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New to the game, Toyi Ward promises to change how writers write and readers read.
"She's Pushing the Reset Button on Novel Righting/Writing."
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Par for the Curse is the debut novel from one of the most compelling, provocative,
and gifted writers of this era -- Toyi Ward. Par for the Curse centers around the complicated
life of Stormy Briggs. The drama in Stormy Briggs' life results from a curse put on her great-grandmother, Lila, over eighty
years ago. The heart line of Lila's palm was sliced in two which led to a life void of love and lasting realtionships. Though
her cousins, Lourdes and Riley, accept their fate, an unexpected event forces Stormy to return to New Orleans to investigate
the origin of the curse. This trip changes Stormy's view of her family and herself. As a new breed of heroine, Stormy
is determined to uncover her family's secrets and stop the cycle of pain that has affected so many generations.
Breaking the rules of the genre, Par for the Curse has plot twists that keep you
on spin cycle and life lessons that not only teach you about others--but more importantly, teaches you about self. Written
in a style that is "earthy" yet sophisticated, Toyi Ward is destined to become your favorite author.
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Who is Toyi Ward?
Bold, Brilliant & Beautiful. Personable, Provocative & Powerful. Never scuuurd!
Ready, Willing & Able. She's not your typical novelist. Whether in the corporate board room, the church, or homefront,
Toyi Ward is not the "Next"--she's "The Now."
Her commentaries have appeared on MSN, The Glass Hammer, and Your Business Channel. She's
the hostess of TOYi-Talk on Blog Talk Radio. It doesn't stop there; it only gets better. She's been recognized
as one of the top 50 women in business. She holds executive seats at The Center for Research on Violence
Against Women and The University of Kentucky Women & Philanthrophy Leadership Council. She writes regularly for various
publications. Plus she's a wife. And plus she's a mom.
Toyi Ward doesn't bring the noise, doesn't bring the pain, doesn't bring the heat--she brings the
healing. Presently, she's on a national speaking/book tour receiving critical acclaim for her riveting and timely message. You
can visit her website at: www.toyiward.com or at www.blogtalkradio.com/toyi-talk.
"We make what is--better!"
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