(38) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR DIANA HILL

Diana C  Hill is a native of Philadelphia PA. She is married for 16 years and has 6 Stepchildren and 18 grandchildren. Diana is a co-author of several anthologies. She is also the sole published author of two books Marriage a life's Journey published in 2018 and a published Author of The 30Day Devotional The Everydaywoman. 

Published in January 2022. Diana is currently working on Her own anthology with other women sharing their experiences of Triumphs of the other side of the storm as well as working on inspirational journals a d affirmation cards that will be released early next year. The work of art will be released by the beginning of the summer2023.

She became a transformational Purposed Life Coach in 2021. Her mantra is to help individuals find solutions to repower their mindset with intellectual thinking with purpose in society. This gives way for better tomorrows.

She is active in her church where she serves on many ministries.

DIANA have been nominated for 2022 I am Her INTERNATIONAL for Woman of Influence.

She was a past host of KingdomMarriage By Victoria Sheffield.I am currently a featured writer in Off The Bench Magazine under Mark Wiggins. Diana is currently the host of The Total Womans. Transformational experience

Diana's purpose in life is to help realign the mindset for better tomorrow's.

(37) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Apostle Mandrell Aiken, Sr.

Apostle Mandrell Aiken, Sr.

Prentice Mandrell Aiken was born on November 26, 1973, to Raymond and Belvion Aiken, in Antreville, SC merely as a man. At the early age of 3 years old a talents were discovered within him starting with singing. It was at that time that it was revealed that GOD had gifted this young man with a GODLY purpose to serve HIM.

He also started playing the drums at the age of 6 years old, self taught. At the age of 11 years old he wanted to do more with his talents and gifts so he gained interest in doing more by beginningto wrute and play more instruments. At this age of 11, his writing skills were discovered as he wrote his very first song "Save Your Soul." Also at this age he was taught by his big brother Bishop Rico M. Aiken, Sr. to play the bass guitar. This brother duo joined their father and began a singing ministry known as Raymond Aiken and Sons, that caused ministry to be active and effective early in his life. This group then became known as the Aiken Family after GOD allowed the mother’s work schedule to change and she became able to be a part of this powerful singing Ministry.

On July 21, 1990 he came to know this GOD personally and became HIS child versus HIS creation. He went from being merely a man, to now being a man of GOD! This GOD chosen vessel, father, and business owner's journey is far from over but has already seen many accomplishments that don’t come close to those promises and the vision that awaits his future. Ministry is not new to this Apostle of GOD. It has been a part of his life since his existence in this world. He has served faithfully in church since the beginning stages of his life as mentioned.

Later in life, he found himself serving in many capacities of ministries from directing choirs, and being a part of other bands he and his brother started such as The Anointed Ones, RIP, Reek & Drell, Drell & Prophetic, who are now recording artist of his record label and production company Hiya Call’N Productionz LLC, where Apostle Aiken is the founder and CEO.

He later joined Holly Creek Baptist church under the leadership at that time of Pastor Harris E. Clark. He helped him with his vision and was taught and imparted with much spiritual wisdom and knowledge for ministry. He was involved with establishing the music ministry, he began the youth ministry and served as the youth director, he was Ordained as a deacon in 1998. On August 19, 2000 he was licensed in the ministry under Archbishop Harris E. Clark. In 2002, he was ordained as an Elder. He was also appointed the Director of Protocol for Kingdom Life Fellowship International under Archbishop Harris Clark. He served faithfully until God revealed a greater plan for his life.

In 2005, God gave him the vision to establish High Calling Ministries International. At this time it was an evangelistic ministry allowing this young preacher to travel far and near preaching the Word and operating with his GOD given gifts, sharing with many throughout the body of Christ. Apostle later started the Experience Movement a peculiar chosen vision for the body of Christ which was started in 2008. This movement consists of churches coming together, restoring the body of Christ, preaching and teaching the preparation of the Gospel; bring souls to the kingdom of God. After a major turn of events in his life that shook the man of GOD greatly, it was then he realized GOD had other plans for his journey.

In 2009 GOD led him to settle his ministry from evangelizing to becoming the Pastor of the great church you know today as High Calling Ministries International. Apostle Aiken began this ministry right in his living room and it has blossomed into a powerful miraculous church that is maturing and growing daily by the grace of GOD. On June 11, 2017 he was consecrated to the office of the Apostle by the GOD appointed officiate, Bishop James Wiley, Jr. Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop of The LORD’S Churches of Deliverance Apostolic Inc. Shelby, N.C. On this day he established his Apostle’s Seal and accepted the call to be chosen as GOD’S Apostle. GOD has given him the vision to start the HOLY Movement known as the 5 Fold X Experience to restore the church back to GOD”S original purpose, and to unify the Body of Christ as one. HCMI serves as the headquarters of this movement. December 11, 2018 he was dually Consecrated as he recieved Apostolic Secession from the hands of his Spiritual father and covering Archbishop Harris E. Ckark after having the desire and urgency to be aligned with his Spiritual father to secure proper order to his call and vision. Apostle Aiken has started and established many ministries with the HCMI vision where the is intense teachings and even a Bible College in major progress. This ministry and vision is built upon GOD’S Word according to Philippians 3:14.

He has some college, he has had many teachings and attended many classes in ministerial training field to enhance and further his call and his gifts for the call of God. But what’s important to him is he knows he's saved and chosen by GOD to study to show himself approved a good workman needth not to be ashamed. It is his will to see all the glory be given to his Father, GOD ALMIGHTY.

