Dawn was born in Freehold, New Jersey raised by a beautiful family and now traveling abroad, while writing inspirational, spiritual and healing words of wisdom.  My name is Dawn Gregory and I am divinely connected to a co-creator (channeled words) within a higher realm of life.  I began this journey from a Near Death Experience (NDE) as I like to say a “New Divine Experience”.   I have realized that a very big part of my life lies within the words that I am given to write. When I write, it connects all of the pieces of the puzzle together called life.  
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My genre is Poetry/Non-fiction which began as chatter from the NDE slowly seeping into my existence as the world became my inspiration and I The Pen. 
I have been inspired by traveling the world and writing my story down on paper in words and pictures combining both telling a story.
Author, Speaker, Storyteller, Philanthropist and Poetess, my mantra in life is “I Am Here.” To Help People Speak Love and Live Their Truth.

​PUBLISHED BOOKS
XXI The Dawning Begins - 2014
Anthology of Poetry (A Collection of Poems From Dozens of Published Poets) - 2015
Dusk Versus Dawn - 2017
SHE ~ Single Human Experience - 2020
MY DEAR ~ Poetic Words Reflecting The Beauty and Joys of My Youth - 2021

MY PURPOSE AND PASSION
My life is defined as I receive the divine words and they continue to flow through me.  I will continue to listen and write them down for eternal souls to hear and read.  We all need to expand into who we are and we are created to be.  I am the mother of a beautiful son named Khi O. Johnson, Graphic Design/Art Director, and inspiration since birth.  His artistic interpretations are reflected on all of my book covers.  
Although, I live and work overseas I am supported by my beautiful family and friends.  My passions are to
write, draw, sew, travel, take photos, and to experience the multi-dimensional essence of life. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ETHEREAL LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE– Featured Author - January 2022 Issue
DOPELIVEN PODCAST– Featured Award Winning Author Dawn Gregory- Jan 24 2022 Episode
FEATURED STORY ON - Fox, CBS and NBC- for Book SHE – Single Human Experience - 2021
ACTIVE MEMBER of Babes Who Write - 2020
DISTINGUISED AUTHORS GUILD AWARD – Non-Fiction for Book SHE – Single Human Experience - 2021
LOCAL TV/MEDIA – Multiple Newspapers in New Jersey and New York over the years

SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM - @dawnology05
FACEBOOK – Dawn Gregory

EMAIL
[email protected]
 
 

After encountering the ugly face of domestic violence and developing four different health conditions, Shana Gourdine’s life took a new turn. But, she couldn’t give this a room to ruin her life, so she embarked on a journey to elevate her self-esteem and uplift people who were going through such issues. Consequently, Shana writes relatable books from her experiences to help individuals learn to love themselves again after going through disappointments, trauma and disability. Moreover, Shana fits in several other shoes as a poet, motivational speaker, podcast host, spoken word artist, self-love life coach, advocate for domestic violence awareness and chronic illnesses. 
 
Shana has published several titles and co-authored several others in a writing journey that spans three years. Her debut title, The Mask Behind the Mask, is a poetry book that inspires people to appreciate and love their imperfections despite their daily experiences. Unveiled Pieces of a Broken Mask is a spin of her debut title, and the book helps people break the mask of baggage that people carry from their past. Further, Shana is a co-author in a poetry anthology entitled, Words Speak Hurt No More, Women Who Pray, a spoken word album. I was a Rose in Darkness of Love and Winning Way.       
 
In her writing and motivation journey engagements, Shana has won the Purple Ribbon Award of Courage, Viewer’s Choice Award, and Global Africa Fashion for Peace World 2021.   She won women of year 2021. She was recognized as Top 50 Innovators for 2021. She is also featured in the Top 100 Author of the Year. She has been featured as Best Seller on Amazon and nominated for both Women on the Rise and Women Influencers awards. She has also featured on Spotlight Magazine Cover, Hopez Magazine, Dream Spire Book Magazine, Blessings Magazine, Vero G Spotlight magazine, Aspiring Author Magazine ,Digital Media Magazine Channel 13, Channel 10, Troy Record Paper and Spectrum News. 
 
