Los Angeles, CA

Sharice Bryant is an African-American indie filmmaker and authoress hailing from Ann Arbor Michigan. Sharice has her Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Broadcast Production Technology from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California.

Sharice was born May 28th, 1989 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sharice has always had a special love for writing poems, short stories and novels. During her senior year in high school, Sharice took a film class where she instantly fell in love with the making of films.

While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Bethune-Cookman University, Sharice studied television production, where she produced, wrote and directed the campus talk show "B-CU Today" for B-CU's television station WM&G TV.

After much consideration prior to graduation, Sharice decided to get back to her love of film and explore the film industry by enrolling at the New York Film Academy for her Master of Fine Arts degree.

Sharice has had her short film My Brother’s Keeper that she wrote, produced and
directed, showcased in the short film corner at The Cannes Film Festival in April 2015 and participated in Indie Night Film Festival in Hollywood in June 2015.

Sharice is currently serving in the independent filmmaking world in Los Angeles as a director, producer, writer and script supervisor. She is currently working as a copywriter for an online marketing agency and serves as an authoress, under her pen name S.Nicole, for Jessica Watkins Presents publishing company. You can find Sharice and her coauthor, Bri Noreen’s book series, The Royal Family on Amazon.

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Social Media

Facebook: Sharice N. Bryant

Instagram: @heyimreese

Twitter: @HeyImReese 

YouTube: Sharice Bryant

Represa, California

Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter is a life-long Main Street Mafia Crip. Presently housed at New Folsom State Prison in Represa, California, where he is serving out the remainder of a 20 year sentence, in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for robbery and two counts of attempted murder on sheriff’s deputies in Los Angeles, California. Since being incarcerated, Mr. Godfather has written several books.

Below is a list of some of his titles: • Hidden World: the Education (Urban Romance) • Hooked: On Satan’s Stone (Urban Novel) • How it Happened (Autobiography) • Everything She Should Know (Self-help/advisory guide) • Mr. Big Stuff (Urban Erotic Collection) • Double Croxx’d (Urban Novel of an inner-city Jacking crew)* • My Mistake (Urban Novel of Love and war) • Everyday Poems: for Letters and Cards, Volume 1 • Everyday Poems: for Letters and Cards, Volume 2 • Everyday Poems: for Letters and Cards, Volume 3 *Coming Soon

For questions or comments, feel free to contact the author directly at: Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter, K-83465 P.O. BOX 8101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93409 -Or- Mr. Wesley (Godfather) Hunter Urban Diamonds Publishing 26895 Aliso Creek Road Ste B-127 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Social Media

Facebook: Wesley Hunter

Atlanta, GA

Ayana MeShon Williams was born on February 4, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia at Grady Memorial Hospital to her late parents, Tajuana Willis and James Stanley Williams, Sr. Ayana attended and graduated Ragsdale Elementary, Sylvan Middle, Therrell High, and Herzing College of Business with an Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems.

She grew up in a church home with her two younger siblings, James Williams, Jr. and Rico Jermaine Williams. Ayana was also known to her family by Yant-Yant, Precious, and Chocolate Drop, which were given to her specifically by her father, brothers, late great-grandmother, and aunt.

Ayana lived a good life, having no regrets. Until January 13, 2001, her life took a temporary turn for the worst. She lost her mother, Tajuana Willis from AIDS, and father James Stanley Williams, Sr. Thanksgiving day of 2002. Ayana took this very hard, as anyone would losing their parents. Losing both of her parents made her stronger and more aware and knowledgeable about the disease.

Ayana was inspired by literature and reading, her two favorite subjects. She began writing poetry during her junior year in high school, where she realized she had a talent, also a gift. After graduating high school, Ayana went into the Marine Corps., but later realized that was not her calling, and she went back home to attend college. She worked as a security officer for Delta Security Services and Barton Protective Services, while pursuing her degree.

On August 8, 2002 and July 8, 2003, Ayana gave birth to two beautiful little angels, Tiyana Shante and Tuwanna Sandia Williams. She named her youngest after her late mother, Tajuana.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: SEE Through MY EYES

Facebook Authors Group: Friends Who Like SEE Through MY EYES

Instagram: @ayanameshon

Atlanta, GA

Recording Artist/TV Actress/Film Producer, Author & Entrepreneur/Advocate. Producer/Host of the Diamond Perri TV show 2017, New Webisode, and Reality Production 2017, For the People.

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Social Media

Facebook Artist Page: Diamond Perri Fanpage

Facebook Business Page: For The People Enrichment Expo

Instagram: @thereeldiamondperri

Twitter: @diamondperrirnb

YouTube: Diamond Perri

Reverbnation: Diamond Perri

Savannah, GA

J’miah Nabawi: Performance Storyteller/Animated Voice Talent/Writer

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, award-winning performance storyteller J’miah Nabawi is based in the Atlanta, GA area and tours nationally presenting his brand of upbeat storytelling that reflects the story-dance-musical drama of Africa and its Diaspora. Current project interests are obtaining principal voice talent parts for animated feature films and television.

