About Author, Shirley Harris-Slaughter
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ABOUT AUTHOR, SHIRLEY HARRIS-SLAUGHTER
I’ve been a published author since 2007, although my life plans never included becoming a writer. I was urged to write when I realized there were things going on around me, threatening my community’s survival and yet it seemed no one was paying attention to the urgency of it all. I never dreamed that I would be the “chosen one” to take on the task, but I was, and so, after much research, sleepless nights and being shunned by those who didn’t want me to tell this story, “OUR LADY OF VICTORY: THE SAGA OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY” was born. Something that started out as just a timeline of events to honor the pioneers of this West Eight Mile Community, turned into a full-blown narrative history.
Like most Indie authors, I was struggling to get even a little recognition in an already over-crowded field. Then, I happened upon the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB where I served for a short while on the Governing Board. This club is all about supporting and helping authors.
RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB is the brainchild of Founder & President, Author, Nonnie Jules. She took the time to read my book and gave it an honest review. Since becoming a part of this awesome organization, I have been blessed with many opportunities which further profiled and brought recognition to my book. I have had such honors as being: the President’s Pick in the online Newsletter, a “WHO’S ON THE SHELF” Interview by Nonnie Jules, a #PUSHTUESDAY Winner, a week-long “SPOTLIGHT” AUTHOR BLOG TOUR,” Blogs and Trailer Block Parties, and I’ve held countless other seats, which are too great in number for me to list here.
Aside from being an active reader and writer, I am also a community-activist, and from time to time, I lend my name to petitions to stop something or another, or, I may even pick up the phone to call my elected Representatives, if that’s what it takes to get something accomplished.
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BOOKS BY AUTHOR, SHIRLEY HARRIS-SLAUGHTER
“OUR LADY OF VICTORY: THE SAGA OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY”
“CRAZY! HOT! AND LIVING ON THE EDGE!!”
“RONALD L. POWELL: MISSING IN ACTION”
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
ATTN MEDIA: Please feel free to select the Top 10-15 questions you’d like used in your interview. You are not required to use all these questions and you are also not required to use them in the same order in which they are listed below. Thanks!
*When did you begin your writing career?
*Was there an author that you admired growing up?
*Are there any Indie writers that you greatly admire? Can you tell us why?
*What are your Top 5 reads of this year?
*Do you have a writing schedule?
*What do you think separates you from other writers?
*Name one thing that you would never change about yourself
*Name one thing that you would change about yourself
*Do you have a degree in writing?
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MEDIA COVERAGE
– May 13-19, 2023 Welcome to the “MOTHER’S DAY AND OTHER FAVORITE THINGS” Blog Tour!!!
-June 21, 2018 – “SPOTLIGHT” HONORS” RAVE WAVES BlogTalkRadio Show
-May 28, 2015 – “BRING ON THE SPOTLIGHT” RAVE WAVES BlogTalkRadio Show
-June 12, 2014 – “WHO’S ON THE SHELF” w/Nonnie Jules Interview
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
-RRBC’s 2017 BEST BOOK TRAILER Award, “OUR LADY OF VICTORY,” 3rd Place Winner
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CONTACT
Email: Sharrislaughter@gmail.com
Twitter: @SHarriSlaughter
Facebook: sharrislaughter3
Website: Remember Our Lady of Victory
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