Although Shana Gourdine is originally from Cross SC, she currently lives in Troy, New York.  When she’s free, she loves hanging out with her two beautiful daughters, taking walks, traveling, and cooking.
www.theladybehindthemask.com 

About her book, The Power In Me 
This book is written to motivate, empower, and inspire children to dream big. Allow children to know that they hold power inside them to be anything they want to be. Helping children learn that they have to keep their dream alive regardless of what life look like right now. Empowering them to keep going even when things get hard. To let no one stop their dreams. Remember that their power is inside them.

Shondra, a family nurse practitioner and blogger, has written her first book; “The Black Professional’s Guide: How to Navigate White Privilege in the Workplace” based on real life experiences and observations. In an amusing and real talk approach, Shondra speaks directly to black and brown employees entering the changing workplace. Shondra has always been in love with the written and spoken word. Though this is her first book, she is busy working on her follow-up Sistas, Play Nice in the Sandbox, another humorous approach to exploring female relationships in the workplace and in life. According to Shondra, it all starts in the sandbox and ponytails are the culprit! 

About her book 

This guide is the urban professional’s checkmate. Shondra provides the reader with actual work experiences written with honesty and humor as a guide for black employees to achieve success at work by learning the rules to navigate the corporate workplace. Race and culture, at the center of the experiences, are discussed candidly with guidance about how to successfully maneuver these explosive obstacles.

Website and Blog
@shondrasplace.com

Dr. Monekka Munroe is a Florida native, born in Quincy, FL (Gadsden County) and raised in Gainesville, FL (Alachua County). She earned both bachelor and master’s degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Her doctorate degree was attained from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Monekka is a university professor, Early Childhood Trauma expert, and published author. Her current research interests include childhood trauma’s impact on the left cerebral hemispheric brain development. Adding to this body of research, she’s penned a chapter in the criminal justice textbook, The Disparate Treatment of Black Youth in the Juvenile Justice System.

Chapter 14, The Acceptance of Rape Culture and Sexual Violence Against Black Girls in Athletics and Entertainment, was written to bring an awareness to an issue that she describes as often overlooked, disrespected, and dismissed. The purpose of the chapter is to educate readers about the many atrocities that cause “Black Girl Magic” to be hidden behind walls of guilt, shame, self-doubt, and in some cases, addiction, and incarceration.

In 2016, Monekka was selected as a TED Talk presenter, where she confidently stood in the center of the famous red circle and discussed “Criminal Injustice.” To an audience of over 800 attendees, she bravely told the story of how her life journey led to a vast interest in the criminal justice system.

Outside of academia, she has written multiple books hoping to encourage, inspire, and support Black women as they endure various life events while trying to find psychological and spiritual peace. As she continues to raise her voice as a fierce advocate for Black men, women, and children around the globe, her silent prayer is for them to discover their place on this earth, secure that space, and unapologetically find the courage to live.

​Anthony Arnold, born in Tampa and raised by his grandmother in a little town called Quincy in the Florida panhandle, wrote his first piece in the third grade and fell in love with writing ever since that moment; writing has become a comfort and a mainstay to keep him focused.  As an avid reader of all genres of literature, Anthony has found a particular passion for black history.

He believes that his ancestry and the ones that have come before him have given their blood, sweat and tears to make it possible for him to live a life of freedom and liberation.  Anthony is saddened to the fact that the current generation lacks knowledge and don’t seem to know or speak of family history, our history or black history.

Writing gives Anthony the ability to educate those that have no clue about the things that African Americans have faced and write of things that they will never be taught in schools, shedding light on the strength of our people.

Anthony’s love for fellow man grew during his service to our country where he served and was awarded numerous medals, including The Air Force Achievement Medal-1986, 1993 and 2001 and many more. 

His desire is to show the younger generation where they come from and to let them know we are much more than what society has labeled us!

Winner of the 2015 National Poetry Awards Freedom Poet of the Year and the 2018 BHM Poet.

About his book

​Winner of the 2015 National Poetry Award (Freedom Poet of the Year), Anthony Arnold is a poet that has always shed light on inequality and racism. He uses poetry to make the world understand the plight of black people. This is a necessary collection of poetry that shows love to the black community. Some pieces will make you weep with the sorrow of its reality, while others will make you full of pride and triumph. No matter what piece you read, just know that you will be moved with hope and a feeling of being seen and heard.

“We are burying our people in record numbers and no one seems to have an answer. Not the leaders, not the police. No one. To live and die in Amerikkka!” –Anthony Arnold