INTERVIEW | Sonya Visor
Sonya, describe yourself for our visitors.
How do I describe me? Well, this is what others say: perfectionist, hyper, warm hearted and definitely a people person. I make people think that they have known me for years. I can go in a grocery store and just start talking to whoever is next to me. The person will walk away and think, Do I know you? I love to read, all time favorite pass time. I had to literally fast from reading to meet writing deadlines. I enjoy contemporary gospel and jazz.
In my ministry that the Lord has given me, I am drawn to women who are broken. I deal with real issues in Covenant Sisters a ministry at our church that is now open to the community. This ministry is for those who are tired of the “mask” – they need to take it off and be free to be who God created them to be.
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Bebe Moore Campbell
Author Bebe Moore Campbell, whose books dealt with race and mental health issues, died of complications from brain cancer at the age of 56 (November 27, 2006).
Bebe Moore Campbell was the author of three New York Times best sellers: Brothers and Sisters, Singing in the Comeback Choir, and What You Owe Me, which was also a Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001. Her other works include the novel Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and the winner of the NAACP Image Award for literature. Her most recent novel was 72-Hour Hold, the story of mother willing to do anything to help her mentally ill child. She was diagnosed earlier this year with a neurological condition.
AAKultureZone.com expresses our deepest sympathy to the family of Bebe Moore Campbell. She will be missed in the literary community!
INTERVIEW | Yolanda Tucker
Yolanda, describe yourself for our visitors.
My name is Yolanda Tucker. I am thirty one years young. I am the mother of one teenage son. My hobbies are reading, gardening, decorating, and entertaining friends. My favorite music is Gospel and R&B. I love to eat good food and watch comedy.
How do you find time to connect with God?
I start each day connecting with God. When I open my eyes I thank God for life. I have an one hour and forty minute commute to work each way and I use a portion of that time to pray, praise and worship, and talk to God. Read more
INTERVIEW | Tiffany Warren
Tiffany, describe yourself for our visitors.
I’m a wife and mother of five. I love worship music like Martha Munizzi, Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin. I also enjoy praise dancing and drama to the glory of God.
How do you find time to connect with God?
It can be hard when most of the time it seems like I hit the ground running everyday, but I make sure to listen to an inspirational word in the morning (Bishop T.D. Jakes or Pastor Paula White) and during the children’s naptime I just turn on my gospel music and reflect on the character of God. When I’m working on a novel I make an extra effort to read and study my Bible at least three times a week, because I want my writing to be in line with the Word of God.
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Tyora Moody is the editor at Written Voices Blog and the Podcast Host. She is a writer, online book promoter, graphic designer and an all-around encourager. Join her each week as she blogs about "African American Literature That Edifies the Soul.