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       *J.L. King, author of the 2004 bombshell book “Living on the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of ‘Straight’ Black Men Who Sleep with Men,” will go on tour with his ex-wife, author Brenda Stone Browder, to share their personal experiences of the "down low" phenomenon, and how those going through the difficulties associated with a partner living on the down low can heal, forgive and find love again.

       The trek, called "A Conversation of Reconciliation," is in direct response to the hundreds of requests each of the authors has received while promoting their separate literary projects.

       "Many people have come up to me, in disbelief that Brenda and I are friends, and that people really can heal and move past their differences,” King says. “Hopefully our tour will teach people how they too, can move past their pain.”

       King's book triggered a national discussion on sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS prevention.  With this discussion came the reality that the new face of HIV and AIDS is a black woman, with an alarming 64 percent of new HIV infections reported in the U.S. found among this minority group.

       Browder, author of the Essence bestseller, “On the Up and Up: A Survival Guide for Women Living with Men on the Down Low,” credits her faith in God and a supportive family for her making it through that very difficult time in her life. Currently a lay speaker and divinity student, Browder sees it as her ministry to assist women and men dealing with the down low phenomenon.

       "Given the HIV/AIDS pandemic that we have in the black community, I believe strongly that J.L. and I must continue the dialogue about human sexual orientation and honest relationships with action," said Browder. "I want women in particular to know, that they can find love again-as I did.”

       For tour information and updates on The Conversation of Reconciliation, visit www.brendabrowder.com and www.jlking.net.

J. L. King & Brenda Stone Browder