* Bilingual in Spanish and a poly-glot of sorts, J’miah also tell stories from around the world and is known to incorporate story-specific vocabulary, songs and text in the languages of Twi, Spanish, French, Chinese, Yoruba, Japanese, Gullah and Ki-Swahili during his performances.

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“The students at Jasper Elementary love J'miah. (The teachers at our school find him to be a full partner in curricular planning and implementation of lessons and units.) J'miah can tell stories, write and direct plays that are performed school-wide, teach small groups and make children laugh and smile. If he had a cape, he could fly . . . at least the children think so.” -- Dr. Kathleen Thompson, Retired Arts Educator/Director of Cultural Projects (Georgia Council for the Arts)

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Social Media

Facebook: Storyteller J'miah Nabawi 

Instagram: @storytellerjmiahnabawi

Twitter: @jmiahnabawi

YouTube: Storyteller J'miah Nabawi

Website: www.jmiahnabawi.com

Savannah, GA

Jonah Sanders is a prisoner and youth advocate. "Do You Want To Be A Slave", the following book is intended to awaken troubled youth get their lives on track. Jonah Sanders uses his life as a narrative to show that idiotic choices lead to slavery, for under the 13th Amendment a individual will become a slave to the state that they commit the crimes in. Scared Straight doesn't work ,nor was it meant to, hopefully this will.

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Social Media

Facebook Ministry Page: Jonah Sanders Ministries

Facebook Poetry Page: Inside The Mind of Jonah Sanders

Amazon: "Do You Want To Be A Slave"

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Valdosta, GA

Phillip Berrian was born on February 10, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. He currently resides in Valdosta, Georgia. One of nine children, where out of the fruit baskets of apples he went and graduated from Kingsborough Community College and earned his Associates degree in Arts and Sciences. He is an author and poet who has written 20 books. The first to be published is entitled “The Testimonial of One’s True Greatness.” It is available in eBook and hardcover and you can find it on Amazon and through his self-publishing company of Infinity Publishing on http://www.buybooksontheweb.com or wherever online books are sold.

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His ambitions and the God given talents that only He Himself could give and bestow, let Phillip clearly say that poetry was a spiritually anointed as well as a God given gift. He’s earned the highest honors and respect, and received two Editor’s Choice Awards from the International Library of Poetry from 2005 and 2007. Other poems were acknowledged and got much buzz from the Famous Poets Society, where he also received award-winning plaques with official gold seals of excellence from the top head Chiefs and Editors. Likewise, Phillip was presented the gold seal certificate of excellence and was listed in the Celebrate-Created Communication POETS SPEAK OUT 2007 with a poem titled “A MAN.”

Phillip received another Editor’s Choice Award, his third one from World Poetry Movement for Outstanding Contributions to Poetry. And in August of 2011, he was featured on two online poetry blog websites, poetrycrazy.com and voices.net.com. On top of that achievement, he was also presented with the blue honorary ribbon for featured poem on the sites. A Certificate of Publication with a gold seal of Achievements, from World Poetry Movement, was from the same online contest that had recently presented unto me The Best Poets and Poems of 2012 Award. In April 2012 during The National Poetry Month he was also given, by both the Awards Chairman and the Chief Editor from The National Poetry Month Committee, the Prestige Great Poets Across America Award Certificate with the United States seal logo.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Author Phillip Berrian

Twitter: @aloverspoet

Chicago, IL

I was born and raised in Chicago Illinois. I fell in love with urban novels, after my mom gave me a book by Terry McMillan called-Mama. After reading that, I knew exactly what I wanted to be…an Author. 

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I’m Co- Publisher of Black Lyfe Publications and have penned 7 titles, that are all currently on Amazon, Createspace, Barns and Noble and Ebooks.

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When I am not writing I speak to men and women via social media or in person, on topics such as relationships, sex, love and I spend a lot of time speaking about the, Unity Between Black Men and Women.

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During the time when I was contemplating becoming an author I had already dipped into writing, playing around with what I wanted to write. When I finally put my pen to paper to write my very first novel, like many authors in the beginning I was skeptical, but then my wings began to extend and I found my bearings.

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People often ask me what is my favorite book to date and my favorite is Pussy Talks, only because I talk about sex the way someone may order dinner it’s comes natural to me, I simply give it to you RAW! But my baby of my work is Double Back mainly because it is my very first.

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Titles that are currently out:

Double Back

Double Back 2

No Apologies the Double Back finale

Sorority Ties (Collaboration)

Pussy Talks

He Thought he Had Me

Stolen Moments.

So look out for me and my work I will not disappoint!

