Podcasts about Kimberla Lawson Roby

Michelle and Kimberla are representing for the home team! Both ladies proudly come from Rockford, Illinois. Kimberla explains why she's never left the small town of Rockford after writing nearly 30 books and becoming a NY Times Bestselling author. She also shared her journey to becoming the successful writer she is today. CHECK IN to this episode if you need to be inspired to chase a dream that seems impossible.    For more on Kimberla, visit: https://kimroby.com/ To sign up for Kimberla's master class, visit: https://kimroby.com/   Make sure you're following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I first started Write Stuff nearly ten years ago, a Facebook friend suggested an author who was a New York Times Bestselling author. When I saw the name, my heart fell to my feet. Oh my gosh! I can't possibly talk to her. Hands shaking, I sent an email to her thinking, "There's no way she'll ever talk to me. Look at her! Look at me! Ah!" My fears were unfounded -- Kimberla Lawson Roby came onto my show then. Now, a few years later she's back again -- just as gracious, kind, and wonderful as she has always been. Join me as we feature her and have a candid conversation about imposter syndrome, career changes, new books, podcasting, obeying the Lord's voice and more! Listen at 646-668-8485. Follow PJC Media on podcast platforms everywhere. Subscribe to our YouTube channel @PJCMedia. Or, click on the link here: http://tobtr.com/12207434.

It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing the audio from ten authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors have written books with themes of family and friendship.  So if you love reading books that tell stories of the highs, lows, and complications of these relationships, then this episode is just for you.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of Successful Women of Faith – The Sisterhood (an online community for women), and Speaker, Kimberla Lawson Roby, has published 29 books which include her faith-based, nonfiction title, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally, as well as her novels, such as SISTER FRIENDS FOREVER, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, SIN OF A WOMAN, A SINFUL CALLING, CHANGING FACES, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL, A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, THE PRODIGAL SON, THE PERFECT MARRIAGE, THE REVEREND'S WIFE, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, SIN NO MORE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. She has sold more than 3 million copies of her books. They have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence, Upscale, Black Christian News, AALBC.com, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, The Austin Chronicle and many others.Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at conferences, churches, expos, workshops, luncheons, libraries, colleges, universities, and bookstores. She shares her own personal journey straight from her heart and has a strong passion toward helping women become all whom God created them to be.Kimberla is the 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction, the recipient of the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award, the 2017 Southwest Florida Reading Festival Distinguished Author award, the 2017 AAMBC Christian Fiction Author of the Year award and the 2014 AAMBC Female Author of the Year award, the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013 African-American Literary Awards Show (New York, NY) Female Author of the Year award, the Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2001 for CASTING THE FIRST STONE, and in 2001, Kimberla was inducted into the Rock Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame (Rockford, IL). Additionally, in 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read.Kimberla's books deal with very real issues, including women empowerment, racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, marriage, infidelity, divorce, single motherhood, infertility, breast cancer, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, mental illness, drug and gambling addiction, sibling rivalry, problems within the church (and the consequences), Christian/family/moral values, and the care-giving of a parent to name a few. In addition, Kimberla's books offer a message of redemption, forgiveness, and the realities of everyday life. Kimberla's next novel, SISTER FRIENDS FOREVER, was released on August 9, 2022, and she resides in Illinois with her husband, Will.Contact Info: kimroby.comPlease subscribe to the enVision Together podcast to be notified of each episode. To connect with Pamela online to discuss her weekly topics or to spread the word about the enVision Together: Going to Your Next Level of Best podcast, please follow her on social media or on her website:Facebook: @Pamela MshanaInstagram: @pamela.mshana.37Twitter: @PamelaMshanaWebsite: www.pamelamshana.com (Contact page).Support the Show: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TD6PCE7G83GNY

