| Romunda Tyler - Baltimore, MD EXCELLENT, CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL YOUR NEXT NOVEL HITS |
| Keesha - Temple Hills, MD "Gotta Have it" will definitely be put into my top 10 list of my favorite books. I read "Gotta Have It" in 1 day. I am going to tell my sisters and cousins about your book because they all love to read and I think the will love "Gotta Have It. Can't wait for your next book. Keep up the good work! |
| Cheryl DuPree - Wilmington, DE Shawna, I purchased your book this past Saturday 3/5/05at the Christiana Mall in Delaware. I have just completed the book, one word AWESOME writing, storyline & reality. I send you blessings and continue greatness. |
| Ebony - Cleveland, OH I just wanted to tell you how much I absolutely loved your book. I have been promoting your book to anyone and everyone I know because it's that damn good! I can't believe that this is your first novel. Congratulations on this outstanding piece of work. I hope there's many more to come. From a very pleased reader. |
| Ebonee - Philadelphia, PA That book was Great! I couldn't put it down! I must have finished it in 3 days. The epilogue has me hanging on! Will there be a sequel? If so, what will it be called? When will it be out? Sorry but the excitement is killing me! |
| Kiana Neil - Rosedale, NY I love this book! This the best book I've read in a long time but I do have a question. At the end of the book Ashlei is waiting for some results but the book never tells you the outcome. I'm just wondering if there is going to be a sequel? |
| Ms. Evelyn Rhea - Harrisburg, PA I enjoyed reading Gotta Have It and I just couldn't put it down. It took me no time to read it and I cannot wait to read more of your work. Gotta Have It had my attention from the beginning to the end of the book. I could feel where Ashlei was coming from because every woman goes through bad relationships and you wonder where u are gonna find someone. So please put me on your mailing list. |
| Gary - Chester, PA GOTTA READ IT! |
| Rythm - Newark, DE/Lincoln University Alumni (author of "Mama, Watch Me Fly" a collection of original poetry) Excellent read! I, too read the book almost straight through. I enjoyed the different story lines and character dynamics!!! Shawna, I enjoyed meeting you and reading your work! Keep it up! |
| Aneesha Frierson - Virginia Beach, VA I got your book as a gift from my parents. They met you at your signing at McArthur Mall in Norfolk Virginia. They called me on the phone and asked me if I had ever heard of you. I wasn't sure and told them to get the book for me anyway. My mom told me that you had wanted me to email you and tell you what I thought. Man this book was great. It kept my attention all the way to the end. I also did not expect it to end the way it did, actually I was looking for some more pages and realized it was really the end. The book and the characters where so realistic it was like I was talking to one of my girlfriends. It seems like we all have been through what Ashlei has been through. I felt like I was watching a movie in my head. I've never read a book that I could actually feel the feelings of the character, (especially when Ashlei went off on ?? and ??). But last but not least your poems were outstanding and I really enjoyed them. Can't wait till the next book comes out. Thanks Aneesha |
| Paula - Brooklyn, NY This book was great! I had the pleasure of meeting you earlier this year at the 2004 Harlem Book Fair, where I picked up a copy of your book - that you autographed for me. I finally got around to reading the book recently. I have got to say...THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK!!!!! The book was well detailed and to the point. It made me laugh and cry. I can not wait to see what you have coming up next. Keep up the good work! |
| Tyesha Ellerbe - Durham, NC Gotta Have It was awesome, I could not put it down! I read it in a day, and I am about to start a book club at my school to get the word out about this great book. |
| Danielle David - Philadelphia, PA I absolutely loved "Gotta Have It" The suspense makes you wanna continue reading, Girl keep up the good work. I'm definitely looking out for the next book! |
| Yvonne Long - Orlando, FL Just wanted to let you know I just finished reading your book, and it was awesome. Once I started I could not put it down until the end keep up the great work. When is your next book due to come out. Great Book !!!!!!! |
| Toi - Queens, NY I read it in about 2 days , so I can say it kept me interested. It got a little animated with Kevin and the girl, but overall a very good read,and looking forward to the next one |
| Shalisha - Philadelphia, PA Hi Shawna, Gotta Have It was an enjoyable book to read. It keep me busy wanting to read it. Cant wait until the next one. Continue the great success. |
| Rodney - Waldorf, MD I read your book months ago, and I want to tell you its the bomb, your details and content are superb,as I read your work I could see the movie, you are going places fast in a hurry. |
