Authors Supporting Authors
Promoting Reading...One Page at a Time
VIP Members and Originators of ASA
In no particular order, below you will find the heart and soul of this network group. The VIP's and authors of ASA.
"One Group. One Goal. Promoting reading one page at a time."
Linda R. Herman aka Sunshine Tamara Angela Grant _________________________________________________________________________ Authoress Asia D.L. Sparks D.L. has a monthly book review column in a local community magazine and runs her own editing company, offering help to authors who are interested in taking their craft to the next level. She is currently working on her next release. Péron F. Long Since college, Péron has worked mostly in the field of Social Services, as well as in the film industry as a production assistant. While working as a production assistant, he was given the opportunity to work with some of Hollywood’s greatest actors such as Ruby Dee, Richard Roundtree, Diahann Carroll and Lonette McKee, to name a few. While working in the field of Social Services, he has worked mostly with individuals with some form of disability, which lead him to design and patent a line of clothing specifically catering to their many needs to provide comfort to some of their daily struggles. Links for Péron F. Long _______________________________________________________________________ S.D. Denny In July 2007 she self-published her first book, EROTIGASM, an anthology of erotic short stories that continues to receive rave reviews from readers all over the country. It is available on sddenny.com, lulu.com, amazon.com, booksamillion.com, and karibubooks.com. S.D. Denny is currently working on her second book, a fiction novel that is projected to be released in summer 2008. She believes that everything she has ever experienced in her life has led her to this moment. When asked her motto, S.D. Denny replies, "Never underestimate the power of passion." Links for S.D. Denny _______________________________________________________________________ Hazel Mills http://www.hazelmillsstories.com/ Gayle Jackson Sloan She attended Philadelphia University where she studied interior design. Ms. Sloan is currently working on her future projects. Links for Gayle Jackson Sloan Brandy D. Johnson Links for Brandy D. Johnson ______________________________________________________________________ Shon Majette She lives in the For speaking engagements or interviews, contact Shon Majette at 202-468-5603. _____________________________________________________________________ Allyson Deese Allyson Deese aka “Caramel Vixen” is an author and a poet as well as a student majoring in Medical Office Administration. She resides in Caramel Vixen’s first short story “Ready For Love” will be featured in Shani Greene-Dowdell’s upcoming anthology Mocha Chocolate: A Taste of Ecstasy. Available March 2008. www.shanibooks.com Caramel is currently finishing up her debut Novella “Office Affairs” You can also read more on Caramel Vixen works at www.myspace.com/cookie_delicious Tinisha Nicole Johnson Links for Tinisha Nicole Johnson ________________________________________________________________ Violette L. Reid, a happily married mother, writer, painter, poet, and native of Links for Violette L. Reid ________________________________________________________________ Links for www.Myspace.com/blasiandezire2b I have now self-published, "Family Secrets Lies & Alibi's, "A Different Kind of Love", and "Thoughts", an e-book of my poetry. I am seeking to reach the peaceful plateau of success through self-publishing as I Pen Books opens avenues for new authors to accomplish their plateaus as well. 
"My Dream Come True" Erogenous Zone
Links for Shani Dowdell
http://www.shanibooks.com/ 
Author Tamara Angela Grant is a native from Baltimore, MD, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. She is the author of Promises Made, Promises Kept, her debut novel. Tamara is also a contributor to http://www.thewritevibe.com/ where you can check out her bi-weekly column "Tamara's Take on Things." Tamara's novels speak to the heart of human nature and can be enjoyed by all.
Also available at the following Atlanta Bookstores- Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall; Nubian Bookstore, SOuthlake Mall; The LEarning Tree, South Dekalb Mall
Tamara Angela Grant- author of Promises Made, Promises Kept
ISBN 0-931761-33-6
Links for Tamara Angela
www.tamaragrant.com - contact and purchasing info, reviews
www.amazon.com - reviews and purchasing
www.thewritevibe.com
Some succeed because they are destined to, but most because they are determined to- Anonymous
A native of Piscataway, New Jersey, Asia currently lives in Maryland, where she is an Engineer. Before authoring her debut novel, she attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where she received the Bachelors of Science on an Air Force ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation, she was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. Her military stint provided numerous opportunities to travel, shop like it was her last day on earth, and complete her Master of Arts degree in International Relations through Oklahoma University.
Upon separating from the military, she entered the workforce as an IT professional. Her public and private sector experiences with various successful career-minded women inspired her to write about women's issues. Asia currently enjoys being a mother to her son, while working on her second novel.
