Randolf and XI Magazine Collaborate for Fiery Fiction Series

June 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Houston, Texas – June 23, 2010 – PHE Ink Writing Solutions Firm would like to extend a warm congratulations to author Otis Randolf and XI Magazine as they have kicked off the summer publishing event with exclusive premier of The Frog Pond (ISBN: 978-0-9824475-7-4). On Monday, June 21, XI launched the Fiery Fiction Series to coincide with PHE Ink’s pre-sale event of Randolf’s eagerly anticipated debut novel. Visit www.pheinkpub.com and pre-order your personal autographed copy before it hits online retailers and stores nationwide August 3, 2010.

Only XI Magazine (www.ximagonline.com) will have the official reading excerpts and online/virtual tour information about The Frog Pond which follows the lives of Eric Moore, the son and nephew of prominent ministers as well as a husband and father; Denard Lewis, a hallucinating drunk who hides behind his career; and Anderijo Campbell, a rising basketball star on the verge of self-destruction. Their lives, as well as the lives of the people around them, are catapulted into precarious and difficult situations when the deranged actions of a murderer claims the lives of two women married to ministers on the down low.

Randolf made his first appearance as an author on The Robert Wesley Branch Show as a panelist on the author’s roundtable discussion that featured the heavy-hitting literary talents Andrionna Williams-Campbell, Stacy “The Great Dame” Nelson, and G. D. Grace. He also appeared on The Daring Show’s one-year anniversary special and as one of the guest panelists for “Love, Lust, and Relationship Trust” on A Date with Destiny, nominated for 2010 Best Literary Talk Show Host by the African-American Literary Awards Show.

For more information about the author and how to reserve your copy of The Frog Pond, visit PHE Ink at www.pheinkpub.com. Also, Otis welcomes everyone interested in The Frog Pond to become a fan of Otis Randolf on his Facebook page.

About XI Magazine…

More than a blog or simple online rag, XI Magazine (XI) is an interactive online publication showcasing the best information in fashion, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. This full spectrum publication was created by four fabulous females unique in their talents, strong in their abilities, persistent in their journey towards greatness, but distinct in their taste. Since its official launch in 2010, XI has increased its readership and visibility 300% by spotlighting some of the freshest faces on the scene. Whether they are city chic or subtle suburbia, XI citiXIns are progressive, productive, positive, and polished. XI Magazine… What’s New. What’s Now. What’s Next. Contact Llaren V. Wynn at Llaren@ximagonline.com or visit www.ximagonline.com.    

About Otis Randolf…

Otis Randolf began writing in middle school, scribbling poems and song lyrics for his own personal entertainment. Later, he began performing during open mic poetry/jazz sets and reading material from his personal collection. After courageously reciting lines from his journal, his confidence soared and he continued participating in entertainment sets in Baltimore, Chicago, Houston and Washington, D.C. He currently resides in Houston, where he continues to cultivate his passion for writing.

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