Seven award-winning, bestselling authors of Christian fiction and non-fiction publications with a commitment to write and/or publish integrity-based literature, touring as a testament to the power of using gifts and talents for God's glory stopped by the WIM Outreach Offices earlier this year.

 

 

 

Norma L. Jarrett
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 This Wasn’t On The Menu, the sequel to Sunday Brunch, to be released in 2008.
 

 

 

Tia McCollors
Bestselling author Tia McCollors secured her spot in the publishing industry with the release of her debut novel and the Essence bestseller, A Heart of Devotion, followed by her second release, Zora’s Cry. After 10 years in the corporate arena as a public relations professional, she is now emerging as a steadfast author of faith-based novels. Her third novel is scheduled for release in Spring 2008.
 

 

Vivi Monroe Congress
Vivi Monroe Congress, D.Min. is the founder of The Grand Prairie African American AUTHOR SHOWCASE and a trademarked columnist, The Voice of Inspiration™. 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.
 

 

 

 

Kendra Norman-Bellamy
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. 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, and In Greene Pastures.

 

 

 

Vanessa Miller
Vanessa Miller of Dayton, Ohio is an author, playwright, and motivational speaker. Recently, she celebrated the debut of the Abundant Rain stage production, which she wrote, directed and produced. Her novels include books in the Rain Series (Former Rain, Abundant Rain, Latter Rain) and the most recent release of the new Storm Series, titled Rain Storm.
 

 

 

 

Shewanda Riley
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 is currently working on her 2nd book, Loving in the Red Zone: Doing Right in a Do Wrong World.

 

 

Michelle Stimpson
Bestselling author Michelle Stimpson also walks in the roles as an accomplished speaker and educator. Her novels include Boaz Brown, Divas of Damascus Road (Essence Bestseller), and the upcoming 2008 release, The Good Stuff. She recently penned an inspirational God-help book titled Breaking Bondage to Biscuits and is in the process of negotiating a young adult series. Michelle serves in the women's ministry at her home church, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.
 

 

To learn more about these wonderful authors and the Anointed Authors tour, please click here to visit their website!