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September 01, 2006 @ 10:37 am
VIBE's Line of Urban Fiction Publishes Rapper C-Murder's First Novel
"Death Around The Corner exemplifies what VIBE Street Lit is all about," says Vibe's Editorial Director of Vibe Books, Rob Kenner, "bringing the phenomenon of urban fiction to the next level."
left "Building on VIBE’s long tradition of editorial excellence, we draw on a rich talent pool to bring our readers the stories that mainstream publishing has long ignored or resisted. VIBE Street Lit is all about powerful stories, unforgettable characters, and authentic language, combined with the highest editorial and artistic standards."
When Corey Miller a.k.a. C-Murder began writing this book, he was facing a life sentence for second degree murder—although he's always maintained his innocence. He wrote the entire novel by hand from the Jefferson County in Louisiana, sending the chapters to a relative on the outside who typed them up for him. After working this way for almost two years, and after Hurricane Katrina, several chapters were lost but eventually re-discovered. C-Murder was later released due to problems with the prosecution’s case.
Tracing the life of Daquan, a five-year-old boy growing up in New Orleans’s toughest housing projects, and with a cameo apperance by No Limit Records' Master P, Death Around The Corner pulls no punches as it follows him through family drama, school, jail, hustling, and the rap game. But as Daquan soon discovers, it takes more than luck to escape the streets.
Visit www.DeathAroundTheCorner.com for more information.
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Article tags: C-Murder, Master P, No Limit, No Limit Records, No Limit Soldiers, Romeo, Silkk Da Shocker
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Comments
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J.Moffett Walker, Author says:
I am a former Gary, IN citizen who has completed a manscript anout the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. I am looking for a publisher.
October 11, 2007 at 5:07 pm
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Brittany says:
I am interested in having my book published with Vibe Street Lit. Big up to C-Murder!
August 9, 2007 at 11:03 am
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katavia says:
hello my name is katavia, clayton im reading c'murders book now. im also writing a book called Queen'Ledonna its about a young black female name Bora Jones, in high school she meets a guy name Ledonna he ened up being a big time drug sales rep.Bora found love but love caused her pain a best friend other lifes were taking and almost her own life.
July 14, 2007 at 10:09 am
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Teri Ketchum says:
If you are a young African-American with a desire to write a book, how do you get in contact with Rob Kenner to discuss possible distribution through the Vibe Street Lit imprint?
April 2, 2007 at 8:17 pm
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jonny15 says:
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March 1, 2007 at 5:00 pm
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E. Bramlett says:
If you are a young African-American with a completed book, how do you get in contact with Rob Kenner to discuss possible distribution through the Vibe Street Lit imprint?
December 29, 2006 at 11:59 am