| Josette Hall - Atlanta, GA Gotta Have It was definitely a healing instrument for me. It contains some very strong messages. You are an excellent writer!!!! |
| Alyce Thomson, author of 3 Men I Chose To Love - Philadelphia, PA Hi, Shawna. Im really enjoying your novel. Its very interesting. I salute you on your creative skills. Keep the good writing coming. I look forward to seeing you soon. ONE! |
| Shana - Norfolk, VA Hey Shawna, I met you at the Af'ram Festival this year in Norfolk, VA. I really found it funny that we share the same name, but different spelling. I just finished reading "Gotta Have It." Much Kudos'. This book touched on the things that many women have gone thru - from unfaithful lover to finding the ultimate prize - to the loss of a child. Girl, keep doing your thang and I can't wait for a new book. Gotta Have It :) JUST CALL ME SHANA |
| ???? This story is indescribable the characters are wonderful. I brought this book on Saturday at the Harlem Book Fair on 7/24/04. I started reading on Sunday. I just finish the book today and today is Tuesday. I can't put it down. I only put it down to go to work and I also when to work a half an hour early so that I could sit in my car and read it before I started work. I didn't except it to end the way that it did. It made me cry!! Breon it a wonderful man and sexy! Ashlei is a very intelligent woman but she runs into the wrong men. But I did think that Davon was fine. I knew the Kevin was crazy! Amber and Desiree are like my friends. This book has a great story to it. Ian is a freak. Please email me back at . Keep on writing I will keep reading your new fan!! |
| Polly Nixon - Philadelphia, PA Hi Ms. Grundy: I met you at a book signing in Philadelphia at Walden Book store in the Gallery. I am reading your book the first page had me hook. I hope that you are already writing your next book. I love books like yours that hold my attention from the first page. My daughter read your book three times. I hope to hear from you soon. A fan for life, Polly |
| Anjelica Nixon - Philadelphia, PA Hi Ms. Grundy; I just finished the book. It was off the chain. I loved it. I hope the next one is just as good. I was talking about this one so much, everyone wants to read it but why did you leave me hanging in the end? Love it. You did the damn thing. Your fan for life, Anjelica and Polly |
| Deirdre Miller - Atlanta Shawna, Thank you so much for being in Atlanta and allowing me to experience your book. I must say it was a tremendous read. I do want to mention, that I simply did not appreciate the way I was left hanging :-) But, I look forward to many more books from you in the very near future. I wish you and your family the best. It is obvious that GOD has given you a platform. Use it to your advantage. Good luck in ALL things to come. A fan for life, Deirdre Miller |
| Vontiva - Atlanta Hello Mrs. Grundy, I met you in South Dekalb Mall in Georgia. My name is Vontiva. I read your book and couldn't put it down. It was a good read from page 1. You truly have a gift and should continue to use it. I think you will give any author out today a run for their money. LOL I also sent my sister out to buy the book because she can't have my copy. I am sure she will enjoy it as well. Keep up the good work I will be waiting for your next book. Oh and my husband said put the book on tape. LOL MANY BLESSINGS *VONTIVA* |
| Jess - Delaware State University Dear Shawna, My name is Jess, and I don’t know if you remember me, but I met you at the Delaware Women’s Conference; I was in the Vagina Monologues and working at the VM table. I just finished reading your book and I wanted to say thank you so much! I really enjoyed it, even to the extent that I would sit down to read for a few minutes before I went to bed and before I knew it, it was an hour later. I could relate to a lot of things that Ashlei was experiencing. I also really enjoyed the poetry that you included. I have gone to an open mic night for poetry readings so that has made me really appreciate poetry even more. I write sometimes when something inspires me, and I am considering reading a poem at this open mic night, and maybe sharing one of yours too, as long as that is ok. Thanks again and I really enjoyed the chance to meet you and read your book. Sincerely, Jess |
| Lori Malone - Hudson Mall, NJ Hey Shawna, I read your book! I loved it. I met you in Hudson Mall in Jersey City on 12/20/03. I know what the date was because you wrote it in my book!!! I think about you often when i read different books and i am glad that i had the opportunity to speak with you that afternoon. When we spoke i mentioned to you if you were going to put your book in the BlackExpressions Club. And you weren't sure at the time. Have you had a chance to follow up? I want to thank you for sharing this experince with me. P.S. Are you working on another one? Lori Malon |
| Charlene Taylor - Landover, MD Great Great Great. I read the book in about a week. I was hard to put it down. I would read fall asleep, wakeup 2-3 hours later and read some more. I could relate to every aspect of this story from Ashlei point of view..Keep up the good work. |
