(18) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Triveda S. Harris

Triveda S. Harris (43) I was born and raised in Spartanburg. SC. I am a mother of three children, one daughter and two son’s Kyla, Micah and Nathan. They keep me grounded and young. I am a stroke survivor and Chiari Malformation warrior. Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological brain condition that has no cure. I have an Associate Degree in Applied Science Medical Office Administration. I currently work as a Medical receptionist for an urgent care facility in Boiling Springs,SC. In addition to that I am a self published author and I just started my own publishing company Wings Of Transformations Publishing LLC in December 2021. I have written three books. My first book is a poetry book My Poetry, My Peace; My Soul Release, the second one is about my life and my condition Chiari Malformation Struggle, Strength & Success Chiari Malformation Won’t Win and my third one Overcoming Childhood Trauma; My Journey To Healing all are available on Amazon or you can purchase directly from me. I have also been part of my first anthology book in April 2022 and my first poetry anthology book in June 2022. My journey as an author began two years ago. I did not know anything about publishing a book but I was willing to learn and teach myself because of my stroke and Chiari. They both have affected the way my brain operates and retains information. Chiari Malformation is a progressive condition so I have to keep my brain as active as possible which is the main reason I did not ask or seek help from anyone but God. I have had a lot of criticism along the way but I have seen my own growth and I am proud of my imperfect start. My favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:7 Walk By Faith And Not By Sight because it was my faith in God that brought me through and what continues to guide me. God gets all the credit. I'm blessed to be one of His vessels.

Triveda Harris | Facebook

https://www.amazon.com/Triveda-Sheenae-Harris/e/B086H67QWJ

(17) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET Author Minister Sharon Phillips

Minister Sharon R. Phillips, is a survivor of childhood abuse that followed her all the way to her adult life, but GOD had a purpose and a plan for the pain and suffering that she endured.

Now a licensed Minister for 23 years, Minister Sharon Phillips is sharing her story to encourage other women who have or still going through any kind of abuse that they can be delivered from the hand of the enemy and live an abundant life.

Minister Sharon Phillips, the Author of Hello My Name Is Abuse, I Lived It, I Endured It, I Survived It, speaks to young women from a wide cross-section of the community on a range of issues including abuse and how to survive it, and to live lives that are productive and according to God's word.

Minister Sharon Phillips also conducts The You Were Born To Win Ministry where she discusses her own life and how she survived the traumas it presented.

Minister Sharon Phillips is committed to the assignment that GOD has put before her, and she will continue to spread God's word far and wide for as long as it is her purpose to do so, bringing light to dark places and hope where it had been once lost.

(16) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR MONIQUE DUELL

 

Monique Duell is a mom, caregiver, international speaker, minister of the gospel and author. She released her first children’s book, Jeremiah the Jackrabbit in September 2021. She also wrote Handicapped Mom: Lessons I Learned Through Cerebral Palsy and How Do I Handle a Special Needs Child? She co-authored The Power of God Daily Devotional II and 50 Shades of Pink: A Healing Journey to Self-Love. Monique was featured on the PIC TV Network’s first ever virtual book fair, which streams on Roku TV. She now serves as the DMV Business Manager. In addition to TV, Monique has been interviewed on several radio and podcast platforms, including Bust a Move With Pam Reece, Wanda’s Warriors Live with Wanda Briscoe and Kingdom Talk Broadcast Radio with Dr. Nicckay Natson, just to name a few. She was in the November 2021 issue of Faith Heart Magazine as a “Woman Who Is Changing the Face of Ministry”. Monique was also featured in Legacy in the Making Magazine as a, “Brilliant Author”. Monique is the Founder of This Ability LLC, an organization that provides advocacy, education, support and resources for special needs families in PG County MD.

She was one of the conference speakers at the Faith and Mental Health Summit 2022, where she ministered on Caregiver C.P.R., a presentation about caregiver burnout. Monique is the Associate Pastor of God’s Endtime Deliverance Ministries Baltimore-Washington region under the leadership of Apostles Philip and Verna Williams. Under the leadership of Pastor John and Lady Trina Jenkins, Monique was presented the 2016 Grace Girl Award in the ‘She Overcomes’ category during FBCG’s He Loves Me Women’s Conference for her perseverance over extreme hardships. Monique is also a podcaster. Her riveting podcast, ‘Having a Moment with Moni gives us a raw, transparent and intimate look into her life as she navigates through life as a special needs parent. Her podcast is streaming on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and Spotify. Her brand new radio show bearing the same name streams every Friday from 1-3 pm on Rebel Radio on live365.com.

