Serena's Game, Set, Memoir
www.okmagazine.com - 16th Sep 2008

www.okmagazine.com - 16th Sep 2008

Serena williams to serve up memoir
released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No.
1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong
motivational slant."
Serena is “Booty-ful!”
Several days after winning her 18th Grand Slam title, Serena Williams was painting New York City red tooling around to multiple events during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
While we remain in constant amazement that Serena can keep those “bunz of steel” under control, as a close friend remarked to us, MONEY is a GREAT equalizer!
Whether it’s Serena’s stacks or just her hereditary back, there is no denying that she has some very, very impressive ASS-ets!
Enjoy!
More Serena below.
Serena Williams - Williams Lands Million Dollar Deal For Forthcoming Memoir
The memoir of tennis superstar Serena Williams has been purchased for an estimated $1.3 million (GBP702,700) according to new reports.
The tennis ace, 26, will release ...
SERENA WILLIAMS TO WRITE MEMOIR: Book due in 2009; bidding said to have reached at least $1.3 million.
*Serena Williams will write about her life on and off the tennis court in an upcoming memoir for Grand Central Publishing, which beat out several other publishers in a fierce bidding war for her story.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of
Serena Williams' 'Inspiring' Memoir Set for Fall 2009 Release
The memoir, which is not titled yet, will chronicle Serena's journey to her tennis glory and is set for fall 2009 release.
Serena Williams Wins 2008 Women\'s U.S. Open
American tennis superstar Serena Williams beat Serbia's Jelena Jankovic yesterday to become the winner of the women's U.S. Open. This is the third time Serena has taken home the grand prize, making her the number one female tennis player in the world.
“I’m so excited,” Williams said after the match as quoted by usopen.org. “I wasn’t even going for number one. It’s just a bonus. But first, I’d like to thank my god Jehovah.”
Jankovic said, “I was proud to be in the final, but obvious
Serena Williams Signs Seven-Figure Deal To Write Memoir
NEW YORK — A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player. "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central...Full Article @ huffington post
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RANDOM PICS: SERENA WILLIAMS AT FASHION WEEK + POSING WITH HER TROPHY
The athlete/fashion designer JUST won the first place trophy at the US Open on Sunday. Keep reading to see her all ‘glammed’ up posing with her trophy in Times Square…
POSING WITH HER US OPEN TROPHY IN NYC
U.S. Open tennis champion Serena Williams poses with her trophy in Times Square on Monday, September 8 in New York City.
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Late Breaks: Serena Nets a Book Deal, more
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Chart: Most Watched Shows in African American Households, Week of Sept. 1
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Serena Williams lands million dollar deal for forthcoming memoir
The memoir of tennis superstar Serena Williams has been purchased for an estimated $1.3 million according to new reports.The tennis ace, 26, will release a tell-all book about her rise to the top of her game in 2009.A spokesperson at Grand Central Publishing - which won the bidding war - says: "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes. We've watched her rise to number one despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young an
Serena Williams to pen inspirational memoir
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Tennis ace Serena Williams, will release “an inspirational memoir” in fall 2009, according to reports.
The 26-year-old stars tell-all book has apparently been purchased by Grand Central Publishing for 1.3 million dollars.
The book will talk about her physical and emotional setbacks and her rise to the top of her game.“Serena Williams [...]
Serena Williams lands million dollar deal for forthcoming memoir
The memoir of tennis superstar Serena Williams has been purchased for an estimated $1.3 million according to new reports.The tennis ace, 26, will release a tell-all book about her rise to the top of her game in 2009.A spokesperson at Grand Central Publishing - which won the bidding war - says: "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes. We've watched her rise to number one despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young an
Serena Williams Writing A Memoir
We love when these young celebrities find it necessary to write a memoir
about their lives, when it's only just beginning! Serena Williams isn't exactly a spring chicken, but at age 26, she's not old either!
Still, ...
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
NEW YORK - A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
In this Sept. 8, 2008 US Open women's singles tennis champion Serena Williams poses with her trophy in New York's Times Square. A memoir by Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for t
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoi
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
Serena Williams makes her life an open book.
Tennis champ Serena Williams will be releasing her memoir in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women’s tennis player.
“Serena Williams is one of the world’s most remarkable athletes,” Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. “We’ve watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her mem
Serena Williams to serve up memoir
NEW YORK - A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement.
"We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young an
Serena Williams steps out for Simmons' runway show
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Grand Central Publishing Lands Serena Williams Memoir
Last week, Media Mob reported that several publishers were considering a memoir from tennis superstar Serena Williams. The purchase price was thought to be nearly a million dollars. Not too bad for an author, but, you know, Ms. Williams signed an endorsement deal with Nike in 2003 reported to be worth $40 million.
Anyway, the Associated Press' Hillel Italie is reporting that Ms. Williams scored an undisclosed advance form Hachette Book Group's Grand Central Publishing division after an obligatory publicit
Serena Williams Wins Third Open, Ninth Grand Slam Title
It lasted over 2 hours, including a 1 hour, 17 minute second set that brought everything to the table: dramatic rallies, set points saved, a match point saved, key errors and stirring winners.
For Serena, it was a coronation of a long road traveled back to the top spot (literally--she's now the no. 1 player in the world). With the top players in women's tennis knocked away with an injury (Sharapova), early retirement (Henin) and a bad loss (Ivanovic), the sport is rewarding the player who hung around the l
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her m
Serena Takes It Home!
Yippee!
American girl Serena Williams beat Serbian tennis star Jelena Jankovic for her third U.S. Open title!
The win also puts Serena at the #1 spot.
It's been five, long years since she's been ranked #1.
Congratulations, Serena!
[Image via WENN.]






