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Congratulations UBAWA's Top 100 Authors of 2017!

12/31/2017

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
12.31.2017 | 3:00 p.m Pacific Standard Time

​UBAWA's Top 100 Authors
 is an annual list published at the end of every year to celebrate the many talented authors whose work often goes unnoticed. Congratulations to the following authors below who were nominated and chosen by readers as UBAWA'S Top 100 Authors of 2017.

UBAWA'S Top 100 Authors of 2017 will be published in the 24th issue of the UBAWA Magazine and featured in the next edition of Who's Who in Urban Literature. If no one else takes the time out to recognize the hard work that many independent authors put in day-to-day, we will. It's been our mission and commitment since 2010 and we are happy that you and thousands of others can join us in giving these authors their props. ​
Antoinette Deshon-Spencee
Ashleigh Davidson
Beverly Love
Brenda Stokes
​Charles Burgess
Chicki Brown
Denora Jefferson Boone
Desirae Turner
Erica Franklin-Carter
Fatima Munroe
India Lindsey
J Asmara
Jessica Wren
Kellz Kimberly
Marina Chestnut
NaKoreya Roberson
Natisha Raynor
Nicole Crankfield-Hamilton
Nigeria Lockley
Niyah Moore
Paree Trenae
Rikenya Hunter
Shaniya Dennis
Simone Quick
Thaila Gardner
Tyanna Coston
Vivian Blue
Ylonda Nichole

Ashantay Keys-Titus
Beverly Turner
Brandy Echols
Brandy Hunt
Carlos Torres
Dean Swift
India T. Norfleet
Jazmine Wright
KC Mills
Keith Kareem Williams
Kia Meche
KR Bankston
Ladii Koko
LaDonna Marie
Lakesa Cox
Linda Scott
Linette King
Melissa St. Julien
Michelle Moore
Myrealle Rhym
Octavia Taneka Grant
Pamela Valentine
Phoenix Rayne
Raynesha Pittman
Renee Wallace
Sonovia Walker-Alexander
Sultana Sams
Theresa Hodge
Toy Toy
Yasmine Cooper

Arebia Morgan
Brenda Hampton
Brii Taylor
Bryant Sparks
Christina Deer
Delizhia Jenkins
Gabrielle Hobson
Jaquel Jacobs
Kensisha Rose
Kimberly Conner
Kimeatta Matthews
Michael A Thaxton
Misty Holt
Nikki Taylor
Nisha Brown
NL Hudson
November Sinclair
Shakela James
Shawn Starling
T'Ann Marie
Tela Allen
Theresa Ann
Tiffany Taylor
​Tisha Andrews
​Tracey Knight
Tywanda Johnson
Unique Waterfall
Valarie DeShazier
​Willie LeBlanc
Yvonne Nicolas
Zaji Zee
Brookelyn Mosley
Caryn Lee
Chan Fossett
Clever Black
Danielle T. Preston
Denetria Gibson
Dymond Mahan
Dr. Nikki Rountree
James Turner III
Laquita Cameron
Lewanda Jackson
Kiara Neufville
Lola Bandz
Mesha Mesha Clark
Monique Hill
​Myia White
Natavia Stewart
Pamela Campbell
Ra'Mone Marquis
​Shakema Haygood
Shay Renee
Sheena Binkley
Tabeitha Pollard
Tamyra Griffin
​Tanya Deloatch
​Terrie Branch
Tiffany McGee​
Tina Marie Turner
Treasure Malain
T'yanna Woods
Xaviera Jones

22 Comments
Simone Quick link
12/31/2017 03:53:40 pm

I wish to extend my gratitude to UBAWA.org and all who voted for me. I'm extremely happy for the nomination and making the list of the top 100 African-American author's. You are all appreciated and I thank you very much.

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Tanya Deloatch link
12/31/2017 04:01:17 pm

I was excited for the nomination, but beyond grateful to be included as a 2017 UBAWA Top 100 Author! Thank you to Ubawa.org and everyone who voted for me. Wonderful way to end 2017. Much Love, Author Tanya Deloatch

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Tracey Knight link
12/31/2017 04:27:40 pm

My sincere gratitude to UBAWA for the nomination. Thank you to all who voted for me!

