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Tumika Patrice Cain is an award-winning author, media personality, motivator and publisher. She is also the founder of Say What?? Book Club. Through her weekly radio show, Living Abundantly with Tumika Patrice Cain, she offers practical methods to identify mindsets, patterns, and behaviors that interfere with one’s ability to live the abundant life. An advocate for indie authors, Tumika works tirelessly to level the playing field between traditional publishers, traditionally published authors and indie authors, providing a myriad of opportunities to train, coach, promote and expose their works. Follow Tumika as she hosts the Say What?? Author Spotlights, where she interviews the book club’s featured author of the month. Her works have been published in a number of magazines, anthologies, newspapers and periodicals.  She is the author of the award-winning novel, Season of Change (2012); After the Rain…a Poetry Collective (2014); On the Pulse of Morning (Winter 2015); and The Heart of a Woman (Winter 2015). Tu

Barbara Williams, aka Purple Barbi, has a very active imagination, and has been writing ever since she could remember. She was born an Army brat, in Frankfurt, Germany, and has also called Oklahoma, Virginia, Kansas and South Carolina home. This is Your Vagina is her debut release. The book is the first in the “Purple Barbi” series, which is her short story compilation. Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino is the Queen of Plus-Size Fiction, and serves as a book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. She is the author of “Love & Happiness” and the “Me & Mrs. Jones” eBook series, and will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Cuttino’s mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. You can read more about her at MichelleCuttino.com.

Writing has been Michelle Cuttino’s passion since grade school, and she is also an avid reader. Cuttino grew tired of books centered on handsome, chiseled men, and long-haired, fair-skinned women who were thin, but very shapely. That wasn't her reality. Since she couldn’t find novels with characters who mirrored those in her daily surroundings, she decided to create them herself. Her mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. Join me in welcoming the self-proclaimed "Queen of Plus-Size Fiction," Michelle Cuttino, who will give us the skinny on the representation of plus-size women in fiction.  

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.  Our spotlight guest is Indie Love. Love hails from Virginia Beach, VA but currently resides on the outskirts of Dallas, TX. She is a wife and the mother of five. Her family is her motivation and helping people is her passion in life. She is the author of the upcoming novel, Thirsty Chicks, and the novella, Marquise: Carlita’s Conte. Love is an entrepreneur, who helps brand and market others. She currently has a list of fifteen clients, including bestselling authors and music labels. She also edits, proofreads and assists new authors with self- publishing.

Lesa Tondylear Heard is the author of A Tear From A Black Rainbow. It’s a gripping tale that deals with love, abuse, parenthood, and emotional turmoil. Lesa is a mother, author and motivator. She currently resides in the Detroit area, and loves giving back to her community. Her passion for writing started young and she can't see herself doing anything else. Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino is the Queen of Plus-Size Fiction, and serves as a book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. She is the author of “Love & Happiness” and the “Me & Mrs. Jones” eBook series, and will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Cuttino’s mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. You can read more about her at www.MichelleCuttino.com.

World AIDS Day, observed on December 1 every year, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and commemorate people who have died. If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living wih HIV today, you can use this knowledg to take care of your health and the health of others. You will also help ensure that everyone living with HIV is treated fairly, and with respect and understanding. November's show will feature the book, One Family's AIDS, by host, J'son M. Lee. One Family’s AIDS is the story of Gene Alexander McCoy - a young, educated African-American man who finds himself in a race for time to make peace with his family and God upon being diagnosed with HIV. The story, told from four different perspectives, chronicles Gene's life as he confronts such issues as HIV/AIDS, family, abandonment and homophobia. With the help of his over-bearing mother, a nurturing grandmother, and an uncle w

Bengy Sherman is a husband and father, who has recently released his debut novel, A Hustler’s Coalition (GMB). After two prison terms, and numerous stints in jail, this 33-year-old young man is living proof that you can manifest your dreams into a reality. Sherman is published under the Delphine Publications imprint, and has many more urban fiction novels coming your way.

Tina A. Swain has been in private practice with her company, Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC for over twelve years. Tina is a speaker, licensed counselor, and life and relationship coach. She is the owner of Imani Publishing which publishes inspirational, self-help, and children’s books. Tina is also the author of two books—Rebirth and Rejoice, about reinventing yourself from the inside out focusing on spiritual growth and development, and How To Be Happy and Successfully Single, which is a guide to purposeful singleness.

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.  Our spotlight guest is Tina A. Swain. Tina A. Swain has been in private practice with her company, Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC for over twelve years. Tina is a speaker, licensed counselor, and life and relationship coach. She is the owner of Imani Publishing which publishes inspirational, self-help, and children’s books. Tina is also the author of two books—Rebirth and Rejoice, about reinventing yourself from the inside out focusing on spiritual growth and development, and How To Be Happy and Successfully Single, which is a guide to purposeful singleness.  

