Rowtina Washington
is devastated by her husband Turtle's death, until his spirit returns
to her and rekindles their passionate bond. When the visits stop abruptly,
Rowtina, confused and desperate for answers, is convinced to join
the irrepressible Leave Him and Live Sisterhood. Osceola McQueen,
the founder of the group, turns her own loss into a balm for the living.
Lucy Antiglione, waitress-warrior, battles a punch happy husband,
while Egyptia Nelson has her eye set on getting to the altar again.
Nelda Battey, sharp tongued and irreverent, adamantly lives by her
own definition of what it means to be a woman. Rowtina begins her
journey with these women shattered by the loss of the man who taught
her how to love. The Leave Him and Live Sisterhood stirs in her a
hunger for life's possibilities.

"The really good writers are telepathic. Bil
Wright is one of them. He
conveys rich images and lively dialogue. Incorporating the tradition
of
magical realism, he has penned a sparkling story of wit and insight
that is
ultimately inspiring."
-Persia
Walker, author of Harlem Redux
"Crtitically
acclaimed author Bil Wright has a talent for creating unforgettable
characters and his latest literary contribution is no exception. In
ONE FOOT IN LOVE, Bil Wright successfully weaves a deeply moving
story filled with conflict and love of women who form an invaluable
bond of friendship and help each other redefine their lives and their
future."
-Books
and Writers, Mid-South Tribune
"From the first page on, Wright paints a beautiful
picture of ...loss and recovery. A testament to his poetic roots,
his eloquent words flow effortlessly to create multi-dimensional characters
and a storyline that moves along smoothly."
-Ivory M. Jones, Rolling Out magazine
"Ghost meets The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood
in this engaging
second novel... Wright's lively, compassionate character writing gives
the novel a strong core to buttress his quiet but well-wrought
protagonist."
- Publishers Weekly
"A creamy smooth mature novel that I could
not help but to get caught up
in. I loved it. [One Foot In Love is] the literary equivalent of slipping
into a warm bath where the water is just the right temperature. Wright
has
proven to be a skilled writer with a wonderful sense of timing, deft,
and
graceful touch."
-'Thumper,' The African American Literary Book
Club