I always have something to say.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Author Jamie

Instagram: @iam_jannahmalkia

Indianapolis, IN

Who am I sounds like a simple question, but it leads to some very complicated answers. I am a 28-year-old black man form Fort Wayne, Indiana. I feel like being a black man is a key factor that defines many things about me. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember so it has always been my passion. I take pride in every word I put on paper. I trying to make every sentence as powerful and as meaningful as possible. The earliest thing I can remember about writing is my teacher putting a notebook in my hands and saying, “Write it Down!” The first time I put pen to paper I did not think much of it. The next time it become more, and after that I have never stopped. My words define my passions, pleasures, and my pain. This is what define me as an author, and Malcolm A Byers.

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What sparked your love for poetry?

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My love of poetry was born out of a need to express myself. A need to deal with emotions, and troubles in my life. I took all of it and put it on paper. It changed, took shape, to become my love of poetry.

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When did you first know that you wanted to be a writer?

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It was not until recently that I decided that I wanted to become a writer / published author. I wrote as just a passion I never intended to share my words with the world.  People always told me I should publish my work, but I never put much thought into it. Till a close friend read some of the things I had written, and was surprised how good it was. She convinced me to try and publish my poetry. That little push started me on my path to become a writer.

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Poetry is definitely different from many other genres that we see, how and why do you think it is so different?

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Poetry is different from other genres of writing. It allows the writer to inject passion into every sentence. Poetry allows the writer to use words in a way that allows them to have two and three meanings. Poetry allows the writer to make the reader feeling passion, hate, pain all with the placement of a period. I love poetry it must be the purest form of writing in my eyes.

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What do you hope to teach through your poetry?

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I use my poetry to teach tolerances, and peace.  I use my words to speak on things others are too afraid to speak about it. Be it politics, racism in America, or the divide between the rich and the poor. I use my poetry to expose it all.

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Tell us about civil disobedience?

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Civil Disobedience is the first in a series of poetry books I plan to release. Civil Disobedience is jab at the status que. My means to question all and seek the answers to questions many people refuse to ask. Civil Disobedience covers many different topics between its pages. As you open it and begin to read be prepared to feel the turbulence of the world we live in. 

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Where did the need for this book come from?

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The need for this book come from the want to become a published author. A want to share my words with the world gave me the strength to start my path to publishing the book.

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There was one lesson to be taught through your poetry, what would it be and why?

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If there is a lesson to be taught through my poetry it must be, “to fight.”  Fight for what you believe in fight the things you love and never give up no matter how hard things are. I say this because to question the world around us is to take up a fight that many will not. To question the status que is a battle many will not take up. Even in self-reflection there is a battle to be fought. My lesson I try to teach with my words is always be willing to fight.  

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What was the hardest poem in this book to write and why?

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None of the poems in the book were hard to write. Every one of them came from a place where I draw my inspiration. The only thing I find hard when I write is using the right word. Choosing the word that will hit the hardest and be the most powerful in the sentence is by far the hardest part of writing poetry.  

When writing poetry, do you feel like you get writers block at times? How do you get over that?

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When I write, I do not normally get writers block. I overcome it when it does happen by draw inspiration for my surroundings. Be from music, or from a word that caught my attention. When I write, I am normally inspired to so.

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What will we see in the future from Malcolm Byers?

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Soon, I will be releasing the second book in the Civil Disobedience series a book called Words from the Darkness. I also plan to release a CD of spoken word poetry called The Black Millennial. Lastly, I working a book of short stories called Midnight Nightmares. I have big plans and a lot of work to do.

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What has been the biggest challenge thus far for you when it comes to writing?

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Finding the right publishers is by far the hardest part about being a writer. Submitting your work, sending request for information, and reviewing publisher online reviews. The leg work one has to do to find a publisher after you finally finish the book. It may actually be harder than writing the book its self

What do you hope to learn in this business?

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I hope to learn how the publishing business works. My end game is to start my own publishing company.

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Who would you say are your influence on mentors when it comes to writing and why?

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I cannot say I have an influence or a mentor when it comes to writing.

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Say something to your readers.

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Be inspired by the world around you and never let you fear hold you back. Always remember the sky is always within reach. 

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Contact:

Personal email: Malcolm.byers@ymail.com

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Social Media:

Facebook page: Malcolm A. Byers

Facebook Publishing page: Manin Publishing Inc.

YouTube: The Black Millennial

SoundCloud: MAB

Website: http://allpoetry.com/MAB

Mansfield, LA

Regina Smith-Gipson “Nagasi Fari” is an urban fiction author signed with Parker Dynasty Presents. Nagasi Fari is a native of Mansfield, LA but is currently living in Monroe, LA. She graduated from Mansfield High and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems Support from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has had a passion for writing since high school. It was a college essay that had her mind set that she could be a writer. After a few setbacks, she thought it would be impossible for her to resume her passion for reading and her dreams of writing. After reading her first ever Urban Fiction novel, she realized her passion was for Urban Fiction. She started writing as a hobby until she received motivation from some friends that she should pursue it telling her “it won't hurt to try, you will never know until you do.” It was at that moment that she penned what will soon become her first novel, Three’s A Crowd.

