Karen E. Quinones Miller author of "An Angry-Ass Black Woman" vists Overbrook Park Library

Essence best selling and NAACP Literary Award Nominee, Karen E. Quinones Miller came to Overbrook Park Library Saturaday March 30, 2012 to discuss her new book An Angry-Ass Black Woman, an autobiographical novel about a girl growing up poor in Harlem during the 1960's and 1970's facing obstacle after obstacle, grows up to become a successful author. She starting her literary career in 1999 when she self-published her novel, Satin Doll, and sold 3,000 copies in six weeks, and ultimately 28,000 copies in less than six months. This astounding and quick return really opened many publishing oppertunities for her including a six figure offer. This led to many literary nominations and beoming CEO of Oshun Publishing Company. Her talk at the library was very inspiring, genuine and vivid. By her retelling of her life conditions even if you have not experienced what she spoke of you could feel her pain. Karen also provided motivation for aspiring authors by expounding on her trajectory from 8th grade dropout to Top 5 Street Lit books of 2012 in the Library Journal. Shortly after her presentation the crowd stayed to ask questions and praise her for work and recieve autographed copies of her newest book. I would like to thank Karen for stopping pass Overbrook Park Libray, the patrons just love her bubbly and warm personality.