Natasha Frazier is a magna cum laude graduate of Jackson State University’s College of Business where she earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Natasha has also earned a Masters of Science degree in Accounting from Texas A&M
Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a business owner, writer, indie yarn dyer, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). She loves to read, so much that when she was in
Vivian Kay is a Christian fiction author whose faith stories are woven around the themes of human imperfection, redemption, and transformation. A mother and wife, Kay is the author of Secret Places and Knit Together. When she is not writing or
Denise M. Walker is a wife, mother, minister, podcaster, educator/biblical literacy instructor and entrepreneur. Denise has educated youth for over 18 years and served in the field of education for 22 years. She is the founder of Hope-in-Christ Ministries, Inc.
Linda Leigh Hargrove blends suspense, humor, and faith into compelling stories about race and class in America. Her writings include three novels, four “sweet” romance novellas, and two works of DIY nonfiction. Linda has taught workshops on fiction writing to adults
Norma L. Jarrett is the author of the novels Sunday Brunch (Best Girlfriend Book – Upscale Magazine), Sweet Magnolia (Essence magazine national book club selection) and The Sunday Brunch Diaries (Essence Bestseller) all published under Randomhouse/Harlem Moon, Bridal Brunch, Love
The Regency and early Victorian eras have always been a magnetizing draw for Vanessa Riley. Even as she worked to complete her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering , she made time for renaissance fairs and any novel or cinematographic work depicting
Stacy Hawkins Adams is an award-winning author and journalist with a reputation for weaving tales in both the fiction and nonfiction genres that help readers grow confident in their own stories. She has penned 10 books – nine fiction titles
Chandra Sparks Splond empowers and inspires through the written word. Every day, Splond writes and edits award-winning books, blogs and articles; speaks at schools, churches and organizations and helps others craft well-written products that increase their customer loyalty and profit. Splond
Unoma Nwankwor is a romantic at heart. Born in Akron, Ohio to Nigerian parents. She spent her childhood and early adulthood years in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. She is the COO of KevStel Group LLC, a faith based entertainment company aimed at providing uplifting
Piper G Huguley is the author of the “Home to Milford College” series which follows the building of a college from its founding in 1866. The Preacher’s Promise is book one in the series. On release, the prequel novella to
Michelle Lindo-Rice enjoys crafting women’s fiction with themes centered around the four “F” words: Faith, Friendship, Family and Forgiveness. She was nominated for Author of the Year 2014 in Building Relationships Around Books book club. Michelle’s first published work, Sing
Tia McCollors is an award-winning, bestselling author, speaker, and writing coach. She found success and acclaim with her first novel, A Heart of Devotion (Moody, 2005), which was her first Essence Magazine bestseller. Since the release of her first book,
Rhonda McKnight is a fiction writing coach, free-lance editor, and the author of several Black Expressions Top 20 bestsellers including What Kind of Fool (Feb 2012) and An Inconvenient Friend (Aug 2010). Recent titles include the Second Chances series, Unbreak