Dreams of Reality

by Sylvia Hubbard, Makaila Frances (Editor)

Skye Patterson - 24-year old entrepreneur trying to make her way in the world all by herself since she was orphaned at birth - finds herself the victim of a mind controlling substance. Moving to Detroit, was a big step emotionally, but she never thought it would be a big step mentally. The mind controlling drugs invade her life enveloping her in a world she never thought she could experience and a love that was too good to be true with one of her clients, Thaddeus Newman, a powerful construction business owner. When she begins to experience the too real dreams she tries to convince herself they are not real, but as the dreams become more vivid, she delves deep into a world of pimps, businessmen, doctors, and murder, until she finds out what is really happening to her. With Thaddeus by her side, she is able to face her reality and conquer her fears. Dreams of Reality touches on the new age drug, GHB in the revitalization of Motown, where a woman tries to make it alone and finds that in order to survive she has to make her dreams of love, into dreams of reality.

270 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 10, 2000

About the author

With twist and turns, Sylvia will make your eyes dance and your mind shudder as you read her short stories. Find out all about this fantastic author of mystery/romance & sensual/noir.
Sylvia Hubbard, single mother of three is from Detroit, Michigan. Dreams of Reality was her first novel, and since then have published over 60 books available wherever books are sold

AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE!

Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network & Motown Romance Network, Editor of The Essence of Motown Literary Journal.

Owner of HubBooks Literary Service and Co-Founder of Essence of Motown Writers Alliance Literary Conference

Moderator of Detroit Writers Galore & Lulu’s Romance Writers

Board Member of National Association of Black Writers, Michigan Black

Independent Publishers

Present and Past Member of Great Lakes Booksellers Assc, National Association of Black Journalist-Detroit, Sisters In Crime, Black Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, World Romance Writers, Erotic Author’s Association, Real Sister Writers & Essentially Woman Literary Group, & Great Lakes Publishers Assc., Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), The Society of Midland Authors, The Michigan Reading Association

ABOUT HER:
Sylvia Hubbard has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world by all nationalities. She’s always available for speaking opportunities at bookclubs, conferences, schools, and writing groups. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies & will be publishing another paperback and 4 more e-books. She has a degree in Marketing/Management and minored in journalism, broadcasting (Specs Howard), drama, html programming, teaching assistant, customer service specialist, and commercial art.

Voted by Romance Book Cafe as a Favorite Author

Spirit of Detroit Winner for 2005 by Detroit City Council

2006 State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award

2005 Stone’s Revenge Voted Best African-American Mystery by Mojolist.com

2006 Triumphant SPIRIT Award Winner (acknowledging Legacy of Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin) by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter

2006 EbonyAuthor.com To Look Out For

2007 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter’s Top 10 Michigan Business Giving Spirit Award Nominee

2007 Erotic Showdown Author Nominee by Publisher’s Market.

2007 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (2nd Edition)

2007 National Inspiration Role Model Month (November) Literary Leader Award
2007 Powerful Visionary Award by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter

2008 SORMAG.com Readers Choice Award The Best Multi-Cultural Self-Published Author of the Year

2008 Facilitator at Idlewild Dubois Writing Workshop

2008 Detroit Literary Empowerment Community Champion for Motown Writers Network

2008 Distinguish Service Award Recipient from Detroit City Council

2008 NaNoWriMo Winner for Eve’s Deception @ 56992 words

2008 Metro Times The Best of Detroit Recipient – Best Literary Host and Literacy Booster

2009 Black Author Network Community Literary Legend Author

2009 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (3rd Edition)

Reviews

[Vicky Whedbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting page turner!

This was a gripping book I found hard to put down! It's the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last! I was pleased to find an engrossing story full of depth and wonderful characters!

It seemed a lot of research was done in the writing of this book to make the medical references so believable. It is well written and held my interest throughout!

It has almost a fairytale ending making it a true happily ever after read! Definitely recommended!

[Patti J Lanfair · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mystery woman of the day and night

Unique Word, LLC AArecThaddeus agreed to help his blood brother Craig with an assignment the police and FBI were working on, but what do you do when the assignment becomes more than you expected and at the same time you are curious about thr new woman who has entered into you life name skye. Sky was an orphan and yet at 16 she became independent and turned her life into something positive so when she met thaddeus he kept seeping into her mind along with other strange things that were happening. The more you read this story the more you get caught up in it until the very end

[Lisa Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Well written book. A must read...no regrets. An amazing author. Looking forward to reading not one more but all her books. Thank you Sylvia for a job well done. Gods blessings to you.

[Lesanda Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read

I loved the storyline and the characters. At times, I felt like I was a part of the story. The author did an amazing job at leaving breadcrumbs throughout the story to heighten the suspense. I highly recommended this book.

[Rhena Deshaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

November Read

The storyline was very intriguing I love the way the story played out. The characters and the plot very well written out I really enjoyed this book.
#EyeCUApproved

[Just Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This was an amazing story of Skye Patterson, given up for adaption for all the wrong reasons, abused in foster care, and abandon at sixteen. As a result of the abuse, she suffers for anxiety attacks. She was a little naive, but when in her RIGHT frame mind, this young lady was a smart fighter. Although she was afraid most of the time, she took care of her heart.

Now, Skye has been to hell and back, in the midst of it all she learns to cope with her anxiety, finds peace, love of her life, and her father.

There were times when the author "told" the story, but as a reader I didn't mind, because Sylvia Hubbard is a exceptional storyteller. This was one hell of a novel. I recommend:)

[D.lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms Hubbard is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Skye and Thadeus story was truly a wonderful story. Even with all of her fears and hang ups the one true constant the would not go away was her attraction to Thad Newman. I kinda of got mad at Skye for the way she treated Thad, after she discovered the truth, but I guess it was understandable. The story has all the elements of a great story murder, drugs, prostitution and hallucinations and Ms Hubbard delivered. I would definitely recommend this book.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recommend it!

[Teaguem2005 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story. Far too many grammatical errors though & thats a pet peeve of mine