This was the first book by terry mcmillan that ive read i did watch and enjoy the movie adaptations for her earlier books. Writers live terry mcmillan, i almost forgot about you. To secure your book for signing, your best option is to get the book ticket on the eventbrite page. A conversation with terry mcmillan kansas city, kansas. Terry mcmillan book signing in california contact any. Read an excerpt from getting to happy by terry mcmillan. Terry mcmillan to give us the sequel to waiting to exhale did savannah jackson find good love after kicking her married lover to the curb. I was nervous to meet the bestselling author who has been diving headfirst into the interiority of black. Terry mcmillan, new york times bestselling author of how stella got her groove back and waiting to exhale, is back with the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to author talk and book signing with tia williams. Mcmillan was born and raised in port huron and discovered her love of literature while shelving books at the local library. Join us for a question and answer session followed by a book signing.
Terry mcmillan s readers will flock to her newest work, its not all downhill from here, expecting her signature style of contemporary storytelling with a. Mcmillan will discuss her latest novel, i almost forgot about you, the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to find greater meaning. Loretha lo curry runs a beauty salon that gives her satisfaction. The four are in their midtolate 30s, middleclass women making. The new york times bestselling author terry mcmillan is the featured speaker for the 2019 governor winthrop rockefeller distinguished lecture series hosted by the university of arkansas at pine bluff uapb on wednesday, october 9, 2019. Terry mcmillan book signing for i almost forgot about you. Bestselling author terry mcmillan to speak at uapb october. Here is part three of essences exclusive excerpts from the sequel to waiting to exhale, titled getting to happy, which fastforwards 15 years and catches us up on the lives of our four beloved friends related. Author terry mcmillan to speak, sign books carson in honor of black history month, cal state dominguez hills will welcome bestselling author terry mcmillan to its campus for a lecture and booksigning on feb. Mcmillan will address students, faculty, and the public at 10. Novelist terry mcmillan on love, death and dirty secrets. Terry mcmillan born october 18, 1951 is an american author. New york times bestseller after a sudden change of plans, a remarkable woman and her loyal group of friends try to figure out what shes going to do with the rest of her lifefrom terry mcmillan, the bestselling author of how stella got her groove back and waiting to exhale mcmillan brings her signature wit and wisdom to its not all downhill from here. This program is presented in conjunction with eso won books, and hardcover and.
Louis public library present bestselling author terry mcmillan, who will sign and discuss her new novel, i almost forgot about you. Book terry mcmillan for speaking, events and appearances. Terry mcmillan has been charming us with her warmth, humor, and powerful female characters for more than 30 years. Author terry mcmillan to speak, sign books the downey. Terry mcmillan reads a few pages from her new book, getting to happy, at hueman bookstore. Terry mcmillan on new book its not all downhill from. Her notable books included waiting to exhale and how stella got her groove back.
Author terry mcmillan will be the featured speaker in the winthrop. Bestselling author terry mcmillan s newest novel, its not all downhill from here, focuses on the power of friendship and forgiveness after loss. Terry mcmillan new novel its not all downhill from here. Be one of the first to see mcmillan on tour for this delightful and uplifting tale. Share the becksters book signing with your friends. Ive grown up on terry mcmillan books, so reading this one felt like a long hug from an auntie you havent seen in a few years. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. A bestselling author terry mcmillan has spent the last 30 years creating strong female characters who. Its not all downhill from here, a novel by terry mcmillan. An evening with terry mcmillan national writers series. Terry mcmillan has been making waves in publishing since she steamrolled her way to the bestseller lists in the 90s and gained even wider audiences as film versions of waiting to exhale and how stella got her groove back hit theaters. As always, mcmillan captures the beauty and power of black women and sisterhood. To avoid the close contact of a signing line, this author will be pre signing books.
Like no one else, mcmillan conveyed the complexities of being a single, upwardly mobile black professional woman and a whole group of underserved readers. Terry mcmillan has 18 books on goodreads with 140333 ratings. W hen terry mcmillan pops up on my screen, she tells me that she never uses facetime. Save the becksters book signing to your collection. A reserved seat and priority signing line ticket is available with the purchase of this book. Reservations for this event and for the wait list are at capacity. The national writers series is hosting a virtual conversation with new york times bestselling author terry mcmillan at 7 pm, april 9. Nprs scott simon speaks with author terry mcmillan about her new book, its not all downhill from here. Terry mcmillan getting to happy book signing youtube. The deep end are you sure you dont want to come to vegas with me. Terry mcmillan was born and raised in port huron, michigan, and discovered her love of literature while shelving books at the local library. Terry mcmillan is the new york times bestselling author of i almost forgot about you, waiting to exhale, how stella got her groove back, a day late and a dollar short, the interruption of everything, i almost forgot about you, and the editor of breaking ice. She also attended the master of fine arts program in film at.
Terry mcmillan, american novelist whose work often portrays feisty, independent black women and their attempts to find fulfilling relationships with black men. Georgia youngs wonderful life great friends, family, and successful career arent enough to keep her from feeling stuck and restless. Please join us and guest host rochelle riley via zoom by clicking here. An anthology of contemporary africanamerican fiction. The national writers series presents a virtual evening with new york times bestselling author terry mcmillan and guest host rochelle riley. The converation will also be livestreamed on the nws facebook page and youtube channel reading, books, art and culture are vital to our wellbeing in these times of social isolation and the. If you would like your book personalized, please contact the store asap with your information. While im happy to see a its not all downhill from here, from terry mcmillan, is a story about finding yourself again after an unexpected. Terry mcmillan has been charming readers with her signature warmth, sharp humor, and fierce female characters for more than thirty years.
Buy a discounted paperback of its not all downhill from here online from australias leading online bookstore. Newspaper article st louis postdispatch mo author bows out of book signing terry mcmillan caught in bookshop rivalry. Even the strongest amongst us, like mcmillan s protagonist loretha curry, struggle with aging, tragedy and change worst of all, when they all seem to happen around the same time. Loretha and her friends are a reminder that aging happens to all of us, and its up to us how we live it out. Terry mcmillan, new york times bestselling author of how stella got her groove back and waiting to exhale, is back with the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to find greater meaning. The converation will also be livestreamed on the nws facebook page and youtube channel. Books by terry mcmillan author of waiting to exhale. I was nervous to meet the bestselling author who has been diving. Soul pitts fashion editor sabrina clark caught up with terry mcmillan at her book signing on sept 30th at the byham theater. Mcmillan s selfdoubt comes even after shes sold millions of books, cowritten two successful film adaptations of her bestsellers, and sparked the terry mcmillan effect a phrase. Author terry mcmillan on her new book its not all downhill from here. Author bows out of book signing terry mcmillan caught in.
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