Notes from Beale Street

Praise for Phyllis R. Dixon:

“Dixon has created a solid story exploring family relationships, filled with flawed, yet relatable characters and peppered with historical references, as in the novels of Mary Monroe.” —Library Journal on A Taste for More

“A fun, sexy read.” —Ebony on Intermission

“Dixon gives her characters distinctive voices, exploring their inner lives and motivations, and her conversational style gives readers a front-row seat to the Diamonds’ sparkling reunion. Fans of Kimberla Lawson Roby and ReShonda Tate Billingsley will be enthralled.” —Booklist on Intermission

“If you were a fan of girl music groups from the 1990s, you’ll love this story about the fictional girl group the Diamonds.” —AARP’s Sisters Newsletter on Intermission

“A glamorous, nostalgic ’90s story begins in this fun novel following four women.” —Woman’s World, Book Club Pick, on Intermission

“There’s a whole lotta of shakin’ going on in this book! Ms. Dixon produced a rich drama with all the ingredients to hold our attention.” —Dwight Fryer, Author and NAACP Image Award Nominee on Down Home Blues

“A riveting Southern family drama. Down Home Blues delves into many serious issues that affect our families and our community.” —Evelyn Palfrey, Essence Magazine bestselling author on Down Home Blues

“Down Home Blues does a fantastic job of exploring how individuals and families interrelate and how their choices influence wider events in the greater world, making it a recommendation for novel readers who want their action driven by strong characters and their views of life’s winding directions tempered by a better understanding of psychological motivation.” —Midwest Book Review on Down Home Blues

“Educational, thought provoking and captivating. Forty Acres will inspire you.” —RAWSISTAZ Reviews on Forty Acres