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		<title>A Great Review for Princess and the Emperor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a pleasant surprise to see a review from a reader of the book on Amazon.com. The book was given five stars! According to T. Daniels &#8220;charming2i&#8221;: this is a different spin on a vampire love story but i loved it and i hope Michelle Downes writes the second story to this wonderful romance. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was a pleasant surprise to see a review from a reader of the book on Amazon.com. The book was given five stars!</p>
<p>According to <strong>T. Daniels &#8220;charming2i&#8221;</strong>:</p>
<blockquote><p>this is a different spin on a vampire love story but i loved it and i  hope Michelle Downes writes the second story to this wonderful romance.   If you are looking for a I/R romance with a black woman go no further  read this one you will love it.</p></blockquote>
<p>Working hard to get the next book, <strong>Melody and the Master</strong> out by early next year.</p>
<p>The book can be purchased <a title="Princess and the Emperor" href="http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Emperor-Mechelle-Downes/dp/0984384014/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1274542333&amp;sr=1-2" target="_self">here</a> from Amazon.</p>
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		<title>Press Release &#8211; Unique Romance Shoots To #79 On Time Travel Best Seller List at Amazon.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The press releases vary, but the content is similar. Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes reached #79 on the Time Travel on the Best Seller Lists by Amazon.com. I only wish I did a screen shot of it. The following are links to the press release, or http://belanita.com/pr.php and PRLog or http://prlog.org/10811695 Unique Romance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The press releases vary, but the content is similar. <em>Princess and the Emperor</em> by Mechelle Downes reached #79 on the Time Travel on the Best Seller Lists by Amazon.com. I only wish I did a screen shot of it.</p>
<p>The following are links to the <a title="Princess and the Emperor Press Release" href="http://belanita.com/pr.php" target="_self">press release</a>,</p>
<p>or http://belanita.com/pr.php</p>
<p>and <a title="Pr Log Princess and the Emperor Press Release" href="http://prlog.org/10811695" target="_blank">PRLog</a></p>
<p>or http://prlog.org/10811695</p>
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<h3>Unique Romance Shoots To #79 On Time Travel Best Seller List at Amazon.com</h3>
<p><strong>New publishing company Belanita LLC releases its first book Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes. The time traveling, sword fighting, science fiction and interracial romance novel shot up to #79 on Time Travel Best Seller List at Amazon.com.</strong></p>
<p><em>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</em></p>
<p>(Press Release) – Jul 22, 2010 – A new and unique science fiction and interracial romance book stands alone: a black woman finds love with a white-Asian looking alien man. Initially released as an ebook, the print version of Princess and the Emperor by Mechelle Downes is now widely available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon.com, Lulu.com, and Books-a-Million.</p>
<p>“I felt there weren’t enough interracial science fiction romances featuring a black woman,” says first time author Mechelle Downes. “I love writing romantic science fiction; it allows you to play with many scenarios. I believe this story would make a perfect adventure film.”</p>
<p>Upcoming books by Belanita LLC will feature demi-gods, citrus diet recipes, and a free ebook with advertising for interested companies. To see more information about Belanita LLC, current and future book releases, visit: http://belanita.com.</p>
<p># # #</p>
<p>Incorporated in 2006, Belanita LLC is a publishing, creative content and Internet development company, which runs several websites, offers technical consulting services, and publishes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction materials.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would thank all the buyers of Princess and the Emperor. Thank you very very much! It is truly appreciated. I do hope you enjoyed the book. Another book will be produced by Belanita LLC at some point in the future. The roughest of rough drafts is coming together. Hopefully this book will show up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would thank all the buyers of <strong><a title="Princess and the Emperor" href="http://princess.belanita.com/" target="_self">Princess and the Emperor</a></strong>. Thank you very very much! It is truly appreciated. I do hope you enjoyed the book.</p>
<p>Another book will be produced by Belanita LLC at some point in the future. The roughest of rough drafts is coming together. Hopefully this book will show up in print faster than the first.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s been a steep learning curve, yet an incredibly fun one. I wouldn&#8217;t do it any other way.</p>