She never thought she would make it to this spot. Pushing through obstacles and staying focused, she kept in mind to not give up, to accomplish her goal
and use her gift. As an older person starting out in this industry, she thought this industry was mostly for the younger people, especially Urban Fiction. She knew she had the talent but was just scared to pursue it. “Never let fear stop you from being what you want to be. God has given us all gifts and we need to use them. If I would have sat on my gift, I would be giving up and not making a good example for my daughter.” Her hobbies include spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and staying involved with her church. Her debut novel, Three’s A Crowd is currently available on Amazon. It will soon be followed by Part 2 of the series. She has others that are set to drop soon.

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Contact

E-Mail: nagasifari@gmail.com

Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Nagasi Fari

Instagram: Reginas0720

Twitter: @LADEE318

Website: www.nagasifari.wixsite.com/authornagasifari

West Monroe, LA

Courtney Monya Marshall is a fairly new author in the writing world. Born August 31, 1993, in the twin city called Monroe, Louisiana. In August 2016, she began writing 'Speak To Me', which was a short story that originated on the Wattpad app. Courtney's sister, Jashay, introduced her to Wattpad as a reader. From that day forward she could not seem to put her phone down. One day, she came upon a post from one of her favorite Wattpad writers, omgchele, that said Lipstick Gang publications was looking for new and aspiring authors. Not really taking it seriously or thinking she would get a response, she decided to send her works to them. She was beyond at a loss for words when they actually emailed her back asking to speak with her about signing.

That was one of the best days of her life. After signing, she then took 'Speak To Me' and renamed it 'Torn Between The Game and Love'. So many hours of dedication and hair pulling went into adding more to the story to be published. Working under them was great and a major learning experience for her. Although the book's feedback was great, sales were low. That, mixed with the trials and tribulations of life was enough to shy her away from writing all together. As of July 2017, she's back into the writing world with her mind set on making it through. She loves meeting new people. So don't be shy, connect with Courtney today using her social media listed at the beginning of the book. 

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Authoress Courtney Monya

Instagram: @coachanel_

Twitter: @CourtneyMonya

Columbia, MD

Strawberry was born and raised in Columbia, MD.  She became an avid reader at a young age and eventually she developed a passion for promoting whether it was for other authors, or other products along different lines and avenues.  Strawberry loves representing whatever she indeed has a passion for and in this case it's books.

In the beginning she was only into Erotica and read only Zane books but as time went on she developed a new liking to other genres and authors.  Romance quickly became one of her favorite genres.  Reading has always been a form of therapy for her and even though she dribbled and dabbled with other literary avenues; she realized that the main things was in her heart and that is Reading, Writing, Promoting, and a co host on Unmasked Radio with authoress Terry E. Lyle and other co host Felicia Fewell.

She has had a lot of encouragement from other authors to family members to not give up and whatever is in your heart to do; to stick with it.  So in the winter of 2017, Strawberry has decided to once and for all live out her dream and that is to be more than just a reader, writer,  a radio co host and a promoter but just a major supporter for ALL AUTHORS OF ALL GENRES and to create something new that all authors and readers can come back to.

Strawberry has done an Anthology Project with 12 other authors for Feeding America; she completed a short story called "A Diamond In the Rough" followed by a novella called "A Diamond In the Rough".  She is currently working on 5 other novellas and short stories.  Strawberry wears a lot of hats in this industry and expands her horizons. 

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Social Media

Facebook: Lauren Horner

Facebook Promotion Page: Niecy's Promotions: Strawberry

Instagram: @strawberryqueen85

Website: https://strawberry-lounge

Upper Marlboro, MD

C. M. Krishack, is an accomplished author of children’s literature and an extraordinary poet. Her children’s books have gained recognition for addressing childhood difficulties such as bullying, self-esteem, life changes, cultural differences and more. Notably C.M. has a marvelous way of wrapping fiction around real-life adversities to make life lessons digestible and comforting for young mind.

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Born in Cameroon, C.M. was raised in DMV with her four siblings with whom she shared many adventures. As a child C.M. would dream of overcoming adversity and made a firm promise to herself that when she did she would help others to do the same.

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Years later through faith and perseverance C.M. did indeed triumph over her struggles. She became a Quality Engineer sought after for her expertise by several Fortune 500 IT corporations.

