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Gwendolyn
Fields, Author of The Tomoto Kid
Adventure Series
While serving in
the U.S. Army, Gwendolyn decided that she wanted to improve the quality
of care for young children. From 1987 to present Gwendolyn has worked
as an educator and writer.
She's the
proud mother of two daughters: Dwan, a published author, and Ireana, a
college student. Gwendolyn also has two grandchildren: Nia and
Carrington, her pride and joy.
Stan Gregory,
Author of Law Clerk
Stan Gregory graduated
from Rutgers University before attending St. Thomas School of Law in
1993 and currently practices law in New Jersey. He drew on his
time as a law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court and his three law
school years in Miami to assist him in writing his legal thriller, The
Law Clerk. The idea for the novel came from one simple question, what
would happen if someone obtained financially sensitive information from
the locked evidence room of a courthouse? Gregory answered that
question with his first novel, The
Law Clerk.
Currently a partner
in a Princeton, New Jersey law firm, Mr. Gregory resides in Southern
New Jersey with his wife Nicole and their two children.
Visit Stan on the
web at www.stanrgregory.com.
Jacqueline Holness, Author of After the Altar Call: The Sisters' Guide
to Developing a Personal Relationship With God
Jacqueline
J. Holness is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of professional
experience. Currently, she is a correspondent for Courthouse News
Service, an online, national news service for attorneys. Through her
business, Selah Communications, Jacqueline has also written for several
publications, web sites, and organizations including: UPSCALE magazine, the Atlanta Business Chronicle
newspaper, Atlanta Tribune: The
Magazine, and Atlanta Home
Improvement magazine. Her work has also appeared on
Citysearch.com and the New Georgia Encyclopedia web site. She has also
written for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Aside from her professional life, Jacqueline also relishes being
involved in her church, Central Christian Church, having served as a
Sunday school teacher and Vacation Bible School and play director.
Since health and wellness are important goals in her life, Jacqueline
is also a fitness instructor for LA Fitness and has completed a
marathon and several road races. In addition, she is a member of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Jacqueline has a bachelor’s
degree in magazine journalism from the University of Georgia.
While her family is of Jamaican descent, Jacqueline has lived in the
metro Atlanta area since she was six years old and considers Atlanta
her home. After the Altar Call: The
Sisters’ Guide to Developing a Personal Relationship With God
is her first book. Please visit Jacqueline on the web at www.afterthealtarcall.com.
T.S. Jones,
Author of Everything But The Ring
A Georgia native,
T.S. Jones resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she works as an educator.
Her passion for writing began to blossom beginning at the age of ten,
as she developed a fondness for journaling. She enjoys delivering
encouraging messages of hope while at the same time raising awareness
about topics ranging from relationships to tackling issues within
society. As an inspirational speaker, T.S. Jones also serves as a
voice for the empowerment of women, children, and all individuals in
need of encouragement. Please visit T.S. on
the Web at http://tsjonesinspires.com.
Tonya Lampley, Author of A Taste of Love
Tonya
was born and raised and currently resides in Ohio with her husband.
After she graduated from the University of
Cincinnati, she pursued a career in the corporate arena, working in the
areas of sales and marketing, employee benefits and recruiting.
Eventually, she left corporate America to pursue a career as a life and
career coach. Tonya enjoys helping others set and achieve life-changing
goals.
As she continued on
her own path to fulfillment, she was surprised to discover a natural
talent and love for writing. She began writing a coaching newsletter
and online articles, and then her first novel began to take shape.
Please visit Tonya on the web at http://tonyalampley.com.
Tracie Loveless-Hill, Author of Escape from the Garden of Eden
Tracie Loveless-Hill was born and raised
in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been married for 22 years to the love of her
life, Cedric. They have two wonderful children: Taneya 22 and Cedric II
20.
Tracie attended Rust
College in Holly Springs, Mississippi and later Hawkeye Community
College, earning associates degrees in corrections and general studies.
Her plans are to further her education with hopes of attaining degrees
in criminology and social work, with aspirations of working with women
in the prison system.
Tracie has enjoyed
singing with two local community gospel groups and loves to sing at
weddings, funerals, and other social events. Her hobbies include
writing, collecting porcelain dolls and elephants with their trunks
pointing upwards--a symbol of good luck and prosperity. But the biggest
joys in her life are curling up with a good novel, listening to
traditional gospel music, working for the betterment of her community,
or just spending time with those she loves the most: her family.