(15) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR/PASTOR CAROLYN STEPHENS

Dr. Carolyn Stephens

Motivational Speaker, Author & Women's Coach

Dr. Carolyn Stephens relocated to Atlanta, GA from

NYC, to pursue a career in fashion design &

merchandising. After working with children in the

under-served population she transitioned her

educational pursuits to work in the mental health field.

Dr. Carolyn now serves as a clinical therapist & family

support specialist. In addition to her degree in

Psychology she also holds a Doctorate in Divinty and

Theology and uses her education and experience to

promote cultural diversity with a focus on empowering

and developing African American men and women.

Currently she serves as the CEO of Blackhouse Collaboration, LLC and the CEO of The BHC Television Group. Dr. Carolyn is a well sought out speaker and teacher who empowers women with a life changing message that provokes people to action.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

Womens' Empowerment

Cultural Diversity

Prioritizing Mental Health

in the Workplace

As Seen On

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Pleases feel free to contact me for any concerns or

questions.

dr.carolyn21@yahoo.com

678 656 5982

 

(14) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR/APOSTLE KIMBERLY THOMAS

 

(13) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR/PASTOR ERVIN MIDDLETON

Greetings Earthlings. My name is Ervin Lanier Middleton Jr. I am the author of the book Uncontrollable Control, which can be found online at every retailer world wide, including Walmart and Amazon. I am a husband, father, singer/songwriter, actor, model, mental illness survivor and trauma survivor, over comer, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, friend, law student, pastor, shaman, healer, prayer warrior, friend, husband, teacher, therapist, protector, comedian, business man.

I would like to begin first by saying what an honor it was and is to be a part of such a powerful movement. This showed me just how powerful God is, and how it dosen’t matter where you come from, what you’ve done, or what you’ve been through, you are important and have a voice. This was challenging for me because being bi-polar, it’s hard for me to stick to anything consistently. So I was going strong for the first couple of months, and then I fell off. But God didn’t. Like I said, to even be a part of this project is nothing short of a miracle, because for the longest time, and even during this project, the whole six months, there were still challenges I faced, storms I went through that I had nothing to do with creating, I just happened to be the target, and as the elders always say “But God”. It wasn’t for me the outside changes I was looking for, or was shown. It was as I wrote in my book, the inner me that was being transformed. See, for me, every time I would pray, it seemed like things on the outside would just start rumbling and shaking, and going every which way but the way I wanted it to go. So when I would pray, or call in to join in on the prayer, I sometimes did’nt really know what to say, and wasn’t sure that my prayers would matter at all. It seemed to me that I would offend someone unintentionally, or it seemed I would say the wrong thing. I began literally being “set apart”. My circle is already super small, but it seemed like it got smaller, and smaller. Then drama just started occurring. In my home, with my family, outside of my family. The turmoil caused a total separation between my wife and I. My mental took a beating, everything I worked so hard to build seemed to literally be crashing around me. I started therapy, but then I stopped with that. I set my family up with therapy because I knew that dealing with me and my issues would be a lot. It seems like the more they were able to release their feelings, and became more confident, it turned on me, and I became to me alone. I never really paid attention to when I would pray when I was younger, but now that I’m older, I pay close attention. What I’ve noticed is this. Prayer, at least for me, isn’t to fix whatever the situation is or get rid of the storm I’m going through, it’s to transform me into the tree I forgot that I was. Psalms 1 says, “ and he shall be like a tree, planted by the rivers of waters”. See, the past 15 years, I’ve been so used to chaotic things happening around me, and being the one to somehow be able to calm everyone elses storms. When I came back home to Charleston and got with my wife, it was chaos for me, because no one here NEEDED me to do anything or be anyone but me. Which meant now I could continue what I had started to do. Focus on me. The issue for me was that, I was actually able to focus…on…me, which is a storm within itself. What I do know however, is that for me, as much as things seemed to be crashing around me, things were being built to. In the midst of the storms that were raging, and believe me it was huritorcano going on (hurricane,tornado,volcano), I wrote my first book, and I didn’t even want to write books. I’m a musician. However I was limiting myself to just that. Before there was even a book, someone had read my poems that I was sending out and wanted to give me a book signing. Apparently that was God/Goddess saying it’s time. 

