(24) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Pamela Lawson

A Talladega, Alabama native, Pamela Lawson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. After threatening to write a book for twenty-plus2 years, Pamela finally did so, with Rise of the Ravenisha being her maiden novel. The second book, Rogue Ravenisha is well underway, and there are plans for a third installment, tentatively titled Revenge of the Ravenisha.

Pamela has been a fan of horror since childhood: staying up many a weekend watching creature features and reading books written by authors, such as Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley. Pamela’s literary interests are far-ranging, from authors such as Stephen King, Anne Rice, PD James, Walter Mosley, James Lee Burke, Kathy Reichs, and Louise Penny to James Baldwin and Zora Neale Hurston.

Pamela lives in Northern California with her two felines, Ferg and Nikos. A horse-crazy/8 adult, she dabbles in dressage.

Book synopsis:

Rise of the Ravenisha

Fantasy Novel

By P. Grace Lawson

This story tells the tale of an ancient tribe of Dahomey warrior women who, having made a deal with the dark spirit La Panthère Noire, developed the ability to shapeshift into black panthers. They and their queen, Idia, lived in the mountains among the Fon for centuries until Idia betrayed her closest friends, selling them to America as slaves under false pretenses and ulterior motives. The story picks up in the present-day southern United States, where the women, now known as Old Generation Ravenisha, have decided the time has come for them to rise up and free themselves from the bondage of their past.

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(23) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR SHE NELL

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She Nell

A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N C H R I S T I A N F I C T I O N A U T H O R

about

She Nell

She Nell is an author, blogger, and reader, always searching for a great read that draws you in but does not draw you away from the Christian Lifestyle. As a believer, she is mindful of the atmosphere she creates for herself and the messages she entertains. She admits she is mindful, not perfect. In the summer of 2017, she began a blog Shenellinc.com, where she reviewed Christian Fiction and interviewed Christian authors and readers. In the fall of 2017, she signed to Anointed Inspirations Publishing, and her debut book A Good Thing was released in October 2017.

She Nell is the author of over 11 Christian Fiction books. In 2020 she published her tenth Amazon best seller Walking Crooked with Christ and became the CEO of Light and Salt Press LLC. Her blog, Shenellinc.com, is a go-to resource for writers and readers of Christian Fiction. She holds several nominations and awards. In 2021 she was awarded the Endie Fiya Radio Show Author of the Year and Best Interview awards. She received the honor of the Path to Publishing Conference’s Author of the year in September 2021.

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She Nell

A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N C H R I S T I A N F I C T I O N A U T H O R how it

began

I was an avid reader. In fact, I would say “I like the drama in my books and not in my life”. My dream of being a writer faded away because I was told that I would be a starving artist and would not be able to take care of myself if I wrote books. So I went to college but I maintained my love for reading. Fast forward some years, my pastor told me if I would throw out all of my books God had a blessing for me. ( I had ZANE and autographed Eric Jerome Dickey’s books, you name it I had it.) I cried but I did what she said. For a couple of years, I stop reading. Which honestly wasn’t bad because I was convicted in my spirit after bible study. I was reading street fiction and erotica after praying God would deliver me from a sin-filled. One day while preparing for a flight I was looking for something to read. I found Christian Fiction and fell so deep in love with it that I started a blog. In a very short time (like months) my blog caught the eye of a publisher and my first book was published. I published 7 books with the company. In 2020 I started my own Press- Light and Salt Press LLC and began publishing as an independent author.

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The Flawed but Faithful Series Walking Crooked with Christ

Jas’Mia knows God, but she also knows death, loneliness, struggle, and pain.

Jas’Mia thinks she has lost the love of her life, Bobby, to Shelby, the woman he has decided to marry. Jas’Mia seems to have

lost everything, but soon blessings appear. Carlos is everything a woman could want in a Godly man. Money falls like rain and washes her struggles away but doing the right thing is not easy to do when wrong feels right. Can Jas’Mia walk with Christ if her steps are crooked?

