This month on Written Voices Blog, we will be highlighting authors who write for young adults or teens. Today, we are talking to Michelle Stimpson about her debut young adult novel, Trouble in My Way. Michelle is the author of Divas of Damascus Road, Boaz Brown and Good Stuff. Michelle, describe yourself for our visitors. [...]
Freedom’s Pen by Wendy Lawton Young Phillis began life in an African village as a curious and imaginative little Janxa. Then without warning Janxa gets captured by slavers and shipped to the New World with her father. She’s unable to fully comprehend the reasons for the inhumanity she witnesses on the journey. She soothes herself [...]
Valley Forge, PA (BlackNews.com) – Pastor, professor, and prolific author Marvin A. McMickle offers today’s youth an age-relevant look at African American culture and history in Profiles in Black: Phat Facts for Teens. Believing that "Nothing is more important to the future of a people or a nation than a clear understanding of their past [...]
Dallas, TX, December 13, 2008 — While many teens will spend the holiday break vegetating, bestselling fiction author and educator Michelle Stimpson hopes that some will use the time more constructively. Stimpson will oversee the “Holiday Break Short Story Writing Contest”, open from December 20, 2008 – January 17, 2009. “We’re searching for the best [...]
Katrina, describe yourself for our visitors. I’m a quiet person and I pretty much keep to myself. I’m a wife and I have two sons; the oldest in grad school, the youngest a freshman in college. I like to write, but I love to listen to music( mostly songs with an inspiring, uplifting message which [...]
We are the Divine Divas! We’re four best friends – Diamond, India, Veronique and Aaliyah – who’ve known each other since we were kids. And in September, we formed a singing group to compete in the Glory 2 God Gospel Talent Search. It’s sooooo exciting – we’re working hard to win.. We attend Holy Cross [...]
Monica, describe yourself for our visitors. Hi, I am Monica Carter Tagore and I’m inspired by life. I have a range of interests, so there is always fodder for creative projects. I love watching football — especially the Dallas Cowboys. I enjoy spending time with my husband — doing pretty much anything, traveling, watching movies, [...]
Fon, describe yourself for our visitors. My name is Fon James and I am often described as a fun-loving person! I am a wife, sister, daughter, author, and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in journalism, and a MBA. [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