So I wrote a book, started in 3 movies, modeled, got a new car, defeat covid…twice, survived 2 car accidents. All this in a year. And it seemed to start when I started praying at 5 am. It wasn’t the praying that was challenging for me, it was staying consistent with it. Although I did fall off after a couple months, I was still praying. Just not at 5 am. What I learned though, was something different. I had been praying all my life, I just didn’t know why when I would pray, things would be so what I call grrr. Prayer is power. The ultimate power. When you pray, you tap into the creator of creation. So if things were going grrrr, I know I was headed in the right direction. Things are still grrr, but I know that I’m connecting to the right source, cuz the devil is furious with me. Actually, years ago when I was going to get a job as a skip tracker, a voice cut in on the phone while I was talking to the supervisor and said, and I quote, “ I’m the devil, and every time you try to succeed, i'm going to be there to make you fail.” You know how they say the devil is a liar? He never lied to me. He did make me fail, although I know what it is I failed at. Giving up. Once I heard that voice, I made it my mission to find out what it was that set me apart to have the most evil entity universally, audibly come at me. I haven’t given up either. I’m used to giving up to. Throwing in the towel when things got rough. Once I found out I had mental illnesses though, I set out to correct that. So there may be a tornado raging, but I’m learning more and more to remain calm.

Media Kit-App.mediakits.com/ervinm22

 

(12) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET TRACY DABNEY SHORTER

Tracy Shorter Enterprises

P.O. Box 994

Birmingham, Alabama 35201

205.329.4117

tracy@shorterenterprises.net

Facebook; @shorterroutetravel, @tracyshorterenterprises 

Tracy D. Shorter

Whenever you interact with Tracy Shorter one thing for sure is going to happen, you will leave encouraged, supported, and have a new cheerleader in this journey we call LIFE!  With a strong servant heart and over 15 years of strategic planning experience, she has been helping others fulfill their vision and create memories through weddings, special events and her non-profit work under Tracy Shorter Enterprises.  Tracy is married to her high school sweetheart, Rolando and they have two (2) children, Jasmine and Christian.  As an active member in her church, Revelation Knowledge Bible Church,  she serves as the Financial Director, Deaconess and on the Special Events Committee.  

Then in 2016, the Lord spoke the word BELIEVE to Tracy and unbeknownst to her, she would need it more than ever in 2018 as life did a shift - an unexpected health forecast came without warning.  After months of prayer, the message to that one simple word BELIEVE was not just clear to Tracy, but that she was to spread that message to those around her.  Using seven (7) principles from the word BELIEVE, a new purpose unfolded.  She was not just to create the beauty of the event, but to help others uncover their purpose and develop a plan to walk and live it every day!  

Tracy is a published author, motivational speaker and plans travel adventures enriching the lives of those she meets.  Her latest book, Believe and Rediscover: A 31-day Journal to Self- Discovery should be on everyone’s bookshelf.  Her story is powerful and could speak to the lives of many.   If you are going in circles trying to find your fit or doing it all for everyone but yourself; then Tracy is the cheerleader you need to help you GET IN THE GAME!

Speaker’s Topics:

The B.E.L.I.E.V.E Framework

Vision Planning: Keys to accomplishing more

Building your Circle of Influence

How Travel Adventures Will Enrich your life

Self-Care through your travel adventure

 

(11) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET J.C GARDNER

JC Gardner

author

speaker

coach

JC Gardner is owner of Blossom Literary Services, bringing your visions to life through the power of the pen. She is an international, award-winning author, speaker, poet, writing coach, and ghostwriter. Helping authors bring their projects to life through her coaching program is a blessing and a gift. She has written and co-authored numerous books, along with contributing to many publications. Her latest novel, “Heated,” is an urban dramedy about a single mother’s plight to do better despite her negative circumstances. It is the recipient of an IPPY Award, a Distinguished Author’s Guild Award, and an Amazon bestseller. JC is also a contributor and Senior Editor for Church Girl CEO Magazine.