This was a well-written story of God's love and redemption. I enjoyed seeing Jas'Mia's progression throughout the book. Shelby was a real piece of work. I enjoyed this book as well as Rue's story. I am excited to see if there are more stories with this cast

of characters.

Author Tanisha Stewart

Battered, broken, beat down, and desperate, these women are flawed. They live conventional lives ina conventional community, but thankfully, they serve an unconventional God. With their faith, they overcome imaginable obstacles and endure unthinkable pain. However, there is a light at the end of each dark tunnel and a silver lining around every cloud. These women learn nobody can restore broken hearts and dreams the way God can. Although, they have their share of enemies they also have strong men, faithful friends, and family in their corner. Are the women perfect? No, these ladies are flawed but faithful. 

This is a stand-alone series. Each book can stand alone or be enjoyed in order.

Her Pleasure His Principles

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REPUBLISHED WITH A NEW COVER SINCE THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATE IN 2019. CONTENT IS STILL THE SAME.

Kelis Marshall has it all and a five-year plan that will take her to the top of the office food chain. She is her own God. What this self-made queen wants she gets, that is until she meets Hezekiah Washington. Hezekiah, a born-again Christian, respects Kelis’ drive but is wary of a relationship with a nonbeliever. The flesh battles with the spirit and Kelis' pleasures appear to outweigh Hezekiah's principles. Kelis gets all she desires, but there is a twist.

Such a story of struggles of emotional and mental wellness is so real. I thank you for being open to feel and hear from the Lord to pour out so much for so many!

May God continue to bless and use you SheMarie!

This book was about a woman who was

climbing the ladder of success without

God. She learned lessons and was healed.

The ending was a pleasant surprise

Ms. A

Ramsey's Bed is Never Cold

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Ramsey Smith is beautiful, talented, and educated, but we all have our secrets. Ramsey is hiding an illness that will transform the way she lives every day of her life. After a devastating break-up, Ramsey’s love life becomes a game of Russian roulette. With each spin and click of life’s loaded pistol, Ramsey comes closer to her spiritual death. Despite professional advice, she is determined to do things her way. No one can truly comprehend the magnitude of what she holds deep inside. Unfortunately for Ramsey, new love comes with a cost that she must pay and every old lover brings a debt she must resolve. After these horrific events, Ramsey finally finds herself in the arms that will love her for a lifetime. Ramsey’s bed is never cold.

The Devil Thought He Had Me

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PUBLISHED DATE IN 2019 CONTENT IS

STILL THE SAME.

Meet Shannon, an overworked single mom with more issues than one, Jenna, who’s

willing to lose everything for a lie, April, a girl forced to leave it all behind, and

Samantha, who hides a secret so deep in

her heart. Strong forces attempt to derail the women and move them to tears as

they try to live their best life on their own. Just when things seem to go their way,

they find their worlds falling apart. Will

past lovers and present interests keep

them from the will of God? The enemy

takes many different forms in the lives of these four friends. Will his tricks prove to be profitable?

I didn't see the story going the way that it did. I am so happy for happy endings. I was really concerned a few times. But She Nell pulled through and gave a very enjoyable read JESSICA

The Hot Mess Choir : Joyful Noise

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SINCE THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATE IN 2019 CONTENT

IS STILL THE SAME.

First Lady Deidra Jones is expected to do the

unthinkable. She must pull together four choirs that hate

each other for her husband, Pastor Myron Jones’ Pastor’s

Anniversary Celebration. The Holy Missionary Mass Choir

is filled with characters like Shonda, a single mother of

six trying to keep her oldest son alive. Then there’s

Donnell, the church playboy who is torn between three

women. And no one can forget Mother Willie Mae Odell;

whose sole mission in life is to take down Lady Deidra

and the choir. First Lady Deidra Jones has a Hot Mess on

Through all these different personalities, you can see how God is working out their issues and their lives. As God does His work in each choir member, the unity of the body begins to shine through. I really enjoyed this book. buddysgirl1

her hands but will God be able to bring them all together or will they crash and burn like fire and brimstone?

