It was a pleasant surprise to see a review from a reader of the book on Amazon.com. The book was given five stars!
According to T. Daniels “charming2i”:
this is a different spin on a vampire love story but i loved it and i hope Michelle Downes writes the second story to this wonderful romance. If you are looking for a I/R romance with a black woman go no further read this one you will love it.
Working hard to get the next book, Melody and the Master out by early next year.
The press releases vary, but the content is similar. Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes reached #79 on the Time Travel on the Best Seller Lists by Amazon.com. I only wish I did a screen shot of it.
Unique Romance Shoots To #79 On Time Travel Best Seller List at Amazon.com
New publishing company Belanita LLC releases its first book Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes. The time traveling, sword fighting, science fiction and interracial romance novel shot up to #79 on Time Travel Best Seller List at Amazon.com.
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(Press Release) – Jul 22, 2010 – A new and unique science fiction and interracial romance book stands alone: a black woman finds love with a white-Asian looking alien man. Initially released as an ebook, the print version of Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes is now widely available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon.com, Lulu.com, and Books-a-Million.
“I felt there weren’t enough interracial science fiction romances featuring a black woman,” says first time author Mechelle Downes. “I love writing romantic science fiction; it allows you to play with many scenarios. I believe this story would make a perfect adventure film.”
Upcoming books by Belanita LLC will feature demi-gods, citrus diet recipes, and a free ebook with advertising for interested companies. To see more information about Belanita LLC, current and future book releases, visit: http://belanita.com.
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Incorporated in 2006, Belanita LLC is a publishing, creative content and Internet development company, which runs several websites, offers technical consulting services, and publishes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction materials.
I would thank all the buyers of Princess and the Emperor. Thank you very very much! It is truly appreciated. I do hope you enjoyed the book.
Another book will be produced by Belanita LLC at some point in the future. The roughest of rough drafts is coming together. Hopefully this book will show up in print faster than the first.
It’s been a steep learning curve, yet an incredibly fun one. I wouldn’t do it any other way.
I am releasing what will be the first of many publications. The book is called Princess and the Emperor. It is a love story, written with a black woman as the love interest. It is science fiction, but I guarantee that it wont be wonky. I always enjoy science fiction, and any story that has this as a romance story, I enjoy reading.
The big publishers usually have a process of releasing hardcover, softcover, followed by ebooks. In this case, I will release ebooks and then softcovers. Hardcovers are a prestigious money maker for big publishers, and I understand their desire to put out these books. They are also quite expensive to make and that results in high priced books. Retailers discount these books, but that doesn’t change for the majority of hardcovers like school textbooks.
The main character of Princess and the Emperor is cheerful, lovely and a vibrant spirit. I hope to publish more stories with characters like her.