Sister Friends Forever follows four lifelong friends as each faces a crisis in family, love, and forgiveness. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Kimberla Lawson Roby about her latest novel, Sister Friends Forever, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here. Subscribe to the BiblioLifestyle weekly newsletter to get weekly bookish news, curated book lists, inspiration, and podcast updates.  You can also join and support our Patreon community, where I share bonus episodes, exclusive content, and you can influence future episodes.Online LinksWebsite: thereaderscouch.com Instagram: @thecouchisbooked Facebook: @thecouchisbooked Twitter: @thecouchisbookd Patreon: patreon.com/bibliolifestyle 

Wil'Lani joins Tori this week to recommend reads by Black authors including some of Wil'Lani's favorite fiction reads. Tori recommends two juvenile nonfiction titles that celebrate Black voices as well. The resources discussed in this video are listed below: Black Authors Beanstack Reading recommendations on Beanstack; The Color Purple by Alice Walker; Beloved by Toni Morrison; Push by Sapphire; Precious the movie; The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Casting the First Stone by Kimberla Lawson Roby; The Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby; The Reverend Curtis Black series by Kimberla Lawson Roby; Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace by Ashley Bryan; Rebecca Lee Crumpler by J.P. Miller, illustrated by Markia Jenai; In Praise of Our Fathers and Our Mothers: A Black Family Treasury by Outstanding Authors and Artists by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson; The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love, and Truth by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson; Insecure HBOMax TV show; Awkward Black Girl YouTube series; Eat Okra mobile app; The Golden Palace TV show; The Golden Girls TV show; Betty White Goes Wild Disney+ documentary

I am so hype for today's chat with New York Times best-selling author, Kimberla (Kim) Lawson Roby! I remember when I first got an email to interview her about one of her books in the Reverend Curtis Black series. From the moment I read, “Casting the First Stone” I was hooked. The fictitious philanderer mirrored to some real-life slippin' and tippin' pastors. Whew, chile. All the characters in the series were so real; I envisioned and embraced them in my mind. Yet, I initially had no idea how Kim would inspire me beyond the Curtis Black series. Throughout the years, a kinship developed between Kim and me. She encouraged me in my own writing and professional life. Often her interviews would go beyond the book she was promoting, providing edification for every person listening. She's real. Relatable. Humble. And honest. While her stand-alone titles are phenomenal reads, I did grieve when first told me she was retiring the Reverend Curtis Black Series. (I think a single tear may have fallen from my eye. LOL). That's the thing with Kim, though. She is always able to identify when her season is taking a pivot. From the time she left her previous profession to publish her first book to where she's at now, Kim chronicles her journey and shares some great faith nuggets in her latest work, “The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith---Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally.” She's transparent about her own path. From the lows of experiencing failure, struggling silently with anxiety, grief, and divorce; to highs like marrying her soulmate of twenty-nine years, she's an open book – literally. Kim has also launched a podcast of the same title! Listen in and be inspired to become the woman God has called you to be, sis. In every area.

Are you the real woman God created you to be? Do you want to become her?Hello, I'm Kimberla Lawson Roby, and welcome to The Woman God Created You to be Podcast! As host of the show, I am honored to have you here with me, and it is my sincere prayer that after listening to each episode, you will be encouraged, inspired, motivated, and empowered to become the best you can be—spiritually, personally, and professionally.Every week, I'll be discussing topics, such as faith, purpose, relationships, self-care, women's issues, fear, failure, success, and so much more—all of which I have experienced myself in one way or another. Then, toward the end of each episode, I'll be sharing three things you can do, along with a scripture to guide and help you even further.I am so excited to be on this amazing journey with you, and I look forward to releasing the first episode on Monday, December 7, 2020.Until then, much love, God bless, and thank you for listening! About Kimberla:Kimberla is a Christian woman, wife, bonus mom, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 28 books, including THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally, which is the companion book for this podcast. Kimberla has sold nearly 3 million copies of her books, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, such as The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence magazine, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction and the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award, and in August 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read.Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at churches, conferences, luncheons, libraries, colleges, and universities where she candidly shares her personal journey—hoping to help women become all that God created them to be.Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will. To be notified about each new episode, please subscribe to The Woman God Created You to Be podcast. Get a copy of the companion book here: The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith--Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally. To chat with Kimberla online or to discuss her weekly topics, please visit:Facebook: @kimberlalawsonrobyInstagram: @kimberlalawsonrobyTwitter: @KimberlaLRobyWebsite: www.kimroby.com/podcast

