Maya's Choice

By Earl Sewell

Maya's summer is shaping up to be unforgettable – in both good and bad ways. First she's sent to stay with her grandmother for a month. Living in the city, Maya is too far from her friend Keysha and her boyfriend, Misalo – and too near her rebellious cousin Viviana. When Maya finally comes home, her parents drop a bombshell – Viviana is moving in with them. Her cousin has barely unpacked before she's creating chaos. Truth is, Maya kind of likes the way life is a whole lot less predictable with Viviana around. But her motives are up for debate – especially when it comes to Misalo. And as Maya's little sister, Anna, grows more fascinated with her cool older cousin, Maya begins to see that following where Viviana leads has its price. And it could cost Maya her reputation, her relationship...and maybe even her future....

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: Aug 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781460884409

Earl Sewell

Earl Sewell was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Columbia College where he studied Creative Writing. Later, Sewell pursued his dream of becoming a published author. However, after receiving over forty rejection letters from New York publishing houses, he gave up on idea and entered Corporate America. Nine years passed before Sewell realized that he wasn't living up to his full potential. His passion for writing was so overwhelming that he found it impossible to ignore his calling. Sewell has written a total of seventeen novels over the past eleven years. His books have held steady positions on regional bestseller lists and have been featured in many publications, such as The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Upscale Magazine and Black Expressions Magazine.