Article on, Jackson's 'Divas' more than a tale. Southern Maryland Newspapers Online review: http://www.somdnews.com/stories/09142007/weekboo145716_32088.shtml
"This could very easily double as a self help book for all of those "self-proclaimed Divas" that desperately need a reality check. Overall Asia did an excellent job ... Can't wait to read the next one."
-Kimmoly Rice, Author of The Passion in My Soul
Links for Authoress Asia
www.authoressasia.com
www.myspace.com/authoressasia
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Author of All That Glitters lives outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two kids. A passion for reading, which started at an early age, blossomed into a love of everything literary.
Links for D.L. Sparks
www.xpressyourselfp
www.myspace.
www.dlsparksonline.
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Péron Fritzgerald Long was born in Rock Hill, SC, where he also currently resides. As told to him by his mother, he has always had a fascination with words and began to teach himself how to read and write at age 4 and began creating stories by the age of 6.
If It Ain't Right It's Wrong is his first published novel. Pulpit Confessions will be his first novel released by Xpress Yourself Publishing.
http://www.peronflong.com/
www.myspace.com/lilsouthernboy36
"Dont Just Be Good, Be Better!"
Author S.D. Denny is a native New Yorker with a zest for life and a love for culture. In addition to her passion for writing, she also enjoys traveling, history, cooking and photography and has plans to write future novels that she hopes will have an impact on women worldwide. She is a single mother and currently lives in
"Never underestimate the power of passion."
http://www.sddenny.com/
www.myspace.com/sdd4life 
Author Hazel Mills’ short erotic fiction can be seen in Playgirl Magazine’s Erotic Encounters (January 2007 issue) and in Best Lesbian Love Stories: New York City, edited by Simone Thorne. Hazel also has an essay published in Jolie Dupre’s series in The Blushing Ladies Journal. Her debut anthology, Bare Necessities: Sensuous Tales of Passion, is expected to be released March 2008.
Links for Hazel Mills
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Gayle Jackson Sloan is a native of Philadelphia, but has lived in Akron, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC. Gayle has loved to read and write since she was four years old. Growing up, she used to write volumes of poetry that was inspired by the syncopated rhythms of Maya Angelo and the freestyle of Nikki Giovanni. Life, however, has a way of sometimes getting in the way and she put aside her poetry to raise her daughter. However, it wasn't until the passing of her beloved mother that she finally finished her first novel, Saturday's Child, which she first self-published.
www.gaylejacksonsloan.com
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I was born and raised in a city where the streets will make or break you,
So in 2006 we moved to
www.myspace.com/divabran
She is the new literary voice of Curvy Lit, for all women everywhere who wear real sizes and don't care what anybody thinks about their size. She is a strong advocate for the Big Gurl in a world where society forces plus-sized women to think that they are not beautiful.
It is her hope that she can empower her fellow sisters and their supporters to do something positive about the way that women of size are displayed in society and mainstream fiction. Her novels feature plus-sized heroines and give the audience a view into the life and times of curvy love. Her company Big Bone Publishing serves as the catalyst of this mission and hopes to reach young women to help them to empower themselves and through self love—validate how beautiful they are.
As a child her imagination helped her to deal with being the only girl of three children. She went on to live in Mons, Belgium as an Army brat and returned to the states to attend Roper Jr. High and The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. An avid reader for years she decided in 2000 that she too could be an author.
Links for Shon Majette
http://www.shonmajette.com/
www.myspace.com/bigbonepublishing 
Links for Allyson Deese
www.allysondeese.tripod.com
www.myspace.com/allysondeese
www.myspace.com/cookie_delicious
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Tinisha is an Author, Writer, Poet, and creater of ASA's website and also co-founder. Born in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and raised in Denver, Colorado, Tinisha is an only child and still resides in Denver while strongly pursing her literary career. At the age of 11, she found her passion as a poet. One of her earliest poems she wrote at the age of 15, can be found on Poet Haven, entitled, "Prisoners of Life". Soon, the passion grew to short stories, articles and then novels. Tinisha is an avid reader and writer and is releasing her newest book, Seachable Wherebouts, a mystery/suspense novel in February 2008.
Along with writing, Tinisha is also dedicated to helping others and is an Entrepreneur, wife and mother of two. She also stongly believes in education. This is why she pursued her Associates Degree, Paralegal Certificate, her Bachelors Degree in Business and currently finishing an education literary program through the Long Ridge Writers Group, a company dedicated to help writers achieve there writing goals.
http://www.tinishanicolejohnson.com/
www.myspace.com/tinishajohnson
Elissa Gabrielle 
Author, Publisher, Poet, & Visionary is the author of two poetry books and three novels.
