Hip, Sexy Novel Gives Insider's Look at the Music Industry
Hartford, Conn. (PRWEB) August 30, 2007 -- How Far Would You Go? by music world veteran Irene Melo follows a young Hispanic woman in her search for happiness in and out of the music business.
How far must anyone go to follow his or her dream? That's the choice a young Hispanic woman named Jazzman must make as she works to be a music sensation and follow her heart. Struggling to make sense of her life after her mother's death, Jazzman finds comfort in spirituality, even as her heart beats for the Jamaican artist, Afrique. After a torrid one night stand, Jazzman thinks there is a real connection. But is there? Or is her soul mate destined to be her best friend Tyson?
Beautifully written and warmly told, How Far Would You Go? explores life, death, love and lust with equal passion and intelligence. Melo, who worked in the music industry for many years, gives readers a "you-are-there" perspective. This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in what really goes on in both the entertainment business and the human heart.
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press please contact the author at Irene.melo @ yahoo.com. How Far Would You Go? is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Irene Melo has been involved in the entertainment industry since her teenage years. She helped develop a local TV show called Reggae Vibes, which featured videos and interviews from the Jamaican music community. In 1997, Melo graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Film production, where she produced, directed and wrote a documentary, School Smarts: A Positive Outlook to the Negative Views. Her website can be found at www.irenemelo.com.
About BookSurge
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