Tennis star to write memoir
Serena Williams has reportedly been paid an estimated $1.3 million to release a book about her life.

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 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 Comment Share Email Post Your Comment s

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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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, ...

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's Game, Set, Memoir
Tennis star Williams will release a book on her life in 2009. Tennis phenom Serena Williams definitely has a story to tell. She's only 26 and already has nine Grand Slam tennis titles under her belt, as well as a gold...

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.

Williams lands deal for forthcoming memoir
The memoir of tennis superstar Serena Williams has been purchased for an estimated £702,703 according to new reports.

Coming To A Bookstore Near You
Who writes a memoir at the age of 26???? Serena Williams does! The tennis champ is set to release her memoir some time in 2009 - by Grand Central Publishing. It will, of course, chronicle her life story as one of the best women's tennis players. Editor Karen Kosztolnyik says, "Serena Williams is one ...

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

Coming To A Bookstore Near You
Who writes a memoir at the age of 26???? Serena Williams does! The tennis champ is set to release her memoir some time in 2009 - by Grand Central Publishing. It will, of course, chronicle her life story as one of the best women's tennis players. Editor Karen Kosztolnyik says, "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable [...]

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 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 leg

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 ...

Publishers Compete For Serena Williams' Memoir; Pot Reportedly Stands At Nearly $1 Million
Suzanne Gluck of the William Morris Agency did not wait around very long after Serena Williams won the US Open last week to go out with the proposal for the tennis star's memoir. Offers were due Tuesday, according to sources directly involved in the proceedings, and publishers submitted them knowing that per Ms. Gluck's terms, only the three highest bidders would be allowed to compete for the book. A report in Crain's late yesterday afternoon said the price stands at almost $1 million, and that Ms. Gluck

Serena Williams To Serve Up Memoir In 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - 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 w

FIERCENESS IN THE FRONT ROW
Smiling with their eyes, U.S. Open champ Serena Williams found a fast friend in Tyra Banks at the Calvin Klein spring 2009 runway show during New York Fashion Week today. While Serena kept things Old Hollywood in a white frock and a retro glam ‘do, attention addict Tyra added some fabulosity to the event in a hot-pink dress and red shoes. To ensure it was all eyes on her, the talk show princess accessorized with a slick updo and buckets full of makeup. Simply dragtastic! .gallery { mar

Serena Williams steps out for Simmons' runway show
NEW YORK - Serena Williams inspires her legion of fans as a world-class athlete, but for fashion inspiration, she turns to Kimora Lee Simmons.