One Love makes for an intimate evening!

“Holmes pens a hip contemporary tale brimming with passion and sass.
One Love is definitely one you won’t want to miss!” —Tracy Price-Thompson, bestselling author of Knockin’ Boots

Upper Marlboro, MD — Respected Artist, Poet and Author, Bill Holmes releases debut novel, One Love, published by XpressYourself Publishing, LLC. Respected on the Philadelphia spoken word scene, Bill Holmes has touched many souls through his creative endeavors by striving towards excellence in everything he does. His performances have captivated many audiences through his unique style of humor, insight, spirituality, pride, and most importantly, love and appreciation of a woman.

What happens when a poet struggling to find inspiration, and a single frustrated with the dating scene, cross paths? Acclaimed artist, poet and author Bill Holmes answers this question and more in One Love (ISBN: 0-9722990-4-1; XpressYourself Publishing, 272 pgs., trade paperback, $15.00), the hot new, intimate debut that's masterful, intense and has people talking!

“Holmes’ writing is well-developed, with a very fulfilling ending.”
— Black Men In America.com

One Love tells the story of Chris, a handsome and talented poet, struggling to find inspiration to write while wrestling with corporate politics and the drama of an unfulfilling relationship. While Regina, a beautiful accountant, feeling frustration with her career and the dating scene, secretly yearns to re-embrace her heart's desire: singing. A chance encounter between these thirty something commuters one summer morning reveals this is a small world where poetry, family, friendship and love unite in Philadelphia.

“Bill Holmes does an excellent job of exploring love.” — John Wooden, author of A Moment of Justice, A Lifetime of Vengeance

A veteran to poetry scene, Holmes has been featured and has performed at various poetry venues in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding areas. He was the co-host of the monthly poetry series Poetic Ventures Writers Collective and has opened for artists such as the Last Poets and award-winning jazz musician Roy Ayers. His work has been published and featured in The Philadelphia Tribune, ESSENCE, the spoken word CD Urban Assault, and the anthology Mine Eyes Have Seen into the Millennium.

“Bill Holmes writes with savvy, creating characters we all love to read about.” — Jessica Tilles, bestselling author of Sweet Revenge

This new literary project, like its poetic predecessors, is a powerful testimony of this passionate artist’s creed: “Every word I write is an extension of my breath, my heart and my soul that I want the world to share and to remember long after my life has come to an end.”

To arrange a book signing, interview, book review or book club chat, contact Bill Holmes at 484-433-1753 or via email at Bill@BillHolmes.com.

Ask your book retailer for One Love by Bill Holmes (ISBN: 0-9722990). All XpressYourself Publishing titles are distributed by Ingram Books and Baker & Taylor.