The No Love Like

God's Love Series

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SINCE THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATE IN 2019 CONTENT IS

STILL THE SAME.

They live in a world where good girls finish last and trusting

God means you may be living an alternate lifestyle. Chantel is

an average girl not searching for a knight in shining armor

just looking for a peaceful night of rest. She is desperate to

get away from the abuser she pledged to love since they were

children. Bryant, the new minister, has a questionable

relationship with Lorenz. Bryant and the colorful Lorenz have

been best friends since childhood. Bryant has moved back

home to help his friend deal with a painful secret and to start

a new ministry. Bryant struggles with church rumors that may

cost him the very desires of his heart. Within this mixed-up

membership of Christ Love Fellowship Church, the message of

God gets lost in rumors and emotions. Will Bryant follow his

heart and find his mate? Will depression overtake Chantel?

Find out as a new definition of a good thing is explored.

Oh my goodness. I was highlighting and copying and pasting the prayers she wrote. Only to find them all listed in back of book. These poems, prayers, songs are a story for me and my walk with God. I started a journal and writng again since reading this. Yes, won't He do it. I asked and received more than I imagined. Looking forward to rest of this series. Excellent. Praise God for you and continue doing His works

Liz

The Living A

Blessed Series

If it shimmers, is it gold? Life for Tiffany’s three best

friends seems to be golden. Ebony has a loving

husband and a beautiful child. Jennifer has a precious

newborn and is married to a wonderful minister. Tasha

is single and satisfied. If you look at her friends or their

social media posts, you will agree they are living a

blessed life. However, Tiffany will learn that one of her

friends is living a blessed lie.

I’m sitting here with my mouth open like I know this author didn’t leave me like this . I need to know about Tasha’s man, Jennifer’s baby bonding difficulties and Ebony’s issues . I need more let’s go part 2. Janine Fulton

I love this book. It was very engaging. The characters were very real. I can't wait to read the next one. malinda robinson

Contact:

(22) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR JESSICA STARKS

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Author at Jessica Starks

CEO at BOND Small Business Group

Owner/Founder at J.D. Scribes

Owner/Blogger at The Pen & The Needle

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Jessica Starks is the CEO of 17 Plus, LLC, which currently houses two companies: J.D. Scribes, a creative media company for small businesses, and BOND Small Business Group, a promotional and developmental membership organization for small business owners. The Mississippi native is also a blogger, professional writer, and the author of a historical fiction novella, The Lynching Calendar. Her second book is slated for release in the summer 2021. Mud & Magnolias Magazine named her one of the most influential women in Northeast Mississippi in 2017 and in January 2020 she was named one of the Top 50 Black Business Women in Mississippi. When Jessica isn't working, she enjoys volunteering and participating in community activities, as well as reading, writing, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Why I write for AAM:

I write for Aspiring Author's Magazine because I believe in the power of community. Authors and businesses all over the world understand how lonely it can be on this journey, so when we are able to come together to celebrate one another, offer resources, and share wisdom, we all grow from it. 

What to expect from the business section:

In the business section, you can expect advice on various aspects of business and hear from other entrepreneurs from all over the world about their businesses and what keeps them pushing forward. Prepare to be inspired and motivated!

 

(21) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR TRACY WILLIAMS

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Tracy DW (Tracy D Williams) was born and raised in the county of Bedfordshire, UK. With more than 15 years of experience in Educational Leadership in schools across Inner London, Tracy is currently a school leader working in East London, UK where she is responsible for curriculum, assessment, policy development and staff training. Tracy has a BA honours degree in English Literature and Education with Qualified Teacher Status. This was followed in 2005 with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management. She then successfully completed the National Qualification for Headship in 2010.

