Author Sylvia Lucas launches new novel with book signing

Local author Sylvia Lucas launches her new novel Brighter Side of Darkness on Saturday, March 3 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Mardel in Plano.

Twenty years in the making, Lucas’ inspirational narrative urges women to stop settling for less and to start building better relationships and making better choices. Brighter Side of Darkness follows Donna Brown, a thirty-something Creole/African American, on an incredible journey to finding love and herself.

As an ambitious news anchor new to Dallas, Donna faces all the pressures of women in the modern day workplace trying to get ahead. She struggles with her weight, her relationships, her family and finding a balance.

Coming from a broken home, she craves approval and acceptance from men. Ignoring her spiritual upbringing and values, Donna is determined to find love even if it means dealing with the occasional Internet stalker or wayward fiancé. If that weren’t enough, after years of substance abuse, her recently “born again” younger sister leaves Chicago with her son and comes to live with Donna.

Throughout all this and the ever present doubt as to her paternity, Donna’s determination to overcome low self-esteem, failed relationships and making bad decisions is a testament to all women seeking true love.

To read more about the author and Brighter Side of Darkness, go to www.sylvialucas.com.