welcome

Since Church Folk hit the bookstores in the summer of 2001, I have been blessed with a wonderful group of readers of all ages and from all walks of life. I always hoped that my books would be interesting, fun to read, and put a smile on someone's face. Whenever I have met some of you at readings, signings, and book club meetings, you have always been kind enough to tell me how my novels have done just that. Thank you, readers, for all of your support, prayers, warm wishes, hugs, and smiles. Keep me in your prayers as I continue to write more books. I hope you enjoy the website.

my writings

I am categorized as writing in the genre of Black Christian Fiction, which is relatively new, making it's mark in November 2000 when Victoria Christopher Murray's book, Temptation, was released, and increasing in popularity upon the release of Jacquelin Thomas' book, Singsation (April 2001), and then, Church Folk, in June of that year. Since that time, there has been a wonderful increase in novels about African American Christian Life and Culture. I am blessed to have been a part of this incredible endeavor early on, when  this brand of contemporary black fiction made its way to the book stores

news & features

More Church Folk

On sale July 28th

It’s been twenty years since the good reverend Theophilus Simmons escaped humiliation at the most scandalous Triennial General Conference, where it was discovered that the top leaders of the church were running a brothel out of a local funeral home.

Get the book so you can find out what he is up to now.

On Tour

Thursday, July 29 – 7:30pm

Quail Ridge Books & Music
Book-signing
3522 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC

I always try to be available for readings and speaking engagements at churches. To arrange for me to speak at your church fill out the form on the contact page.

On Tour

Friday, August 6 – 4:00pm
St. James AME Church
Book-signing
1002 6th Avenue Columbus, GA

Saturday, August 7 – 10:00am
St. Paul AME Church
Book-signing
2501 Shurling Drive Macon, GA

Saturday, August 7 – 1:00pm
St. Paul AME Church
Discussion, Book-signing
1540 Pryor Road Atlanta, GA

On Tour

Sunday, August 8 – 1:00pm
Turner Cathedral AME Church
Book-signing
492 North Marietta Parkway Northeast Marrietta, GA

Monday, August 16 – 10:30am
Bette Rae Thomas Center
Book-signing
2921 Tuckasseegee Road Charlotte, NC

Monday, August 16 – 1:00pm
Realeyes Bookstore
Book-signing
3306 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC

On Tour

Monday, August 16 – 5:00pm
Independence Regional Library
Book-signing
6000 Conference Drive Charlotte, NC

Tuesday, August 17 – 10:30am
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Book-signing
2020 West Sugar Creek Charlotte, NC

Tuesday, August 17 – 12:30pm
Main Library
Book-signing
301 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC

On Tour

Tuesday, August 17 – 5:00pm
Freedom Regional Library
Book-signing
1230 Alleghany Street Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, August 18 – 9:30am
McCrorey YMCA
Book-signing
3801 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, August 18 – 12:00pm
University Regional Library
Book-signing
301 WT Harris Boulevard Charlotte, NC

On Tour

Wednesday, August 18 – 6:00pm
Freedom Regional Library
Book-signing
1801 Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC

Saturday, August 21 – Time TBD
Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Book-signing
613 North Garrison Avenue St. Louis, MO

Saturday, September 25
Edmonson Avenue Branch Library
Book-signing
4330 Edmonson Avenue Baltimore, MD