​Since 2015, Theresa Reese Kirk has penned various creative bodies of work from poetry and self help, urban lit to urban romance. From the streets of The Bronx, New York, Theresa gives her all through page turning reads that have readers wanting more from daring plot twists to conquering love. Self-publishing six novels, Theresa Reese signed with Cole Hart Presents in 2019 joining a platform of esteemed authors.

About her book:

Brooklyn and Bezo-A Project Love Story
 
After the tragic loss of her brother Byron, Brooklyn’s life changes and her world is turned upside down. She seeks refuge by leaving the projects and starting anew.  Running a lucrative escort service, things seemed to be looking up for her until what she ran from becomes what pulls her back in, her mother.
 
Bezo, a hood dude making hood moves, crosses paths with Brooklyn in the Van Dyke Houses. He’s everything she shouldn’t want and in a place she shouldn’t want to be. His on again off again girl Trisha makes it hard for him to flourish the way he wants. 
 
Will Brooklyn be able to resist temptation? Or will the wiles of Bezo and the streets prove to be what she succumbs too? 
 
Find out if a project love can learn to love you back, and make you whole again.

Website: https://linktr.ee/Winewitreese

Jana Starks born June 21st was born in Tyler Texas, but grew up most of her life in Dallas TX. As a child she was always. She began being very active at a young age. In school she participated as a ballerina, gymnast, girl scouts, choir, drama class, and choir. Once Jana reached high school she had dreams to graduate and become a nurse. Her dreams had to be put on hold her senior year when she became a teenage mom. Although she was not in the career that she wanted, she still felt no regrets and immediately kicked into mommy mode. Today she is the proud mother of four handsome boys to whom she loves dearly and believes her children are her pushers, her reasons to go harder than the next. Currently Jana works at her local hospital as a patient access representative. Over the years she has managed to graduate from medical assistant school and complete some college courses. It was only recently she says God spoke to her heart and led her to become a writer since then she has published two books. Her first book "Breaking Free My Victory over Domestic Violence" covers her story of domestic violence she endured while with her children's father. Her second book "Under the Cover" is based on the repeated cycle of child molestation inspired by the many people who felt as if they had no voice or no one to tell about this tragedy. Jana hopes to continue writing more books that faces reality the topics no one wants to talk about. She also hopes to become a best selling author and continue to be a motivational speaker for domestic violence.

About her book

Issy was a smart and beautiful little girl, she was what you called a daddy's girl. Her relationship with her father was vey close she loved him dearly as he loved her the same. She often yearned to have the same relationship with her mother. She was very outgoing and active, but after one holiday vacation to her grandmother's house she would grow to despise and a feel a little bit of hate for her parents. During this holiday she would encounter a traumatic experience that would leave Issy angry, withdrawn, and feeling alone. She would begin to shut the world out after experiencing this trauma that was caused at the hands of her cousin. Issy would keep this secret to herself until one day she decides to open up to her sister, at that moment she will learn that her sister experienced the same trauma as she did and at the hands of the same cousin that violated Issy. Issy and her sister Noel will begin to have a bond closer than no other until her sister moves away. Issy would then begin to feel lonely and empty all over again. Issy would begin to date her close friend that she opened up to and told all her secrets but their bond would soon end as well. Issy would go through many trials and different emotions wondering why everyone that she gets close to seemed to leave her one way or another, that would leave her feeling helpless and feeling as if she cant go on in life. Her parents would notice the change in Issy's behavior but never be able to get to the root of the problem until its to late.
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Mrs. Quintessa Turner is a 31 year old from Cincinnati, Ohio! She found early in life that her love for poetry to be a God-given gift. While sitting in Language Art class, she and another student would write poems until their notebook pages were filled with words that just seem to flow easily from her heart. She desired to write poems and have them published but didn't know the next steps. Even though her passion for writing and having them published would be a dream come true, obstacles kept it from happening and her soon dream faded, but the writing was forever in her heart. As time went by, she came to love urban fiction from authors like Nikki Turner, Sista Soulja, and Carl Weber to name a few. While reading their books, she felt like one of the characters. This re-awakened her dream of becoming an author again, but was faced with the challenge of where to start and laid it down. In 2014, Quintessa went through a life-changing, devastating ordeal in her home that led her to sit down at her computer and write about It, which she found therapeutic and once again ignited her passion for writing. She then took the necessary steps to gather resources to follow through on getting her book published which resulted in releasing her first book titled "The Devil was Once an Angel". Which will be re released this year along with other novels she has up her sleeve. 

