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HOT SPOT ~ Ward 8 Book Festival    Sandra Fleming,         Monica Mathis-Stowe, C. Natasha-Richburg, Nanette Buchanan

6/10/2013

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Author Feature

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Sandra Fleming

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Sandra Fleming is a native Washingtonian currently residing in Fort Washington, Maryland. She never knew a book was waiting to be birthed until she was inspired by her four-year-old granddaughter, Kaya Rylee, in 2011.  Since that time, she wrote and self-published her first book in February 2013, “An Unlikely Trio: a Ladybug, a Dolphin & a Fairy.”  A second children’s book, entitled “Sweet Grandma,” and in the near future, a motivational book for adults, are in the works.  Thanks to Kaya, Sandra is proud to add the descriptive “author” to her accomplishments.

Sandra continues to be inspired by her granddaughter, who is the love of her life, to help our youth find their purpose and destiny in life.  As she embarks on her journey to inspire, encourage and motivate youths, she has spoken and shared her story of being an author at pre-schools, churches, non-profits, and other local venues.

Her favorite quote: It’s all about the Children!

Her favorite scripture for children: Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV


Monica Mathis-Stowe

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Monica Mathis-Stowe is a D.C. native but spent a great deal of her formative years in North Carolina. She’s an alumnus of Nyack college, earning a B.S. in Organizational Management. She works as an investigator for a government contractor and finds time to write every day. She lives outside of D.C. with her middle school age son and firefighter husband. She enjoys travelling and is an avid reader. When she’s home, she’s usually surrounded by her family and friends. Her debut novel, WHERE DID WE GO WRONG?, was published in April of 2012 by The Literary Publishing Group.

At age ten, she was introduced to the world of romantic fiction by an older cousin who worked at a local library, and it was "love at first read"-- Monica simply couldn't get enough. Reading for fun opened her mind to a whole new world. Instead of just reading novels, she studied them, determined to join the ranks of the many published authors whose work she enjoyed. A few of Monica's favorite authors include Jackie Collins, Terry McMillan, Mary Higgins Clark and Carl Weber. She enjoys reading all genres, but her favorite is contemporary and romantic fiction with strong, independent women as lead characters.

Monica's writing describes the drama in relationships among families, lovers, friends, and colleagues. She likes to take her readers on a roller-coaster ride of emotions that will make them laugh, cry, gasp, think, and question people and the decisions they make.


C. NaTasha Richburg

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Author, mentor, and motivational speaker, C. NaTasha Richburg provides great summer reads for youth, young adults, and adults with seven faith based books about life, coming of age, relationships, and God.  Each book contains definitive and open ended questions that allow for an intrapersonal understanding of learned principles. 

C. NaTasha Richburg has a BS in Business Administration from Frostburg State University, a MBA from Morgan State University and a MIS from Johns Hopkins University. Mrs. Richburg is currently attending Morgan State University in pursuit of a Doctorate in Urban Leadership Education. With over 25 years of federal government service, Mrs. Richburg is also President and CEO of CNR Ministries, an author, a mentor, and a motivational speaker. Mrs. Richburg has also served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in the Information Systems department for over 15 years. 


Mrs. Richburg is married to her husband Melvin and has four children.  Motivating others to achieve “excellence” is the force behind her passion that “[a] wise man is strong; yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength” (Proverbs 24:5).

Nanette M. Buchanan

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Nanette M. Buchanan was born, raised and educated in Newark, New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was then that she first set her pen to pad and wrote expressions of her love for poetry.  

Her writing accomplishments include three volumes of poetry; Thoughts, Thoughts & Reflections and Quiet Times. Nanette’s first published work and debut novel was “Family Secrets….Lies & Alibis.”  

Nanette's preferred genre’ is romantic fiction, but readers will attest they all have suspense, mystery and a dramatic twist.  It is her goal to become a successful author without limits; writing and producing plays that feature her poems as well as adaptations of her novels on the “big screen”.  Nanette is a proud mother, wife and grandmother who resides in Somerset, New Jersey. 

40 Comments
Rob link
6/10/2013 09:42:44 pm

Inspirational women!

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 12:55:58 am

Thanks for your support Rob!

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Terry link
6/10/2013 10:40:53 pm

Thanks for introducing me to some new authors. What a talented group !

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 12:56:25 am

Thanks for your support Terry!

