Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - September 16, 2008 "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."
Financial terms for the book, currently untitled, were not
disclosed, although a publishing official with knowledge of the
negotiations said bidding reached at least $1.3 million. The
official, citing the confidentiality of the negotiations, declined
to be identified.
Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister
Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent
Olympics in Beijing.
Grand Central Publishing is a division of the Hachette Book
Group.
