Carlotta Ardell is an engineer, professor, researcher, speaker, and author. However, her most important roles are being a Christian, mother to her daughter, Kennedy, and wife to her husband, William. She has many technical publications and a book on multidisciplinary robotics.
During the 2020 pandemic and summer of social justice, she was inspired to work with other Black Women engineering professors to become a fiction book author. Engineering has a marketing problem and there has been a longstanding need to amplify, normalize and promote Black Women in STEM as they navigate through their everyday lives. Out of this mission, Catalyst Chronicles and First Responder Fairytales was born.
It is her hope that through these African American fiction and Black Romance novels, people will see themselves and aspire to learn and do more to diversify STEM. See yourself in #BlackSTEMRomance and #MakeSTEMSteamy
Ann Jeffries, the critically acclaimed author of the Family Reunion—Wisdom of the Ancestors Series, is a native of Washington, DC. As an only child, she enjoyed the benefits of a private school education at Allen in Asheville, North Carolina and a public education at the University of Maryland. Ann began writing fiction for her own amusement.
Ms. Jeffries is the recipient of many awards for leadership and public service. A keynote speaker at colleges, universities, conference, and conventions, she has extensively traveled the North American continent, Asia and Europe. Among other endeavors, she is an entrepreneur, an avid supporter of public television and live theatre, a genealogist, and a voracious reader.
Her pride and joy are her family, particularly her Fabulous Four grands. She lives in Maryland and South Carolina.
Follow Ann on her website: www.annjeffries.net, Facebook @Ann Jeffries, on Twitter @ Ann Jeffries, and her publishing house site: www.newviewliterature.com. Her novels are available in both e-book and paperback formats and will soon be available in audio on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. Autographed copies can be found through annjeffries.net and also unautographed on Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
I explore the themes of Womanhood, identity, love, loss and family through poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. My writing has a vulnerability and honesty that resonates with readers. Through my unique lens, I tell the untold stories of mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and wives. My debut novel, Love At Second Sight is a romance-ish novel. I have a series of poetry books publishing soon. WIP include a YA novel, a spin-off of my debut and a "pocket book" of personal reflections for women experiencing or who will experience menopause, with a side of humor.
Welcome to the vibrant world of YMarie, the magic-maker behind the pen and the author of heartwarming tales of black romance. Nestled in the heart of Dallas, she's not just an author; she's a curator of love stories that make your heart skip a beat.
When YMarie isn't crafting tales of romance, you'll find her embracing the simple joys of life. Whether it's losing herself in the pages of a good book, sharing laughs with friends and family, or just enjoying the cozy comfort of home, she knows how to find joy in every moment.
At the core of her carefree spirit is a love for the slow jams of yesteryear. Yep, you guessed it—the 90s and early 2000s R&B is her groove. Picture this: YMarie, pen in hand, surrounded by the smooth sounds of classic R&B, creating worlds where love is the melody that plays in the background.
What's her secret to a drama-free life? Well, she keeps it all on the pages of her books. YMarie is the queen of easy-going vibes, only inviting drama when it's printed in ink and bound between covers.
So, whether you're a bookworm, a lover of love, or just someone who enjoys a good rhythm, YMarie invites you to kick off your shoes, grab a cozy blanket, and join her in the world of black romance where every story is a love song waiting to be sung. Welcome to the YMarie experience—where love, laughter, and a carefree spirit reign supreme!
I write under the pen name Ara Moore. Ara Moore was my grandmother, she was my hero and best friend and the epitome of the "StrongBlack Woman". To honor her memory I write about black women who live a life of ease while being loved and protected by the black men who love them. I write sweet and contemporary romance with a little bit of spice. My favorite tropes are Second Chance and Friends to Lovers.
Cyan Bleu is a Florida native that resides in Houston, Texas. My passion for reading began at an early age, allowing me to consume two to three books per week. As my enthusiasm for literature grew, I developed an interest in writing poetry, which I performed at various poetry venues around the city. This experience ultimately let to me to write novels and short stories
Growing up in 90’s Brooklyn, NY, Treasure Malian’s passion for writing began at a young age. Inspired by her environment, she was able to capture the beauty and pain of growing up in that era, through her lens. A passion that while initially was only a spark, ignited into a full-blown flame after her tenure at Lincoln University and St. Francis College, where she studied undergrad, with the intent on becoming a lawyer.
The inability to escape the gnawing desire to write led her to write and publish her first #1 Bestselling Series “Power Trip” Over twenty novels later, Treasure is still capturing the experiences and emotions that come with the complexities of black love in her stories. Now equipped with a master’s degree, she continues to pursue elevation in her career and beyond.
To her, writing serves a greater purpose than just being a career or outlet for creativity, instead it enables her to make a meaningful impact and create an unforgettable bond with her readers.
XYION is the founder of Queen Angel Publications and Perfect Prose Editing. She read her first book at three years old and became enamored with the written word. After a decade as a copy editor, Xyion launched her publishing company and released her debut novel, Too Much is Never Enough. Xyion enjoys reading and traveling, and she is an avid fan of professional wrestling.
A native of Chicago, IL, she currently lives in Kissimmee, FL.