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Tina link
6/10/2013 11:18:27 pm

You continue to inspire me with your selection of poets and authors. Thank you for making my morning wonderful.

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 12:56:57 am

Big hugs to you Tina! You just made my morning!

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Alexandra McAllister link
6/11/2013 12:24:26 am

Thanks for sharing these inspirational women authors and poets! Bless you.

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Deborah link
6/11/2013 12:28:51 am

Thanks for sharing about these women writers today. The more writers there are writing diverse works, the more the public will read.

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 12:57:26 am

Thanks for your support Deborah!

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Mark Nelson link
6/11/2013 12:46:39 am

Thank you for sharing some very inspiring authors.

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 12:57:53 am

Thanks for your support Mark!

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Heather Petersen
6/11/2013 12:49:08 am

Amazing group of talented women!

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Marilyn link
6/11/2013 01:05:50 am

Love the authors that you spotlight, they are all so interesting to learn about.

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 02:25:56 am

Thanks for your support Marilyn!

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Meli link
6/11/2013 01:53:01 am

How many authors are going to be at the Ward 8 Book Festival!

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 02:26:29 am

Good Question Meli- close to 100 authors

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Don Purdum link
6/11/2013 01:56:25 am

I love book festivals. Haven't seen these in a long time. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 02:27:39 am

Thanks for your support Don!

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Jennifer Clay link
6/11/2013 02:12:26 am

Another great selection of authors! I really like Sandra. I will have to look up her children book! Thanks for sharing!

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 02:28:18 am

Thanks for your support Jennifer! Sandra is awesome!

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Sandra link
6/11/2013 11:49:23 pm

Thanks Jennifer for your kind words. I hope I get to meet you at the HOTSPOT on Saturday, June 15.

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Christy Garrett link
6/11/2013 02:19:21 am

Sounds like a great list of authors. Thank you for sharing them.

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Yvonne Brown
6/11/2013 02:28:55 am

Thanks for your support Christy!

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Kelly
6/11/2013 03:43:04 am

Such a great selection of authors!

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Veronica
6/11/2013 04:43:07 am

Great group of authors. I will look closer at C. Natasha Richburg.

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Dov Shapira link
6/11/2013 06:03:31 am

I am always interested in what you will be posting next

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Sandra link
6/11/2013 08:52:22 am

Yvonne,

I want to commend and thank you for your generosity in publishing the HOTSPOT author's blog. I am humbled, honored and grateful that you decided to share and use your platform to get the word out about the HOTSPOT author's exposure. I wish you all the best in everything that you set out to do. Blessings

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Alikekid Sanrisk link
6/11/2013 09:43:02 am

woww, how could you figure out those awesome authors, Yvonne?
Even one of them are new, but she could create a great book for the children. And I love her fav quote : It's all about children!

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Sandra link
6/11/2013 07:53:56 pm

Thanks for your kind words Alikekid! Truly a child shall them, and my granddaughter is doing that. Blessings

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Sherie link
6/11/2013 11:36:44 am

So many talented authors! Thanks for the intros, I look forward to reading more.

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Daniele Holmberg link
6/11/2013 01:53:09 pm

What an awesome group of authors! Thank you:)

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Luke link
6/11/2013 06:28:02 pm

I love connecting with other authors and boy, what a bunch. Thank you for this!

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Anita link
6/11/2013 11:59:19 pm

Looks like my books to buy list just grew! Thanks for sharing :)

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Meire W Tazinazzo link
6/12/2013 11:37:08 am

Thanks for sharing some info about these talented women!

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Carla J Gardiner link
6/13/2013 07:39:40 am

Leading women who want to redefine success is my passion. Love these authors stories. Thanks for sharing Yvonne.

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Marie Leslie link
6/13/2013 09:29:08 pm

Sounds like a stellar group of authors. This should be a great book festival.

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Katrina link
6/15/2013 10:14:19 am

Wow! What amazing women. Thank you so much for sharing. You are amazing.

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Gary Hyman (Google Plus Coaching) link
6/16/2013 09:45:35 am

Looks like 4 very inspirational women. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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Pat Moon link
6/18/2013 07:05:12 am

Thank you so much for sharing about these women who are following their passion for putting pen to paper.

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Shari link
6/23/2013 09:14:15 pm

I have no doubt this was a wonderful event. So much local talent in the DC area. Thanks, Yvonne!

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