Barbara Joe Williams is a freelance writer, motivation speaker, and an independent publisher. She's married, and has one daughter named Amani Nigia. She's a graduate of Florida A & M University who started Amani Publishing, LLC, in 2004, as a means to publish her first novel. Since then, she's opened her doors to publish other aspiring authors. You may visit her online bookstore at: www.AmaniPublishing.net . Her work includes the following: Moving the Furniture: 52 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Fresh (December 2008/January 2009); Courtney's Collage (2007); A Writer's Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing (2007); How I Met My Sweetheart Anthology (2007); Falling for Lies (2006); Dancing with Temptation (2005); and Forgive Us This Day (2004).
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Marilynn Griffith is a freelance writer, a conference speaker, the author of the Shades of Style series, author of the Sassy Sisterhood series, and the creater of Sistahfaith Conference. She's married to a deacon, and has seven children. For more information, please visit: www.MarilynnGriffith.com . Her work includes the following: Moms the Word (January 2009); Rhythms of Grace (2008); Happily Even After (2008); Turquoise (2007); Tangerine (2007); If the Shoe Fits (2007); Jade (2006); Pink (2006); and Made of Honor (2006).
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Kena Carroll is a graduate of Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall Law School and Chestnut Hill College. In 2006, self-published an inspirational poetry journal titled, Blank Pages. Carroll is currently working on her first novel, Saved for a Season. It is her life’s dream to write novels that allow people from all walks of life to relate to the character’s struggle and find encouragement through the transformation of their lives from beginning to end. Her email address is: KCarrollTMSL@aol.com
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Thomas R. Wilson is an alumnus of the drama departments of New York’s High School for the Performing Arts, Fisk University, and Binghamton University. He is also a graduate of the Florida State University's Film School. Along with over a dozen stage, film and television scripts, his written work includes Bridges, a one act play published by the Stage Door Press. Currently, Thomas is working on an untitled romance novel which he plans to have completed by the end of this year. His email address is: jawlessmac@yahoo.com
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Sylvia Livingston is an aspiring children's author. She's also an active member of Tallahassee Writer's Association and the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. Currently, she's working on a young adult novel. Her soon to be published children's book is titled, There Goes Ducky. Her vision is to publish many books in the upcoming years and to become a full-time writer. Her email address is: SLivings24@yahoo.com or visit her personal web page at: www.geocities.com/slivings24/bio.html
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Lena Simmonds is an aspiring Christian author. She's currently working on a memoir titled, Stepping into Your Wealthy Place: Exchanging Rags for Riches. Her vision is to showcase books with traditional Christian issues in a nontraditional manner. Her email address is: Lenav107@yahoo.com
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Irma Clark is a graduate of Florida State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in rehabilitative services. She's published one novel titled, A Perfect Match (Xulon Press). Currently, she's working on another novel titled, The Barren Woman's Child. Her email address is: Ineclark@cs.com
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Karen Kopetskie lives in Chattahoochee, Florida, and is a former member of the Romance Writer's Association (Tampa). She has completed one novel titled, A Delicate Shade of Gray, which is yet to be published. Currently, she's trying to complete her second novel before starting the search for a literary agent. Her vision is to sign with a major publisher and write many more books. Her email address is: KKopetskie@gmail.com
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Charlene Morris is a certified Social Worker with a master's degree in public administration. She's in the process of completing an untitled autobiographical novel. Her vision is to have the book completed by the end of this year and take it from there. Her email address is: C_morris04@hotmail.com
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Samadhi Jones works for the State of Florida. She's in the process of writing a literary novel tentatively titled, A New Beginning, which she describes as, "An inspired piece that deals with feminism." She's also a poetess and reads the newspaper for the blind on WFSU radio. Her email address is: Samadhi.jones@comcast.net
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Crystal Nelson is a woman of vision. She's completed her first book titled, Hold to God's Unchanging Hand. She's been inspired to write three books over the next three years and turn them into plays. She started journaling at an early age and has been writing since she was eighteen years old. Her email address is: C_nelson321@hotmail.com
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Karen Randolph is a self described "Jack of all Trades." As a former paralegal, she is familiar with researching and legal writing. Now she is a self-employed event planner, jewlery maker, and an aspiring author working on a novel. Her email address is: Randolphkd@aol.com
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Sherrie Barnes is planning to publish a book of poetry this year. As a former attorney, she's been inspired to follow her dreams of creating jewelry and poetry. In addition, she's planning to write a murder mystery and produce an anthology. Her email address is: Sb@barnesassociates.org
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Cheryl B. Williams is a graduate of Florida A&M University and currently employed with them. She has worked as a grants writer for many years and is aspiring to write a book covering the frequent questions that she's been asked regarding grants. The tentative title of her nonfiction book will be, FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Writing. Her email address is: clbwms1@aol.com
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Tracee Mason is a freelance writer, book reviewer, illustrator, and educator. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of Minnesota where she studied journalism and mass communication. Tracee is a single mom of three children and self- published her book Dare to Do: 10 Steps to Transform Dreams into Reality (2007). She can be reached at traceemason@yahoo.com