JC was a closet writer for many years due to a devastating blow in her past that silenced her creativity and almost derailed her God-given talent of being an entertainer and storyteller through the written word. After a phenomenal, spiritual breakthrough, it was clear that what God has placed in your heart, no one can take away. She is a natural-born writer; it is infused in her D.N.A. and believes everyone’s D.N.A. makes them Deliberately Not Average! After years of living in a cloud of self-doubt and fear of rejection, she uses her platform as a speaker to transform and empower women to reclaim their destiny using real-life examples, practical solutions, faith, and humor.

By day, JC is a National Advisor at an international nonprofit. By candlelight, she writes!

She has been married for over 35 years and has two successful grown children.

Connect with JC:

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJCG

https://www.instagram.com/author_jcg/

www.blossomlitservices.com

www.jc-gardner.com

jc@blossomlitservices.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: 410-292-4954

Alexis Gardner, Assistant Alexis_Gardner14@yahoo.com

Author

In addition to multiple ghost-writing projects and having written for a multitude of magazines, I am a published author.

FIVE BOOKS: 

 

Sinful 1

Sinful 2

Big Mistake

Trouble Don't Last Always

Heated (Amazon Bestseller; Award winning)

CO-AUTHOR:

 

Discovering Me: Success, Stress, & Suicide

ANTHOLOGIES:

• Chapter 48: The Healing Anthology

• Mosaics: Made From Beautifully Broken Pieces.

• Affirmations for Women on a Mission

• Unstoppable: Being Fierce and Unstoppable... and

more!

So you want to write a book but have no idea where to start? You know you have a story inside of you but struggle to put pen to paper to express your thoughts. That’s where I come in! As your personal writing coach, you and I will partner and work together to see your project come to life. Through my 10- month customizable coaching program, I will be your guide, providing content, structure, storyline development, cohesion and focus. Our monthly sessions will keep you on track, motivated and accountable until the manuscript is complete. I’m so passionate about helping people tell their story, I offer a free 30-minute introductory consultation, where I get to learn about the type of writing project you are pursuing; in return, I offer sound advice, encouragement and concrete steps to help you on your journey.

I also work with those working on anthology projects to assist authors with sharpening and shaping their chapters. I have done this three times, where I do a mini workshop on writing.

Perhaps you have completed project and need someone to review it, make sure it is in good shape, find any holes, or you just need to bounce some ideas around and desire constructive feedback. Happy to consult with the client on this.

Ghostwriting

For those who know they have a story inside of them but are not comfortable writing, I will write your book for you. I will meet with you through interviews and storytelling sessions to understand your style, tone and presence so that the book represents you, the client; at the end of the process, the client is able to use the product as their own or credit the ghostwriter -- it’s up to the client. I own no parts of the manuscript and will be bound by a confidentiality agreement.

Speaker

Mentor

CHRISTIAN & FAITH-BASED:

• Voices in Your Head: Answering the Right Call

• My Personal Journey & Discovery of My God-Given Destiny

• Overcoming P.O.S.D.: Pillar of Salt Disorder

TRANSFORMATIONAL:

• Pursuing Your Passion in the Midst of Adversity

• Stuck in a Rut: How to Break Free • Improving Mindset and Cultivating Purpose • My Personal Journey: From Quicksand to Walking on Water

LITERARY EVENTS:

• Writers Workshop for New and Emerging Authors

• The Writing Process & the Business of Publishing

HIGH SCHOOL/YOUNG ADULT:

• Holding On to Your Dreams

• How I Overcame a Teacher’s Destructive Comments to Emerge Victorious

I am a professional mentor always interested in working with writers of all ages. My most recent project as a Mentor is with the Youth Writers Rock Program. The first book is an Amazon bestseller and went on to become an award winning short film.

PERSONAL BUSINESS BUSINESS @JACKIE.GARDNER.908 @AUTHORJCG @AUTHOR_JCG

W W W .BLOSSOMLITERARYSERVICES.COM

(10) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET EVERYONE'S PURPOSE

Purpose Copeland is a 9-year-old who loves life and everyone in it. She believes that she is Everyone's Purpose until they can figure theirs out on their own. She loves art, dance, drama and traveling. She currently attending the Montessori School of Huntsville.. Her business, Everyone's Purpose, teaches about the importance of loving yourself with self-care products and activities.

