Floating: In her highly anticipated sophomore release, Nicole Bailey-Williams, returns readers to Philadelphia where they meet Shanna Washington, a biracial girl who is abandoned by her socialite mother. In this modern twist on the 'tragic mulatto' theme, readers are drawn into Shanna's world where they learn to see that things aren't always just black and white.

"Searingly Beautiful. Mrs. Bailey-Williams' impressive debut is nuanced, stark, and astonishing in its ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit."
Diane McKinney-Whetstone Author, Blues Dancing

“Earnest and heartfelt…”
Kirkus Reviews

“…an enlightening little collection of cogent and deftly written stories about life…”
“…a small book with big lessons for its readers…”
“…riveting and enthralling…”
Black Issues Book Review

“Crisp, clean, and clear narration! Nicole Bailey-Williams has got what it takes, and you’ve got to read it!”
Omar Tyree, author of Leslie

“In a word, captivating! I found myself instantly drawn into Song’s world, a place filled with emotion, struggle and eventual triumph.”
Patricia Haley, author of No Regrets

Gumbo: A Celebration of African American Writing is a 'literary rent party' whose proceeds benefit the Hurston/Wright Foundation. Edited by Marita Golden and E. Lynn Harris, the book features seventy-three authors, among them, Lorene Cary, Tayari Jones, Mat Johnson, and Percival Everett. Nicole's contribution, 'Between Black and White' (page 698), is an excerpt from her forthcoming novel Floating, which will be released on January 13, 2004.

Brown Sugar 2: Great One Night Stands is a collection of erotica which is edited by Carol Taylor. Nicole's contirbution to this piece is entitled 'Zoe' (page 276), and it marks her entree into this genre of writing.