Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to honor Black History Month, Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, & Valentine's Day
United States of America (Press Release) February 5, 2008 --
Washington, DC (February 5, 2008) – On Friday, February 8, 2008, Adams National Bank will host Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke’s first February Black History book reading and art exhibition from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at its Dupont Circle Branch located at 1604 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Leeke will read novel excerpts that honor Black History, celebrate the power of love in the Black community, and discuss HIV/AIDS Awareness in honor of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (observed on February 7). Leeke will also discuss her original artwork featured on the book cover and in the Love's Troubadours Art Collection that will be on exhibit at Adams National Bank, Dupont Circle Branch until February 29.
The other book signings will be held on: 1) February 12 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Emma Mae’s Gallery, 2000 14th Street, NW, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20009 and 2) February 28 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Howard University Bookstore, 2225 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20059.
Love’s Troubadours – Karma: Book One by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke tells the story of Karma Francois, a thirtysomething California-born BoHo BAP (Bohemian Black American Princess) with Louisiana roots and urban debutante flair. The book shows how a woman uses therapy, yoga, meditation, art, music, poetry, and support from family and friends to confront the effects of her poor life choices and embrace a spiritual journey of healing and love. The book was published by iUniverse, Inc. and is available through Amazon.com, Barnesandnobles.com, Borders.com, Target.com, and Bookamillion.com.
The novel was written to encourage self-discovery and healing, illustrate the diversity of loving relationships (straight, lesbian, and gay), emphasize the importance of yoga and meditation practice, and cultivate HIV/AIDS awareness. It was also written to celebrate Black history, art, culture, and music; Washington, DC neighborhoods such as U Street, Shaw, Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle; and the cultural connections that African Americans share with Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.
About the Author: Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke is a writer, artist, yoga teacher, and Reiki practitioner. Her poetry appeared in Beyond the Frontier: African American Poetry for the 21st Century. Leeke is a graduate of Morgan State University, Howard University School of Law, and Georgetown University Law Center. She lives in Washington, DC.
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The other book signings will be held on: 1) February 12 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Emma Mae’s Gallery, 2000 14th Street, NW, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20009 and 2) February 28 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Howard University Bookstore, 2225 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20059.
Love’s Troubadours – Karma: Book One by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke tells the story of Karma Francois, a thirtysomething California-born BoHo BAP (Bohemian Black American Princess) with Louisiana roots and urban debutante flair. The book shows how a woman uses therapy, yoga, meditation, art, music, poetry, and support from family and friends to confront the effects of her poor life choices and embrace a spiritual journey of healing and love. The book was published by iUniverse, Inc. and is available through Amazon.com, Barnesandnobles.com, Borders.com, Target.com, and Bookamillion.com.
The novel was written to encourage self-discovery and healing, illustrate the diversity of loving relationships (straight, lesbian, and gay), emphasize the importance of yoga and meditation practice, and cultivate HIV/AIDS awareness. It was also written to celebrate Black history, art, culture, and music; Washington, DC neighborhoods such as U Street, Shaw, Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle; and the cultural connections that African Americans share with Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.
About the Author: Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke is a writer, artist, yoga teacher, and Reiki practitioner. Her poetry appeared in Beyond the Frontier: African American Poetry for the 21st Century. Leeke is a graduate of Morgan State University, Howard University School of Law, and Georgetown University Law Center. She lives in Washington, DC.
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