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Ra'Mone Marquis link
12/31/2017 04:38:13 pm

I am hugely grateful for being nominated. That alone was enough. To have folks vote for me and I actually made the cut??? What a blessing! My sincere gratitude for everyone who continues to support me. What a way to end 2017...so ready for 2018

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Sultana Sams
12/31/2017 04:55:40 pm

Thank you all for voting for me and enjoying my books! It is GREATLY appreciated! So much more to come in 2018!

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Brenda Stokes Lee link
12/31/2017 05:11:34 pm

Honored to be nominated and to be recognized. Thanks to everyone!

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Dr. Nikki Rountree link
12/31/2017 05:14:23 pm

I would like to say how thankful and humbled I am by this recognition. Thank you for the platform. I am very appreciative to all who voted. Congratulations to all nominees and those who were selected!

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Natasha link
12/31/2017 05:49:03 pm

Thank you to Ubawa and everyone who voted for me. This is truly an honor, and I'm humbly gracious to have made this list!

N.L. Hudson

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Nisha Brown
12/31/2017 06:11:19 pm

Thank you so much for this. I am truly grateful!

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LaDonna Marie link
12/31/2017 06:47:17 pm

I would like to say thank you to UBAWA, all the voters and supporters. I am truly honored to be recognized on the list. Congratulations Authors.

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Brookelyn Mosley link
12/31/2017 07:17:40 pm

Thank you so much!! This is a huge honor. I’m humbled and grateful 🙏🏾

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LaKesa Cox link
12/31/2017 09:35:54 pm

Thanks UBAWA for the recognition! I am extremely humbled and grateful to be recognized alongside the other hardworking authors that were recognized!

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LaToya
1/1/2018 04:39:17 am

Is that supposed to say Toy instead of Toy Toy?

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Kimberly Conner
1/1/2018 06:05:44 am

I was initially unaware of the nomination, so to make the list was a most pleasant surprise! I am honored and grateful. Thank you, so much for the confidence boost!!! 2017 whooped my a**! Lol...but this was an awesome way to put a cap on it! again- Thank you!

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Vivienne Diane Neal link
1/1/2018 08:41:43 am

I'll be posting this on my blog on January 29, 2018.

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Danielle T. Preston
1/1/2018 09:48:40 am

My sincere gratitude and excitement to UBAWA for the nomination. Thank you to all who voted for me! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽😊

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Caryn
1/1/2018 11:49:50 am

Wow, thank you UBAWA for acknowledging me & many other authors! It’s a honor to be on your list. I’m truly grateful....THANK YOU!

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Monique Hill (Monique D)
1/1/2018 03:20:01 pm

I'm honored to have made the top 100! This just gave me the drive to go harder 2018. Thanks!!

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Linda Scott
1/2/2018 04:13:33 pm

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I made the list of The Top 100 Urban Authors of 2017. Congratulations to all the talented authors who made the list, and a salute to those who didn't. We are all talented and work hard to come up with stories that entertain and educate.

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Tamyra Griffin link
1/3/2018 02:14:06 pm

Thank you so much to the UBAWA for the honor. To all of those who nominated and voted, thank so much....I am truly humbled. I plan to spend 2018 earning a spot on 2018's list. Thank you again.

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Charles Burgess
1/6/2018 07:59:56 am

As a black man it's an honor to be nominated and noticed for working in the literary world-I'm so proud to know there is a group of men and woman looking to leave a legacy of educational and entertaining work for generations to come, and an organization such as Ubawa that uplifts, honors, recognize, and brings awareness to this forgotten craft, Thank You UBAWA, Sincerely, Charles 'Storytellah' Burgess

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Misty Holt
1/7/2018 07:29:01 am

I had no idea. I've been totally out of the loop. That says so much for y'alls love for me and y'all just brought my spark back.

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