<p>And just to repeat: <strong><a title="Princess and the Emperor" href="http://princess.belanita.com" target="_self">Princess and the Emperor</a> </strong>is available at Amazon.com in <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Amazon.com" href="http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Emperor-Mechelle-Downes/dp/0984384014/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1274542333&amp;sr=1-2" target="_blank">print</a> and <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Amazon.com" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EENKH4" target="_blank">Kindle format</a>. It is available at <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Lulu.com" href="http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fStoreID=279213" target="_blank">Lulu.com</a> in <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Lulu.com" href="http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fStoreID=279213" target="_blank">print</a> and <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Lulu.com" href="http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fStoreID=279213" target="_blank">ebook</a> format.</p>
<p>Enjoy.</p>
<p><strong>Update</strong>: Save 10% at Lulu.com. Use coupon code &#8216;VACATION&#8217; at checkout. Good until June 30, 2010.</p>
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		<title>Print version of Princess and the Emperor is Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 19:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The print version is now available at Lulu.com. And save 10% when you enter FLOWERS at checkout time. Good until May 31, 2010.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The print version is now available at <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Lulu.com" href="http://stores.lulu.com/belanita" target="_self">Lulu.com</a>.</p>
<p>And save 10% when you enter <strong>FLOWERS</strong> at checkout time. Good until May 31, 2010.</p>
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		<title>Princess and the Emperor &#8211; Available at Lulu.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not sure why I didn&#8217;t try them first, but the ebook is now available at Lulu.com. They make the ebook available in all available e-reader formats.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not sure why I didn&#8217;t try them first, but the ebook is now available at <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Lulu.com" href="http://stores.lulu.com/belanita" target="_self">Lulu.com</a>. They make the ebook available in all available e-reader  formats.</p>
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		<title>The eBook is Ready!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Horrah! Horray! Harroo! The book is now available in digital form at Amazon.com. The address for the book is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EENKH4 Get your Kindle running&#8230;. Next step, your local major bookstore(s). &#60;span  id=&#8221;big_head_text&#8221;&#62;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Horrah! Horray! Harroo!</p>
<p>The book is now available in digital form at <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Amazon.com" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EENKH4" target="_blank">Amazon.com.</a></p>
<p>The address for the book is: <a title="Princess and the Emperor at Amazon.com" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EENKH4" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EENKH4</a></p>
<p>Get your Kindle running&#8230;.</p>
<p>Next step, your local major bookstore(s).</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Romantic Science Fiction With a Black Woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am releasing what will be the first of many publications. The book is called Princess and the Emperor. It is a love story, written with a black woman as the love interest. It is science fiction, but I guarantee that it wont be wonky. I always enjoy science fiction, and any story that has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am releasing what will be the first of many publications. The book is called <b>Princess and the Emperor</b>. It is a love story, written with a black woman as the love interest. It is science fiction, but I guarantee that it wont be wonky. I always enjoy science fiction, and any story that has this as a <b>romance </b>story, I enjoy reading.</p>
<p>The big publishers usually have a process of releasing hardcover, softcover, followed by <b>ebooks</b>. In this case, I will release <b>ebooks </b>and then softcovers. Hardcovers are a prestigious money maker for big publishers, and I understand their desire to put out these books. They are also quite expensive to make and that results in high priced books. Retailers discount these books, but that doesn&#8217;t change for the majority of hardcovers like school textbooks.</p>
<p>The main character of <b>Princess and the Emperor</b> is cheerful, lovely and a vibrant spirit. I hope to publish more stories with characters like her.</p>
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		<title>Pretty Guy of the Moment: Daniel Henney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[delicious! smooches! i&#8217;m thinking what you&#8217;re thinking&#8230;. yummy! let me bite that hand for ya! just you, and me, stranded somewhere in paradise &#8230; ah!]]></description>
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<div align="center">delicious! smooches!</div>
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<div align="center">i&#8217;m thinking what you&#8217;re thinking&#8230;.</div>
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<div align="center">yummy!</div>
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<div align="center">let me bite that hand for ya!</div>
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<div align="center">just you, and me, stranded somewhere in paradise &#8230; ah!</div>
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