OUR Authors
CHICHIMA CHERRY
Writing real life with a scoop of spice.
Chichima Cherry (romance pen name for Cori) resides in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters, where she writes real life with a scoop of spice.
Her passion for romance and writing was passed down by her late mother and grandmother, and she loves creating characters with true to life issues.
In addition to writing fiction, she writes children’s books under the pen name of Karen Mae, and runs writing classes.
In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, puzzling, and chilling.
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Just like old times
VALENCIA JOY
Every line feels like a cozy, intimate chat with your Sistergirlfriends
Valencia Joy is an author, script writer, internet show host, director and producer, often lending her voice on various blog sites and numerous radio shows.
Her witty approach to real life issues make her relatable, while her conversations prove she is fully invested in the development and growth of sisterhoodship, as well as cultivating and maintaining healthy romantic relationships.
The mother of two lives in Northeast Ohio where she writes and creates full time.
I’ma stay in my JOY…God said I could.
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I Met A Guy
DOMINIQUE KRYSTAL DAWN
Writing from my heart, for your soul
Dominique Krystal Dawn is a sage that uses creative storytelling to dive deeper into the personal motivations and pain point perspectives masked as ordinary life decisions.
She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she learned the tough spiritual lessons that each soul must grow through. Dominique desires to reignite hope and facilitate healing and self-realization in each reader so that despite their beginning, they can get back on purpose and live a fulfilling life.
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Stormey Knights
CORI SYKES
Writing real life, changing real lives
Cori Sykes is a Cleveland, Ohio, native, wife, and mother of two. The love of reading was passed down from her grandmother and mother so naturally, a love of writing developed as a child. Today, she honors their memories by penning children’s books under her mother’s name and writing romances that would’ve been stored atop her grandmother’s dresser.
When she’s not writing, she’s publishing books for marginalized writers through her company, Write and Vibe.
As an overall creative, Cori enjoys the art of storytelling through every avenue, including video blogs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, puzzling, and running random errands.
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The clouds will catch me
KAREN MAE
Travel through time with historical African figures that changed the world.
Cori Sykes was raised by Karen Mae, who grew up in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
A lover of books, Karen always wanted to be a writer and to travel, but passed away before she could do so.
Now, Cori makes sure that Karen’s dreams continue to come true through the Curiously Cara series.
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Juliet Floyd
Growing children’s confidence and creativity
Juliet wrote her first published book as a senior at Frederick Douglass Euclid Campus High School.
She possesses a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, which shows through her debut children’s book, Elephant Girl, which celebrates the richness of imagination and the boundless power of dreams.
Juliet aspires to encourage young readers to cherish their individuality and pursue their aspirations with courage.