Dywane Birch On Line

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A thought-provoking, emotionally charged novel that explores the lingering effects of childhood turmoil on four thirty-something friends. Since meeting in college, Britton, Indera, Damascus, and Chyna have each gone on to success and acclaim. But beneath the surface, all four are struggling with demons, striving to mask the deep emotional wounds they sustained long ago.

Through riveting first-person narratives, Dywane D. Birch reveals the secret that keeps each character tied to the past, unwilling or unable to commit to a loving relationship. As repressed childhood memories creep back into their lives to haunt and control them, and carefully constructed veneers begin to crack, the bonds of their friendship are tested as never before.

In candid, raw prose, Birch explores the potentially devastating consequences of childhood abuse and mistreatment, but also pays tribute to human courage and perseverance in a heartfelt, unforgettably powerful novel that heralds a remarkable talent.

    Publisher: Strebor Books/Simon & Schuster (May 15, 2007)

    ISBN: 1-59309-110-9/$14.00

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In Shattered Souls, Dywane D. Birch took readers on an emotionally unforgettable journey through the lives of Indera Fleet, Britton Landers, Damascus Miles, and Chyna Littles—four friends who alternately peel back layers of hurt, shame and betrayal as they share their story of how abuse, neglect and abandonment affected their lives and, unfortunately, controlled their ability to fully commit, love, and share with others.

• Paperback: 539 pages
• Publisher: Strebor Books/Simon & Schuster 
• ISBN: 1-59309-124-9/$15.00 US/$18.99 Can. 

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Beneath the Bruises

A Novel

Based on the author’s experiences working with offenders of domestic violence—an extraordinary novel about one woman’s courageous journey to discover her voice, strength, and dignity after drowning in an abusive marriage.

After suffering under years of emotional and physical abuse, Syreeta embarks on a search for the identity beyond wife and mother. Now, removed from that destructive relationship, she struggles to find out who she is and what she is capable of. With the help of her psychologist, Syreeta begins to expose the many scars that layer her soul—

healing the guilt, hurt, and shame that have alienated her from friends and family for far too long.

Syreeta discovers the many options life still has to offer her, and must find the bravery she possesses to heal herself, forgive those who beat her down, and move on to a fresh start in life. Beneath the Bruises is a riveting and empowering take of rediscovering one’s dignity and exposes the devastating cycle of domestic abuse and a better understanding of its victims.

Description

Met Nia and Autumn, twenty-something cousins who alternately take you on humorous and agonizing journeys sharing how they fell into the arms of the wrong men--investing their time, energy and, most importantly, hearts in relationships that were filled with more headaches and heartaches than they ever imagined. They soon realize that the hardest thing in life isn't seeking love; it's learning to accept that no matter how hard you try, some people will never be able to give you what you want the most. Unfortunatelyu, letting go isn't always easy. Especially when you've been wronged.

With dashes of drama and splashes of steamy sex, When Loving You is Wrong is about the troubles and tears that go hand-in-hand when you fall for someone who deceives you. And how being scorned can be more dangerous when fueled wih pride, passion and vengeance. It is a story that will surely make you want to scream and slap someone silly.  

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Soul Publishing (July 14, 2006)
• ISBN: 0-9704652-3-8/ $14.00 

"Breaking The Cycle" is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic violence. . . . These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic violence while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it."  

2006 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Fiction

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Coming June 3, 2008

Another Time, Another Place is a collection of five steamy novellas that will transport readers on an erotic, sensual journey across the globe. Prepare yourself for a sexy, mind-blowing ride . . .

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Fantasy is a sexy, tantalizing anthology of erotica short stories that will seduce and lure you into the a world where fantasy and reality have no boundaries. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare yourself for a sexually stimulating, mind-throbbing experience.  Contributing authors: Dywane D. Birch, Allison Hobbs, Brittany Williams, Anna J, Keisha Ervin, & Danielle Santiago; edited by K. Elliot.

Copies of Beneath the Bruises, From My Soul to Yours, and Shattered Souls can be purchased or ordered online at: amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, simonandschuster.com, or at any local bookstore.

Copies of When Loving You is Wrong are available online at: barnesandnoble.com, target.com and amazon.com