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A wife to her husband Stephan and mother to their precocious son Mason, who’s seven years old, C.M. has taken to writing books that will help Mason and all children of different ages and backgrounds better understand and overcome childhood challenges. Her latest faith based children’s books include titles such as ‘Alexander, What are You?’, ‘Alexander and the Schoolyard Bully’ and others.

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C.M. Krishack has further extended her literary talent to write ‘Life Poetry’, the first of a three volume poetry series, on love, life and faith. Her poem ‘Cancer’ received acclaim in the National Amateur Poetry Contest and will be featured in ‘Where The Mind Dwells’, an anthology of selected works by exceptional amateur poets, published by Eber & Wein.

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C.M. Krishack continues to pen creative adventure stories for children’s books and powerfully moving poetry for adults.

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Check out her books: http://www.cmkrishack.com/

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: C. M. Krishack

Instagram: @authorckrishack

Twitter: @CMKrishack

YouTube: C.M. Krishack

Website: http://www.cmkrishack.com/

Jackson, MS

Crystal Biggs (formerly Crystal Lett) was born on September 20 to Wayne Lett and the late Vickey Elaine Kirkland-Lett in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  Originally from Moss Point, she currently resides in Jackson.   After graduating from Moss Point High School in 2002, she went on to get her Bachelors in Social Work in 2005 from Jackson State University and Masters in Social Work in 2006, also from Jackson State University. Currently she is working on her Doctorate in Social Work. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist. 

In 2006, Crystal married De’Miktric Biggs Sr. and together they had three children (De’Miktric Jr., Allanah, and Kaiden). Facing her own personal life situations daily, reading became an outlet for her. No matter if she was at home, work, or out eating at a restaurant, she would pull out her book or kindle and start reading. It served as a stress reliever for her and opened her mind to a world of endless possibilities.

Deciding to step out on faith, she began writing her first series that consists of three books... See What Had Happened Was: A Contemporary Love Story. With the help of Mr. Cole Hart, Mrs. Margaret ‘Mz. Demeanor’ Flack, and Mrs. LaQuita Cameron, she was able to make a dream a reality with her book being published under Pretty in Ink Presents. Other books by Crystal include: My First Taste of A Bad Boy (Books 1-3), Dirty South: A Dope Boy Love Story, and Falling For A Dope Boy (Books 1-2). 

Currently, Crystal is signed to Shan Presents where she has released her latest series, Feenin' For That Thug Lovin. She also contributed the short story, We Belong Together, in a Valentine's Anthology put out by some other fabulous Ladies of Shan Presents. Through writing, Crystal hopes to bring as much entertainment to the lives of others as the books she has read along the way have brought her. She does aspire to one day have her own publishing company. 

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Look for my reading group on Facebook... Authoress Mz. Biggs Reading Group

Goodreads: Mz. Biggs

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Contact

Email: authoress.mz.biggs@gmail.com

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Authoress Mz. Biggs

Instagram: @mz.biggs

Twitter: @mz_biggz

Cincinnati, OH

Kendra Spencer also known as Prince was born September 12, 1989. Childhood revealed a deep passion for reading which ignited and sparked a flame for writing when the books she was reading as a teenager didn’t depict the environment around her.

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The first novel by Kendra Spencer is an urban romance entitled Playing Games, a lesbian love triangle. It is also the first book of a trilogy. Not one to stick in one category she intends to cross over literary genres in the future.

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Currently residing in Cincinnati Kendra is an active teammate for the Cincinnati Sizzle Women’s Professional Tackle Football Team, owned and coached by ex Cincinnati Bengal Ickey Woods. She enjoys traveling to book fairs and performing original literature during open mic nights. Kendra also enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Author Kendra Spencer

Instagram: @princedamvp

Twitter: @PrinceDat1Stud

YouTube: Prince Spencer

Website: www.zoneprince.com

Philadelphia, PA

Alicia Hartwell born and raised in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, Pa is a freelance writer, upcoming author and vlogger. Starting her career at a young age she has had the opportunity in meeting many different people in the industry that lead her to where she is today. From touching on a little bit of everything with modeling to acting to even music. She was able to grace popular magazine covers and spreads sharing her gift and her inner beauty all over the world.

Today, Alicia’s purpose and passion lies in helping and teaching others and promoting inner beauty and self love within her vlogs, blogs and her organization SELF LOVE INNER BEAUTY and Lela K Angels. Also by uplifting and inspiring those she comes across. From sharing her story and aspiring others to succeed and find their own true purpose and passion in life. 

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Social Media

Facebook Artist Page: Alicia Hartwell

Instagram: @aliciahartwell

Twitter: @aliciahartwell

YouTube: Alicia Hartwell

Model Mayhem: Alicia Hartwell

IMDB: Alicia Hartwell

Memphis, TN

Redd is the best selling author of the ENOUGH OF NO LOVE SERIES, THE GUTTA SERIES and also the number 1 best selling series CAN'T RAISE A MAN . She is also the CEO of Gutta Publications and presently writes novels for Redd Presents. For more information on upcoming books and events check her out at https://www.facebook.com/GuttaPublications/

What motivated you to become a published Author?When I first read Sista Souljah’s The Coldest Winter Ever…..then after that I got into Terri Mcmillan, Eric Jerome Dickey, Earl Sewell, Kiki Swinson, Wahida Clarkand so many more talented writers. They made me want to twerk the hell out of my pen…lbvs.

