Grace Octavia

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Delta Sigma Theta Lets the Good Times Roll at 50th National Convention in New Orleans

August 18, 2010

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The Big Easy was bejeweled and bedazzled with sparkling touches of crimson and cream earlier this month as sisters of the largest black sorority celebrated Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s 50th National Convention. More than 15,000 women from as far away (more…)

Fantasia Barrino: 5 Things Women Should Know Before Sleeping With Married Men

August 11, 2010

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:Fantasia Barrino: 5 Things Women Should Know Before Sleeping With Married Men" by Grace Octavia

All I can say is “poor thing.” And, like most women who’ve been there and burned the T-shirt, I’m saying this about Fantasia Barrino, not (more…)

Do You Know When A Man Is Lying To You?

June 30, 2010

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This week I present the matter of a precarious position every sister finds herself involved in a one point or another: being lied to. Read the following EXCERPT from TAKE HER MAN to see which "Signs of Shammery" you've experienced from your male counterparts in the past. Feel free to ADD your own signs (more…)

Selected Works

Contemporary Fiction
When your dreams come crashing down, what's next? In Essence® bestselling author Grace Octavia's moving new novel, one woman must begin again when betrayal shatters the life she knew. . .
a chic page-turner starring the 3Ts—Tamia, Troy, and Tasha—three New York City “It Girls” whose lives are about to be turned upside down…
"Everyone, including Evan, expected us to get married right after college. But I wasn't so certain."
A sparkling, sexy novel, His First Wife is all about facing what is real and getting it all on your own terms.
New York City “It Girl” Troy Smith thought she’d have her ring by spring. But there’s been a change in plans…

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