Donna Hill's Book Launch for Nola and Baldwin and in Conversation with Victoria Christopher Murray
A modern reimagining of Zora Neale Hurston's beloved classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, Nola and Baldwin is "richly drawn love story offers a new generation a romantic finale worthy of Hurston's enduring legacy" from beloved author Donna Hill.
Join us in celebrating the launch of Donna Hill's latest novel on Wednesday, November 11th at 7pm where the "Brooklyn girl at heart" will read excerpt and discuss her "moving story of romance, courage, and resilience in turbulent times" with fellow author Victoria Christopher Murray.
Tickets are available now:
✍🏾 📕$20 includes entry and an autographed copy of NOLA AND BALDWIN.
💳 $10 entry includes a Gladys Books & Wine Gift Card.
About Nola and Baldwin:
Nola Denny survived her father's tragic death and her mother's descent into mental illness by holding fast to Their Eyes Were Watching God. Inspired by Janie Crawford, Hurston's unforgettable heroine, Nola sets out to reclaim a voice long silenced by the burdens of caretaking and the weight of her past. Her journey to New York takes an unexpected turn in Meridian, Mississippi, where a chance detour leads to a fresh start, a home, and her own Tea Cake: a proud Pullman Porter named Baldwin Carter. Baldwin Carter also carries the marks of a difficult beginning. He escaped a loveless childhood and built a new life through the kindness of a caring stranger. Baldwin labors with dignity in a profession that demands he bow and scrape before passengers who scarcely regard him as a man. When he meets Nola, he recognizes an anchor—a woman who makes every inch of him stand tall. Across loss, hardship, and months of painful separation, Nola and Baldwin must reckon with their past to claim a future together. Their sacrifices belong not only to themselves but to all those who will follow, searching for a better life.
About Donna Hill:
Donna Hill began her career in 1987 writing short stories for the confession magazines. Since then, she has written more than 100 published titles and is considered one of the early pioneers of the African American romance genre.
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. She has been featured in Essence, USA Today, Black Enterprise and more.
She has received numerous awards, including The Career Achievement Award, the first recipient of The Trailblazer Award, The Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award, The Gold Pen Award, as well as commendations for her community service.
Donna is a graduate of Goddard College with an MFA in Creative Writing and is an Associate Professor of Professional Writing and Executive Director for the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College.
About Victoria Christopher Murray:
Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times and USA Today best selling author of more than 30 novels, including the New York Times Instant Best Sellers, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies. Both novels, Victoria co-wrote with Marie Benedict.
A native New Yorker, Victoria Christopher Murray attended Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University’s Stern Business School where she received her MBA in Marketing.
Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tested her entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a Financial Services Agency for Aegon, USA where she managed the number one division for nine consecutive years. However, Victoria always dreamed of writing and in 1997, she pursued her dream.