Wagfest Networking Extravaganza

"COME AS STRANGERS, LEAVE AS FAMILY"

Mashawn Mickels currently resides in Georgia. Her debut poetry book is titled "A Piece Of Me: Mashawn In The making". She is also the Co-Founder and President of “Sisters & Brothers With Soul Book Club.” The club’s home base is in Columbus, GA.

Ms. Sonja Wilson is a mother, an impenetrable working writer, and self-proclaimed business woman. Sonja has been the owner of SoFul ILLusions since 2007 and was appointed director of operations for Urban Fire Publishing which was established in 2009. She is a Philadelphia native who enjoys writing as well as raising the bar for penmanship. Lady Illusions is her mysterious persona. Other books written by her are Erotic Illusions, Soulful Secrets, and Xtacee Factor.

Lorraine Thomas is the founder of His Word in Season Ministries – a ministry of reconciliation for the lost and hurting. She is an author, teacher, mentor, and inspirational speaker. Her book, Unequally Yoked encourages others to discuss the issues of domestic violence. Her passion is clearly demonstrated in her writing and speaking.

Sherry Lucille is a Counselor, Mother, and Wife; but that’s just her day job. In working on her memoirs, she discovered her need to write creatively which resulted in her first novel, Love Changes. As a result of writing this novel Sherry has become a book coach and blogger. She also enjoys a greater platform for public speaking on topics such as motivation and pursuing your passion.

Xanthe Johnson, Xanthe pronounced “Zandy” is an aspiring writer who resides currently in Atlanta, Georgia migrating from Florida three years ago. She is the eldest of five siblings, which includes an identical twin sister. She has one son and one grandson. Her book, Last Laugh, Last Cry debut in 2008.

Tracy Darity was born, raised, and currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is the mother of three daughters, Morgan, Jasmin, and Shaunte. Tracy currently works in the benefits industry as a relationship manager but long dreamed of becoming a published author.

Today she is enjoying the success of her novel titled, He Loves Me He Loves Me Not! and preparing for the release of her second novel, Love…Like Snow In Florida On A Hot Summer Day.

The1Essence, a devoted mother of two, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has written two books; "Sunset, The1Esssence of Life", a collection of poetry and "Memoirs of An Ordinary Woman" that reflect her thoughts, feelings and personal points of view as guided by the understanding that learning how to live is the hardest task in life.

Literary new-comer Yasmine Harrison, is a Florida native, but happily raised as a Georgia Peach. She resides in the Metro Atlanta area. She is a graduate of Valdosta State University. She enjoys reading, writing, traveling, entertaining family and friends. Turning Point is her first published novel which is a dream fulfilled and she looks forward to future publications.

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Wagfest ~ NIANAF 2010

The Wagfest Group, LLC was established in 2007, to provide educational, networking, and business opportunities for self-published authors, initially. Over the years, Wagfest met in various cities throughout the United States during which an allegiance was formed between diverse social media marketing and networking communities. The cities visited were: New Jersey (2007), Seattle and Cincinnati (2008), and Seattle and Atlanta (2009). The adoption of the philosophy, there is “no I in Wagfest; it is a team sport,” was formed, which allowed Wagfest to broadened its focus to include entertainers and entrepreneurs to collaborate collectively with a high level of commitment in harmony to and with like-minded, consumers, markets, and fans. In 2010, Wagfest in association with its newly formed, National Independent Artist Networking Alliance Foundation has selected the great city of Shreveport in Louisiana to launch its inaugural annual National Independent Artist Networking Alliance event; September 16-19, 2010.

Wagfest NIANAF Vision

The vision of the National Independent Artist Networking Alliance Foundation is to enhance, foster, commercialize the mainstream value and significance of independent artists by informing the community and consumers of its existence, products, and services along with providing youth group participation, volunteerism, quality programs, events, and networking opportunities.

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"Come As Strangers, Leave as Family"