Do you have complete clarity on your call to write but have faced rejection after rejection? If your answer is yes, you'll definitely want to check out our latest episode. Joining us is New York Times Best Selling Author, Kimberla Lawson Roby, best known for the Rev. Curtis Black series. You know about her success, but you don't know her story of perseverance and triumph. Listen in and get the fuel you need to dust yourself off and pursue your God-given dreams. In this episode, you'll also hear: -What Kim learned from the rejection of her early manuscripts -Why who you hang around matters -How Kim transitioned from a steady job to write full time -What led her to put the uber-popular Rev. Curtis Black series to rest -Her biggest challenge despite her tremendous success -Why Kim says that even in the face of disappointment and obstacles, you should "Do It Anyway." Bio: Kimberla Lawson Roby is a New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker who has published 28 books, including her nonfiction title, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith---Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally; and her novels, Casting the First Stone, Better Late Than Never, A Christmas Prayer, It's a Thin Line, and her debut title, Behind Closed Doors, which she originally self-published through her own company. Kimberla has sold nearly 3 Million copies of her books, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, such as The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence, Black Christian News, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction and the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award. Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at churches, conferences, luncheons, libraries, colleges, and universities where she candidly shares her personal journey—hoping to help women become all that God created them to be. Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will. Website & Social Media Pages www.kimroby.com www.facebook.com/kimberlalawsonroby www.instagram.com/kimberlalawsonroby www.twitter.com/KimberlaLRoby www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlalawsonroby

Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby is best know for her Reverend Curtis Black series of novels, which deal with the trials and tribulations of a black pastor of a Chicago church. With her new spiritual memoir, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE, she shares her journey to spiritual peace.

Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby is best know for her Reverend Curtis Black series of novels, which deal with the trials and tribulations of a black pastor of a Chicago church. With her new spiritual memoir, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE, she shares her journey to spiritual peace.

Kimberla Lawson Roby is a New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker who has published 28 books, including her nonfiction title, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith---Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally; and her novels, Casting the First Stone, Better Late Than Never, A Christmas Prayer, It's a Thin Line, and her debut title, Behind Closed Doors, which she originally self-published through her own company. Kimberla has sold nearly 3 Million copies of her books, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, such as The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence, Black Christian News, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction and the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award. Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at churches, conferences, luncheons, libraries, colleges, and universities where she candidly shares her personal journey—hoping to help women become all that God created them to be. Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will. Website & Social Media Pages www.kimroby.com www.facebook.com/kimberlalawsonroby www.instagram.com/kimberlalawsonroby www.twitter.com/KimberlaLRoby www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlalawsonroby

Crown Holders Conversations Day 4 Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe.   Thursday Night, May 7, 2020  - Featured Authors and Speakers 8:00 pm - The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally by Kimberla Lawson Roby   8:30 pm - Dr. Severine C. Bryan, Financial Empowerment Educator,  Bryan Financial Empowerment LLC (#SevTalksMoney)      READ MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS AT: http://crownholderstransmedia.com

Kimberla Lawson Roby talks to Zach about the New York Times Best Selling Author's new must read for men and women, The Woman God Created You To Be. This book will enrich you spiritaully and give you the insight to help you live a happier and healtier life. Go to www.kimroby.com to learn more.

Christian conducts two interviews socially distant: the first with author Kimberla Lawson Roby and the other with Megadeth's David Ellefson.