Why the name Redd?

REDD-the fire within me.....my other side....the side thats deep......RADIANT.....the side you CRAVE.....that constant burning DESIRE....ME.....


The Meaning of the Color Red is Energy, 
Passion and Action
The color red is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. Red exudes a strong and powerful masculine energy.

Red is energizing. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.
The color meaning of red signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination.

The color meaning of red indicates a strong-willed drive and persistence. It can give confidence to those who are shy or lacking in will power. Being the color of physical movement, the color red awakens our physical life force. It is the color of sexuality and can stimulate deeper and more intimate passions in us, such as love and sex on the positive side or revenge and anger on the negative. It is often used to express love, as in Valentine’s Day, however it relates more to the passions of sexuality and lust, rather than love - love is expressed more fully with pink. At its most positive red can create life with its sexual energy, or use its negative expression of anger and aggression to fuel war and destruction.

Red can stimulate the appetite, often being used in restaurants for this purpose. It also increases craving for food and other stimuli. Being surrounded by too much red can cause us to become irritated, agitated and ultimately angry. Too little and we become cautious, manipulative and fearful. In Eastern cultures such as China red is the color for good luck. Although times are changing and many Chinese brides now wear white, it is traditionally the color for weddings. In Indian culture it symbolizes purity and is often used in their wedding gowns.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Redd

Instagram: entrogs_

Twitter: @AuthoressRedd

YouTube: Authoress Redd

Dallas, TX

Award winning author & poet of 5 published books of poetry. Founder of Poets With Power Revolution. Former editor of IPayton Magazine, Author Liaison of Glover Lane Press and part owner of Fabb Femme Radio Network. Co-host of The Open Letter... 

Check out her books : https://www.amazon.com

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Social Media

Facebook: Jazar Faith Kahr 

Instagram: @iamjustjfk

Twitter: @IAmJustJFK

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/Jazarkahr

Dallas, TX

I'm M. Skye, and I write under Cole Hart! In my novels, I, like to evoke strong dramatic story lines, with strong romantic content. I love to throw twists and curve balls you won’t see coming into my stories, with racy encounters at every turn. I have Eighteen titles under my belt and am currently working on number Nineteen. I began writing short stories and poems and moved into full manuscripts two years ago.

Three of my books are published under my own imprint. I have three additional titles that will be re-released very soon! In addition to being featured at several events and websites, I won the 2015 AAMBC book club’s Author of The Year award based on my sophomore novel, Mixing Business and Pleasure. I live in Texas with my husband and am always working on the next big thing for me.

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: M. Skye

Instagram: @iammskye

Twitter: @IamMSkye

YouTube: Monica Murray-Williamson

Virginia

Imani, is a fiction author from Virginia.  Her novels have been 5-star reads with overwhelming responses. Imani’s love of books and writing began at the tender age of twelve. While children her age were into toys and dolls, Imani kept herself occupied inside of the literary world. As a result, the library was, and still is, one of her most favorite places to visit.

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Initially, Imani only wrote for herself, but after encouragement from her parents and other very close friends, she decided to share her passion for writing with the world.

With Imani’s unique style of writing, she hopes to bring something extraordinary to the world of mainstream literature. Of her writing, she says that it has just the right amount of drama, mystery/suspense, with erotica mingled in. Besides writing and reading, Imani loves music, movies, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Currently, Imani is working on a series based on two of the characters in an upcoming book, A Lethal Vendetta (Sins of A Mother) which is being released on August 15th, 2017.

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Stay tuned to learn what other exciting novels this diva has in store!

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Contact

Email: hollowayfa@gmail.com

Phone: 703-861-3992

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Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Author Imani

Instagram: @authorimani

Twitter: @Bbygrl032930

Website: http://authorimani.wixsite.com/author-blog

Hampton, VA

Terrie Branch is a Hampton Virginia native. She wears many titles.  She is a published author of several  books, one with Authorhouse Publishing "The Game From A Woman's Perspective".   She soon after signed with Kiki Swinson Presents to write " The “Gotta Be Sheisty” series in 2015. Terrie later wrote a short story along with a group of other authors around the United States for an anthology,  "A Hood Summer Night's Dream" which was released in April 2016.

"Choose Your Poison and Sex Therapy"  released Summer 2016 under  Shaunta Kenerly Presents Publications  where she also relaunched the "Gotta Be Sheisty" Series. Her latest release included a collaborative project with Author Justin Q Young entitled "Playing with Fiyah and Fiyah Starter".  