You can contact her at bookingauthorquintessa@gmail.com

​About her book:

Revenge is at an all time high.  London will do whatever to whoever in order seek REVENGE even if it means cutting ties with Meeks! Nobody is safe, and nobody can be trusted! They say "Every dog has its day" and that "Satan was once was an angel." Will London seek revenge or will revenge seek her in the mist of her trying to prove a point?

Website: www.quintessaturner.com

Lisa Bradley was born and raised in Bishopville, South Carolina.  She and her husband, Mathis Bradley, have been married for over 25 years and together they have one daughter, Alisha Bradley.  She graduated from Sumter Area Technical College with an Associate’s degree in Computer Technology, Morris College with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Webster University with a Master’s degree in Educational Technology.
 
Lisa had her first book published, Expressions of the Heart: Inspirational Poetry, in April of 2016.  She used her poetry as a way to express her heart and have conversations with God when she couldn’t verbalize her feelings and emotions any other way.  She started writing for everyone else but in the end, the purpose of the writing changed from other people to her.
 
In February, 2018, Expressions of the Heart Word Search Book was published and it stems from poems from Lisa’s first book with reference scriptures for each poem.  In the summer of 2018, her first children’s book, God’s World, was published.  God’s World is a beautifully illustrated book of short poems for kids that show how God loved us so much that He created this amazing world for us to live in.  And with that children’s book, she also has God’s World Activity book which is a book filled with fun games, puzzles and activities for the kids to enjoy.  In September, 2018, her first poetry CD was released.  It is a compilation of poems from her book set to original music read by her.
 
Lisa thanks God for the opportunity to share what He gifted her with and believes that even if just one person is encouraged, inspired or uplifted by any of her words then she would have done what she was suppose to do.  Her favorite scripture Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” is a true testament to her faith and believes that no matter what you are dealing with and no matter how it looks, God is truly in control and He has it all worked out.  All you have to do is just trust Him.

About her book

Love……….Faith……….Comfort……….Peace..........Expressions of the Heart has all of these things and so much more.  This book of inspirational poetry is centered on strong faith, unconditional love and unexplainable peace. With poetic words for any of life’s situations, it inspires, uplifts and encourages the heart and soul as she expresses her emotions while dealing with her family’s challenges with depression.  But most of all, God is at the center of every verse on every page of this personal poetic journey.

WEBSITE: www.lisa-bradley.com 
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Kneika Robbins is the youngest of 4 daughters, a wife and mother of 2 boys. She started writing in the sixth grade after entering a poetry contest. Her mother inspired her to use her creativity through writing, art, sewing, crocheting, and more. She has a A.A. in Early Childhood Education, B.A. in Health Care Administration and currently obtaining her Masters in Infant-3 Specialist & Family Support.

She started working with children at the age of 19 and has been doing so ever since. Her experience includes homicidal/suicidal children, high risk families, early childhood educator, and substituting in multiple districts. Her passion to help others led to the development of 'Empowering Minds Inc'.

Writing was her outlet from stressful moments that she was experiencing. Losing her mother at a young age as she just became a young mother was a traumatic experience that led to a lot of uncertainty in what direction to go in next and pain. After experiencing different life changing events, she decided to get closer to God and take a different route to life. With doing so, she wanted to share how she left the darkness to enter the light of life. How she decided to start living versus just breathing everyday.

