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Legend of the Black Roses (Black Rose, #1)Legend of the Black Roses by D. C. Cowan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I bear the same name as the author, but I'm actually not the real author of the Legend of the Black Roses. It was written over thirty years ago, but was never published by the author. The story is very unique in many ways. It's hard to find a book that's similar to it, at least within the books written by and about African Americans. I compare it to the book Kindred, not because the stories are similar, but by what they portray. Kindred tells the world what would happen if a modern African American female was taken from her life and sent into the past. But what if an African princess was ripped from her homeland, forced into slavery, and is somehow lost in time as well. This is the real mystery of the story. How does the spirit of an African princess become a disembodied spirit? Don't worry; I haven't spoiled anything with this review. This answer isn't revealed in the first novel anyway. There are many twists and turns in the first novel and hopefully the series to come that keeps the story interesting.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Author's Bio: New Author D. C. Cowan



D. C. Cowan is a collaborative mother-daughter team who is pleased to present several book series exploring minorities and spirituality.  The Black Rose series was written by the mother over thirty years ago.  Cowan, is a graduate of the prestigious Spellman College in Atlanta, GA where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.  A pillar to her community, she was a director for many years at a local recreation center and with the Sycamore Temple Church she taught Sunday School and received recognition from the members for her contributions.  With quiet tenacity, Cowan has been writing her books for over thirty years only sharing her ideas with close relatives.  While a dedicated housewife, she spent hours researching and writing self-help books and hundreds of poems, novels, and short stories.  Finding courage in a hard time, Cowan worked for a number of years helping her children through school.  Encouraged by her family, she now shares her stories with the world as another African American novelist.  A dedicated and loving mother and wife, she is the mother of two and currently resides with her retired husband.

The daughter is a graduate of the world renowned Wake Forest University with a degree in Psychology.  She attended graduate school for two years pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology.  She plans to help her mother continue to publish the Black Rose series.  With a personal love of studying the spiritual world, she has written several books that delve into the relation of God, angels and humans.  She has written three books about minorities chosen to fulfill a prophecy and destined to become angels of life, love and truth in a dark world.  The trilogy is called Angelic Heroes which includes the following: Book of Omni, Child of Light and Mount of Truth.  The books depict strong female minorities as the lead characters.  Though suitable for all ages, the trilogy is intended for teenagers and young adults who are interested in spirituality and fantasy. 


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