Featured in Cobb Life magazine (Best of Cobb 2010, Jan/Feb issue)

ASLEEP About | Excerpt | CreateSpace Order   Amazon Order | Kindle Order Borders | Barnes & Noble ASLEEP available at: BORDERS (Parkway Pointe) 3101 Cobb Parkway (Atlanta, GA) BORDERS 605 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy NW (Kennesaw, GA) BORDERS (The Avenue shopping Center) 4475 Roswell Rd (Marietta, GA) CHARIS Books and More 1189 Euclid Ave (Atlanta, GA) URBAN GRIND 962 Marietta St. (Atlanta, GA) Also available in book stores by request ISBN # 978-0-9825013-0-6 ASLEEP: Adisa Summers doesn't know her boyfriend, Micah Alexander, can fly. This teen African American couple share a love that defies the odds like Micah defies gravity. (YA novel) AMAZON Reviews RAWSISTAZ Review AAMBC Review APOOO Review BOOK CLUB & BLOG REVIEWS: Girls Just Reading "...McNair has written a rich and compelling story..." Black and Blue Ink "Everything about this book intrigues me." Girls Can't What? "...captivating right from the start..." Literary Divas "...Evolving Book Reviews definitely recommends ASLEEP..." Reading in Color "I was in a state of constant suspense..." GENERAL REVIEWS: "Excellent book - you have to let me know when the second one is out... very well written - captivating - suspenseful..." - Bernette Santiago "(My daughter) took the book from me... She read it in 2 days and since then she has been rereading her favorite passages instead of moving on to a new book (like she did with Twilight). I asked her tonight if she liked it as much as Twilight and she said yes! -- She is anxiously awaiting the sequels." - Christie [Update] "I finished the book this afternoon. I just loved it also! -- I agree (with my daughter) that I enjoyed it as much as Twilight which we both loved. -- we will be anxiously awaiting the next installment." - Christie GIANT SLAYERS About | Excerpt | CreateSpace Order | Amazon Order Childhood friends, Taylor, Renee, and Leticia, are learning to negotiate their declining African American community as adults while tackling the challenges presented by the men in their lives. REVIEW: Click Here AWAKE (work in progress) About | Excerpt | CreateSpace Order | Amazon Order AWAKE: The exciting sequel to ASLEEP is coming soon. CURRENTLY IN THE EDITING PROCESS. (YA novel)

Author, Wendy Raven McNair (Twitter) (FaceBook) EVENTS CALENDAR ONYXCON August 13-14, 2010 Southwest Arts Center ATLANTA If you're interested in comic books, graphic novels, video games, scifi/fantasy novels, and animation, then this is the place for you. It's an extravaganza of art and literature. I missed this event last year and regret it to this day. I'll definitely be there this year. Will you? National Book Club Conference July 30-August 1, 2010 Starts Tomorrow! Hyatt Regency Atlanta ATLANTA It's that time again, time to celebrate the written word with people who know how to do it right, Book Clubs! I've been anticipating this event all year and hope you can join in the celebration. See you there! Chocolate Social Black Pearls Magazine & EDC Creations Today! July 29, 2010 (Thur. 7p-11p) Today! Hyatt Regency Atlanta ATLANTA I'm looking forward to celebrating the launch of another great weekend of Literary immersion with book lovers and many of the authors and book clubs pouring into Atlanta for the NBCC. Direct quote from event sponsors, "We have door prizes for the first 50 people!" So don't be late. PAST EVENTS Written Magazine Lorraine Hansberry Young and Gifted Writers and Readers Conference July 17, 2010 (Sat. 9a-4p) Auburn Avenue Research Library ATLANTA, GA 30303 I was honored to present at the National Black Arts Festival's teen writers and readers conference. I enjoyed speaking to all of you young writers and I encourage you to continue pursuing your literary dreams. WESLEY CHAPEL LIBRARY Spring Local Authors Forum May 16, 2010 (Sun. 2p-5p) 2861 Wesley Chapel Rd. DECATUR, GA 30034 Drop by and meet the local authors. I'll be signing copies of ASLEEP and you can sign up to win a free copy of AWAKE. AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY Book Signing & Festival May 8, 2010 (Sat. 4p-6p) 101 Auburn Ave. NE ATLANTA, GA 30303 I had a great time sign the Auburn Avenue Library during the Sweet Auburn Festival. It's an outdoor event featuring music, food, and family friendly activities in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood neighborhood. SCHOOL EVENTS: Thank you to the students and staff at Independence High and Daniell Middle schools for making my visit a wonderful success. I wish you all the best in your writing endeavors. BORDERS Book Signing February 13, 2010 (Sat. 1p-4p) The Avenue East Cobb (shopping center) 4475 Roswell Road MARIETTA, GA 30062 Thanks again to the wonderful staff at Borders. And my appreciation to the readers, we sold out all the copies Borders had stocked! Check back, they should be getting another order in and they can always order it on request. Urban Grind Book Signing February 6, 2010 (Sat. 2p) 962 Marietta St. ATLANTA, GA 30318 Thank you Cassandra and Tracye for making my signing at the Urban Grind a fun experience. Thank you to those who came by my table, I enjoyed speaking with you. BORDERS Book Signing January 30, 2010 (Sat. 1p-4p) Parkway Pointe 3101 Cobb Parkway ATLANTA, GA 30339 Thank you to Fran and the staff at Borders, for making my book signing a success. My deep appreciation to those who dropped by my table. I hope you all enjoy ASLEEP. PRESS RELEASE BORDERS Book Signing December 5, 2009 (Sat. 1p-4p) 605 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy NW KENNESAW, GA 30144 Thank you to the Borders staff for your support. And as always, my appreciation and thanks to the custormers who stopped by my table. Hope you're enjoying ASLEEP! BORDERS Book Signing October 17, 2009 (Sat. 12noon-4p) The Avenue East Cobb (shopping center) 4475 Roswell Road MARIETTA, GA 30062 Congratulations to KATHY, for winning a copy of book 2, AWAKE! Thank you, John, and the friendly Borders staff, I appreciate all of your assistance. Thank you to the customers who dropped by my table, as always, your support is much appreciated. PRESS RELEASE SENTINEL ARTICLE Starbucks September 5, 2009 (Saturday at 8p) Downtown Decatur Square Decatur, GA ATLANTA Thank you, Gail, for featuring me and my work. Thank you to my gracious audience as well. I enjoyed our time together and appreciate you taking the time to stop in, listen, and buy my novels. Your support is greatly appreciated. Decatur Book Festival September 5-6, 2009 Saturday, September 5th 11:40a-12noon Book Signing @ Emerging Authors Pavilion ATLANTA What an incredible experience. The festival was wall to wall book lovers. Thanks to all for buying ASLEEP and a special thank you to Cindy Elsberry and all the volunteers at the festival for your hard work. Great job! See you next year. National Book Club Conference July 31-August 2, 2009 ATLANTA The NBCC was absolutely phenomenal. Thanks to Curtis Bunn and his supporters, it was an affair to remember. I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and look forward to participating again next year. National Black Book Festival May 16-17, 2009 HOUSTON The NBBF was a great experience. Thank you to all who dropped by to talk and especially to those who purchased my book. A special thank you to NBBF National Coordinator, Gwen Richardson, for her phenomenal efforts on behalf of all the authors.