Barbara Joe Williams, Author

Tell us about yourself?

I'm an Amazon bestselling author, indie publisher, and a motivational speaker living in Tallahassee, FL. I opened Amani Publishing, LLC, in November 2004 to publish my first novel titled, Forgive Us This Day. I'm also the co-founder of the Tallahassee Authors Network since 2008.

How long have you been writing? I started writing my first novel in November 2003. Before then, I just wrote poetry and educational newsletters.

What drove you to pick up that pen for the first time? I was on a break and wanted to read a romance novel about a married AA couple that was going through some struggles. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the story that I wanted and decided to write it.

Talk about your books. What is the latest one about? I have published over twenty fiction and nonfiction titles. All all my fictional novels are romance stories and the nonfiction books are self-help and reference manuals for writers and aspiring authors. My latest book is nonfiction titled, A-Z Basic Editing Tips, which I co-wrote with Felicia S.W.Thomas.

Outside of writing, what else are you doing? Outside of writing and publishing for myself and a few other selected authors, I'm a mother and a wife. So my life is quite busy from day-to-day.

Tell us a little about your next book? My next book is coming on Friday, May 22 (which also happens to be my 54th birthday). It's a short love story titled, Love Never Felt So Good! Mack Burney believes that his younger wife, Natalie, is cheating on him with a younger man, but what is she really up to?

What are you reading now? Who are your favorite authors? Right now, I'm in-between books. But the last book that I read was a romance novelette titled, Love's Culture 3, by Angelia Vernon Menchan. Some of my favorite authors are: Terry McMillan, Adrienne Thompson, and Kimberla Lawson Roby just to name a few. 

How can readers get in contact with you?  Do you have a website? Readers can reach me via email at: amanipublishing@aol.com or join my website at: www.barbarajoe.webs.com

What is the one thing you would like all of your readers to know about you? I would like all of my readers to know that I appreciate them very much. I don't take it for granted that they are going to buy or review my books, but I sincerely appreciate it when that happens. I'm a sociable person, so they should feel comfortable contacting me on social media and getting to know me on a personal level.

If you could tell one thing to every aspiring writer what would it be? I tell aspiring authors all the time to remember this one thing: writing is a hobby, but publishing is a business. If you want to become a successful author, you need to learn the publishing business.

Love Never Felt So Good!

Mack and Natalie Burney have been married for seven years. Mack suspects that Natalie is cheating on him with a younger man, who happens to be her boss. When Mack hires a friend to go undercover, what will he discover about Natalie and himself?

Barbara Joe Williams is an Amazon bestselling author, indie publisher, and motivational speaker living in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a Navy veteran, a graduate of Tallahassee Community College, and Florida A & M University. Barbara is also the founder of Amani Publishing, LLC (2004), and the co-founder of the Tallahassee Authors Network since September 2008.

She has published books for over forty authors and the following for herself:  

A-Z Basic Editing Tips (2015), A-Z Writing Tips (2015), Holiday Hotel 2: A Valentine’s Day Story (2015), A-Z Marketing Tips (2015), A Cup of Barbara Joe (2015), Holiday Hotel: A sexy short story (2014), Forgive Us This Day (Anniversary Edition, 2014), First Class Love (2014); You Don’t Even Know My Name (2014); A Writer’s Guide to Publishing & Marketing (Volume 2, 2013); Double Proposal (2013); Losing My Soul (2013); The 21 Lives of Lisette Donavan (Anthology, 2012), A Man of My Own (2012), A Writer’s Guide to Publishing & Marketing (2010), Moving the Furniture: 52 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Fresh (2009), Courtney’s Collage (with Sherille Fisher, 2007), How I Met My Sweetheart (Anthology, 2007), Falling for Lies (2006), Dancing with Temptation (2005)and Forgive Us This Day (2004).

Her novel, Forgive Us This Day (Anniversary Edition), was recently reviewed in USA Today by Michelle Monkou. It was a recommended “must-read” romance.

All of her books are available on Kindle and Nook.

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On June 7th, 2015, Prioritybooks Publications and New Jerusalem Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a Christian Literary Brunch in East St. Louis, Illinois.  The featured author and speaker was Pat Simmons, a national best-selling and award-winning author from Florissant, MO.  

We had a great time as Pat discussed her journey in writing, gave valuable information to aspiring writers and a testimony about this journey.  The late lunch was great, the people were happy and Pat sold her books.  There were about 40 people there.  The PathFinders, a Christian Stepping youth group performed.  We enjoyed Pat and her husband. It was a nice evening.

