Pria Publishing

12/09/2018

For Immediate Release:

Local Author Pens Novel about Life in ‘The Ville’

(Boston, MA) Pria Publishing announces the release of Westville, an autobiographical novel by Kevin Parham.

Let’s face it . . . We all want to be successful and make our mark on the world.

Jimmy James is no different.

He wants to become a professional musician. But after years of paying his dues on the road, Jimmy discovers the true meaning of the adage: ‘All that glitters is not gold.’ Despite the insurmountable odds against achieving fame, he perseveres and learns some of life’s most valuable lessons.

This story is for those who dare to follow their dreams, only to realize that true success is often where you’d least expect to find it.

“Regardless of where you grew up, the community of Westville—though unique—is also familiar. What’s more, the manner in which the story comes full circle is compelling.”

“Westville offers a glimpse into one young man’s desire to ‘make it’ in the music industry and the harsh realities inherent in such a pursuit.”

“This book is a testament to how environment can have a profound effect on self-esteem. Also, it provides those who seek stardom a poignant reality-check that, if not kept in perspective, could suppress their hopes and dreams.”
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Westville - by Kevin Parham - First edition (5.5 X 8.5) 328 pages, 3 illustrations, ISBN: 978-0-9849485-5-0 $16.95

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Westville by Kevin Parham

04/20/2018

Have You Ever Had a Dream?

Jimmy James had a big dream: to become a professional musician.

Still, after years of paying his dues on the road, Jimmy finally finds what he was looking for back where he started.

Westville is a story about the life of an aspiring young musician and the vibrant community from which he comes. Nestled between a river and the railroad tracks, Westville is home to an eccentric and inextricably connected group of people in a special neighborhood.

Come and experience life with Jimmy as he navigates the challenges of adolescence and adulthood, in a saga of one man's unique journey—and its universal lessons.

08/01/2016

The annual Oak Bluffs African-American Literature & Culture Festival is being held on Friday, August 5, 2016.

Kevin Parham, author of the award-winning memoir: 'The Vineyard We Knew,' will join several renowned authors and artists at the Oak Bluffs Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kevin will kick off the celebration with a discussion about his upcoming new novel: 'Keeper of the East Bluff Light.'

If you happen to be on the Vineyard this Friday, then please stop by and say "Hello." It's going to be a great event, and we'd love to see you there!

05/05/2015

Many thanks to Max Bowen and Matt Zappa for hosting me on their Citywide Blackout radio show! I enjoyed myself immensely!

On the April 23 show, author Kevin Parham of Pria Publishing talked about his book, "The Vineyard We Knew," a look at the history of Martha's Vineyard seen through his eyes.

04/28/2015

Had a wonderful time with several other authors at Books-by-the-Sea in Osterville, MA!

04/24/2015

Kevin Parham, author of The Vineyard We Knew, will be speaking on WEMF Radio tonight at 9:30pm EST. Listen in! http://wemfradio.com/Live/

The brand new LIVE online radio station, bringing you new music and the best personalities in Boston.

09/06/2014

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09/03/2014

A great event at The Vineyard Artisans Festivals with authors: Cynthia Riggs, Alison Shaw, Catherine Walthers, and Nis Kildegaard. Thanks, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore!

08/05/2014

Everybody elsewhere knows all about Martha's Vineyard. They've read about it on the newspapers. They've seen it on TV. The president vacations there, right? Plenty of books mention the Vineyard, or...

08/04/2014

Pria Publishing would like to thank Melanie Lauwers and the Cape Cod Times newspaper for this article.

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07/23/2014

Traveling to Martha’s Vineyard for Book Delivery.

07/18/2014

We'd like to thank Jack Shea of the Martha's Vineyard Times for his great review!

“The Vineyard We Knew” by Kevin Parham. Available at Bunch of Grapes in Vineyard Haven, C’est La Vie in Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown Books. Kevin Parham has written a gem of a memoir about his life as an African-American city kid summering on Martha’s Vineyard in the bucolic 1950s and in the charged 19…