Curtis Black is no stranger to scandal. Throughout the decades, he has done much in the public eye, both good and evil. But what most people don't realize is that Curtis has been hiding a horrific childhood that has affected him in countless, unspeakable ways. His buried past returns in an unwelcome visit when his estranged sister becomes alarmingly ill and his youngest child, twelve-year-old Curtina, becomes the kind of problem daughter that he never imagined she could be. This is only the beginning. The horror of Curtis's childhood secrets, as well as Curtina's wild and rebellious behavior, takes a critical toll on Curtis and the entire Black family. All the public scandals they've experienced over the years now seem like child's play compared to the turmoil they are facing in private. Who could have known that the deepest wounds would come from within?Kimberla Lawson Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed Curtis Black series. She lives with her husband in Rockford, Illinois.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. 

Curtis Black is no stranger to scandal. Throughout the decades, he has done much in the public eye, both good and evil. But what most people don't realize is that Curtis has been hiding a horrific childhood that has affected him in countless, unspeakable ways. His buried past returns in an unwelcome visit when his estranged sister becomes alarmingly ill and his youngest child, twelve-year-old Curtina, becomes the kind of problem daughter that he never imagined she could be. This is only the beginning. The horror of Curtis's childhood secrets, as well as Curtina's wild and rebellious behavior, takes a critical toll on Curtis and the entire Black family. All the public scandals they've experienced over the years now seem like child's play compared to the turmoil they are facing in private. Who could have known that the deepest wounds would come from within?Kimberla Lawson Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed Curtis Black series. She lives with her husband in Rockford, Illinois.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Recorded On: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Learn about the evolution of Kimberla Lawson Roby's Reverend Curtis Black series. Listen here.

 The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show airs every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Find out more about our host and guests at www.Sharvette.com First segment: Kimberla Lawson Roby appearing at 6pm Second segment: Anita Willis appearing at 6:30pm

Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast. Special guests this week Regina L. Brejda and Erin Prentiss. Listen two ways: Radio on Saturday Morningat 9:30 on Smooth Jazz 92.3 FM or anytime via our website AugustaArts.com or iTunes It's a great show this week with loads of options for an Art-filled week-end. The Augusta Players production of 9-5 Dirty South Presents: Sweet Tarts!, Monthly Artisan Market & Sidewalk Art Sale on Sunday and The Fat Saturday Pub Crawl 2017 offers you no cover to numerous bars and clubs downtown while supporting the The Greater Augusta Arts Council. Next weekend is the The 6th Annual Augusta Literary Festival at the downtown Library offering free authors and workshops "How to write a Best Selling Novel" by Kimberla Lawson Roby and many more. Tune in, check out the Arts Calendar and have some fun! Brenda Durant #augustaarts #springhassprung #bluewigagain

On This Episode of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show, Brought to you by  Your Radio Networks Welcomes Special Guest Author Kimberla Lawson. New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 23 novels which include BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL, A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, THE PRODIGAL SON, A HOUSE DIVIDED, THE PERFECT MARRIAGE, THE REVEREND’S WIFE, SECRET OBSESSION, LOVE, HONOR, and BETRAY, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP DARK SECRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION, SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SECRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REALITY, IT’S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW, and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. She has sold more than 2.7 Million copies of her novels, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, AALBC.com, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, and The Austin Chronicle to name a few, and both BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and CASTING THE FIRST STONE were #1 Blackboard bestsellers for four consecutive months in both 1997 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was the #1 Blackboard Best-selling book for paperback fiction in 1997.

