“I would prefer Black only because there's so much strength and power behind Blackness now #BlackGirlMagic not to mention the Black Panther movie!"
LaKesa Cox is an author and screenwriter from Richmond, Virginia with over 20 years of writing experience. Dubbed the “Countess of Urban Drama” by none other than the Queen of Hip Hop Lit, Ms. Nikki Turner, LaKesa is truly a drama queen who enjoys stirring up trouble on paper. An avid reader of all genres of books as a child (from Nancy Drew to Judy Blume) it wasn’t until her teenage years when she read her first Danielle Steele novel that the fire in her began to flicker. Soon after, LaKesa discovered authors like Eric Jerome Dickey and Terry McMillan were beginning to write more and more stories about characters she could relate to. This paved the way for the firestorm that was brewing inside of her and it was then she realized it was time for her to create some drama of her own. After the Storm was born and Water in My Eyes soon followed. When given the opportunity to contribute to the Nikki Turner Presents: Street Chronicles-Girls in the Gameanthology, LaKesa added some spice to her pen to create Power, which Ebony magazine gave a favorable review. After the success of Girls in the Game, Nikki Turner offered LaKesa another opportunity to put her pen to work and her story, Southern Girls’ Escort Service was chosen for the Nikki Turner Presents: Street Chronicles – A Woman’s Work anthology. Not one to be put in a box, LaKesa released an erotic, psychological thriller titled Fetish for a Blue Skyy in 2011. LaKesa’s most recent short story which was released in March 2016, was her contribution to the National Best Selling anthology, The Ex Chronicles which was published by Brown Girls Publishing and won the 2016 African American Literary Award for the best anthology. In 2017 LaKesa released her first Young Adult/Teen novel titled Mulatto Girl Aggie, 13: Name on the Ledger. LaKesa decided to expand her creativity by crossing over into screenwriting. Her first feature-length screenplay, I Love You to Pieces, was selected for the 2017 Urban Media Makers Film Festival and the 2017 Houston Black Film Festival. LaKesa’s comedy pilot script, Wait a Minute Mr. Postman was selected as a quarter-finalist in the 2017 WeScreenplay TV Pilot Screenplay competition, was also selected for the 2017 Atlanta Comedy Film Festival and won 1st place in the Best Spec/TV Script at the 2017 Urban Mediamakers Festival. LaKesa was named one of the top 100 African-American authors of 2017 by UBAWA.org. She is currently working on her fourth full-length adult novel as well as her next feature-length screenplay. To learn more about LaKesa, check her out on social media- Website: www.lakesacox.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lakesacox; Twitter & Instagram: @IamLaKesa
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“My preference is African-American because I appreciate how the term connects me to my African origins. I also love how the term always keeps the idea in my mind that I have an intersectionality of African and American in my blood.”
Rachel is a veteran teacher with over 25 years in the classroom. Her expertise is in the area of adolescent and teen literacy with a major concentration on urban male students. Rachel has researched the minds of reluctant readers and writers and provides proven "no-fail" techniques in the areas of writing and reading instruction. Rachel has worked as a teacher, administrator, curriculum writer, and literacy coach. In these positions, Rachel designed literacy programs and mentored teachers in all areas of literacy. Through writing contests, book clubs, and spoken word programs, Rachel has found a number of ways to motivate students to read and write. Through a hands-on approach, Rachel helps guide teachers in the area of urban literacy. A Cabrini College alumni, Rachel received her graduate degree from Kutztown University. The recipient of two fellowships and other notable awards, Rachel credits her success to her Education professors at Cabrini College. As a doctoral candidate at Widener University, Rachel is currently working on her dissertation research which is focused on multicultural literacy. Although Rachel spends most of her professional time researching literacy and best practices, Rachel enjoys leisure time. She spends her free time with her husband of 25 years and two teen daughters. If there is any time left in her day, you can find Rachel with her nose in a good fiction book. Book Synopsis Daddy, REAd to Me (DREAM): is more than a book, it is a literacy experience between a father and son. The DREAM book provides fun activities that a father can do with his son while promoting reading. Dad, become your son's “reading role model” by reading with him. A father can promote reading and change his son’s entire future. A boy who has a father as a reading role model during his early literacy years is more likely to develop the behaviors of a literate person. “I don't consider myself to be identified as black. Black is a color that describes something. I consider myself an African American. However, I have been studying my roots and my heritage for a while now. I have been reading about the Moors and their history and origin to gain better knowledge of who I am and where I came from.”
