Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Reading has a Purpose Interview with Author Houstina Summers


Check Out the Interview:
http://readinghaspurpose.blogspot.com/2010/11/interview-houstina-summers-author-and.html#comment-form

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Blogs are talking about The Novel Angelica's Revenge

Check out my Blog Interview on the popular reading site:Reading had a Purpose

Site:http://readinghaspurpose.blogspot.com/2010/11/interview-houstina-summers-author-and.html#comment-form

Monday, November 8, 2010

Book Signing At Taylrz Joynt Boutique A Huge Success






I would first like to thank God for opening Doors that only He can open.I would also like to thank Willa Robison my book publisher, Taylr Owner of Taylrz Joynt Boutiqe for allowing us to use for store for my first book signing.Lastly I would like to thank everyone who came by and purchased a Novel.You will always be remembered.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Author of the popular Novel Angelica's Revenge has her first Book Signing



CAN LOVE CONQUER HATE?
Is LOVE a solution to the Brown/Black Gang Warfare?

Knowledge Power Books is proud to announce the release of Angelica's Revenge. Fashion Designer Houstina Summers, is not only creating style but she is creating solutions to gang violence in her first novel, Angelica's Revenge. Summers penned her novel in five months after receiving a vision to help our youth from falling victim to senseless killings due to African American and Hispanic gang violence.

A Book Signing with the author will be held on
Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at
Taylr'z Joynt Boutique
13549 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, California 91423
(818) 907-7818


Angelica's Revenge is a romantic thriller introducing two characters, an African American male, Trayvon and a Hispanic male, Mario, who are members of two rival gangs. There is nothing new about racial conflict between African Americans and Hispanics in Los Angeles. This long-term warfare can be traced back to the early 90's or earlier. Trayvon's jealous rage elevates the hatred with Mario when Trayvon murders Manny, Mario's twin brother. Revenge fuels Mario's hatred and he takes the lives of Trayvon's parents, which creates destruction within the community. Rosanna, Mario's grandmother is tired of the senseless killing in their community. Does this sound familiar with what's currently happening in the local communities of Southern California? The thought of losing her only grandchild is unimaginable. It has to STOP. She believes in prayer and she asked God for an Angel. Her plea for mercy came in the form of a woman, Trayvon's sister, Josie. Josie brought comfort to Mario's dying grandmother and captivated her heart, but can love conquer the hate in Mario's heart?

Gang violence amongst African Americans and Hispanics daily plagues and pierces communities, homes, neighborhoods, schools and prisons. According to the Los Angeles Police Department's latest crime statistics, Los Angeles is home to more than 400 gangs with more than 39,000 documented members. The department believes with gang intervention programs, gang-related crimes dropped 11.2 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year, and gang related homicides dropped 15.6%. Summers believes one life lost to gang violence is far too many.

Does LOVE CONQUER ALL? Some might say it's just in theory only, not really true, but the question is in many tests in Angelica's Revenge. Will an inter-racial love relationship between African American and Hispanic gang members solve the problem or add fire to flames?

About the Author:
Summers lives in the San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, California. She is a graphic designer, fashion designer and a California University at Northridge graduate. A creative entrepreneur, Summers' clother line, Cowgirl Heaven graced the runways during the recent Los Angeles Fashion Week. She has designed clothes for celebrities like Meagan Good and others. She is also the cover designer of her first novel, Angelica's Revenge. This multi-talented artist has always used her gifts to encourage and inspire others.

About Knowledge Power Books

Knowledge Power Books is a division of Knowledge Power Communications, Inc., a publisher dedicated to providing books, educational materials and information that emphasize positive actions in order to inspire and motivate children, young adults and adults to be a productive force in society. For more information about Knowledge Power Books, visit our website at www.knowledgepowerinc.com
Angelica's Revenge
By Houstina Summers
Publication Date: September 8, 2010
Trade Paperback; Price: $14.99; Pages: 150
ISBN: 978-0-9818790-7-9


To request a complimentary review copy, to schedule an interview with the author or for more information, contact Gena Clayton at 661-513-0308 or
661-264-8105. The book will be available for purchase at the Book Signing on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. or visit www.knowledgepowerinc.com

Friday, June 4, 2010

Fashion Week Designer Turned Overnight Published Author



What do you get with a terminally ill father, a near suicidal brother, a homeless mother and a struggling fashion designer? “A PUBLISHED AUTHOR IN ONE WEEK”. Clothing designer and now published author Houstina Summers has always used her creative gifts to encourage others. Her clothing line Cowgirl Heaven has graced the runways during Los Angeles Fashion Week and has clothed the backs of celebrities like Meagan Good. In 2007, this 5”1 multi-talent needed more than encouragement, she need a breakthrough.

After Doctors gave her father a diagnosis of cancer, he passed away on Fathers day . Just a couple days before, her brother, former platinum recording artist , was battling depression and nearly took his own life in the same bed her father died. Her sister was expecting her first child, and her mother's business rapidly lost sales, which resulted in being evicted onto the street, along with her fifteen year old daughter.

Houstina had battles. She kept a smile on her face while everything around her was crumbling. She kept smiling whenever she looked into the eyes of her little sister and saw her father's reflection. She smiled while inside she was giving up. Who knew that in this time of struggle she would give birth to one of the most thrilling love stories of our time. After receiving a vision, Houstina starting writing. It only took five months to complete the entire manuscript and only one week for a local publishing house to decide to publish her first novel, “Angelica’s Revenge”.

In my opinion this novel has changed my perspective about real unconditional love and will soon become a worldwide Best seller.Her Novel is also being reviewed for, Oprah's Book Club.

-Posted By: Writers Reviews

To Order : http://www.knowledgepowerinc.com/angelicasrevenge.htm

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Angelica's Revenge Trailer


Angelica's Revenge Trailer Producer Victor Kelso, Co-Producer Micheal Wellington and Author Houstina Summers.Whats Next? Oprah's Book Club.

Behind the Scene from the Shooting of Angelica's Revenge Trailer













We have successfully completed the Trailer for Angelica's Revenge.Thanks to Victor Kelso the Director and an amazing cast we are on our way.Take a look at some behind the scene photos.To see more photos log onto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cowgirlheaven/?saved=1


The Cast:
Jennifer Ivy(Josie)
Caleb Cabreva
Nick Rey
Zosana Barretto
Marcus A. Stewart
Thank you God for Your Love,Thank you Publisher Willa Robinson and Thank you to all my new friends.