Upcoming releases include "Death by Chocolate" and an Anthology dedicated to Domestic violence entitled "Damaged Goods".  Terrie is also a poet. In August 5 2015 she copyrighted the Poem "Head Tucked Behind My Hands". Her novels placed in the top 10 on Amazon: 

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Amazon Best Seller Urban Fiction 

Amazon Best Seller Fiction Anthologies March 2016

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Amazon Best Seller Fiction Anthologies and Literature Collections March 2016

She was recently chosen as one of (UBAWA) Urban Authors Top 100 best authors 2015. In the February 2016 issue,  Pen’Ashe magazine featured her literary skills. Writer’s Digest released a new publication, Writer's Market  August 2016 in which quotes from author Terrie L. Branch are featured. She was chosen to grace the cover of the September 2016 issue of UBAWA magazine a Literary Publication based out of Los Angeles California. 

Awards:

 **Best-selling author award at Motor City Book Experience August 20 2016 in Detroit Michigan.

**Hardcore Writer's award at Divaz Luncheon and Literature March4, 2017 in Atlanta Ga.

Amongst all her other titles she is also a motivational speaker.  She has spoken at several events including: 

*Dream Hall EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 

Featured in Visual Biography Video 

DECEMBER 5,2015

*The Complete and Mature Woman EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 

Motivational speaker 

Full Gospel Kingdom Church Newport news va. Tuesday February 9, 2016

*Express Yourself PAINT NIGHT FOR THE FGKC LADIES 

Newport news va 

Motivational guest speaker 

March 12 2016

Received honorary plaque 

*Sisters By presents Choice Discovering Your Beauty featured speaker   July 9, 2016 at

STRATFORD UNIVERSITY Newport News Va 

*Pack Light Empowerment Conference 

November 2016

Organized and motivational speaker 

*Divaz Luncheon and Literature (Eat and Greet). 

March 4,2017 at: Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway 

She received a Best-selling author award at  Motor City Book Experience August 20 in Detroit Michigan. She has been featured on a book tour including Dc Maryland, Detroit, Chesapeake, Suffolk , Atlanta and upcoming Columbus Ohio, Chicago Illinois and Baltimore Maryland!. Her schedule includes her as a featured Author for the following events... Barnes and Noble  5100 Kilgore Avenue Hampton Virginia October 22, 2016.

Upcoming events:

*Jersey Shore Urban Book Expo 

May 13, 2017 at: West Long Beach, New Jersey 

She recently launched her motivational T-SHIRT line "PRAYLIKE A BOSS" 

She takes pride in being a mother to her two sons while walking by faith & standing and believing in God’s word. She is forever grateful for having so much support from her loving family and friends.  She has spoken at  many conferences and events. Walking by faith, Terrie’s vision has now been birthed for over 30 years. Currently, Terrie is an entrepreneur, professional hair stylist, licensed barber and instructor, and a mentor to many throughout the Hampton Roads area.

She has been featured in international hair magazines throughout the years, Sophistcate’s Black Hair Mag, Sherise Magazine, Hair in Motion, Extreme Magazine, Black Passion Magazine, Barber Passion Magazine, and Tha Look Magazine. She is co-owner of Perfect Styles Beauty and Barber Salon, Perfect Styles Beauty and Barber Academy LLC and Letz Play LLC presents  PlayDate Hampton Roads.  She became a member of the Hampton Roads Writer's Association in March 2016. 

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Through her many accomplishments, Terrie also started her own Cosmetic line, SheerBoss Cosmetics, in 2014. On top of her busy schedule, she took interest in becoming a Commissioned Notary Public and Home Staging and Interior Designing.  She has also worked as a freelance makeup artist in 2010 for MAC Cosmetics. Terrie's life motto is, “I can do all things through Christ whom strengthens me!” 

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Contact

Booking email:  strongwomanofcolor@gmail.com

Social Media

Facebook Author Page: Authoress Terrie Branch / Pentress Love Jonez

Instagram:  @author_terrie_l_branch

Twitter:  @BossladyTerri

YouTube: Terrie Branch

Pinterest: Strongwomanofcolor

Publisher: Www.Kenerlypresents.com

Website:  Www.AuthorTerrieLBranch.weebly.com 

Newport News, VA

Tanya has written poetry since her early high school years, and continues as inspiration provides. She is an emotion driven writer, so she tends to write about her own personal experiences, feelings or from events and circumstances that have transpired in and around her life. She continues to share her work and is still writing. Check out her first project "Conversations From Her Heart" and relate to some of the situations she shares throughout from "The Proposal" to "The Delivery".