What Tracy is most proud of, are the opportunities where she and her pupils have worked to promote equality, diversity and inclusion through partnering with Dr Jak Beula, founder of the ‘Nubian Jak Community Trust’ and their work with English National Heritage. Tracy has facilitated school projects to commemorate historical figures and pioneers such as Mary Seacole, Ignatius Sanchos, Bob Marley and Frederick Douglas. Her pupils have given speeches, performed at London’s Royal Court Theatre, had their work exhibited at the Foreign Office and American Embassy and participated in a documentary that was broadcast worldwide.

Writing under the pen name ‘Tracy DW’ Tracy is the author, creator and founder of ‘Stories to be tolled’ (STBT) a multi-media platform of stories, podcasts, timelines, mini documentaries and artwork designed for children, young adults and schools to promote learning about British Colonial History. This platform aims to inspire curiosity and initiate the desire to embark on one’s own learning journey about the British Empire Phenomenon. Tracy launched her first four publications were published in 2020 and in the summer of 2022 presents four new titles ‘The Journey’s End-giving back Hong Kong,’ ‘Bite from the Big Apple- a story for New York,’ ‘Hope for Zimbabwe-arise the Phoenix’ and ‘A Story for South Africa’ are available in e-book, kindle and paperback formats at storiestobetolled.com and at Amazon.



Tracy has also been featured in US publications ‘Aspiring Authors’ and ‘Author BAE,’ as well as bee been interviewed on the ‘Facing Purpose’ Radio Show. Her podcast ‘Stories to be tolled-the podcast series’ is available to download on all major podcast platforms and is now on the WISDOM app

Tracy Williams Author, Podcaster & Educationalist Founder and Creator of 'Stories to be tolled'     info@storiestobetolled.com   www.storiestobetolled.com

 

(20) OF 122 FEATURED AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD (authors supporting authors) MEET AUTHOR Rachel Quigley

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I grew up traveling the country with my family for years. During those travels, we ministered to and helped many hurting people.

My life now shares that same dedication and focus to lift up the fallen. As someone who has had an eventful journey in this life, I wanted to find an interesting way to tell people that there is always hope and, in my heart, I feel Star Falcon shows that.

I'm a stay-at-home mom who has two incredible children, and a husband that lifts me up by supporting my dreams as we work together in the ministry. My focus in life is to please my Saviour and be the mighty woman God intended me to be without apology.

I'm a firm believer in Christian womanhood, and the power God gives us to change the world. My world view is that all of us have a path God has put us on from birth, but how we walk that path is up to us. We are only as strong as our faith, and where that faith lies determines our outlook on life. Look up.

(19) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Precious Swain-Peaks

Who is Precious Swain?

Written by Aja Monique

If I had to describe Precious in one word it would be “survivor”.

Through years of verbal and physical abuse ranging from childhood through marriage. She survived. Having been molested, kidnapped, and raped. She survived. Having been born to a Heroin addicted mother. She Survived. Despite the wrong turns she took in life placing her in situations with the law. She survived. Even after attempting suicide. She survived. Today she is a Minister, founder of New Visions Ministries of Florida, Inc. An outreach ministry that focuses on educating and empowering abused women and children. She is the author of the “Who Says a Princess Can’t Come From the Ghetto?” Series the testimony of her life. Precious is a serial entrepreneur- owner of Imprecious Entertainment Services, Founder of Swain Girl Media, Owner of Anointed for Prosperity Bookkeeping and More, President of New Visions Handy Helpers, Inc and COO of Peak Level Productions, LLC. She is a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a walking testimony to the greatness of Yahuah.

With grace and transparency she shares her testimony for the benefit and healing of others and the edification of the Father.

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Press Releases:

I Had To Let Go - https://www.prlog.org/12691769.html

He Was There All The Time - https://www.prlog.org/12746171.html

● 2011 She was host of "The Precious Show" which aired on Cox Gainesville/Ocala. 

