Intermission
Intermission by Phyllis R. Dixon, published by Kensington on July 25, 2023, is a 320-page work that explores the complexities of friendship and ambition among four women. Set against the backdrop of the 1990s pop music scene, the narrative follows The Diamonds, a group once on the cusp of stardom, as they navigate the challenges of reuniting after betrayal and personal struggles threaten to derail their second chance at success.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of the characters—Angel, Carmen, Doreen, and Jade—as they confront their past and present dilemmas in the music industry. Each woman faces unique challenges, from career aspirations to personal crises, all while grappling with the dynamics of their fractured sisterhood. The story delves into themes of friendship and resilience, highlighting the impact of unspoken betrayals and the temptations that come with fame. This edition offers a contemporary take on the trials of mid-life and the enduring bonds of friendship, making it a relevant exploration of the complexities of women’s lives.
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Dreamgirls meets Waiting to Exhale by way of Destiny’s Child with a nostalgic 90s twist!
As glittering as their name, The Diamonds were on the brink of 1990s pop music stardom—until betrayal tore them apart. Now these four very different women are getting a second shot at success. But will reuniting mend their rift—or will lasting secrets, unspoken betrayals, new temptations, and the hard-knocks of today’s music industry destroy them, and their dreams, for good?
Angel. Carmen. Doreen. Jade. Talented Memphis girls who had a brush with pop music fame—guided by Carmen’s warm-hearted mother. But when she was elbowed out for a bigger manager, Carmen walked too. The bitter breakup shattered the Diamonds’ never-easy “sisterhood” —and cost them the big-time.
Now a reunion offers a fresh start, just as mid-life struggles are pushing all four to the brink.
Angel hopes to reignite her failing solo career, but her insatiable ego keeps getting in the way. . . . Carmen was the group’s peacemaker, but with her son in serious trouble, she’s run out of patience. . . . Doreen longs to recapture the highs of performing, minus the drug haze—even as it risks her life as a pastor’s wife. . . . And Jade, always the wallflower, is determined to get recognized this time around.
As the women contend with the new and overwhelming demands of celebrity, they find that the old traps have stayed the same. Can they ever reach true sisterhood—and help each other become the sparkling gems they were meant to be?
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