HOTSPOT Ward 8 Book Festival

Author Feature

Brandon Hairston

Author of "Now I Know My ABC's"

Brandon Hairston is a rising urban fiction author from the Washington, DC metro area. Writing wasn’t the obvious career path for Hairston, but he entertained the idea as a way to keep his creativity active outside his work environment. He wrote his first short story in 2009, and was urged by friends and family to consider writing a book. In 2011, Hairston published his first collection of adult short stories, “Now I Know My ABC’s”.  The local success of “Now I Know My ABC’s” further increased his hunger for the craft.  He plans to release his first novel this year.

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Charron Monaye

www.charronmonaye.com

For more than 20 years, this Philadelphia native has inspired audiences as a dynamic Songwriter, Poet, Author, Playwright, and Advocate against Bullying & Domestic Violence. She is the proud mother of Christopher and Craig, who are now finding their way in the performing arts industry.  Charron Monaye is a writer within many industries and has no desire of slowing down any time soon.

To learn more about this phenomenal woman, visit her website at www.charronmonaye.com or contact her management team at datrahicksnow@gmail.com.


 

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Norwood Holland

www.norwoodholland.com

Norwood Holland is a freelance writer, lawyer, and author of the Drew Smith legal thriller series based on the capers of an urban trial attorney. He is a graduate of Howard University School of Law with a bachelor’s degree in English from Fisk University where he studied under the renowned Harlem Renaissance author Arna Bontemps. Holland favors D.C.’s local color in his fiction as he has served in several government agencies including the National Labor Relations Board and a number of Washington’s top national law firms. 

He currently blogs at editorialindependence.com devoted to promoting independent authors among other things.

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Tameka Diggs

Author of "Love Speaks"

Born and raised in Maryland, Tamika has always had a creative edge.  At the young age of 9 she started writing poetry.  Her mother noticed her writings during the hardship that the family experienced as a result of being raised by a single parent with 3 children, Tamika being the youngest. Her desire and ability to write became her outlet not only emotionally but creatively.  

Her most recent book of poetry, Love Speaks, came after making a life changing decision in her life. Tamika entered into a new space in her life.  She felt the need to embrace self love and let go of hurtful relationships.  In doing so, her name went from Quiet Storm to Meek Love.  Love Speaks is a declaration of self love.    

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