About the Author

Ernessa T. Carter, 32, has worked as an English as a Second Language teacher in Japan, a music journalist in Pittsburgh, a payroll administrator in Burbank, and a radio writer for “American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest” in Hollywood. She’s also a retired L.A. Derby Doll (roller-derby), and now lives, blogs, and writes in Los Angeles. A graduate of Smith College and Carnegie Mellon University’s MFA program, 32 CANDLES is her first novel. She blogs at www.fierceandnerdy.com. Find out more about the book and read her blog at www.32Candles.com.www.ernessatcarter.com

Reviews

"Ernessa T. Carter is a fresh new voice. In Davie Jones, she has created a wicked yet empathetic character. I can't wait to see what's next." -- Terry McMillan, author of Waiting to Exhale and Getting to Happy"This summer's juiciest beach read. . . . Carter winds up this disarmingly moving tale with not one but many surprises, in which both Davie and you will win." -- Essence"[A] captivating debut. . . . With all the charm of a clever romantic comedy and peopled by appealing, memorable characters, Carter's first novel is a winner on all fronts." -- Booklist (starred review)"A debut tragicomic romance. . . . Potent and well rendered." -- Kirkus Reviews"[Davie's] need for sweet revenge adds a welcome dark edge." -- Publishers Weekly"First-time novelist Ernessa T. Carter has created a quirky and likable character in Davidia 'Davie' Jones." -- Network Journal"First there was Stella and she got her groove back, then there was Bridget Jones and she managed to find love despite her own lovable neuroses. Now there is Davie Jones. 32 Candles, at last, is the answer to the question 'What should I read next?'" -- Erica Kennedy, author of Feminista and Bling"32 cheers for Ernessa T. Carter! She's created one of the freshest, funniest characters I've ever read about. . . . 32 Candles is a charmer." -- Carleen Brice, author of Orange Mint and Honey"I super heart Davie Jones. . . . She's perfectly imperfect, and you won't want her lively, hysterical, what-looks-like-crazy-on-an-ordinary-day story to end. A thoroughly, totally, ridiculously addictive read!" -- Denene Millner, coauthor of The Vow"This is an easy 5 out of 5 stars and one of my top five favorite fiction novels I've ever read in my entire adulthood." -- Associated Content Review"The author creates a heroine that is multifaceted, quirky, humorous and above all, endearing. . . . 32 Candles [is] a laugh-out-loud read. . . . Hang on for the ride." -- The Afro-American Newspapers (DC/Baltimore)