Anointed Authors
on Tour
“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.”
Habakkuk 2:2


Norma L. Jarrett
www.NormaJarrett.net
Norma Jarrett’s work has gained attention in USA Today,  Essence, Upscale, Gospel Truth, QBR and Rolling Out magazines. Among other awards, her literary work received a Certificate of
Congressional Recognition.  Her novels include Sunday Brunch (Voted “Best Girlfriend Book by Upscale Magazine), Sweet Magnolia (an Essence Magazine 2006 Book Club selection), and The Sunday Brunch Diaries, the sequel to Sunday Brunch.
Tia McCollors
www.TiaWrites.com
Bestselling author Tia McCollors entices the literary taste buds of her readers with a sweet blend of faith and fiction in her inspirational novels, The Last Woman Standing (August 2009), A Heart of Devotion, Zora’s Cry,
and The Truth About Love. After leaving a 10-year career as a public relations professional, Tia has emerged as a steadfast author of faith-based books. In addition to being a novelist, Tia is an inspirational speaker and an energetic instructor of writing workshops. Tia resides in the Atlanta, GA area with her husband and children.


Vivi Monroe Congress
www.DrViviMonroeCongress.com
Vivi Monroe Congress, D.Min. is the founder of The Grand Prairie African American AUTHOR SHOWCASE and a trademarked columnist, The Voice of Inspiration™. She has earned  and Masters  and  Doctor   of

Ministry in Christian Counseling and as a self-proclaimed Literary Servant, her works include: The Bankrupt Spirit: Principles for Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks, The McMillon Family Cookbook: Something to Shout About! and an upcoming 2007 release, Manna for Mamma: Wisdom for Women in the Wilderness. She lives in Dallas, TX with her family.

Kendra Norman-Bellamy 
www.KNB-Publications.com
National bestselling novelist, Kendra Norman-Bellamy describes herself in a single word: Blessed! In addition to writing novels, Kendra is founder of KNB

Publications, LLC and she is also a contributing writer for several magazines.  Kendra is the founder of Cruisin' for Christ, a groundbreaking Christian cruise set in place to celebrate artists and artistries that glorify God. Kendra resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her husband and two daughters.   Some of her novels include The Grace Series (For Love & Grace, Because of Grace and More Than Grace), A Love So Strong, Crossing Jhordan’s River, Three Fifty-Seven AM, One Prayer Away, In Greene Pastures, Battle of Jericho, The Lyons Den and This Far By Faith.

Vanessa Miller
www.VanessaMiller.com
Vanessa Miller of Dayton , Ohio is an Essence best-selling author, playwright, and motivational speaker. Her stage productions include: Get You Some Business, Don’t Turn Your Back on God, and Can’t You Hear Them Crying and Abundant Rain. To date, Vanessa has written the Rain Series and

the Storm Series. The books in the Rain Series are: Former Rain , Abundant Rain, and Latter Rain . The books in the Storm Series are: Rain Storm and Through The Storm . These books have received rave reviews, winning Best Christian Fiction Awards and topping numerous Bestseller’s lists. FORSAKEN is Vanessa’s newest book, due out in October 2009. Forsaken is the story of a fallen pastor’s journey back to God. Vanessa believes that each of her books will touch readers across the country in a special way. It is, after all her God-given destiny to write novels that bring deliverance to God’s people.
Shewanda Riley
www.ShewandaRiley.com
Shewanda Riley is a Dallas-based author  whose debut book, Love Hangover: Moving From Pain to Purpose After a Relationship Ends, was named a best seller by Essence Magazine and featured in

Jet Magazine. Shewanda has also been featured on ABC Radio Networks  and The Potter’s Touch Television show. She has an MA in English and a BA in English-Communication Arts. She is currently working on her  2nd book, Loving in the Red Zone: Doing Right in a  Do Wrong World.
Michelle Stimpson
www.MichelleStimpson.com
Bestselling author Michelle Stimpson also walks in the roles of an accomplished speaker and educator. Her novels include Boaz Brown, Divas of Damascus Road (Essence Bestseller),

Breaking Bondage to Biscuits, Trouble in my Way, and several short stories. Michelle serves in the Creative Tyme Ministry at her home church, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, and Michelle is also currently pursing her ministerial license. She ministers to women through her online newsletter: www.womengrowinginchrist.com.Michelle lives near Dallas with her husband and their two teenage children.