Tracie's first
self-published novel, Preying Time,
was released in December 2004 to rave reviews. Escape From the Garden of Eden is
her fourth novel with many more exciting stories to come.
Melissa Ewell Miller, Author of Trinity's Hope
Melissa Ewell Miller
comes from a long line of oral storytellers who has
found a voice in the tradition of so many prolific writers. With
the merging
of godly insight, a love of family, and a passion for the written
word,
Melissa has produced heartfelt, touching works of Christian
fiction. A native of Los Angeles, Melissa graduated from Southern
University in Baton Rouge. She spent several years teaching and
working in the social services arena until she stepped out on
faith to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. Her novel, Trinity's Hope, is the first book
in the Carondolette Family
Series. Melissa now lives in the
Atlanta area with her family. Please visit her on the Web at www.writtenworks.net.
Darn
Oldham, Author of Scent
of an
Angel, Nominated for
the African-American Literary Awards Show Breakout Author of the Year!
Originally
from Detroit, Michigan, Darn Oldham studied theater at the University
of Washington, DC. While in DC he became one of first members of Robert
Hook’s DC Black Repertory Theater. After moving to Los Angeles in
the early 70’s, he has appeared in numerous stage plays (touring
the country in a couple) and had bit roles in a few TV shows and
movies. He also appeared as a contestant on over a dozen TV quiz shows,
including Love Connection. While working as a Technical Recruiter
during the day Darn ran several night clubs in L.A. with friends and
hosted numerous house and mansion parties that are still talked about
in the city. In fact one of the venues he helped start is still one of
the hottest Friday night spots there. Recently, Darn landed the
principal role in a Georgia Lottery commercial! Residing in Atlanta
now, Darn is still involved in theater. He plans to write a stage play
soon. He’s currently working on a series of short stories and
possibly a follow-up to his debut novel, Scent of an Angel.
Web at www.darnoldham.com or e-mail him at thatdarnoldham@msn.com.
Sharon Oliver, Author of Chasing Holly Wood
Sharon
Oliver is the author of the faith based mystery novels, Keep Your Enemies Closer and Deliver Me from My Enemies. A
native of Baltimore, Maryland, she resides in the Atlanta, Georgia
area. The author is currently working on the second installment
of the Holly Wood murder mystery series along with several short
stories. Please visit her online at www.sharonoliver.net.
A.P. Ri'Chard, Author of Shadow of Memory
A.
P. is working just as hard to teach himself what is needed to be a
successful author/entrepreneur as he did in teaching himself how to be
a well-rounded computer professional. Mr. Ri’Chard is well on his
way to reaching his goals of writing for television, the silver screen,
and the literary community as he has several projects in the works. The
pilot for his made for television drama series "The Market
Place”, just received a financial commitment. He is currently
closing on financing for two of his feature films, “King of
Rhythm, The Ike Turner Story,” and the motion picture
“Caged Innocence.” Famed Producer Fred Caruso has signed on
to help produce several other scripts written by Mr. Ri’Chard;
“Future, Shadow of Memory, You Never Know, and Sanction.”
A. P.’s first novel, DAMN, debuted in 2001. His second novel,
Caged Innocence was released in 2008. This author is steadily gaining
recognition and garnering favorable praise in the Literary and Film
industry. Mr. Ri’Chard’s other works in progress include
novels At War With The Devil, Can’t You See I Love You, False
Impressions, Hell Pass, and Thank God. "Like Hearts And Minds At Work"
is the motto for UNITED SPIRITS, his new Production Company.
K.T. Richey, Author of The Long Ride Home (Book #2 in The
Lady Preacher Series)
Ms. Richey has
received nominations for Christian Fiction author of the year. She is
an Editor’s pick with Black Expression Book Club. She has
won the L.G. McGuire Award in Poetry and the Syadd Ammanudin Literary
Award for fiction.
Ms. Richey holds a B.A. in Social Studies at Morris College where she
was the recipient of several writing awards. Earning her Masters
degree in Counseling from Clemson University, Ms. Richey is a former
grant writer and social worker.
Carla Victoria
Wallace, Author of Love Never Fails
Born
and raised in Connecticut, Carla Victoria Wallace resides there with
her husband. She currently works as an elementary school teacher.
Carla enjoys instilling her love for reading and writing into the
children that she teaches. When she’s not teaching, she
likes to spend her spare time traveling, reading, or working on her
latest book. Please visit Carla on
the Web at www.cvwallace.com.
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