Meet Our Authors
Stories That
Inspire and Transform
At Storehouse Voices, we are proud to present
a diverse lineup of authors whose work reflects the
depth and richness of Black storytelling.
a diverse lineup of authors whose work reflects the
depth and richness of Black storytelling.
Meet Our
Authors
Arian Simone
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, international speaker, and co-founder/CEO of the Fearless Fund, Arian Simone Reed's Freedom to Be Fearless
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Co-founder/CEO of the Fearless Fund (the pioneering and embattled venture capital firm for women of color), Arian Simone Reed is the author of the forthcoming FREEDOM TO BE FEARLESS, an intimate step-by-step guide through the three pillars of fearlessness: honoring your roots, developing faith over fear, and building your vision from the top down—written in the dynamic voice that has made this world-renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and international speaker sought-after by multi-billion-dollar clients like Sony Pictures, Steve Madden, Amazon, and the nation of Côte D'Ivoire, where she is Queen of Dawa Grand Bereby. World rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices from Meredith Miller at UTA, with Porscha Burke editing.
Cheryl Polote-Williamson
HBO Max Award-winning filmmaker, editor-in-chief of Cheryl Magazine, and leading mindset coach
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HBO Max Award-winning filmmaker, editor-in-chief of Cheryl Magazine, and leading mindset coach Cheryl Polote-Williamson is the author of the forthcoming THE AFFIRMED LIFE—a motivational memoir in which the renowned "manifestation guru" intertwines personal stories and professional wisdom to create a blueprint for others to fortify their mindset and devise a life plan teeming with prosperity and pride. World rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices from Georgia Bodnar of Noyan Literary.
David E. Talbert
Award-winning playwright, bestelling author, and trailblazing filmmaker who created "First Sunday" and "Jingle Jangle,"
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Award-winning playwright, bestelling author, and trailblazing filmmaker who created "First Sunday" and "Jingle Jangle," David E. Talbert is the author of the forthcoming EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT BEING A MAN (I LEARNED FROM A WOMAN), a dynamic collection of narrative essays celebrating Black matriarchs and distilling the powerful lessons and wisdom passed down by the women in his life. North American rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices from Albert Lee at UTA, with Porscha Burke editing.
Demond Martin
Investor, philanthropist, and co-founder and CEO of Wellwithall
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Investor, philanthropist, and co-founder and CEO of Wellwithall, Demond Martin is the author of the forthcoming FRIENDS OF THE GOOD—an inspiring and moving narrative of mutual aid, collective responsibility, and moral guidance centered on the importance of having a village. Having transcended a tough upbringing in Inglewood, California to attend Harvard Business School and work with the most illustrious community leaders in the Obama White House and beyond, Martin reveals the crucial role of friendships in building a life of professional and personal fulfilment and success, offering practical advice to readers on how to identify, maintain and be "friends of the good." North American rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices from Gail Ross at WME.
Marie A. Sutton
Public Information Officer for the City of Birmingham, and debut author
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Public Information Officer for the City of Birmingham, and debut author Marie A. Sutton is the author of the forthcoming ALL THAT REMAINS, a powerful work of narrative nonfiction celebrating the life of the author's indomitable grandmother Jimmie Lee Elliott, who raised seven babies on her own in the segregated south—breaking barriers of racism, poverty, and mental breakdowns to become one of the first females in Alabama to achieve postmaster rank in the U.S. Postal Service. World rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices
Michael Tinsley
Debut fantasy author and a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University
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North Carolina A&T State University alum Michael Tinsley is the author of the debut YA fantasy novel MAY A DIVINE AWAKEN, the first volume in a trilogy in which a young man, abandoned by his parents and shunned by his village, discovers that his strange skin blemishes are ultimately a sign of a great power, the key to vanquishing a mysterious group of assassins and fallen angels. World rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices.
Nia Gilliam
An award-winning commercial airline pilot and founder of "Sisters of the Skies"
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An award-winning commercial airline pilot and founder of "Sisters of the Skies", Nia Gilliam is the author of the forthcoming memoir CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, chronicling her journey as a Black female pilot-as she navigates the skies and the unique challenges of her profession, from witnessing the 9/11 terror attacks unfold from her cockpit window to raising a son, surviving breast cancer, and creating community among Black aviatrixes. World Rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices from Regina Brooks/Serendipity.
Temple Day Smith
An award-winning Ph.D., and MBA, and authoritative voice on educational equity and the sociology of well-being
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An award-winning Ph.D., MBA, and leading voice on educational equity and the sociology of well-being, Temple Day Smith is the author of the forthcoming ALL OUR TOMORROWS—a powerful historical novel that brings to life the extraordinary story of Bennett College, an HBCU founded in the wake of the Civil War by a group of newly emancipated persons—many of whom couldn't read but were compelled and unwavering in their commitment to place every bet on a cause greater than themselves and on the dream of a brighter future they would never see. World rights acquired by Tamira Chapman at Storehouse Voices.