  Special Guest: Author  Kimberla Lawson Roby chats about her new book Best Friends Forever. BEST FRIENDS FOREVER tells the story of Celine Richardson, her husband, Keith, and their 10-year-old daughter, Kassie.  But this once loving marriage and happy family unit turn devastating when, only days apart, Celine is diagnosed with breast cancer and learns that Keith is having an affair.  Worse, Keith still leaves her for the other woman.  Celine then wonders how she’ll navigate the difficult process of surgery and additional cancer treatment, but comfort and support come in the form of Celine's best friend, Lauren.  They've been attached at the hip since they were children, and it is Lauren who's there for Celine in her darkest moments.  Of course, Keith may want to come back home, forcing Celine to consider some tough decisions relating to the marriage and otherwise—and for the very first time in her life, she wants to give up.  Lauren vows to help her best friend in any way she can, but will it be too late? KimberlaLawson Roby is the author of the bestselling works The Ultimate Betrayal, A Christmas Prayer, The Prodigal Son, A House Divided, The Perfect Marriage, The Reverend’s Wife, Secret Obsession, Love, Honor, and Betray, Be Careful What You Pray For, A Deep Dark Secret, The Best of Everything, Sin No More, One in a Million, Love and Lies, Changing Faces, The Best-Kept Secret, Too Much of a Good Thing, A Taste of Reality, It’s a Thin Line, Casting the First Stone, Here and Now and Behind Closed Doors. She lives with her husband in Illinois. www.kimroby.com 

Join us for the Baltimore book launch of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s new Rev. Curtis Black book. It’s been four years since Alicia Black, daughter of Rev. Curtis Black, divorced her second husband. Since then Alicia has been dating her first husband who has asked her to marry him again. But Levi Cunningham, the drug dealer who caused the breakup of marriage number one, has just been released from prison, and Alicia can’t get him out of her mind.Kimberla Lawson Roby has won numerous awards for her writing, including a 2013 NAACP Image Award for The Reverend’s Wife.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank. 

Join us for the Baltimore book launch of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s new Rev. Curtis Black book. It’s been four years since Alicia Black, daughter of Rev. Curtis Black, divorced her second husband. Since then Alicia has been dating her first husband who has asked her to marry him again. But Levi Cunningham, the drug dealer who caused the breakup of marriage number one, has just been released from prison, and Alicia can’t get him out of her mind.Kimberla Lawson Roby has won numerous awards for her writing, including a 2013 NAACP Image Award for The Reverend’s Wife.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank. Recorded On: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

New York Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 20 novels which include  THE PRODIGAL SON, A HOUSE DIVIDED,THE PERFECT MARRIAGE, THE REVEREND’S WIFE,SECRET OBSESSION, LOVE, HONOR, and BETRAY, and BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR. She has sold more than 2,000,000 copies of her novels, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Essence Magazine, just to name a few.  Kimberla is a recipient of numerous awards including: 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction, the recipient of  the 2013 Author of the Year – Female award presented by the African-American Literary Award Show in New York, and the recipient of the 2014 AAMBC Award for Female Author of the Year. The Prodigal Son: The Reverend Curtis Black hasn't spoken to his son, Matthew, in over a year-not since Matthew dropped out of Harvard to marry his girlfriend, Racquel, and be a full-time father to their infant son. Curtis knows that it was he and his wife, Charlotte, who drove Matthew away, but he prays that one day his son will forgive them and come home. Then, there's Dillon Whitfield-Curtis's long-lost-son-who has settled in as a member of the Black family. Yet the transition has been anything but easy. Charlotte, convinced he's only after Curtis's money, wishes he would move back to where he came from. Dillon, however, has no intention of going anywhere. After a lifetime in the shadows, he's determined to take his rightful place as Curtis's first-born son and heir, and he'll do whatever it takes to win his father's affection-even if it means playing dirty...

