New York Public Library hosts domestic violence/toxic relationship literary series throughout November featuring internationally acclaimed novelist Joseph Foti, ESQ. author of The Carrot and the Mule

Noted author Joseph Foti has been invited to appear at several Brooklyn Branches of the New York Public Library from 11/5-11/25/03 to discuss to discuss the domestic violence and toxic relationship aspects of his novel "The Carrot and the Mule," as well as the writing process. The Library has also agreed to feature copies of his novel in all these branches. The book is a mixture of contemporary fiction/romance/mystery and legal thriller and the anti-domestic violence, toxic relationship, multiculturalism and self empowerment themes of it should prove helpful and interesting to a wide ranging audience.

The Carrot and the Mule, is a contemporary fiction novel which details the dangers of racism, sexism, domestic violence and toxic relationship's. Issues that apply to all races. It was written to be a book that makes a difference and should prove helpful not only to battered women but all members of our society seeking happy relationships and happiness itself. Overcoming toxic and manipulative relationships are covered in depth in the novel, along with the dangers of materialism and need for self empowerment, therefore it should appeal to a variety of audiences.

New York Public Library has asked Mr. Foti to appear at five of their branches in November to discuss the domestic violence and toxic relationship aspects of his novel "The Carrot and the Mule"as well as the writing process. The Library has also agreed to include copies of his book in each of these branches. Below is information on the upcoming events he is having at the Brooklyn Branches of the New York Public Library. For more info on the library readings as well as international reviews from NY-India, newspaper and magazine articles, and to read a sample chapter and his short story "The Picnic," recently published by Velvet Illusion Literary magazine, a magazine championing civil rights and environmental ethics; visit his website www.hometown.aol.com/jfotibooks.

Here are the dates and times of the Library lectures.

1) Park Slope Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 431 6th Ave., near Ninth Street. Brooklyn, NY 11215 on Tuesday Nov 4 at 6:30pm.

2) Pacific Street Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 25 4th Ave at Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 on Wednesday Nov 5 at 6:30pm.

3)Red Hook Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 7
Wolcott Street (at Dwight Street) Brooklyn, NY 11231 on Tuesdays Nov 25 at 6:30pm.

4) Windsor Terrace Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, from 1:30-2:30 PM. 160 East 5th Street at Forth Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

5)Carroll Gardens Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 396 Clinton Street (at union street) Brooklyn, NY 11231 on Wednesday Nov. 12 at 6:30pm.

Admission is Free. For more information concerning the library events contact Paul van Linden Tol email:P.vanlindentol@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org.