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of the bones, where blood cells are produced. The term leukemia means white blood. White blood cells (leukocytes) are used by the body to fight infections and other foreign substances. In 2005, Sharnel Williams’ second son was diagnosed with Leukemia, and passed away from the disease days after his twelfth birthday. Sharnel Williams decided to share her son's story with the world in her novel, What Do A Mother Do?.

Domesitc Abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you. Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally, although sometimes even physically as well. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it’s coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel v

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.  Our spotlight guest is Keyanna Ford, author of Living In Fear. Keyanna was born in Kalamazoo, MI, were she graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2005 with high honor. Upon graduation she studied Criminal Justice at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she got her Associates. She attended Western Michigan University where she doubled major and graduated with two majors in Criminal Justice and Social Psychology. 

Denesha Sheree was born in Detroit Michigan and reared in Hawaii and Germany. In 2010, she released her debut Novella, now known as “Mirror’s Mirror.”  In 2012, she introduced a Novella entitled “The Yellow Clutch Society.” In 2013, she released “A Tale of Two Novella’s” where readers can enjoy two novellas in one. Sheree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Studies and is also very active with her community.

Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master’s degrees from the City College of New York, one in English Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second Master’s degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family Services a not-for-profit organization that assists student parents interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of God. Nigeria is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.

Robinson-Green is the Owner and Director of the Christina’s Preschool Academy and the founder of Women with A Vision, an organization for women that was created to inspire and motivate others. She is married to her husband of 22 years, David Green Sr., and is the mother of three sons. She found her love for writing, approximately four years ago and wrote her debut novel, Her Cry-Her Prayer-Her Praise, as well an inspirational book titled: Encouraged To Finish, which will be released soon.

“Gender expression” refers to the ways in which we each manifest masculinity or femininity.  Each of us expresses a particular gender every day – by the way we style our hair, select our clothing, or even the way we stand. Our appearance, speech, behavior, movement, and other factors signal that we feel – and wish to be understood – as masculine or feminine, or as a man or a woman. For some of us, our gender expression may not match our biological sex. We may or may not fit another's expectations of masculinity or femininity because of the way we look, act, or dress.  Our guest knows firsthand the struggle of not feeling her assigned sex. Author Tracy James Jones, though born male, has been referred to as “she” throughout her life.  She never fully embraced the male gender as her own because she always felt or related more to being viewed as female.  At the age of fifteen, she made a tearful confession to God on the altar at her church—she finally embraced her true self because she believed that God loved he

E. Lynn Harris, introduced millions of readers to the "invisible life" of black gay men.  Openly gay, Harris was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books that reached The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era.  Harris abruptly died in Los Angeles in July 2009, where he was meeting with television and film executives about his books.  Since his death, there has been a noticeable void in the African-American publishing world, particularly in the gay fiction genre.  We will be joined by two of Harris’ literary offspring, authors Mondell T. Pope and Bryan T. Clark.  

At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and Tamika won for the second time for Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award is for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self-published author of the year. Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans

SORRY! DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE PRAY FOR THE BEST FOR JESSICA AND HER FAMILY! Jessica Ann Robinson has always had an affinity for reading and creatively expressing herself through written word. She says, “Initially, I didn’t plan on doing anything with my writing. I wrote short stories because I personally enjoyed creating them. I followed my passion for writing and everything else fell into place.” Her first novel, Holy Seduction, was released in 2009 by Peace in the Storm Publishing. She penned her second novel, Pretty Skeletons, which was released the following year. Holy Revenge, her third novel was the sequel to Holy Seduction. Her forthcoming novel Holy Deception is the final installment in the “Holy Series” trilogy and brings back the characters that you love to hate. Robinson likes to create stories and situations that readers can relate to. Since the publication of her debut novel, Jessica has won several literary awards and has been featured on Black Expre

Religion is a very controversial topic, primarily because it is one of the key ways that we define ourselves.  I am Baptist.  I am Apostolic.  I am Jewish.  I am Catholic.  The list goes on and on.  Religion can be the core of a person; it encompasses their set of values and beliefs.  An attack on a religious thought is seen as an attack on that person, and that in turn is seen as something to be defended.  You attack a religion, you are attacking the core of a person's self, and that causes controversy. Because we’ve defined ourselves this way, we have the need to be right.  Well, everyone can’t be right.  For this reason, I constantly tell people that you have to know Him (and for me that Him is God) for yourself.  Religion is not so much about rules and beliefs as it is about relationship. Aunty Fee Fee brings people together in a very unorthodox way—she uses comedy to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Through songs and words of wisdom, Aunty Fee Fee has become a YouTube sensation, and discusses how lau