Good Deeds presents Bestseller Author. A well sought after ghost writer and freelance writer- Ms. Hannah Spivey. Hannah is a strong advocate against domestic violence. She will answer: Can a perpetual cycle of abuse/self-hatred/anguish be broken? Can I be loved?  Hannah has always been an imaginative young girl since her early years in middle school. Like many young introverted girls, she experienced bullying from her peers. She found comfort in being able to escape through her writing and found it as a way of release. Fiction has always been her specialty and she invites readers into her world of fantasy, realness, and rawness. Hannah has a way of influencing her readers and emotions and making them expect the unexpected. She enjoys pushing the grain and stroking her pen until it's empty. By then, the story is complete and is saturated with everything in a nutshell. Ms. Spivey was raised by her mother and father in South Florida and she has one sister. She obtained her Associate's degree in Business Administration. She is a continuing ghost writer and freelance writer.Hannah is a strong advocate against domestic violence and plans to continue spreading the word against it through her novels, she is currently working on her second novel called "The Bold and The Ugly Truth" and her third novel entitled "Payback is a Son of a Bitch".Hannah's favorite authors include: Tracy Brown, Carl Webster, Mary Monroe, and Kimberla Lawson Roby. She enjoys listening to R&B and watching old television shows. She is also an advocate for natural hair and natural beauty.  

  Hannah has always been an imaginative young girl since her early years in middle school.  Like many young introverted girls, she experienced bullying from her peers. She found comfort in being able to escape through her writing and found it as a way of release. Fiction has always been her specialty and she invites readers into her world of fantasy, realness, and rawness. Hannah has a way of influencing her readers and emotions and making them expect the unexpected. She enjoys pushing the grain and stroking her pen until it's empty. By then, the story is complete and is saturated with everything in a nutshell.             Ms. Spivey was raised by her mother and father in South Florida and she has one sister.  She obtained her Associate’s degree in Business Administration. She is a continuing ghost writer and freelance writer. Hannah is a strong advocate against domestic violence and plans to continue spreading the word against it through her novels, she is currently working on her second novel called “The Bold and The Ugly Truth” and her fourth E-book “Perspectives”. In addition to her first novel “Ebony the Beloved", Ms. Spivey has previously written and published three short story e-books: “My Sherry Amor”, “Payback is an S.O.B” and “Lloyd Tube”.  Hannah’s favorite authors include: Tracy Brown, Carl Webster, Mary Monroe, and Kimberla Lawson Roby.  She enjoys listening to R&B and watching old television shows.  She is also an advocate for natural hair and natural beauty. 

From New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the ninth installment in her award-winning Reverend Curtis Black series, The Reverend's Wife. It's been months since Reverend Curtis learned that his wife, Charlotte, had affairs with two different men, and for now, he continues to be cordial and respectful to her. But he's also made it clear that once their son, Matthew, graduates high school, he will be filing for divorce. Charlotte, on the other hand, continues to do everything possible to make amends in hopes of saving their marriage.   Unfortunately, Curtis is ready to move on and is being propositioned by a woman who desperately wants to become the next Mrs. Curtis Black. When the situation heads down a path that is frighteningly shocking, could it be the final blow to this once blessed union?  Kimberla Lawson Roby’s novels have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times and those in USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, and The Austin Chronicle to name a few and both BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and CASTING THE FIRST STONE were #1 Blackboard bestsellers for four consecutive months in both 1997 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was the #1 Blackboard Best-selling book for paperback fiction in 1997.   Each of Kimberla’s novels has dealt with very real issues, including corruption within the church, social status, gambling addiction, infidelity, single motherhood, infertility, sibling rivalry and jealousy, domestic violence, sexual abuse,and  mental illness  to name a few. http://www.kimroby.com  

Kimberla Lawson Roby appears at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 16 novels, including her latest, "Secret Obsession." Roby's work deals frankly with issues such as social status, addiction, infidelity, single motherhood, infertility, sibling rivalry and sexual abuse. She is the 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 recipient of the Author of the Year-Female prize presented by the African-American Literary Awards Show. Roby's previous novel, "Love, Honor and Betray," was the eighth novel to explore the life of the Reverend Curtis Black, whose sordid past is no secret to his wife. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5452.

New York Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 16 novels which include SECRET OBSESSION, LOVE, HONOR, and BETRAY, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP DARK SECRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION, SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SECRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING,A TASTE OF REALITY, IT'S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW, and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, and which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. Her novels have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times and those in USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, and The Austin Chronicle to name a few and both BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and CASTING THE FIRST STONE were #1 Blackboard bestsellers for four consecutive months in both 1997 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was the #1 Blackboard Best-selling book for paperback fiction in 1997.

