DONNA MICHELE RAMOSTwo-time Best-Selling Author Donna Michele RamosVEGAS, BABY! - Released April 19, 2023 (eBook)If you like "Bridgerton" stay turned for my newest series "CRESTLEIGH". Decades before "Bridgerton" there was "CRESTLEIGH." First book of the series will be released late Spring 2023.  14 books in print, and 2 on the way; “writing is in my blood.” I don’t write daily but when the mood hits me, usually 1 a.m. or later I can stay up for hours writing. Sometimes the mood lasts for days or even weeks and I can’t get my thoughts down fast enough. It took me forever to finish school but I did earn an A.A. in Social Science and a B.A. In Government. I have to set a good example for my grandchildren and great grandchildren.I got started on this literary road in the fourth grade when my teacher liked my composition so much, she showed it to the principal, who liked it too and read it to the entire school over the P.A. system. At lunch, I was surprised to find that I was something of a celebrity, I liked it! I almost got a book deal until the publishers found out I was 9 years By 15, I was into what every other young girl was into clothes and boys. It wasn’t until after I got hooked on the romance novels, that all the women in my Wall Street bank were reading, that I figured out the formula. I decided to try my hand at it. I’d write but not knowing what to do with my manuscripts, they went into shopping bags in my hall closet. Fast forward to 2005, I figured out how to self-publish my first book “HIGH RISE.” I was too dumb and inexperienced to know I had a lot against me; the book was 600 pages and the paperback price was set by the publisher at $26.50. I was told many times by book stores, nobody is going to buy this book; it’s too long, it costs too much money for a nobody. True, I was unknown author, but I knew it was a good story and I believed in it, so I didn’t listen. After my first New York City book signing, I was shocked and thrilled to find my book debut on Essence.com’s best seller list in the 10th position and on BlackBookplus.com’s best seller list in the 5th position. I could hardly believe it and it pushed me to keep writing. Now I am writing full-time: living my dream. I partnered with another author, Brooklen Borne to write a 4-book sci-fi series, “ABSORPTION.” “ABSORPTION” is a real departure for me, from my romance genre. “ABSORPTION” takes place in 4 cities across the U.S. It;s a science fiction thriller about a serial killer, with a touch of romance. Brooklen had the idea of the absorption bullet for a story he was working on and we came up with the idea of a serial killer and incorporated his special bullet into the story. I really enjoyed creating and co-writing it. In the first book, “ABSORPTION VEGAS” a serial killer emerges and our female Homicide Detective Kehli Joyce chases him to “ABSORPTION MIAMI” and “ABSORPTION NEW YORK.” The series ends with “ABSORPTION LOS ANGELES,” currently a work in progress.So many people have helped me along the way; I appreciate that and always try to give back. I held a literary conference a few years ago that was sold out and well received. I did a series of quarterly workshops on writing, publishing, advertising and agents. I have mentored several workshop attendees. I’m proud to say one of my students published his book and it is a gorgeous book. It traces his family’s story from slavery until now. He was blessed to present it to his elderly aunt, who answered questions for him on the family’s history, before she passed away. I get so excited when I see the progress someone’s made on their manuscript. I plan on doing a few book signings soon, I really miss connecting with my readers. Sometimes they have insights on my books I did not see, it’s always fun to hear their take on the story or answer their questions. I was also presented the, “Write On! Awards for Literary Excellence 2017 Author of the Year Award, in recognition of African American Authors, Publishers and Writers. This was a huge surprise and proud accomplishment.I’ve been blessed to be a keynote speaker, panel member, workshop presenter for numerous events and participant of “Authors on the Move,” a huge formal dinner fundraiser of the Sacramento Public Library. I try to make myself available to participate in events, whenever I’m asked. I speak at schools as much as possible; it’s wonderful seeing kids light up when I ask them for their story ideas. My first paid workshop was for the City of Sacramento Public Library. My next project is to teach myself how to become a screenwriter, so that I can turn my novels into screenplays to submit to studios and agents searching for fresh new scripts. Always follow your passion to fulfill your dreams! I love hearing from readers, contact: ramosdm77@gmail.com For book related merchandise, check out my website: www.donnamicheleramos.com Please leave a a review if you've read any of my books. Thanks! Read more about this authorRead less about this author