Her books are compiled of motivation, inspiration, and hope! Serious Thoughts started with some thoughts of her own and others. "Many people are afraid to express how they feel, because they are use to people thinking and speaking for them". While writing Speechless she went into the minds of the abused, depressed, uncertain, and blessed; as she highlighted things that this world is faced with and many don't want to talk about. Pain Changes You brought you three stories of pain and survival. Her first children book, Dean the Dinosaur Goes to Kindergarten displays the social and emotional needs of our children.  This book is being shared in Early Learning Center by the Deputy Superintendent of Topeka Schools District, classrooms, and  homes. Everyone hurts including our children!

Serious Thoughts: When you think you have thought of everything that you can imagine; grab a copy of this book an it will lead you down a spiral of thoughts you or someone you know can relate to.
Speechless: You will experience the life of uncertainty, triumphs, horror, laughter, and much more on this journey of trial and error. If you thought you heard it all this is just the beginning, as harsh reality stares you in the face.
Pain Changes You: You don't know pain until your vision has been impaired by tears of hurt and frustration. Innocence stripped and you were robbed from finding out who you are or who you could be. You will witness how to exit your darkness and venture into the light.
Dean the Dinosaur Goes to Kindergarten: A story of emotions that cause fear; the need for support and help with maintaining relationships. Will Dean receive the support he needs during the most crucial time in his development?

Website: kneika.wixsite.com/empoweringmindsinc 

Noyek is the unapologetic author of Dear Infatuated and lover of all books sexy! Her love for urban fiction dates back to her early teen years when she used to enjoy reading the latest arrival of her older sister’s Black Expressions Book Club subscription. She is the founder of The Sassy Writer, a site which focuses on developing writers and connecting readers to their new favorite authors.

About her book

Two years ago while lying next to the lifeless body of her boyfriend, Bonnie made herself a promise. If she got out of this mess alive, she would never date a hustler again.

She made it out and graduated NYU rising among the elites at a record pace. She was where she belonged, among the movers and shakers. It was here she met Rodney and realized that somewhere the game had changed.

Rodney was the epitome of her weakness, sexy, smart and powerful, and if he was also a businessman, trying to leave the game, does that mean that technically he’s not a hustler?

Maybe. But, an unexpected meeting revealed that Bonnie had more significant issues at hand. Someone knew her secret. Bonnie wasn’t her real name, and they had witnessed the murder of her ex two years ago. What she didn’t know was that they also knew who put out the hit and that there was a new one. 

She quickly learns that things aren’t always as they seem, and loyalty is only as good as the highest bid.

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Tamika Warner-Edwards was born in Baton Rouge, LA where later she moved with her mother to Minnesota for a short time and for the rest of her childhood, she lived with her late grandmother Mrs Lizzie W Scott in Plaquemine Louisiana. It was under her grandmother's direct care that she was introduced to Christian living as she attended Little Zion Baptist Church # 1 under the Late Reverend, Thomas Bouvay. After leaving her grandmother’s home she began to stray, but in 2002 she rededicated her life back to Christ at the City of Refuge in White Castle under the leadership of Pastor Frank A. and Elect Lady Felisha Jones. In 2005 Tamika married Marvin Edwards, having four kids together Dayyon, Daytron (RIP), Malayiah, and Tristan Edwards. Being ordained as a minister by Apostle Clara Griffin, Overseer at Disciples on Call Ministry in Opelousas, LA, and now a member at Bread of Heaven Ministry in Baton Rouge La under the leadership Pastor Dondi and Co-Pastor Tina Lee. Tamika also obtained her GED and is currently enrolled in Baton Rouge Community College, Majoring in Business Administration.

​About her book

​Wanting to help others through her testimony, that motivated Tamika to pen her debut novel, Through The Fire of Life as she describes all of what she has endured in her life. She gives readers an up, close and personal look dealing with emotions such as sin, failures, betrayals, loss, hurt, pain, and unforgiveness. Tamika mirrors her book and testimony around the scripture of Daniel 3 that details about having faith and strength. Through The Fire of Life, will definitely inspire readers as well as heal, deliver and most importantly encourage. 

​Synopsis https://www.smore.com/643hq
 
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