We are looking forward to repeating this brunch next year and presenting other literary activities.  Literacy and being a good reader is so important to our community, and our goal is to encourage more people to read and support authors.

Pat's Books

Oven Baked Secrets by Tyora Moody

There are some authors who just pull me in with their colorful words and interesting storylines.  It is normally hard for me to get into mystery books but when I read the first Tyora Moody book, I was hooked.  Her book, Oven Baked Secrets is about Eugeena Patterson, a retired school teacher who with her friend Louise Hopkins were like the neighborhood watch team.  Whatever happened in their little corner called Sugar Creek did not easily get past them.  Unfortunately, Louise son decided to put her in a nursing home, and that doesn't sit well with Eugeena.

 There is a lot of drama in Sugar Creek, people disappearing, a blossoming romance, an unknown visitor, and a murder. In addition, Eugeena haven't been allowed to visit her dear friend.  There is no way Eugeena is going to ignore what's happening, plus she misses her friend.  When your friend is down, who's the best person to find out what is going on? In this case, it's the nosey neighborhood watch keeper Eugeena Patterson.

I enjoyed this story and found the book hard to put down. Tyora Moody has written a witty and interesting read.  You'll be intrigued with Eugeena and the host of characters who are working to solve this mystery.  I enjoyed reading Oven Baked Secrets, the second book in the Eugeena Patterson Mysteries. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Buy the book, Oven Baked Secrets

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A Sinner’s Cry

When Denise Reese was awakened out of her sleep by her cell phone ringing, she didn’t realize that it was the first sign of her world crumbling. Through the whisper of a stranger, the man and relationship that she held dear was now fully compromised. Feeling distraught and alone Denise decided to find solace in the arms of her mother and the church that she had been lapse from. Attempting to find redemption, the newly appointed pastor James Davis tries to lead his flock through the dissension within the walls of his church. While Pastor Davis and Denise Reese struggles to find an equilibrium in their lives, they also begin to examine the attraction between each other.

Rose Jackson-Beavers weaves an intricate tapestry of desire, lies, and conviction in her novel A Sinner’s Cry. By creating a dichotomy between the relationships of man and woman, God and church, and sinner and saint, the reader is given a realistic view of the struggles of multiple people who find solace in and out of a church’s holy walls. Using the protagonist as a tool of realistic morality, the reader is able to observe the mistakes that can easily befall one, while realizing that no problem is ever just black or white; there are always various hues of gray. The author pens a bold novel that tows the line between desire and love for a mature audience.

As the Denise Reese attempts to climb toward redemption, her stumbles remind us all that as humans none of us are perfect. However, it is the way we get back up that defines our character. Whether you are weak or strong, Rose Jackson-Beaver’s book, A Sinner’s Cry helps lead the reader to the forgiving power of God, whether struggling saint, or crying sinner.
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Surviving Sexual Indignities through Redemption

After surviving years of rape from the trusted men in her life, Renita Marie Lamkin was sure the she would never recover from the abuse and likewise never be able to trust men. From sexual abuse, to a failed marriage rife with adultery by both partners, Renita Lamkin believed that she would never love again, or be able to enjoy the warm embrace of a man. In Holy Moly! The Spirituality of Sexuality Rev. Lamkin explores her past sexual pains, and proves that redemption and true sexual gratification is attainable.

Lamkin beautifully weaves her sorrowful stories of sexual abuse with the redemptive words from the Bible. Through the thoughtfulness of her terminology, and the transparency of her past, Reverend Renita Lamkin’s Holy Moly! The Spirituality of Sexuality is sure to abound the lines of gender, age and religion. Lamkin’s own personal story of sexual abuse, misdeeds and now sexual redemption within the confines of her marriage are inspiring and easy for all to relate to.

Not only does Lamkin provide her struggles of a past that is wrought with sexual betrayal, she also provides the reader with solutions toward a trustful and joyous intimate life. Not claiming to be an expert, she offers tips and advice that helped her and others in the past. Regardless of a couple’s marital status, Rev. Lamkin’s words offer help and power to transform any and all relationships.

Lamkin’s honesty is a refreshing breath of air that allows the reader to relate to her story, without the fear of feeling condemnation. Renita Lamkin’s experiences range from rape, to sexual adultery, thus allowing her to have a profound voice that speaks to many without the sense of judgment or damnation. Rev. Lamkin proves that no matter how hurt a person can be from sexual oppression, love and intimacy is still possible; and waiting for all who are willing to accept it.


For information about this author or to set up an interview please email Prioritybooks at info@prioritybooks.com or the author at www.renitalamkin.com .