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Amerie Isn’t Just ‘1 Thing’: Inside Her Life as an Author, Singer and Mom
Amerie shares insight into her life and opens up about her debut adult novel, 'This Is Not a Ghost Story,' out June 10
Twenty years on, Amerie is still best known for her hit single “1 Thing” — but she never stopped making music, and now she’s adding a new achievement to her résumé: literary fiction author. The novel tells the story of John, a dead Black man whose peaceful afterlife is thrown into chaos when he suddenly crosses back over into modern-day Los Angeles and becomes an instant celebrity as the world’s first real ghost. The result is a totally compelling read that blends elements of fantasy and a pointed critique of contemporary celebrity worship, with a dash of political commentary thrown in for good measure.
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