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I started ROMANCE IN COLOR when I realized that there were very few website which focused on African-American romance.  I'm a published author, writing for the Harlequin Kimani Arabesque line.  My debut release, Capture the Sunrise, was released as part of a 2-in-1 volume with which Arabesque launched its first two male authors.  I'm a member of Romance Writers of America, and serve on the steering committee of the PAN (Publish Authors Network) and am a member of the Online Chapter.  I've placed in and won a few writing contest, the most significant was winning the Heart and Soul Contest of the Romance Slam Jam Conference in March 2002. When I'm not writing, you can find me online at www.eharlequin.com where I'm the host for the Kimani Press community area.

First and foremost I am an avid reader!!  Since the age of five, the library has been my best friend.  While my tastes in books have changed since then, my passion for the written word has not.  With that said, I love AA romance and fiction, and Christian fiction.  I am also a wife and mother of three, as well as an aspiring author. 

I was born and raised on Galveston Island. I am an avid reader which is a trait I inherited from my mother, who became deliriously happy when she discovered my best-friends’ mother liked to read as well. So, whenever she ran out of books she told me to call Gayla’s mom. I finally just gave her the number. I am single with two four-legged children. I am a teacher and currently teaching a Lifeskills & Autism class full of girls. Reading is my way of relaxing, traveling, and escaping. My hobbies are reading, traveling, and singing in my church choir. Maybe at some point in life I will actually sit down and write a novel of my own.

I am from Akron, OH and I enjoy reading, writing and editing stories.  I love reading contemporary, historical and mystery romance.  I also enjoy inspirational romance.  I am a member of several book clubs and I have been inspired by several authors to fulfill my dream of working in the literary field.  Presently I am attending school working on my minor in creative writing and my bachelors in business and organization.  I am constantly looking for good books to read so I spend a lot of time on the internet checking out websites.  I recently started bidding on hardcover books by Beverly Jenkins on eBay and I get a rush every time I win the bid.  I can truly say I am an avid AA romance reader.

I have always looked at myself as someone who strives for self satisfaction and improvement. I have always loved music and reading. I am a Bachelor Degreed Registered Nurse who is ready to leave the hard work and start the smart work. When I am not being a nurse or running around with my two wonderful sons, I am helping to Enrich the Lives of Women, (Mary Kay Cosmetics) and singing in my church choir. My greatest love is reading and I have passed this on to my sons. When you read, you can travel everywhere in time and space without the expense

If I had to describe myself in word, it would be; dissatisfied. I believe being dissatisfied keeps me striving to be a better mother, writer, and person. To this extent, I have a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies, is licensed as a Real Estate Agent, and a member of the RWA. When I am not working or parenting, I spend my time traveling and working on my manuscripts. My favorite genre is contemporary romance but I often read other genres. I have published literary papers through my College although I am not formally published. I will be somewhat satisfied when I attain my goal of becoming a published author.

I am a native Floridian and describe myself as an equal opportunity writer and reader, meaning I love all genres.  I read for the love of the story—the excitement, drama, plot, characters, climax, intrigue, and so much more.  My main character flaw is that I am a romanticist.   I started reading as a child to escape to faraway places that I did not think I would ever have the opportunity to visit.  Fortunately, I have been blessed to live on several different continents and visit many major cities throughout the world. I love to travel around the world, viewing people, visiting places, and seeing things that make this big beautiful world so diverse.  My current careers are in education and as an entrepreneur in real estate.  One day I will put fingers to keyboard and write that novel that’s been dancing around in my head and heart for years. 

I am a 25 year old African American female born and raised in Atlanta, GA.  I am the 2^nd of two children born to my parents.  I have an older sister.  I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Tuskegee University and a Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University.  I am currently a third year elementary school teacher in Atlanta.  I teach first grade.  I love to read AA romance novels in my spare time.  I am seriously considering a career in the editing/publishing business.

I am a native of Paterson, NJ who has had the opportunity to live in a variety of places like Trinidad and Tobago, Honolulu, HI and many more, due to serving my country in the Marine Corps. I’ve not always been an avid reader; however, once bitten by the reading love bug, my passion and love for reading African American and Christian Fiction books became an addiction. I am an aspiring author always looking for ways to make a difference and be all that God has destined me to be. I am married and the mother of two young adults who takes prides in seeing all opportunities as a chance to be a better me!