NY Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 16 novels: SECRET OBSESSION, LOVE, HONOR, and BETRAY, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP DARK SECRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION, SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SECRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REALITY, IT'S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW & her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, and which was originally self-published. Her novels have frequented numerous bestseller lists including USA Today, Essence, Washington Post, Amazon.Twitter http://twitter.com/KimberlaLRoby

The infamous Reverend Curtis Black's sordid past is no secret. But when his long-time mistress and mother of his illegitimate two-year-old daughter dies, Black and his wife Charlotte have no choice but to raise the child together. Charlotte resents Curtina and takes her emotions out on the young girl. When confronted about her behavior, Charlotte starts spending time away from home, getting closer to her ex-boyfriend. Fans of faith-based series will love the sinful shenanigans that ensue.Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 14 novels, including Be Careful What You Pray For, A Deep Dark Secret, and The Best of Everything. Love, Honor, and Betray is the seventh in the Reverend Curtis Black series.www.kimroby.com/bookshelf.phpRecorded On: Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Kimberla Lawson Roby kicks off 2011 with a brand new novel! It's the eighth installment of The Reverend Curtis Black series LOVE, HONOR, AND BETRAY and this time around, Curtis & Charlotte, find themselves at total odds with one another as the end of their marriage becomes brutally apparent. Tabitha, Curtis's long-time mistress and mother of his illegitimate two-year-old child, Curtina, has died, and Curtina must now move in with them permanently. Needless to say, Charlotte is beyond miffed. Curtis, on the other hand, couldn't be happier to finally have his entire family under one roof. It isn't long before Charlotte's resentment towards Curtina simmers to the brim, despite her constant efforts to co

  From New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the hotly anticipated sequel to The Best of Everything, featuring Alicia, the privileged daughter of charismatic Reverend Curtis Black. In BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR , Kimberla—whose last book A Deep Dark Secret was hailed as “an intense gem in an authentic voice” by Publishers Weekly— returns, in her 14th title, to spin a tale of love, ambition, and betrayal. Kimberla Lawson Roby, has published 14 novels which include, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP DARK SECRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION (a novella), SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES , THE BEST-KEPT SECRET , TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REALITY, IT'S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW , and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS , which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. Her novels have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times and those in USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, and The Austin Chronicle to name a few and both BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and CASTING THE FIRST STONE were #1 Blackboard bestsellers for four consecutive months in both 1997 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was the #1 Blackboard Best-selling book for paperback fiction in 1997. Check out www.kimroby.com.

Let's talk fiction. Let's talk books. Let's talk what makes a best-selling "Christian fiction" book. "You mean GOD just won't make it happen for Christian authors? You mean I gotta do some research, take some courses, listen to PR Coaches and learn some internet marketing?" YEPPERS! This is a show I've wanted to do for a long time. It's the "skinny" on what it takes to make it as a full-time author - from an author's perspective and a gospel publicist. Meet Kimberla Lawson Roby and Dee Stewart. They will give it to you straight. Praise the LORD! See Dee's blog: http://www.christianfiction.blogspot.com/ and JOIN www.ChocolatePagesNetwork.com too! And visit Kimberla at www.kimroby.com

New York Times Bestselling Author, Kimberla Lawson Roby, has published eleven novels including ONE IN A MILLION, SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SECRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REALITY, IT'S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW,. Her novels have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times and those in The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Emerge Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, to name a few. Many readers love the Rev. Curtis Black charactor of some of her books. Tune in to find out more about Kimberla! http://www.kimroby.com. Our second segment will feature Richmond Author Tawnia L. Ramirez! She has entered the writing scene was a great new book called "Something More Than This". The book is off the hook- check her out online at http://www.tawniaramirez.com/