Sistahfaith – Contributors
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Meet the contributing writers behind the anthology, Sistahfaith: True Stories of Hope and Healing.
STANICE ANDERSON
Sistah Stanice is an author, speaker and playwright. She has appeared on The 700 Club, NPR, ABC News Radio and many other shows. Her Sistahfaith stories were excerpted from her book, I Say a Prayer for Me: One Woman’s Life of Faith and Triumph. Formerly employed at USAToday.com, Stanice is also a freelance writer for many magazines as well as her own inspirational email series, Life in The WOW Zone. To hear her weekly radio show, The WOW Zone, visit http://BlogTalkRadio.com/StaniceAnderson. Or visit her blog/websites http://stanice.com and http://TryWalkingOnWater.com
TANYA R. BATES
Tanya R. Bates is a native of Rockford, Illinois and a graduate of Fisk University. Her vision is to create works of art that inspire, motivate and encourage women of all ages. Her interests include: singing, playing the piano, writing, reading, spending time with family, art and more. She currently resides in Lansing, Michigan with her husband. Tanya is the author of One Day’s Peace: A Woman’s Journey through Life.
CLAUDIA MAIR BURNEY
Claudia Mair Burney is the author of the popular Ragamuffin Diva blog and the novel Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White. She is also the author of the Amanda Bell Brown Mysteries and the Exorsistah series for teens. Her work has appeared in Discipleship Journal magazine, The One Year Life Verse Devotional Bible, and Justice in the Burbs. She lives in Michigan with her husband, children, and a quirky dwarf rabbit. She loves hearing from readers at Claudia.mair.burney@gmail.com.
WANDA J. BURNSIDE
Sistah Wanda is an award-winning poet and writer with over 500 poems, 22 performed plays and 8 gospel plays to her credit. She is president of The Called and Ready writers of Detroit. Visit her on the web at: http://www.thecalledandreadywriters.org/wburnside.htm
ROBIN CALDWELL
Sistah Robin is the founder and CEO of J Standard Publicity LLC. When she’s not being a conduit of blessings or helping writers birth their books, she can be found in Starbucks sipping a little latte and making big moves. If you look real close, between the commas of this book, you might make out her fingerprints. Visit Robin on the Web at http://www.theJstandard.com.
SHELETTE CARLISLE
Sistah Shelette is a poet, mother and lover of God. She lives with her family in Florida. Contact her at info@sistahfaith.com.
LADY CATHERINE
Sistah Lady Catherine is a writer of all sorts and a minister of the gospel, teaching on family and the personal gifts our Lord has given us. She has traveled to many nations to share the “good news” to all people. She resides in Florida with her darling, Godly husband and two sons. You can send her an email at info@sistahfaith.com.
ETTERLENE “BUNNY” DEBARGE”
Best known for her years in the singing group Debarge and being the oldest of her nine talented siblings, Sistah Bunny is also a testimony of God’s restoring power. Happily married with four children, Bunny chronicles how God has kept her family through both good times and bad in her book, The Kept One. Visit Bunny and her family on the web at http://www.TheKeptOnes.com.
DEE EAST
Suddenly widowed after nearly ten years of marriage with three small sons, Sistah Dee spent the first six years in shock and grief. A revelation of Jesus profoundly changed her family. Dee’s experience gave her a desire to help other widows. She now leads a group called “The Widow’s Might” that gathers for Bible Study, prayer and sharing. It is Dee’s joy to see empty lives realize their importance to God and His Body.
SHARON EWELL FOSTER
Sistah Sharon is an acclaimed author, speaker, and teacher. She has contributed to Daily Guideposts, Tavis Smiley’s Keeping the Faith, and to the Women of Color Devotional Bible. Her achievements include: the Christy Award, the Gold Pen Award, the Romantic Times Best Inspirational, Publisher’s Weekly starred reviews and the Essence Bestseller List. Sharon also ghostwrote a NYT bestselling novel. Visit her on the web at www.SharonEwellFoster.com.
DORIEN HAGE
Despite being an underemployed single mom, Sistah Dorien obtained a professional certification after seven years of trying. She is currently working the job of her dreams. She recently became a finalist for a prestigious writing award.
GAIL M. HAYES
Sistah Gail is founder and CEO of Daughters of the King Ministries. She is the author of several books, including Daughters of the King: Finding Victory through your God-Given Personal Style. A popular speaker, Gail helps women and business people step into their destiny by discovering identity and grasping their purpose. To invite Dr. Gail to speak to your group or just say hello, contact her at info@DaughtersoftheKing.org.
