "Foundations: A Novel of
New Beginnings" and "Different Trees From the Same Root." She has also
published poems and short stories in various literary magazines. She
was a keynote speaker at an African Asian Latin Lesbians United
conference and has performed at events organized by African American
Lesbians United for Societal Change. In her spare time, she volunteers
to New York Cares literacy and meal projects and the All Stars Talent
Network.
"Finally! An honest, raw, emotional work that speaks to the heart of
women everywhere! The story of Sadira & Jessie is full of
complications, twists and turns and reflects the many complexities that
make life and relationships exciting and heart-wrenching all at once!"
— Lynne M. Womble, SABLE Magazine
Journalists: to interview Clarke and/or request a review copy, please
contact the author at 212-726-1582,
Title: Intimate Chaos
Author: Cheril N. Clarke
ISBN/Price: 0-9767273-0-7/$16.95
Pub Date: July 2005
Websites: www.cherilnclarke.com
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...What others are saying...
"When reading Intimate Chaos you can't help but to reflect on your own
relationships. From the euphoric and joyous feeling to the doubts and
insecurity we all have experienced within our relationships. Truly
enjoyable reading that keeps you interested and intrigued on what will
happen next."
—Tiye Lasley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of African Asian Latina
Lesbians United (AALLU)
"Intimate Chaos takes you through the journey of trying to find love.
What causes intimacy to be so chaotic? Do deep rooted feelings really
play an integral part in the way another receives or gives
love? 'Intimate Chaos' is a heart wrenching story about love lost and
found. Clarke tells the story in first person...I felt Sadira's
happiness, joy and pain. There were also times when I wanted to shake
the hell out of Sadira and wondered if someone could really be that
love struck. Then I laughed and reflected. Yep, they can because I've
been there before."
—Esther "Ess" Mays, www.looseleaves.org
love. But a relationship with Jessie is never easy. Alternately
encouraging and rejecting, Jessie spurns real commitment, yet convinces
Sadira lover to pull up stakes and move with her to Miami (a city that
has traumatic associations for Sadira). A serious accident turns Jessie
into Sadira's caretaker--but still, she has a roving eye, regardless of
the consequences. And Sadira's not so innocent herself.
"Intimate Chaos", Cheril N. Clarke's third novel, will be published in
July by Dodi Press.
"Clarke has done a remarkable job of sharing the story of love, that
deep down feeling which causes its host to do anything, say anything,
and put up with anything for the possibility of having that love
returned to them...Anyone who has ever loved someone, lost them, or
been the recipient of unconditional love will be able to relate to this
story."
—Tee C. Royal, The Rawsistaz Reviewers
A native of Toronto raised in Miami and now living in New Jersey,
Clarke is the author of two previous novels, "Foundations: A Novel of
New Beginnings" and "Different Trees From the Same Root." She has also
published poems and short stories in various literary magazines. She
was a keynote speaker at an African Asian Latin Lesbians United
conference and has performed at events organized by African American
Lesbians United for Societal Change. In her spare time, she volunteers
to New York Cares literacy and meal projects and the All Stars Talent
Network.
"Finally! An honest, raw, emotional work that speaks to the heart of
women everywhere! The story of Sadira & Jessie is full of
complications, twists and turns and reflects the many complexities that
make life and relationships exciting and heart-wrenching all at once!"
— Lynne M. Womble, SABLE Magazine
Journalists: to interview Clarke and/or request a review copy, please
contact the author at 212-726-1582,
Title: Intimate Chaos
Author: Cheril N. Clarke
ISBN/Price: 0-9767273-0-7/$16.95
Pub Date: July 2005
Websites: www.cherilnclarke.com
###
...What others are saying...
"When reading Intimate Chaos you can't help but to reflect on your own
relationships. From the euphoric and joyous feeling to the doubts and
insecurity we all have experienced within our relationships. Truly
enjoyable reading that keeps you interested and intrigued on what will
happen next."
—Tiye Lasley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of African Asian Latina
Lesbians United (AALLU)
"Intimate Chaos takes you through the journey of trying to find love.
What causes intimacy to be so chaotic? Do deep rooted feelings really
play an integral part in the way another receives or gives
love? 'Intimate Chaos' is a heart wrenching story about love lost and
found. Clarke tells the story in first person...I felt Sadira's
happiness, joy and pain. There were also times when I wanted to shake
the hell out of Sadira and wondered if someone could really be that
love struck. Then I laughed and reflected. Yep, they can because I've
been there before."
—Esther "Ess" Mays, www.looseleaves.org
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