Shannon Holmes wrote his first novel, B-More Careful while in prison. When it was published, B-More Careful immediately became a #1 bestseller, making him a major name in a new generation of hip hop fiction. He followed B-More Careful with the bestsellers Bad Girlz and Never Go Home Again. Author’s Website: www.shannonholmes.com Author Q&A 1. What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time I watch sports. I am a sports fanatic. I like college and pro basketball. And pro football. When I’m not doing that I like to play a couple sports games (NBA LIVE & Madden ’07) on my X-box 360 and play with my kids. 2. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Why? I love to listen to music, especially rap. That’s the music I grew up with so it’ll always have a place in my heart. 3. What’s your all time favorite movie? Why? My favorite movie is Road to Perdition starring Tom Hanks. First of all, Tom Hanks steps out of his good guy role to . . .

The blazing new novel from the #1 Essence bestselling author and undisputed “king” of urban lit, Shannon Holmes. Pub Date: 05/2007 | ISBN: 0-312-35901-2

Tonya has learned a lot about business working in the adult entertainment industry. Her customers used to know her as Tender, but now the former stripper and hair stylist joins ranks with friend Na’eema to start promoting parties at nightclubs across Philadelphia. But dreams soon become reality when ex-lover Q offers her an opportunity she can’t refuse. But is the price to steep for her cross over entry into corporate America’s music industry? St. Martin’s Press 352 pages Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 $14.95 Fiction St. Martin’s Griffin Pub Date: 05/27/08 ISBN: 0-312-37583-0 Buy this Book at Powells Buy this Book at Amazon Buy this Book at Borders Buy this Book at Barnes & Noble