Her sophomore release: "In Her Feelings" continued to expand on relationships, love, disappointment and more. The third deluxe installment of poetry "Mixed Emotions" brought even more to the readers. Whispered Thoughts: Reflection of Hope focuses in on one of today's biggest issues - gun violence and loss. 2017 ushered in Reasons, Seasons and Holidays - Available Right NOW!! Poetry Lovers won't be disappointed, check out the works of Author/Poet Tanya Deloatch. 

Social Media
Facebook: Author Tanya Deloatch
Twitter: @imisoubu
Instagram: @poetic731   

Richmond, VA

My name is Mopain Taylor, I am an author from Richmond, VA.  I was in foster care since I was 2 years old.  While being put in multiple homes in my childhood, I was physically and mentally abused, where I adopted trust issues.  I have created characters from my pain after I became homeless and slept in the cold. 

All of the characters which I have created are from a piece of my emotions and my past life was rough but helped me develop a mind to be passionate for my craft.  I have created more characters than I have friends; I'm still struggling on not being homeless but also grinding to be a best seller author.

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Check out my new book "Pulled Back In". 

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Social Media

Facebook: Author Mopain Taylor

Instagram: @Mopain

Twitter: @moses_pain

YouTube: mopain Taylor

Suffolk, VA

Nikki Rountree (Ni’Kay R.), a Chesapeake, Virginia native, is the author of I Am She: Woman to Woman, Cash Rules Everything Around Me, The Cheater’s Wife series, and Tales of a Woman's Intuition.  She also has three anthologies under her belt, A Hood Summer Night’s Dream, Women Withstanding All, and Sex Therapy. She is a graduate of Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University.

Ni'Kay obtained her Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University in Instructional Leadership. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated and The Order of the Eastern Star. She is the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Prisons Read Free: The Urban Authors Project. Professionally, she is a member of Hampton Roads Writers Association. Ni'Kay is a former columnist for Pen'Ashe Magazine and a former radio blog co-host for Def Soul Live, Def Poetry Speak Radio. In the poetry world, she is known as Nikki the Pen.

Author Ni'Kay has always enjoyed writing and hopes to continue to share her talents with the world. Aside from writing, she loves traveling, and spending time with her family.

Author NiKay was signed with K.S. Publications in January 2015 under Kiki Swinson Presents. She is now signed with the Kenerly Presents family.

Awards/Recognition:
 

The Cheater’s Wife II was voted one of Urban Book Authors and Writers of America’s (UBAWA) TOP 100 BOOKS OF 2015. 
 

In March 2016, Nikki the Pen, was nominated for Poet of the Year by Urban Book Authors and Writers of America Book Club.

Social Media

Facebook Fan Page:  Author NikayR

Instagram: @authornikay
Twitter: @AuthorNiKay

YouTube: NiKay Rountree

Website: http://authornikay.weebly.com

I am among millions who struggled, failed and surged ahead in search of success, happiness and contentment. As young guy, I started doing everything I could. Right from joining a multi-level marketing company. I left no stone un-turned. Just like any other middle class guy, I too had a bunch of unclear dreams and a blurred vision of goals in my life. All i had was an undying learning attitude to hold on to. I was born in a small city called Phagwara in Punjab on 3rd May, 1992. I am currently pursuing B.Tech from an CT Group of institution in Punjab .I am researcher doing research in field of hybrid system ,turbines & Alternators. My Research paper published in national as well international conferences.

I belong to a middle class family and live with my mom, dad and a younger brother. I am also a sportsman- a national level air pistol shooter. In my past, I’ve made lots of mistakes and learnt many lessons from them. Until a few years ago, I feel that I was a very negative person. I look everything in the wrong manner. This negative behavior created lots of problems in my life, sports, education. My teachers were forced to tell my father about my negative behavior. This meeting of my father and my teachers turned my life in new and positive direction. My father told me, “Always remove negativity from your mind by reading positive thought in motivational-books.”

You can get anything you want as long as you are willing to pay the price. There was a new change I felt in myself after reading books. I’ve read hundreds of books by now. The new positive thinking behavior open doors for success in my life. I achieved success in every field. I got many prizes in school and college activities.In the year 2015-16 I also got three prizes in IIT Roorkee. My confidence level rise so much that I am not afraid of taking risks any more. I am now energetic and full of life.

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The act of helping others inspired me to start writing motivational books myself. Now, I am passionate about the internet, writing, reading, and public speaking. I love motivating people, mentoring, coaching and helping them realize their full potential and, most importantly, serving my community.  My urge of helping people and doing something good for the society that inspired me to take the initiative of changing people's lives in the form of writing motivated life changing books. I believe 'To Never Fear of Failures' &"If you have more than you need, simply share it with those who need it the most. Failure is the highway to success.

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Social Media

Facebook Authors Page: Harkamal Ubhi

Instagram: @harkamalubhi_official

Twitter: @harkamalubhi

YouTube: harkamal ubhi