Prioritybooks Publications Presents New Author Stephanie Acon

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
November 2011

Wake Me up Please!

With the closing of one’s eyes, the subconscious can sometimes play cruel tricks on us. Images of us falling or in danger can engulf the mind, and leave us waking up in a cold sweat. When those moments happen, we are often relieved to realize that our escape from such terror comes with the simple task of opening one’s eyes. However, what happens when you do open your eyes and the realization that the nightmare is your reality becomes apparent?

In Stephanie Acon’s debut novel, Escape from a Nightmare, she paints a vivid portrait of vulnerability, fear, and what happens when people are in desperate need of guidance, but refuses to seek it.

When Gabriana first met Scholar, their attraction to one another was palpable. Wanting to maintain their connection, Gabriana deserted her family, friends, and dreams, in an attempt to give Scholar all the support and attention that she felt he needed. But with her normal surroundings gone, all Gabriana was left with were the familiar nightmares to keep her company. Often involving the people she love, her dreams would sometimes act as premonitions, warnings of things unknown, or fragments to a life forgotten. But as she’d gotten older she learned to discard her dreams, and focus on supporting her up and coming hip hop artist boyfriend, Scholar. But as each nightmare becomes more intense, Gabriana struggles with dealing with the horrors of her reality.

Stephanie Acon’s riveting portrayal of a broken woman struggling to grab for the pieces of her fragmented life touches those of all backgrounds. With elements of hip hop culture, Christian guidance, and the familiarity of approaching crossroads and knowingly choosing the wrong path, makes this novel a must read for people of all beliefs, views, and dreams.

Editor’s note: For more information about Escape from a Nightmare, or to schedule an interview with Stephanie Acon, call Prioritybooks at 314-306-2972 or write to prioritypublicity@yahoo.com. You may also contact the author at: scacon007@gmail.com. The book is available at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/. If it is not on the shelf ask for it.

For more information or interviews contact:

Kendra Koger
Phone:
314.306.2972
Website:
http://www.prioritybooks.com/

Email: prioritypublicity@yahoo.com

A Good Thing

Singer Rihanna speaking out on 20/20 about domestic violence was a good thing. I've heard a report that many young women called the hot line as a result. I saw the interview and thought that more of Rihanna's answers should have been addressed. However, at least a lot of young girls listened and sought help. That's a really good thing!

My Brother

Periodically this month I will write about some events in my life that to a teenager was traumatic. I will share with you why I love my brothers so much.

When I was in the 10th grade I fell in love with a 12th grader. At that age, I thought it was love but it was a major crush. As I lay in bed crying, my brother who is some years older than I, came into my room to see why I was crying. I told him that Bernard wasn’t noticing me and that I really liked him. He told me to stop crying because I was pretty and that when I was older, Bernard would eventually come around and when he does, you will not want him. As I laid in that bed crying I could not imagine this young man wanting me and me not reciprocating. But as my brother said, he did.

During the summer of my high school graduation, as summer was ending, and I was about to go to college, I went to an end of the summer outdoor gala. Bernard was there looking good as ever. That night I could not lose him. He hounded me all-night and begged for my number. Even though he was fine, handsome and sexy, the thrill was gone.

What I remember most about that night are the words my brother said to me while I lay on the bed crying, “one day he’ll want you and you won’t give him the time of day.” Imagine how my heart smiled that night.

I Love you Chester for taking time to make me feel special and for letting me know that I was still beautiful, even if Bernard didn’t want me when I was almost 16 years-old.