Apostle Aiken has most recently accepted another fate in his life to become an author and writer. He is the ownwer of Hiya Call'N Publicationz, LLC. He has wrote his first book "Becoming A Better You" Me vs Me in the year 2022 to launch his writing career. Apostle Aiken worked in the mental health field starting in 1997-2004, beginning at Patrick B. Harris mental hospital and concluding at AOP mental health. He decided to use GOD'S Spiritual gifts in combination with his mental health specialist experience to write and minister to people through writing to help them become aware of how to handle life challenges. As an upcoming author there are already 2 more books already in the making, as he embraces his writing career.

Apostle Aiken presently resides as a native in Anderson S.C. He has 4 beautiful children, Prentice Mandrell Aiken Jr., Kaliah Meochia Aiken, and Keeon Malik Aiken and KaiDarius Wilson.

(36) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Sherri LaVon wILLIAMS

My name is Sherri LaVon and I am a woman who has buried 2 of my children. My son died in 1989 of an enlarged heart & liver that wasn't discovered in time. His name is Wesley.  My daughter was found dead at a home daycare center and had been dead forever for 3 hours when I arrived. Her name is Les'Leye. I started The Sols Write House to give myself and others an outlet to express our thoughts after the tragedy, depression, and mental health breakdowns. Now we have over 100 authors who have come through our organization and received various resources such as free computers, printers, publishing tools, mental health resources, and life coaching support. We started Books Behind Bars to get various books to women, men, and youth that are locked up in prison, in transitional housing, and in hospitals. 

Now I am sharing my story of redemption, restoration, forgiveness, and trauma through the performing arts and radio broadcasting. 

(35) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Shenay Lewis-Hairston

 

Shenay is a licensed minister of the gospel, minister of dance, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker and facilitator.  She is the owner of The She Shed Creations. Where she brings fun & creativity together to create personalized gifts for every occasion.

Shenay has been formally educated at Virginia Commonwealth University where she

studied Psychology and Social Work. She is currently enrolled in the MDIV program at the International College of Bible Theology.

Shenay is the founder of Establishing Praise and Worship Dance & Mime Ministry. She

leads local dance ministries and travels the United States ministering and teaching dance. Her relationship with God is indispensable and it manifests through the power in which she lives, ministers, and teaches.

Shenay has a passion for outreach to the homeless and those in need. She has a mission

yearly to provide basic necessities (food, clothing, and toiletries) to those that can’t afford it.

Shenay is a Co-Author of a 365 day devotional entitled “One DAE (Declarations, Affirmations, & Encouragement) at a time”, Released March 2020. In November 2021, she

released her 2 nd Co-Author project “The Lioness Leads: Stories of Triumph Over Fear”. In

December 2022, She released her 3 rd Co-Author project “She is the-ish: A Creative

Writing Showcase by Pageant Queens”

In November 2021, Shenay was crowned Ms. Virginia Plus America 2020-2021. October

2021, Shenay was crowned Ms. Classic Regal Elegance Virginia 2021-2022.

Shenay contributes her success to God and the ongoing encouragement of her “tribe”.

She lives by 6 leadership principles

I live to make a DIFFERENCE in my life and in the lives of others

I believe in helping others SUCCEED

I LEAD by example

I understand the HELPING others succeed is the key to my own success

I can MOTIVATE you and do everything in my power to INSPIRE you

I am on a GOD SIZE assignment

Finally, Shenay is confident to walk into any assignment the Lord presents her. She is

bold enough to be the “Unicorn” in this world, knowing the importance of uniquely

celebrating, encouraging and loving others. She strives to allow others to see the light

and great works in her. She is living her whole life to hear the Lord say “Well Done”!

  

(34) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Teresa Stith

TERESA STITH

My name is Teresa Stith and I am an Author of Faith. I love to make other people better by

building them up in the faith. My love and compassion for others drive me to motivate and

inspire them in such a way that it will ultimately move them into divine fellowship and

relationship with our Lord. Regardless of their “right now” experiences, I am prepared and

equipped to help them find solutions in the Word of God and discover (in themselves) the power and confidence that they need to achieve and walk in VICTORY!

I have over 20 years of experience in Leadership positions and in various roles within the Department of Corrections from Corrections Officer to Corrections Captain. From Certified General Instructor to Subject Matter Specialist to Dialogue Coach to Deputy Sheriff to becoming inducted into the National Society for Leadership and Success to being nominated for the 2022 ACHI Magazine Awards to most recently Correctional Counselor 2.

My plate is FULL.

Many of the roles that I have held, I held while I was broken and although broken, still put into positions of leadership. I’ve had to step into and fulfill each role at times afraid but drawing on the strength I now teach others that is available free to all who choose to receive it. Last year, Nat the ripe ole’ age of 51 years old, I moved out of a place where I had been all my life to a place where I knew absolutely no one and my instructions from the Lord was to “DO FAITH.” I’ve had to do faith on side of the highway, I’ve had to do faith with nowhere to lay my head, I’ve had to preach and teach the faith to others when I couldn’t see it working for me! I’m just another witness to God's goodness in the land of the living. Adored by Millions. 

Watching my life

every day as God put the broken pieces back together and restores ALL that the enemy stole from me. All the benefits of the Kingdom belong to me because I

 BELONG TO THE FATHER!

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