FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 20, 2006


Contact: Dashiell Thompson, Publicist
Urban Echoes Entertainment, LLC
P.O. Box 61494
Durham, NC  27715
(919) 596-9519


Durham, NC - Urban Echoes Entertainment, LLC, is proud to announce that, less than five months after its official debut, Songs In Search Of A Voice is headed for a second printing! The highly acclaimed debut collection of poetry by renowned author Marcus Harris has amassed an instant audience of international readers enamored with Marcus's powerful and passionate writing style. In addition, Marcus's busy tour schedule, numerous media appearances, outstanding reviews, and extensive word of mouth have created an incredible demand all across the globe for this instant classic. With an initial print run in the thousands, this development is a particularly remarkable feat – especially for a collection of poetry.

The Urban Echoes staff and personnel extend heartfelt thanks to everyone for their continued support of Marcus and all his efforts. Without you, this history-making literary journey would never have been possible.

Haven't gotten your copy yet? Well, don't just take our word for it; hear what others are saying:

"I highly recommend this insightful, prophetic journey of emotion through poetry and prose. The powerful pieces in this collection take just a moment to soak in - but once they do, they will shake you to the core." Robert Denson III, Sunpiper Press

"Songs In Search Of A Voice is a book that doesn't sacrifice style for substance, or content for beauty. Harris's poetry quite often conveys profound messages with a simplicity that makes reading his work a pleasure. I will certainly be re-visiting this book time and again." Stacey Seay, RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

"There is a new voice in the contemporary urban poetry movement. Songs In Search Of A Voice is a melodic addition to the sound begun by the masters such as Langston Hughes ... the legacy continues with Harris. Marcus has made his life’s lessons available to us through his work: it is his gift to his readers, one that resonates through out his poetry, and it is a gift that should be accepted, appreciated and celebrated." Barb Radmore, OnceWritten.com

Songs In Search Of A Voice (ISBN: 0977478610, USD $9.95) is available for purchase at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.borders.com, www.blackbookplus.com, www.powells.com, www.booksamillion.com, and www.marcusharris.net. It can also be picked up at any Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, Borders, or local independent bookstore near you. For more information, contact Dashiell Thompson at Bookings@MarcusHarris.net or (919) 596-9519.  To learn more about Marcus, including his current nationwide tour, visit www.MarcusHarris.net.