Donna Ramos
Her niche is multi-cultural novels. As a first-time, self-published author Donna Michele Ramos book HIGH RISE , a contemporary romance novel, made Essence Magazine and BlackBookPlus.com s Best Seller Lists for paperback fiction. Donna Michele s second novel BORROWED TIME a painstakingly researched Civil War historical romance, released December 2006, was also quickly embraced by readers as well. [View Profile]

Karen Hunter
This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is one of the most sought-after collaborators in publishing. She is also one of the most sought-after voices in America. She has recently parlayed her successes into her very-own imprint—Karen Hunter Publishing—a division of Pocket Books at Simon & Schuster. [View Profile]

Gwen Richardson
Gwen Richardson is co-founder of Cushcity.com, the world’s largest African-American Internet retailer with over 20,000 products online. Richardson and her husband, Willie, established Cushcity.com in 1998. The web site receives more than 2 million hits per month and has thousands of customers in all 50 states and internationally. [View Profile]

Lori Nelson
Lori Nelson is a graduate of Howard University, and has earned a Masters degree from the University of Maryland University College. After six years of working as an I.T. project manager, Nelson decided to take a leap of faith and follow her dreams. She started Nelson Publishing, LLC, an independent publishing company dedicated to providing juvenile books for children of color. [View Profile]

Lisa Shepard Stewart
Lisa Shepard Stewart is an award-winning writer and designer based in New Jersey. She promotes her work through classes and other special events around the country and internationally, and sources unique fabrics and embellishments from artists in Ghana and other countries. [View Profile]

Venise Berry
Venise Berry is a talented and entertaining national speaker. Currently an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa, she received her BA (1977) in Journalism and her MA (1979) in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa. [View Profile]

Gloria Mallette
A self-taught writer, Gloria Mallette began her acclaimed literary journey by self-publishing her second novel Shades of Jade in April of 2000. By July, and 13,000 sold copies later, Gloria signed on with Random House who re-released Shades of Jade in 2001. [View Profile]

Pittershawn Palmer
Pittershawn is a freelance writer, journalist, speechwriter, ghostwriter, copywriter and copyeditor. She made her mark in journalism by conducting flawless research and masterful interviews. Since then she has published dozens of articles covering business, literary and general topics. [View Profile]