Author's Website: http://www.lorraineelzia.com
Dynamic, Diverse and Deliciously full of flavor describe this Editor, Author, and Literary Artist. Mistress Memoirs is the debut novel for Lorraine Elzia, who has espoused the name A Deeva, and often writes under that pseudonym. She has always had an admiration for both the spoken and written word and has exercised that gregarious gift in various venues. That love affair of words, coupled with an addictive need to express herself, gave birth to a compulsion to write, which is a gift she is constantly nurturing.
In 2005, she added the title "Author" to her lists of accomplishments with the publication of her first short story "Mommy and Santa" which was published in "Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul" and her poem, "I am a Woman" was a Letstalkhonestly.com contest winner.
Those literary achievements were proceeded by a second publication in the Chicken Soup series in 2006 with the inclusion of her story, “Letters of Love” in the Chicken Soup for the African American Woman’s Soul Anthology; inclusion in the Katrina Anthology, Surfacing...Phenomenal Women on Passion, Politics & Purpose, and a poem, “Levitate” in the Gumbo for the Soul Anthology.
In 2007, Lorraine continued to strike while the literary fire was still hot with “A Test of Faith” in the Triumph of My Soul Anthology and she is a contributing author in the upcoming second Gumbo for the Soul Anthology, with inclusion of her poem “Am I My Brother’s Keeper.”
Lorraine is co-owner of an editing company: Eve’s Literary Services, contributing editor of the “Gumbo for the Soul” series; and co-moderator of Essentially Women, a writing group for African American women. She is from Austin, Texas, by way of Motown (Detroit, Michigan) and it is her desire that through the written word, delivered in different genres, she will be able to inspire and motivate others to see the beauty that resides within all people.
Visit these sites to learn more about Lorraine:
Eve's Literary Service: http://www.evesliteraryservice.com
Peace in the Storm Publishing: http://www.peaceinthestormpublishing.com
The Triumph Of My Soul Anthology: www.thetriumphofmysoul.com
I love this Lorraine. Can't wait to read your book!
ReplyDeleteLorraine..
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan. I've read all of your Chicken Soup for the Soul Stories and I must say.. you got that literary flair.
I look forward to your novel--the title is banging! (Mistress Memoirs)
Congrats on your success!
Persia Ellis
This is awesome I am so excited for you and great photo.
ReplyDeleteHey Lorraine,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read your novel! Sounds juicy!!! Keep me posted on how and/or where I can purchase the book.
You took a real nice photo. It was just this year that I was told you were a writer. It's definitely nice to know a real live
ReplyDeleteAfrican-American writer. I'm looking forward to reading your book. :)
Hi Lorraine,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo and your bio reads like the superstar you are. Mistress Memoirs is one of my all-time favorite books and I wish you nothing but the absolute best with its forthcoming release!
You're a truly blessed woman. I am very happy for you.
Blessings,
Elissa Gabrielle
Lorraine,
ReplyDeleteFrom the first "Deeva Quickie" I ever read of yours, I knew I'd see your name in brighter lights one day!
Much success to you Sis and thank you soo much for being an inspiration to me! As you walk in your calling and let your literary light shine, you give so many of us the freedom to do the same.
Blessings to you always Deeva, you're what the world has been waiting for!
You go sis with your talented self, may God continue to expand your talents my sister
ReplyDeleteLove Katrina
Lorraine this is wonderful! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the picture! You are such a lady and a wonderful writer! Can't wait for your "solo" debut!
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the upcoming publication of your novel. That's a great picture!
Leah