DR. NAIMA JOHNSTON
Sistah Naima is a singer, speaker, educator and founder and CEO of Broken Box Ministries, a Christian entertainment and education company. Blessed to open for gospel great Dorinda Clark Cole as well as record her own CD, Naima lives in Fairborn, Ohio with her beloved Chihuahua Bianca, who is not spoiled, but abundantly blessed! To learn more about Dr. Johnston, visit her at http://www.shoutlife.com/Naima.
DELORES M. JONES, MSW, LMSW
Sistah Delores is a social worker, radio host and producer, professor, dancer and a testimony for women everywhere. Rising out of a childhood of homelessness and candlelit homework, she emerged as an award-winning journalist. She has shared her story on the Oprah Winfrey show and included in the book Come on People: On the Path from Victims to Victors, by Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint. She has also been a news anchor on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and host to several shows for women on National Public Radio. When she’s not mentoring women, Delores spends time roller skating, leading worship and proclaiming the works of God. Visit her at http://www.DeloresInspiresMe.com.
STEPHANIE L. JONES
Sistah Stephanie is an author, speaker and advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse. In her book, The Enemy between My Legs, she shares her own story in an open and honest way. Stephanie continues to speak with victims, especially teens and young adults, making her a sought after speaker for schools, churches and other organizations. She lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband. Visit her on the Web at http://www.StephanieLJones.com.
CARMITA MCCALL
In addition serving as President and CEO of Brightside International, a video, music production and graphic design firm, Sistah Carmita mentors young writers. She is also an accomplished speaker, recording artist and the author of My Soul Took Flight: The Poetic Journal. Visit her online at http://www.carmitaonline.com.
LAVONN NEIL
Sistah LaVonn is a sought after speaker on personal development, entrepreneurship, women and youth issues. She is founder and CEO of Reflections, a non-profit organization assisting victims of sexual and domestic abuse.
CARLEAN SMITH
Sistah Carlean is a native of Detroit, Michigan where she started a ministry for woman from abusive pasts called “Women for Christ,” a ministry dedicated to restoring woman to wholeness in Christ after emotional, physical, sexual and drug abuse. Carlean has one son, three grandchildren and lots of laughter and love. She now lives and works in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is working on her first novel. Visit Carlean at her blog: http://fearlessreflection.blogspot.com
DAVIDAE “DEE” STEWART
Sistah Dee is an editor, book reviewer,publicist and speaker. Her works have appeared in Mosaic Literary Magazine, Gospel Today, Romantic Times, SpiritLed Writer, the Soul Source, Precious Times, and Rejoice! She resides in Georgia with her daughter and family. Check her out on the web at http://www.christianfiction.blogspot.com.
SONYA VISOR
Sistah Sonya is a co-pastor, author, speaker and playwright. She lives in Racine, Wisconsin with her pastor husband and two sons. Sonya’s calling is to reach out to women who are broken, knowing that God is the only one who made her whole. Visit Sonya at http://www.SonyaVisor.com.
LITTLE SALLY WALKER
Sistah Sally is a freelance writer . She leads a quiet life and spends most of her time reading and writing. She has authored several short stories, articles, and poems. She is currently in the process of creating her first novel. In addition to writing, Sally enjoys gardening, decorating, and crocheting.
ROSALYN “ROS” WEBB
Sistah Rosalyn T. Webb is a freelance videographer, graphic designer and co-founder of Brightside International Outreach. When not doing cutting edge media productions, Rosalyn serves on advisory boards for several Florida community organizations for women and youth. Rosalyn is also the author of the poetry book, To Whom it May Concern. Visit her on the web at http://www.JustRos.com.
ROBIN R. WISE
Sistah Robin is a playwright, grandmother, Sunday school teacher and seeker of God’s presence. Death was the assignment against her to take her life from a young age, but God had another plan. Growing up, she had a secret place where she would run to pray, write and bask in God’s presence. Today, she is discovering places God has for her as well and taking her son’s advice to laugh when she can. When she’s not interceding or working with youth, she dreams of opening a travel agency where people can enjoy God’s blessings. Though her heart goes around the world, Robin resides in Arkansas.
KISHA WOODS
Sistah Kisha grew up in Southern California, the daughter of an evangelist mother and alcoholic father. She had seven siblings, but often felt alone. After an abusive relationship, God began to restore Kisha’s heart, even bringing her a fantastic husband to share her life with. She lives with her husband and children and praises God daily for restoring her dignity and her life.
About the Editor:
MARILYNN GRIFFITH
Sistah Marilynn is wife to a deacon, mom to a tribe and proof that God give second chances. When she’s not driving her kids around or serving at church, she writes novels about faith and forgiveness and speaks to women and writers about reaching their dreams. Visit her website at http://www.MarilynnGriffith.com.
NOTE: Psuedonyms have been used in some cases.