● 2012 Precious was Licensed as a Minister by the National Association of Christian Ministers.

● 2013 Started the Wailing Women Pray prayer call and facebook prayer group as was led by Yahuah.

● 2014 Graduated training and was ordained as a Minister by Apostle O. Rhoulac and Apostle D. Brooks.

● 2015 "I Had To Let Go" a book on surviving depression, low self esteem and divorce based on infidelity was released on Kindle and Nook.

● 2016 "Deceptions of a Dope Boy" a book on realizing that a lie is a lie regardless of who is telling it was released on Kindle, Nook, and Google Play.

● 2017 Precious spoke at “A Tribe of Our Own 2017 Retreat” - Texas on the topic “The Stone That They Rejected”. "Living Fresh Not Frozen" a devotional cookbook designed to teach the Proverbs 31 lifestyle was released on Kindle, Nook, and Google Play.

● 2018 Precious spoke at “Mother’s Day” - GHCLC Ocala. “A Tribe of Our Own 2018 Retreat”- New Mexico on the topic “Do You Know Who You Are?”, "Pray, Laugh, Slay" a women's empowerment seminar on the topic of "Inner Beauty", "Beauty Behind Bars" a women's conference on the topic of "Trust Issues", and was interviewed on "Chat & Chew with Cruger’s with a C". Also releasing "He Was There All the Time" a book on the ups, downs and in-betweens of waiting on Yahuah to send a husband.

● 2019 Precious had an article regarding her experience with Domestic Violence released in the “Why I Stayed” edition of “Make Your Story Legendary Magazine” and she spoke at the “Mental Health is Ministry” Conference on the topic of “Saved and Suicidal”. Precious spoke at the first “Becoming Her” luncheon hosted by Kingdom Impact Ocala, FL on the topic of “The Purpose of a Woman”. Also, speaking on “Living live with RAD” at Mental Health hosted by Reka Rocks, Inc. in Ocala and is scheduled to speak at W2W Just Keeping it Real in October which will be hosted by Glorious Hope Christian Life Center. Released “A Victim No More” her domestic violence experience on Kindle, Amazon, and Nook.

● 2020 Precious participated in several anthologies: “She is the Ish - From Survivor to Conqueror” Visionary Erial Ramsey, “Finding Joy In The Journey” Visionary Vernessa Blackwell, “Pretty and Paid in 40 days” Visionary Ieesha Jakia Cheatham, “Power of an Overcomer” Visionary Dr. India White

● 2021 Precious released multiple children's learning books with her granddaughter. Aired “From the Desk of Precious Swain” on Roku and Firestick. Launched the Swain Girl Media, I Make Starz, and the I Make Starz Music channels on Roku and Firestick.

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You can find Precious on Social Media

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/preciousswain.author

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/imprecious

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/precious_swain

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaj9tUi6dMh74gYx-A7ebQ To Purchase books or book Precious visit http://www.authorpreciousswain.com For any of her business services visit http://www.anointedforprosperity.com For entertainment services visit: https://impreciousent.com

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Testimonials

“I am so appreciative of the assistance, the prayer, the counseling that Precious has given to myself and my family. She has worked to inspire us to meet our issues head on and work through them together.”

– Dorothy Hall , Ocala, FL.

“Participating in Precious’s seminar on “Trust Issues” help me to identify the root cause of the mindset that I couldn’t trust other women. Once I identified where it originated I was able to work within myself to overcome, forgive and find the healing needed for me to build and maintain healthy friendships with other women.”

– Dana Folsom, Ocala, FL Participant at Beauty Behind Bars Ocala - 2018

“Reading Precious’s blog and hearing her speak to the women of my congregation on the topic “Men Hurt Too” made me realize that because of the image that society has portrayed women don’t really realize the pain men actually carry and the importance of being able to share with your mate so she know how to help you through the healing process.”

– Richard Howard-Pastor, Ocala, FL

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