Meet the incredible authors of the upcoming BLK INK Book Festival – New Orleans (June 20)! Discover powerful stories, connect with passionate writers, and experience the energy behind the books everyone will be talking about. From inspiring journeys to unforgettable characters, these authors are bringing creativity, culture, and excitement to the stage. Get ready to be entertained, inspired, and immersed in the power of storytelling!

Host: Michelle D. Jackson, Founder, Black Writers Workspace

Authors

• Yvonne Cooper - Poetry and Children's Books
• Charmaine Everly - Contemporary Romance
• Sakesha Caston - Children's Books

#books #authorinterviews

Meet the incredible authors of the upcoming BLK INK Book Festival – New Orleans (June 20)! Discover powerful stories, connect with passionate writers, and experience the energy behind the books everyone will be talking about. From inspiring journeys to unforgettable characters, these authors are bringing creativity, culture, and excitement to the stage. Get ready to be entertained, inspired, and immersed in the power of storytelling!

Authors:

• Theresa Singleton, author of Zydeco Jams
• Dr. David Washington, author of The Black Defender
• Valencia G. Wallace, author of The Other Auntie

Meet them at BLK INK, www.blackwritersworkspace.com

Host: Michelle D. Jackson, Founder, Black Writers Workspace

#blackwriters #books #authorinterviews

Ladies, wives, brides-to-be, and anyone who believes in the power of faith-filled relationships — you do NOT want to miss this episode of the #PenPOSSE Podcast featuring the phenomenal Dr. Shari Bowen!

We dive into Dr. Bowen's transformative new book, The Road to Becoming A Better Wife in 21 Days — a powerful guide designed to help women strengthen their marriages through faith, humility, prayer, emotional intelligence, and biblical wisdom.

Dr. Bowen is more than an author — she’s a wife, mother of six, Army veteran, apostle, professor, and international leader who has dedicated her life to helping women grow spiritually and relationally. From teaching at West Point to mentoring leaders around the world, her wisdom is both practical and deeply rooted in God’s Word.

Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or you’re preparing for the future, this episode will encourage, challenge, and empower you.

Tune in to the #PenPOSSE Podcast and discover why transformation begins within.

Your marriage journey could change in just 21 days! #PenPOSSEPodcast #DrShariBowen #ChristianMarriage #MarriageMatters #FaithAndFamily #BecomingABetterWife #BlackAuthors #WomenOfFaith #KingdomMarriage

Calling non-fiction readers who care about social issues—join us for the #PenPOSSE Podcast with ANAV, author of The Invisible America: Why is the Richest Country in the World hiding its most embarrassing failure of all time—The War to End Poverty?

We’re featuring author ANAV, a military veteran who grew up in poverty and wrote a powerful book examining the lasting impact of poverty in the U.S. He explores why the “war on poverty,” first launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, has faded—and what real reform in education, healthcare, social welfare, and public safety could look like today.

With nearly 38 million Americans still living in poverty, this conversation challenges us to refocus on the issues that matter and remember the power of our voices—and our votes.

#poverty

Join us on the #PenPOSSE Podcast hosted by Michelle D. Jackson for a special conversation with Children's Book Author Devina Parker, aka Ms. Dee The Feelings Therapist. Devina shares her children’s book, Oh, No, We’re Moving!, a heartfelt story about coping with change through the eyes of Victoria, a young girl and daughter who feels scared and overwhelmed when her parents tell her they must move. Unsure of what the future holds, Victoria struggles—until her parents introduce her to her “Feelings Therapist,” Ms. Dee, who helps her see things from a new perspective. Will Victoria learn to be brave and embrace change? Tune in to find out—and don’t forget to grab your copy of this beautiful and relatable book!

Purchase a copy of Devina Parker’s Book at https://www.thefeelingstherapist.com/about-devina-parker#militarylife #childrensbook

Check out the #PenPOSSE Podcast Author Interview with Tonya Jones, author of the gripping medical thriller The Silent Pulse: Whispers of Deceit. In this powerful conversation, Tonya shares the inspiration behind her suspense-filled novel that exposes corruption within the healthcare system, the moral weight of truth versus silence, and how her real-life experience as a nurse, U.S. Navy veteran, and advocate shaped the story. We’ll also talk about her journey as an author, her transition into dramatic fiction, and how purpose, faith, and resilience guide her work.

Don’t miss this compelling episode filled with insight, heart, and behind-the-scenes perspective from a writer using her voice to spark awareness and change. Tune in and be part of the conversation on the #PenPOSSE Podcast.To order her book, go to www.direct2author.com.

Author Michelle D. Jackson shares a powerful reflection on true love—God’s love—and how it transformed her life. In The Three Things I Learned About Love That Changed My Life, she reveals three truths that changed everything:

💛 You can love someone who doesn’t love you back.

💛 Love is a victimless act.

💛 Love does love you back.

Follow her on IG @jackson.michelle; FB at authormichelledjackson and medium at Michelle D. Jackson. To find her books visit www.authormichelledjackson.com.#god #love #forgiveness #christmas #inspiration

Meet the winners:

Winner's List | Interview Times

Poetry Category

Sun., Oct. 19 @ 6:30 PM CST: 1st Place: Lou Bell: “What do you want, Blues, You, The Moon and the Sun, Tell me Something”Sat., Oct. 18 @ 11:15 AM CST: 2nd Place: Esther Okossi: “Layla”Sat. Oct. 18 @ 11:15 AM CST: 3rd Place: Jennifer Williams: “Her Story, Her Voice”

Non-Fiction Category

Sat. Oct. 18 @ 10:30 AM CST: 1st Place: Dorothy Lennon: “Pretty-Faced Boys”Sat., Oct. 18 @ 11:15 AM CST: 2nd Place: Valerie Twyman: “Blue Butterfly: Exploitations of Innocence”Sat., Oct. 18 @ 11:15 AM CST: 3rd Place: Jason (Jahsun) Dorsey: “Shades of Survival: A Poetic Life”

Fiction Category

Sun., Oct. 19 @ 5:00 PM CST: 1st Place: Cathelina Duvert: "Phinelie and Amelie"Sun., Oct. 19 @5:45 PM CST: 2nd Place: Gregory Newton: “This Holliday Ground”Sun., Oct. 19 @ 5:45 PM CST: 3rd Place: Christopher Doyle: “The Men From Macon"