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Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant are American authors who co-wrote several literary works between 1990 and 2010. Biography DeBerry and Grant first met in New York as plus size models vying for the same assignments. Together, they launched Maxima magazine, a fashion and lifestyle magazine for plus-size women, where DeBerry was editor-in-chief and Grant the managing editor. When publication of Maxima ceased, they tried writing a book together. Their first novel, Exposures, was published under the pseudonym Marie Joyce (for Donna Marie and Virginia Joyce). Their second book, written as DeBerry and Grant, was Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made which spent 18 months on the Essence Magazine Bestseller list and 5 months as number 1 on that list. The authors received the 1998 Honor Award in Fiction from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. The novel also received the Book of the Year award from Blackboard, and the New Author of the Year Award from the Go On Girl Book Club. Their next novel, Far From the Tree, was a New York Times Bestseller as well as an Essence Magazine Bestseller and Better Than I Know Myself received two Open Book Awards, and was included on the Best African-American fiction of 2004 lists of both Borders and Waldenbooks. Grant attended Barnard College and is a graduate of New York University. She is a Brooklyn, New York native and currently lives in the borough with her husband Hiram. Before becoming a novelist, she spent more than a decade as a plus size model, represented by the 12+ division of Ford Models. DeBerry is a former high school English teacher from Buffalo, New York. She attended Fisk University and is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo. She is married to jazz tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon and lives in New Jersey.In 2008, DeBerry and Grant joined with partners Tyrha Lindsey and Tracey Kemble to form 4 Colored Girls Productions. They hoped to make a film of Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made, based on their 1997 novel, as their first independent feature. They were unhappy with the type of film Hollywood wanted and the film was never made.In 2009 they spoke at the first annual California Book Club Summit and were part of a panel discussion on the unease of African Americans about the publishing industry. Bibliography Exposures (as Marie Joyce), Warner Books/Popular Library (New York, NY),1990, BackinPrint (iUniverse) 2005. Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made, St. Martin’s Press (New York, NY), 1997. Far from the Tree, St. Martin’s Press (New York, NY), 2000. Better Than I Know Myself, St. Martin’s Press (New York, NY), 2004. Gotta Keep On Tryin’: A Novel (sequel to Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made), Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2008. What Doesn’t Kill You: A Novel, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2009. Uptown: A Novel, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2010Awards Black Caucus of the American Library Association 1998 BCALA Honor Award in fiction for Tryin' to sleep in the bed you made BlackBoard Bestseller List 1998 Book of the Year Award for Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made It was he best-selling hardcover book among African-American authors in 1997-’98 Girl Book Club, 1997 New Author of the Year Award External links http://deberryandgrant.com/ http://twomindsfull.blogspot.com.au/References. Discover the Donna Grant popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Donna Grant books.
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The Hunger
Donna Grant<p><b><em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Donna Grant returns to the Highlands in the second book in her scorching Rogues of Scotland series complete...
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Dragon Arisen
Donna GrantIn the latest story in the scintillating Dragon King series, Donna Grant, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, unites a sexy, determined Dragon King and an enigmatic wo...
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The Craving
Donna GrantA QUEST FOR HAPPINESS Resigned to a lonely life after a fierce betrayal of the man who broke her spirit, Meg Alpin retreats to her family’s castle. In her pursuit to move on with h...
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A Kind of Magic
Donna GrantNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant returns with the Shields in the next installment featuring love and sacrifice. Greetings Dear Reader, I’m an immortal prince of Thal...
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Highland Dawn
Donna GrantOne prophecy to save the world. Two realms fighting for control. Three Druid sisters who hold the key to salvation and the hearts of the men who would love them. Join New York Time...
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Heart of Gold
Donna GrantReturn to Dreagan for a special Valentine's story featuring Constantine, the King of Dragon Kings, and his mate… He’s loved her for eons, wanted her forever, and a day never p...
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Ignite the Magic
Donna GrantNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant delivers an epic prequel to her longrunning and critically acclaimed Dark Universe series. Passion’...
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Moon Kissed
Donna GrantNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant ventures into New Orleans wither Chiasson spinoff, the first book in her scorching LaRue series complete with sizzling romance and the...
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Wild Fever
Donna GrantA WOMAN’S PASSION Olivia Breaux left the small Cajun town the day of her high school graduation and never looked back. Until an unfortunate event sends her home ten years later. R...
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A Forbidden Temptation
Donna GrantSalute! As one of the youngest men ever to have the title of general in ancient Rome’s great army, fame and fortune were my bedmates. I was chosen by the Fae for my mastery of any ...
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Shadow Magic
Donna GrantWith a past soaked in sin and darkness slowly closing in around him to claim his soul, Drogan only wants to live his life in solitude. Years in the king’s service and his numerous ...
