about the novel
- characters
Arthur - the musician
Naomi - the painter
Alvin - the mentor
Soul Reason - the band - Synopsis
Arthur Hayes is a talented musician leading one of the hottest jazz quartets in Atlanta. His dedication to music is overshadowed by a dark past that continues to haunt him. When his mentor, Big Al, commissions a New York-bred artist, Naomi, to paint a mural in his club -- she is intrigued by Arthur's love for music and drawn to his wounded heart. This is only the beginning as this door also welcomes a whirlwind of passion, jealousy and other twists from the bedroom to the stage to the streets.
sample chapter
Chapter 4. Naomi Comes to town
Club Pulse was a beautiful venue; I already knew this from the pictures on their website. The visual was totally enhanced once I set foot inside. The ambiance was a far cry from the crowded hip-hop nooks and borough community centers I used to frequent in New York City. This place was full of class and Southern sophistication. I guess everyone in Atlanta didn't drive Cadillacs and sport diamond-encrusted grills after all. . .
about THE author
D. Van Robinson (aka Fave) is a writer, blogger, musician, podcaster, graphic and web designer whose work has appeared on GRAMMY.com, SoulBounce and Blogging in Black. He is the producer of the award-winning Friday Favecast, a podcast showcasing indie soul and hip hop. Robinson is also the creator of the music-inspired online comic strip, A Pug Named Fender. He was born and raised in Gary, IN and currently resides in Texas.