T.R. Monroe
T. R. Monroe is a child of God, a mother, a daughter, an educator, media specialist, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc who believes healing is both spiritual and practical. Her authentic voice and compassionate leadership help readers rediscover their God-given strength. Through education, creativity, and truth-telling, she reminds us that no pain is wasted—every story can rise again. You're not starting over, you are just getting started.
Kqween Modest
KQWEEN MODEST is a mother of eight, a survivor
of life’s deepest battles, and a truth-teller with ink
in her soul. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio,
she has spent her life not only raising children—but
raising voices, raising awareness, and raising the
bar for what it means to be a melanin mother in a
world that too often judges instead of supports.
Her journey as a writer was birthed through pain,
motherhood, and the unbearable weight of silence.
Even while navigating her own storms, she
continues to pour out daily words of strength to
uplift others. What began as powerful quotes to
encourage mothers transformed into a mission: to
heal through storytelling, break generational
trauma, and speak the raw truths others are afraid
to say.
KQWEEN writes with purpose—grounded in lived
experience, emotional truth, and fearless
authenticity. Her voice is bold. Her pen is
unfiltered. And her heart beats for every mother
who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or
misunderstood. For twelve years and counting, she
homeschools her children showing the same
unwavering commitment to her children's growth
as she now gives to her readers’ healing.
She doesn’t write for applause. She writes for
liberation.
Featured Books
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The Weight of Motherhood
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Rooted in Strength
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DNA doesn't Make you a Father
Other Projects
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Kqweendom Healz: The Healing Throne Podcast
Paula Banks
Paula Y. Banks is an award-winning author, speaker, publisher, and the founder of EION Books Publishing. She writes stories that help people find the courage to tell their own, whether she is encouraging children to discover the power of storytelling or reminding women that obedience doesn't require perfection.
After publishing her first children's book at 46, Paula has gone on to write multiple books, develop storytelling programs used in schools and communities, and create resources that help parents, educators, and aspiring authors build confidence through story.
Her work has been featured in schools, conferences, podcasts, and media outlets, where she speaks on storytelling, literacy, identity, and the courage to begin before you feel ready.
Her latest book, Unqualified for the Yes: A Season of Surrender and Identity, shares the deeply personal journey that changed the way she viewed calling, confidence, and what it means to trust God before having all the answers.
When she's not writing, Paula can usually be found creating new ways to help people build something that lasts, spending time with her family, or enjoying a good cup of coffee while planning her next big idea.
She lives in Virginia with her husband, Charles, and is the mother of two grown sons, Elijah and Zion.
Jennifer Westecott
Jennifer’s bio leverages the profound resonance of her personal history to craft deeply evocative romance narratives. By transmutesing her past traumas and grief into a catalyst for healing. She employs a sophisticated and visceral lexicon that elevates the genre. Her work serves as a luminous exploration of resiliance, using empowerment and poignant emotional depth to transform shattered experiences into a triumphant literary sanctuary.
