Maya Contreras

My friend Tonya Abernathy (& writing partner) and her...

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My friend Tonya Abernathy (& writing partner) and her astoundingly powerful voice.

About: Maya Contreras

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Maya has done everything in the arts from writing, performance to management.

As an Artist Manager, Maya has worked with distinguished stage and film composers including, Marvin Hamlisch who received an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe and Pulitzer Prize, as well as Bill Conti, an Oscar and three-time Emmy winner and one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers and conductors.

In addition to stage and film arts, Maya’s management experience encompasses classical music. She has been part of the management teams for legendary pianist and 2007 Kennedy Center Honoree Leon Fleisher, Grammy award winning conductor Sir Simon Rattle, and Chief Conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel.

As a musician, Maya has worked with producer Dallas Austin, Professor Griff, composed the music for the Jomadi/Crossroads production of Six from the Rainbow, and was a student of Grammy Award winning drummer Woody Williams.

As a professional writer Maya has covered everything from New York Nightlife to the current climate of the music industry. Her interview credits include: Legendary MCs- KRS-ONE and Pharoahe Monch, Editor-in-Chief of Complex, Noah Callahan-Bever, Editor-in-Chief of the Austin Chronically and Founder of SXSW Louis Black, playwright and actor Paul Stoval-Oakley (Clear, Metamorphoses, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci), actor Amina Robinson (Precious, Mamma Mia), Award Winning Director and Producer Jeremy Simmons (Trans-Generation, Eyes of Tammy Faye, One Punk Under God, and The Last Beekeeper) and legendary New York Graffiti crew The Tats Cru.

Her play, Nervous Breakdown: The Musical, is in pre-production.

Her novel “The Him Book: One Woman’s Almost Religious Search to Find the One” and novella “Eight Weeks of Bruce” are both currently on sale at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and worldwide.

Maya is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the bi-annual print magazine THE DDD.

Maya received a BFA from Florida State University in Theatre and Religion.

Pt 3. "The Him Book" Reading by Maya Contreras at The Woods

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Pt 3. "The Him Book" Reading by Maya Contreras at The Woods:

Pt 4. "The Him Book" Reading by Maya Contreras at The Woods

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Pt 4. "The Him Book" Reading by Maya Contreras at The Woods:

From Maya Contreras’ reading at The Woods, part 2, “David...

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From Maya Contreras’ reading at The Woods, part 2, “David Vs 8: Nothing But Desert & Mirages.” & “James Vs 2: Thou Shall Not Confuse Lust with Love.”

Maya Contreras, reading at The Woods from “The Him...

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Maya Contreras, reading at The Woods from “The Him Book.” with Stacy Dillard Trio.

On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 ”Do Not Disturb” A...

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On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 ”Do Not Disturb” A night of adult bedtime stories read by Maya Contreras from her novel The Him Book with the accompaniment of The Stacy Dillard Trio; followed by a performance by Erin Barra.

At THE WOODS 48 South 4th Street at 7:30pm-10pm. Open Absolut Bar 7:30pm-8:30pm (yes, that means free Absolut for an hour). See you on Tuesday!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:00pm “Do Not...

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:00pm “Do Not Disturb” Reading by Maya Contreras has moved to PIANOS (Upstairs Lounge) located at 158 Ludlow by Stanton Street on the Lower East Side in NYC. Performances at 8:00pm. DJ Olivier, Maya Contreras with The Stacy Dillard Trio, Live performance by Erin Barra. [FREE]

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:00pm The Woods in Brooklyn [FREE] Located at 48 South 4th Street in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Performances at 7:00pm DJ Olivier, Maya Contreras with The Stacy Dillard Trio, Live performance by Erin Barra.

Eight Weeks of Bruce now available at Barnes & Noble

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Eight Weeks of Bruce now available at Barnes & Noble

The Him Book now available at Barnes & Noble

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The Him Book now available at Barnes & Noble

Eight Weeks of Bruce available at Amazon.com

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Eight Weeks of Bruce available at Amazon.com

The Him Book available at Amazon.com

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The Him Book available at Amazon.com

Upcoming “Do Not Disturb” Book Readings in NY by Maya Contreras....

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Upcoming “Do Not Disturb” Book Readings in NY by Maya Contreras. Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 8pm The Bowery Poetry Club, NYC. Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at The Woods at 7pm, Williamsburg BK. RSVP at nybookreadings@gmail.com for Free admission to the Bowery Poetry Club (The Woods door is FREE). Great drink specials at both. Special guests TBA. More readings to be annouced in the New Year. You may buy your copies of both books exclusively at Housing Works in NYC on Crosby Street by Prince in SOHO (all profits go to homeless living with HIV/AIDS) until January where it will be available Nationwide. Beso - M

"The Him Book" Excerpt Part 3

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"The Him Book" Excerpt Part 3

"The Him Book" Excerpt Part 2

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"The Him Book" Excerpt Part 2

"The Him Book": Excerpt Part 1

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"The Him Book": Excerpt Part 1:

Melissa Blake has graciously posted an except from “The Him Book: One Woman’s Almost Religious Search to Find the One” on her blog “So About What I Said….”

Buy "8 Weeks of Bruce" (eBook)

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Buy "8 Weeks of Bruce" (eBook):

“This written work originally started as a love letter to Bruce. I wanted him to understand the scope and depth of our relationship, knowing his clouded memories of our time together were like a deck of disjointed Polaroid pictures instead of a cohesive rolling movie full of nuances and lush moments – due to his full time intoxication.” – Maya Contreras, excerpt “Eight Weeks of Bruce.”

Official Press Release “Eight Weeks of Bruce”

Buy "The Him Book" (eBook)

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Buy "The Him Book" (eBook):

The Him Book: One Woman’s Almost Religious Search to Find the One, which captivatingly chronicles her relationships with brutal honesty, while seeing the “tin lining” in all things, that life doesn’t end when love does.

Official Press Release “The Him Book”

For Press Inquiries Contact:

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Global Entertainment & Management:

To request a copy for review and/or the Press Release regarding “The Him Book: One Woman’s Almost Religious Search to Find the One.” Contact Sophie Goudard email: sophie@gemnyc.com Release dates: October 19, 2009 for Kindle and Friday, December 11, 2009 in local NYC bookstores. Stay tune for local readings in NYC.

To request a copy for review and/or Press Release regarding “Eight Weeks of Bruce.” Contact Marisa Clementi email: marisa@gemnyc.com Release dates: October 19, 2009 for Kindle and Friday, December 11, 2009 in local NYC bookstores. Stay tune for local readings in NYC.

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