We first met this incredible talent with her debut collection of strong and moving verse, Stand and Be Counted. Focusing on themes of love, race, religion, inspiration and society, Elissa Gabrielle has put together a collection of inspirational poetry geared toward positive change that is both moving and entertaining. Through insightful visions and strong declarations, Gabrielle instills confidence in readers as she illuminates the path to a more self-rewarding and gratifying life.
Utilizing the resurgence of her desire to write and "a God given talent that wouldn't go away,” Elissa Gabrielle was inspired to pen Peace In The Storm, which has testimonials from some of the entertainment industry's finest. Peace In The Storm came to Gabrielle while reflecting real life experiences, both her own and from the lives of others.
Elissa is the Creator and CEO of Greetings From the Soul: The Elissa Gabrielle Collection which is a greeting card line that features poignant messages and heartfelt poetry and themes. Find out more at http://www.greetingsfromthesoul.com/. Elissa has graced the covers of Disilgold Soul Magazine, Big Time Publishing Magazine and Conversations Magazine.
Gabrielle is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and also holds a degree in Communications, and a certificate in Business from Tulane University. Gabrielle is a member of NABFEME, the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, a professional empowerment, networking and support base for African American women in radio, recorded music, the media, and related entertainment industry fields. Elissa Gabrielle is the Media Consultant for both First Bethel Baptist Church and the Baptist Ministers Conference of Newark & Vicinity in Newark, New Jersey.
Links for Elissa Gabrielle
http://www.elissagabrielle.com/
http://wwwgreetingsfromthesoul.com/
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Violette L. Reid
Violette is currently working on the sequel to her fantasy novel, a supernatural novel, a life drama novel, and a screenplay. She also publishes a monthly internet entertainment newsletter called PeachPublishing on her website that features art, literature, and miscellaneous features from various artists and writers from around the globe. The First Chronicle of Zayashariya: Out of Night is her first novel.
http://www.violettereid.com/
Vee Veca Lavoira
Author VeeVeca Lavoira is a G.R.I.T.S 'girls raised in the South’. Through writing, she shows spunk and candid flavor in the bible belt. So much so that it raises a questioned eye about the grip of that belt. Her first novel, Chile Pleaze, was published by Author House in 2007. To her writing career, VeeVeca Lavoira has written several inspirational books and is finishing up her sophomore novel, Any which way but Loose. VeeVeca Lavoira is an Evangelist and a local radio host, VeeVeca’s voice can be heard by the masses. As the wheels are turning, watch out for the G.R.I.T.S. they really do stick to your stomach!
Links for Vee Veca Lavoira
http://www.verbalconquest.net/
www.myspace.com/vveca
verbalconquest@wordpress.com
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Kenya Goodman
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Nanette Buchanan
I am a wife, proud mother, and grandmother. I am currently employed full time for the State of New Jersey in the Department of Corrections. My writings began in college putting pen to pad in poems and children stories. I have now chosen to add publishing, marketing and promotions to this ever learning process.
Nannette also hosts most ASA's Blog Talk Radio shows.
Links for Nanette:
http://www.ipendesigns.com/
www.myspace.com/ipendesigns
Marie Antionette
Marie Antionette is a native Trentonian, “a True Jersey Girl”, former
Trenton High Student, mother of two, government worker, author and
publisher. As a child growing up, she watched her mother write in various
notebooks and tablets, jotting down her thoughts and ideas, then at the age
of sixteen, inherited the journal of her late grandfather, a WWII Veteran
who wrote numerous poetry verses while serving his country. After being
told by countless people, her relaxing hobby could truly be a gift, she
decided to take her writing much more seriously, and set her focus on
becoming a published author.
Marie first stepped onto the literary scene back in November 2006,
with the first print of her book titled, A Girl Named Job. However after
learning the true meaning of the term “self-published” decided to revise
her memoirs for a second print, through her own publishing, Cauzing
Elevation Publishing, LLC. She is a proud member of ASA {Authors Supporting
Authors} and plans to create a legacy in her own time by creating inspiring
works that will hold any readers interest.
Links for Marie:
http://www.mzmarieantionette.com
Cauzing Elevation Publishing:
http://www.cauzingelevationpublishing.webs.com
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