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The Warrior King
Abigail OwenMeira Amon is the most reserved of the phoenixes, finding computers easier to deal with than people and their messy emotions. But she wants revenge against the Rotting King Pytheio...
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Mystic Trinity
Donna GrantShe’s the only one who can pull him from the darkness… As Commander of the Fae army, Aimery is used to tracking evil and putting an end to it. When one of the rare and treasured b...
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A Dark Guardian
Donna Grant<b>New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant brings you the first of a thrilling timetravel adventure.</b> <i>Earth is about to be annihilated by creatures s...
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Dragon Eternal
Donna GrantIn the next installment of her captivating new Dragon Kings series, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant connects an enigmatic and determined Dragon King and a courtesan s...
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Iron Ember
Donna GrantDelve into the thrilling first installment of the allnew Skye Druids series by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant, where magic reigns and danger abounds. Skye isn’t jus...
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Highland Mist
Donna GrantOne prophecy to save the world. Two realms fighting for control. Three Druid sisters who hold the key to salvation and the hearts of the men who would love them. Join New York Time...
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Wild Dream
Donna GrantIn this second rousing tale in the Chiasson series, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant delivers a scorching story about a woman running from her past and the only man wh...
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Dragon Born
Donna GrantNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant delivers one of the most anticipated books in the Dragon King series.
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A Life with Ghosts
Steve GonsalvesNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe debut book from paranormal investigator and Ghost Hunters TV star Steve Gonsalves! Steve Gonsalvesalready considered to be one of the top paranormal investi...
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A House Divided
Donna HillFamilies always have secrets. And secrets have the power to healor hurt. Now beloved author Donna Hill's enthralling novel explores the wrongs we do for the right reasons, and the ...
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The Defender
Donna GrantTheir love knows no borders. A loner who exudes danger, Lev Ivanski has spent his life in service to one man, someone he loves and respects. But things are changing. Rapidly. Lev a...
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Dragon Frost
Donna GrantNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns for a Dragon King holiday novella. The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves...
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Dangerous Highlander
Donna GrantDangerous Highlander is the first novel of Dark Sworda breathtaking historical and paranormal romance series from Donna Grant. The bold and passionate Lucan MacLeodone of three bro...
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Shoulder the Skye
Donna GrantIn her sexiest Skye Druid novel yet, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant weaves an intricate tapestry of magic, secrecy, and ultimate desire. Passion will ...
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Wild Need
Donna GrantIn this third thrilling story in the Chiasson series, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant delivers a fiery tale about a man who embraces his heritage and a woman trying t...
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Wild Flame
Donna GrantNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant returns to the Louisiana bayous in the fourth book of her searing Chiasson series filled with breathtaking romance and the mysticism o...
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Dragon Mine
Donna Grant"I loved everything about Dragon Mine, from the scorching first chapter to the epic worldbuilding. It’s my new favorite Donna Grant novel! All hail Donna Grant, the Dragon Quee...
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Highland Nights
Donna GrantOne prophecy to save the world. Two realms fighting for control. Three Druid sisters who hold the key to salvation and the hearts of the men who would love them. Join New York Time...
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A Dark Seduction
Donna GrantThe third book in New York Times bestselling author, Donna Grant’s exciting Shield series! Dear Friend, Most would give all they had to be raised in the Realm of the Fae. I had ...
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Moon Thrall
Donna GrantHER QUEST FOR THE TRUTH Skye Parrish is living her dream. As a reporter, seeing her name in print is always a thrill, and being able to tell the world about the dangers of the sup...
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Erwachen der Dunkelheit
Lara AdrianHeiß, gefährlich, unwiderstehlich! Einst war Trygg einer der Jäger, ein Werkzeug in den Händen eines Wahnsinnigen, nun dient er mit eiserner Disziplin dem Orden der Vampire. Er ist...
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Endless Skye
Donna GrantNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns with another seductive novel in the magical and dangerous world of the Skye Druids. Passion comes...
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Moon Bound
Donna GrantHIS CURSE TO BEAR Enigmatic and strongwilled werewolf Kane LaRue realizes the benefits of doing things in a pack. But not this time. He feels responsible for the additional terror ...
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Heart of Glass
Donna GrantNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns to the beautiful and mysterious Isle of Skye with a captivating tale of magic, mystery, and unexpected passion. ...
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Wild Rapture
Donna GrantLOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN… Tempestuous, willful Riley Chiasson has been hunting the supernatural with her family since she was old enough to know what it was. But that puts her right ...
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Highland Fires
Donna GrantOne prophecy to save the world. Two realms fighting for control. Three Druid sisters who hold the key to salvation and the hearts of the men who would love them. Join New York Time...
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Moon Struck
Donna GrantHIS FIGHT TO BE WHOLE Years ago, Solomon LaRue’s life was ripped apart when his fiancée was taken from him brutally and without cause. After, he vowed to never love again and put a...