Hi, I'm Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne). I am a published novelist with Simon and Schuster.  I've been in the industry for twelve years. I began writing professionally when I was nineteen.  I've written many books and my published books include, 2005's "Divas of the New Millennium" a best selling compilation music, biography book with Amber Communications Group, Inc. 

In 2006 I found my home with Strebor Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster.  In 2007 I released "Everlasting", a Latino love story with Strebor and my recent work is the thriller "Melody".  I was profiled in the 2006 book, "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing". 

I used to be a model in my spare time.  My hobbies include landscape photography. I am also a certified editor.  I've won also won writing awards including two 2007 YGA Literary Awards. 

I am working on many projects and also the possibility of film deals for my books. Feel free to reach me at the sites below.

Best Wishes!

www.stacy-deanne.net

www.myspace.com/stacydeanne

www.myspace.com/everlastingbystacydeanne

www.shelfari.com/stacydeanne

www.goodreads.com/stacydeanne

You can also find me at facebook.

Read about my books below including my exciting, recent release Melody!  Also, stop by my web site to read all the wonderful reviews. Everlasting and Melody are available in stores everywhere!

If you prefer to place an order for my books then they are available at these online stores and others:

www.amazon.com

www.simonsays.com

www.barnesandnoble.com

www.zanestore.com

MELODY:

A Thriller Like No Other

Melody Cruz is certain her sister’s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith’s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety---because Keith will go to any lengths, dangerous or violent, to keep himself in control.

At the same time, a man named the “Albany Predator” has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist’s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring the sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn’t get anymore complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising suspect.

Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.

EVERLASTING:

Meet Romeo and Juliet of the new millennium!!!

Everlasting is the chronicle of two equally fascinating Latino teenagers, seventeen year old Juan Alonso and sixteen year old Nina Sagastume, who fall in love despite unrelenting odds.

Juan is a political, outspoken romantic who believes education and determination is the key to a better life. His brother Rico is the leader of the notorious Bronx street gang, The New York Assassins. Juan can't seem to escape the hold of his community until he meets Nina.

Nina is a striking, straight-laced dreamer who's never even been kissed. She quickly becomes Juan's salvation. In return, Juan allures her with his charm and inspiring intelligence. Nina finds herself doing something that she's never done…falling in love. It isn't until Juan rules her heart that Nina finds out he's affiliated with the New York Assassins, the rival gang of the Bronx Gangstas, an equally powerful street gang led by her cousin Tajo. Tajo and Rico refuse to let Nina and Juan run off into the sunset. They will do anything to keep the war between the gangs solid.

Things become even more complicated for Juan and Nina when Chino, a jealous admirer determined to have Nina for himself, enters the picture. Despite these obstacles, Juan and Nina realize that true love is hard to obtain but definitely worth fighting for.

Everlasting is a passionate love story for today's generation or for anyone who truly believes that love conquers all!