(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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(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.

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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.

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(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.

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