  Www.EveryonesPurpose.com

 

(9) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET BISHOP DICKSON OMUKOSI

 

BISHOP DICKSON OMUKOSI

 Author | Prophet | Pastor Bishop Dickson Juma Omukosi was born and raised in the remote areas of Kenya as one of 21 children of his father. Where he learned that prayer and scripture was the answer to change his story. Bishop Omukosi believes through prayer all things are possible and can be accomplished. He demonstrates that in his debut book “Oh Lord Change My Story-Powerful Prayers and Scriptures To Change Your Destiny” Bishop Omukosi accepted God at a young age, answering the call to be a prophet, preach the word of God, and an intercessor. He has over 20 years in ministry and has been a Bishop for 13 years with 20 churches that serve under him. Bishop Omukosi is the founder of Zion-The Mountain of Deliverance Ministries Int’l. with branches around the globe. He can be compared to the Prophet Elijah as a man of a few words that carries the mantle of prayer. Bishop Omukosi is the founder of Elijah Prayer Network which is moving nations in prayer and during prayer summits. 

(404) 458-7304

 info@churchgirlceo.org 

https://churchgirlceomag.lpages.co /bishop-dickson-omokusi 

Speaking Topics

The Power of Prayer 

How prayer changes destiny 

Prayer principles for success

 Howprayercan change your family 

What is prayer

 Interview Questions 

Howhas prayer changed your life 

What tool can be used to increase your prayer life? 

How do I know I have been called to ministry 

Why should I teach my children to pray

(8) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET COACH DEBORAH FRANKLIN

Deborah Franklin

Biography:

Deborah A. Franklin is the Founder/CEO of Church Girl CEO the corporate headquarters for Deborah Franklin Publishing and Ignite You. As a certified Life Coach, with over 20 years in the entertainment and education industry she has the knowledge and expertise to assist you to catapult your career to the next level.

Deborah Franklin also has a heart for women to expand their mindsets pass what they can see and not to be afraid to tell their stories to the world. As a survivor of verbal abuse, she has learned to rise above what has been said to her and about her to be the authentic representative of who she was created to be.

Deborah Franklin is the author of ‘adjectives,’ ’21 Days 21 Minutes of Prayer & Meditation,’ '#5 30 Days of Motivation & Inspiration' and 'The Prayer of Jabez in the Marketplace'; host of Conversations w/Deborah Franklin and a media coach.

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Speaking Topics/Titles:

Shut up and tell the story!

I'm not who they say I am.

The Lydia Effect

The Prayer of Jabez & My Business

The Power of a Team

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Interview Questions:

What is Church Girl CEO?

Why do you work with high achieving women?

How do you determine someone is ready to write their book?

Do you only work with women? Why is it important to tell your story?

Lydia Business Certified

Deborah CONNECT WITH
info@churchgirlceomedia.com 1 (443) 454-3751 www.churchgirlceo.com @churchgirlceo
@churchgirlceomedia @churchgirlceo @convodeobrah /linkedIn/deborahfranklin

(7) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET DR LATRACEY

 

(6) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR DOMO JONES

 

Dōmo Jones | Facebook

 

Domo Jones is one that defines stay strong. Keep fighting. Being diagnosed with a brain tumor at nine to going through 187 chemotherapy treatments, I realized my story wasn’t just meant for me, there’s people that need to hear my journey. I self-published my first autobiography called “#DamagedButNotDead” taking you through the journey of my life and since then, I’ve published three more books and co-authored two. After having to use a walker at age 22, that developed a a business called “WalkingByDesign” which customizes medical accessories and during the Pandemic, being stuck in the house ignited a love interest for podcasting, so iI started a podcast called “Don’t let the disability fool you” interviewing the disabled community and essential caregivers. During my journey, I realized I can help people with how to change their mindset dealing with the struggles of life, so I became a Master Certified Disability Confidence Coach but I personally go by Disability Confidence Cōch. If that’s not enough, August of 2021 I wanted to take my podcast to another level, so I started my live talk show called “1 Billion Brave” representing the One Billion people in the world with disabilities giving them a space to share their stories of how they break the stigma beyond their conditions.

I’m a business owner with a disability, a Master Life Coach with muscle weakness, a podcast host that breaks the stigma and an author with a bold personality...I contradict every rule out there!! So my question is, what’s stopping you?! #DontLetTheDisabilityFoolYou