K . R E S H A Y Author | Poet | Playwright

K Reshay is a self-published author, poet, and playwright She was a featured author and moderator at the 2022 NATIONAL Book Club Conference in Atlanta, GA

In 2017, her debut book series “Appearances,” provoked readers to examine the people amongst their circles

As the President and Founder of the Me Time Book Club, she has participated in several book and community service events throughout the years The goal of her book club is to promote literacy within the community

Her latest standalone novel “All Things Work Out Well,” depicts the heartbreaking story of tragedy and triumph between two friends. In addition, she has released two stage plays and a children’s book coauthored with her two sons.

Currently, she is finishing up her new novel, “Committed ” She is also working on her personal travel memoir “African American Girl Lost ” This memoir outlines her personal journey of selfdiscovery during her first visit to West Africa She is also working on another children's book and a new novel

She resides in Alabama with her husband and two sons

Accomplishments:

-Oral Diktion Academy Author of the Year

March 6, 2021

-Featured Author at The National Book Club Conference in Atlanta 2022

-Me Time Book Club President & Founder established in 2011

-Host of Behind the Ink, a premiere book signing event featuring New York Times best-selling and local authors

If you had to describe yourself in five words, what would they be and why?

Crazy, Sexy, Cool, Hustler, Savvy, Organized These words describe my personality and business model

When did you discover your passion for writing and sharing stories?

I began writing short stories at the age of eight

Can you reflect back on your childhood, can you remember the first person that introduced you to the world of writing?

When I was in the 4th grade, I was introduced to a creative program called VIVA This program was designed to enhance gifted kids in a creative way The teachers always encouraged me to go beyond the norm and think outside of the box

Tell us about your debut book series "Appearances", and how did this project come about?

Appearances is a drama-filled suspense series about the lengths people will go to hide their true selves I was inspired by the poem, “We Wear the Mask,” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. This was a modern take on it I wrote a few pages years prior and finally started writing it in 2016

You also have several other novels "All things work out well" and "Committed, what message remains true within the pages of all of your work? I like to write characters that are relatable and I like to take my readers on an emotional roller coaster I’ve noticed that writing gets easier with each project

Tell us about your organization, The Me Time Book Club, how can new readers become a part of this community?

I founded this book club in the Summer of 2011 It originally was a small club but eventually expanded and became more organized and community-based New readers are welcome to join us on our social media channels

Being able to author a book with your children is a dream for most authors, what was this experience like for you all? This experience has been amazing! My boys attended several book events and then eventually wanted to write their own This journey has allowed them to understand what it means to actually create a lucrative business and helps them understand what it means to be successful So far, we ’ ve written four books together for our, “Growing Up Dregs,” book series

Tell us about your upcoming Travel Memoir, what can your supporters expect from this book?

“African American Girl Lost,” with a forward written by Author Curtis Bunn depicts my experience traveling to Ghana for the first time My supporters can expect a very raw and emotional account of my experience It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever written this far

You have experienced many accomplishments in your career, what has been the highlight of them all? My biggest accomplishment had to be being a featured author at The National Book Club Conference Being able to stand in the room with some of the greats was an experience I’ll never forget

Where do you hope to see your platform next?

I’d like to see my work on the big screen As a playwright, several of my plays have been performed and it’s an amazing experience to see the characters I create come to life

What advice do you have for the next generation of authors?

Always remain focused and true to yourself. Don’t be too eager and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

What is your definition of a Pretty Woman Who Hustles?

A pretty woman who hustles is very sure of herself and her goals She doesn’t allow anything to stand in her way to achieve her dreams She has the drive, determination, and courage to succeed

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