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Hello All, I want to start by thanking all of you have purchased the book. I hope you have enjoyed reading the life and times of Xavier Ross. I will be conducting a book signing at the Kadena Base Exchange in mid August, so please come out and support that cause and gain an oppurtunity to meet me in person. I am a very simple man, with a very complicated dream. I have just finished my second novel, entitled April Showers, which will be released in 2007. God Bless you all and thanks again for all your encouraging words. Also join me in my weekly blog @ www.myspace.com/socratesdagreat We tackle a lot of interesting topics, such as relationships, parenting, and spiritual growth. Until next time, may you be blessed in everything you do. Thomas Canada. |
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| XAVIER ROSS, a soft hearted young man with high intentions of growing up and marrying his childhood sweetheart TERRA GIBSON. Ms. Gibson is born into a confusing trance, growing up without her crack addicted father, and raised by a lesbian mother, in pursuit of friendship. She finds that companionship in Xavier, but her need for love, sex, and money is fulfilled by her drug dealing boyfriends, who attempt to father her for personal favors. In attempt to save her from a life of crime and abuse, Xavier lends his compassion with an attempt to protect her, but it doesn'tseem to be enough to quench her thirst. Xavier tries to ignore his childhood heartbreak from her but is reminded when his other encounters don't measure up. Terra ends up in trouble and Xavier, yet again feels the need to protect her, but this time it happens to be a life threatening rescue. His near death brawl with her drug dealer boyfriend has him second guessing his judgment. He soon tries to reconnect with society, but with the unexpected death of his father, he believes that life will never be normal. Years after they go their separate ways, with Terra vowing to one day make him proud and repay him for the time and pain he has endured throughout her life. Xavier drowns himself in college and lands a successful job at a marketing firm; in hope to one day own his own web based dating service. After six years of rehabilitation he believes in his heart again, and decides to give love another go round, when he meets the beautiful VANESSA ANDERSON, an intelligent executive within
his office that has him mesmerized. His persistence and charm wins her over after a few failed attempts, they become more than good friends. Her inescapable resemblance to Terra has him wondering if this is truly the right journey for him, but their amazing first night of sex reassures him that they are made for each other. He awakens the next morning with no one by his side but a disturbing letter disproves his theory of Vanessa, her resemblance to Terra also reflects her actions. Her letter explains that she has a problem that needs a little fixing before they can continue their journey, but the sirens in his head scream nothing but Terra. He packs his bags and heads home to Virginia for vacation, somewhere he hasn't been able to face since the death of his father. He finds that there is more than one issue to deal with at home.. Not just his fathers absence, but the presence of an older more mature Terra Gibson that apparently has it together. With her fully educated resume, he finds himself intrigued, but still burdened by his past encounters with her.. She has a surprise for him, but only agrees to disclose it for a night out on the town. He accepts her offer in pity and finds himself at one of the hottest night clubs in town. Little to his knowledge it is a club named after him in his honor, all purchased and owned by Terra. Club Xtacy. This night out has him falling faster than before, in pure fear, but their lifetime awaited sexual adventure has him wondering why he ever waited. He finds himself in control and believing their love may be meant to be. Terra finds out that she still knows how to turn tricks, when her plan falls right into place, until Vanessa decides to reveal the fact that she had been working for Terra the entire time. Vanessa finds herself falling in love in the line of duty and wants to get out of the deal with Terra. Her past as a prostitute has her wondering whether she will ever be free, but before she is able to expose the secret of Terra using drug money to fund everything, she is attacked by a female entourage hired by Terra and stares death right in the face.
Xavier's big trip to New York is his proposal date to Terra, as well as his proposal for his Web based business. He hears the tragic news about Vanessa and rushes to be by her side to find her in a deepened coma. Vanessa'sbest friend tells him the truth about Vanessa and Terra. He plays it cool by continuing trip to New York, and wants to confront her face to face. Terra's new love for Xavier has her slipping on her real job, taking care of her old boyfriend THEODORE WILLOW's mother while he is locked up. With his mother being the only family he has left, he feels the inevitable need to eliminate Terra, someone he trusted, the only woman as grimey as him to run his business. Xavier proceeds to New York and sets a time for them to meet. He travels to her hotel in a cab, furious and definite to end their ties forever. Terra finds herself in a dilemma when she is approached by two of T. Willows goons waiting on her in the parking garage of a hotel. She knows that death is the only rules that Willow plays by, so she attempts to shoot one of the guys but a bullet finds her chest and leaves her bleeding on the concrete. Xavier arrives at the scene still full of fury. He believes that her dying would be the end of his lifetime curse, but his heart softens when he tries to revive her. A non traditional New Yorker stops and calls for help; they reach the hospital and rush her off to the Intensive care unit, but she doesn't make it out alive. Xavier finds out that she wasn't the only one that died that night; she was pregnant with his child. All the confusion has him wondering if he ever belonged to any woman at all, whether it's all been about running game. When he makes it back to Atlanta to comfort Vanessa, he begs for her forgiveness and she accepts his apology. They begin to live a happy life, both pleased and fulfilled, until Vanessa receives a call from Terra's killer, the man that she hired to do the job. Xavier believes that he has an exciting and peaceful life ahead of him, but little to his knowledge, he has Terra all over again, living happily NEVER after.
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To write is to become fluent with a pen
The emotional syphony playing melodic tunes within
It's the love you show me everyday that helps me begin
From cover to cover, I invite you to release
Find your moment of silence, your rage, your peace.
My hearts bleeds to leave a lasting impression
One that will reign through after i am gone
The words that express your deepest confessions
with them by my side, I'll never be alone.
My pen is my dagger, when anger seems to take me home
It protects my soul when the world seems so cold
It's my brush dependent on a canvas
It's not about the sound, when money folds
I do this for my culture and all those that know
Understanding the true power of my words,is the only way I'll grow
Be kind and lend me your spirit allow me to shed some light.
The wrong things happening in this world, is the only reason I write.-----Peace and be kind to each other, one love.
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| I wanted to take the oppurtunity to recognize a few people, as I will not be able to include everyone in the book. First and foremost i would like to thank God for giving me the ability to tell a story. Shauna Faith a wonderful model for the cover, she is the best at what she does, so show some love and visit her site www.Shaunafaith.com My mother for teaching me how to Hustle Hard and survive in this world, We Gon' Make It. Justin Canada, your love always gets me to the next page Pops, It's been rough, but know that I love you. To Candice Dow for lendiing advice when no one else would. Michael Baisden and Carl Weber, your work keeps my pen to the pad. To all my boys, Mike, Jamie,Benito,Robin, June, the Whipple crew Ride Or Die. To my Sister Chenelle you are a diamond in the rough, go hard. To my kids, be good and stop driving me crazy LOL. To my Aunt Alma, you were the first to teach me the imprortance of literature and education, you are the epitome of perfection. To the rest of my family and friends, your continued support will make this a success. Last but not least to My Wife Natalie, my Editor in Chief thanks for understanding all of the late nights and time away from you and the kids, I love you! Also this story is ficticious accounts, any resemblence in characters is truly coincidental. |
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