Hello everyone. I go by the name Shay Renee. I am the mother of a beautiful 2 year old princess, the daughter of Authoress Lady Lissa, and a new author signed under Unique Pen Publishing. I am well known for my short stories that I have posted on Facebook. They've reached a lot of people, which inspired me to pick up the pen and write my first book, Deron and Nariah: A Tarnished Tale of Love. I love interacting with new people, especially readers. I take my work very seriously, so feedback is always welcome and respected. I look forward to connecting with more people and putting out more books in the months to come. Peace and blessings to you all. Synopsis for Book One: Deron has the world in his hands. He’s young, handsome and an NBA basketball player, for the Houston Rockets. He's also living a secret that involves drugs, and the fast life. When he meets Nariah, a beautiful, smart fashion design intern, he is smitten to say the least. Nariah never imagined herself to become the girl of someone like Deron, but the two quickly become an item. What happens when jealousy from an outside source gets involved in their relationship? What happens when Nariah stumbles across some information that is sure to rock her happy union? Find out how the two work things out in Deron & Nariah: A Tarnished Tale of Love… Synopsis for Book Two: The drama continues as the couple try to deal with the trials and tribulations that life keeps throwing at them. Deron finds himself in a precarious situation, which causes other unfortunate circumstances to take place. Nariah finds herself facing problems she never thought she would have to deal with, which includes an unexpected visit from someone from her past. Allyson, on the other hand, finds herself in the middle of a dilemma right before giving birth that puts her marriage and health at stake. Troy and Ariel also begin to experience ups and downs as the search for the missing drugs begin to take a turn for the worst. Will Deron and Nariah’s relationship withstand the test of fate or will everything that’s happening around them lead it to its demise. Follow these lovers, friends, and foes as things come to a head in the finale of this series. “I prefer to be called an African American. I feel like it’s less stereotypical and sounds more professional.”
I’m a 23 year old college student currently pursuing my Bachelors in Creative Writing and Criminology. I have my associates in Business Management. I have enjoyed writing since I was in elementary, I discovered it was something I loved in the 4th grade. When I’m not writing I’m reading. I have been an avid reader since the 5th grade. My favorite genres to read are Urban Fiction and Mystery novels, not to mention Urban Romance as well. I love to bake and learn new recipes in my spare time as well. I was to take my writing to a new level. I wanted to study law for grad school, however taking a career in the writing field is something I am considering. I enjoy blogging and hope to further that as well. About her book: Best friends Robyn and Peyton were closed off to love, wanting to finish school and start their careers were the only thing on their mind. After a horrible heartbreak, Robyn, didn’t want another relationship but when Zayden comes in her life she reconsiders, that’s until Zayden’s profession turns not only her life, but someone she loves world upside down, will she be able to look past it and reopen herself to love? Peyton was never a play it safe girl, not wanting to be tied down was her motto. That’s until Brayden appears and has her rethinking. With a money hungry baby mother, and a desperate ex-wanting to rekindle, will their relationship be strong enough to last or will someone not make it out the sticky situation? Skyla and Noah are due to get married and have a baby and life couldn’t be better. Well besides Noah’s, best friend, Leah, coming in between their relationship. Overstepping boundaries and having no respect for Skyla, causes Skyla to get fed up. When a secret that Noah is holding comes out Skyla’s world comes crashing down. How will she recover? Join this crew, through obstacles and secrets and find out if they overcome the drama or if they crumble under pressure. Website: https://tmk9413.wixsite.com/worldoftaymonae |
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