Michelle Chavis is a native of NY and now reside in NC with her children and glam daughter , whom she often refer to as her WHY. Michelle is the President of VLR Book Club. She has encouraged and helped others to fall in love with reading. She is very passionate about helping and pushing people to find their true purpose in life and becoming their very best. Therefore, making her the "Purpose Pusher". It is her Desire to Inspire and she is determined to leave a legacy and not just a headstone

Shavonna is Vice President of Victorious Ladies Reading Book Club, a mother of three and a wife of 22 years. She is an avid reader, loves to play bingo and spending time with her family, friends and VLR sisters.

I’m Venita Alderman Brandon; an author, blogger and entrepreneur. I’m also a wife and mother. I love to drink tea, cook and read books. I have always been creative so painting, making personalized items and gift baskets are some of my passions. #CreativityUnleashed I’m the author of A Family of Secrets, Sister Grinch 2, and Online Secrets, The Aftermath. I have short stories in 3 anthologies. I also have several journals. Stay in contact with Venita: www.VenitaAlderman.com

Asha Jones Wade is a mother of 4. CPhT by trade (17 years experience). Asha Loves the Lord. Loves to learn new things. Loves her family. Loves to read. She is a Sister, daughter, mother, and friend.

Sharea M Myers; born and raised in Durham, NC. Proud mother of one daughter. In my spare time; I love to bake homemade cakes, pies, attend Gospel festivals, relax watching TV, and most of all shopping. Otherwise being pretty much a home-body has afforded me the pleasure and hobby of reading.

Nichole Page is a Laboratory Scientist with North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health and Duke University Medical Center. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. She is also a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the National Conference of Negro Women. Nichole loves to travel and has an appreciation for wine, art,and history. “House of Lies” is Nichole's story in Turning Trials into Triumphs. Nichole lives in Durham, NC