Universal 'A'rtist, Inc.
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Athena Dent
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Emerging Cocoon
ISBN-978-1-63491-2884
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2017 FINALIST- 'PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BOOK AWARDS'
"Emerging Cocoon" is the long awaited sequel to the book, "Silk" (2008). This fictional story is about five generational women allows us to see the complexities and simplicities of friendship. Friendship is not scripted or rehearsed; so when Crystal, Joy, Margaret, Genny and Sylvia take a well-deserved trip to Belize, they had no idea of what was going to 'emerge' from this trip.
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Betrayal, lies, secrets and surprises have not only 'transformed' this trip, but the ladies individually and as a whole. No matter the age or stage, friendship is ageless and timeless..
Francesca's Journey
ISBN- 978-1-63491-2853
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"Francesca's Journey" is a story that deals with an issue: Foster Care that occurs in the lives of everyday people and thousands of children all over the world. Yet, have we accepted this way of life or is it still a stigma?. We are born in to this world not knowing the 'journey' that we have ahead of us. Choices, decisions and questions are the different 'stops' that we make along the way.
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Being a little girl, Francesca may not have thought about these things. Yet, her life takes her on a journey that would be hers, but not her alone. Does Francesca's beginning becomes her end?.
One of a Kind Love
(A NEW LOOK COMING SOON) RE-RELEASE
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The POWER of love can withstand anything. So, this story is a testimony of what two people can overcome. Carlos and Crystal are undercover police officers. After working in the same precinct for six years and they finally become partners. Their friendship blossoms into......LOVE.
For the average person this may seem normal, but not for Carlos's father, Carlos Sr. History has shown that it can take ONE person to make peace or start a war. Could it take the beliefs of Carlos Sr. to disrupt the relationship between his son, Carlos and Crystal?. What devastating secret is Carlos's mother, Carmen keeping from the family?. How is a neighborhood kid, Raymond that crystal befriends tied into that secret?.
Athena Dent brings us another riveting story about the human spirit. ONE OF A KIND LOVE is a story that deals with ignorance and misunderstanding, which is overcome by courage and unconditional love. For anyone who has ever had to afce difficult situations and/or challenging obstacles, this book offers a source of strength and understanding.
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Silk
(A NEW LOOK COMING SOON) RE-RELEASE
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This heartfelt and humorous story is about five women whose life challenges take us all on a journey. Sister/friends: Crystal, Genny, Joy, Margaret and Sylvia prove that 'age is nothing but a number' as they take us through the laughter, tears and anger that women (and men) experience. In the end, there is one thing that keeps them together and you will have to read this book to find out what 'IT' is.
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This book by new Author, Athena Dent takes us through the lives of five southern belles, who are experiencing the perils of mid-life crisis, single motherhood, career discord, searching for true love and abuse. Their challenges exist in the lives of everyday people all over the world. Regardless if you are 18 or 50, a woman or a man, this book will help you to understand that you are 'NORMAL'.