About Us

Donna Reid, a native of Charlotte, NC, and raised in Washington, DC, is a successful self-help and counseling expert.  As a licensed professional counselor, Donna guides others to broaden their perspectives. After 40 years in the District of Columbia Public School system, she retired to focus on her thriving practice, Love First PLLC, emphasizing love as life's core value.

Donna's mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life's challenges positively. Her book, "Donna Said: An Illustrated Self-Help Journey," presents transformative insights from therapeutic experiences, offering practical thoughts for diverse life situations. Donna Reid is not just an author; she's a respected counselor inviting readers on a journey toward self-discovery and empowerment.

Introducing Dr. Shauntey James, a dedicated author and advocate with a fervent commitment to uplifting marginalized voices. Her journey began in her undergraduate years, igniting a passion that led her to pursue a law degree. Driven by a profound desire to amplify the voices often unheard, she has embarked on a purpose-driven mission to equip individuals with the skills necessary to reshape our collective future.

But Dr. James is not just a disseminator of knowledge; she's a catalyst for change. Through engaging presentations, immersive workshops, and impactful publications, she is nurturing a new generation of advocates, arming them with the tools and knowledge to drive immediate and lasting transformation in our society. Join her in this purposeful endeavor as she inspires change agents who will propel us toward a brighter tomorrow. You can hear her weekly on her podcast Woman and Justice or pick up one of her other books The History, Evolution, and Current State of the Female Offender: Recommendations for the Future co-authored with Dr. VanGundy or read her crime fiction, Murder: Secrets Among Colleagues.

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 Rheya Leigh is a young author aspiring for justice and empowerment for women and individuals everywhere. She resides in Philadelphia and spends most of her time in nature and writing.  The Happening is her debut novel. 

Jeff also known as Geiser and Sensei was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. He has been a staple in the Harrisburg community for many years as someone who loves karate and other sports. Over the years he has mentored and coached many youth in sports such as football, basketball, baseball and karate. Jeff is a 2022 inductee into the Pennsylvania Karate Hall of Fame after spending over 55 years learning and then teaching hundreds of students.

Jasmira L. Hunter is a published writer, career coach, and minister who began writing in childhood. 

She enjoys acting and crocheting. 

To view her crochet work and place an order, visit her etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Makeaslipknot?ref=search_shop_redirect

For upcoming information on future writing projects 

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The Reluctant Poet is Vance's debut book.  Vance Johnson is both author and subject  of many of his poems. He began writing poems  after reading Shakespeare. The Sonnets of  Shakespeare appealed to him. He felt the  romance in them would help his game! He  memorized Sonnet #116. He had a great deal of  success associated with this technique. 

Prison Ministry Manual is Larry's debut book. Larry's expertise is building men who have trudged the same arduous road he has and continues to travel. He is a recovering addict with over twenty-seven years of sobriety. Larry has been counseling at Cumberland County Prison the last Twenty-two years. Larry has been an active advocate for the right of those incarcerated, both pre and post judiciary proceedings. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1998 with a Masters in Human Service.  He is very active in prison ministry. He believes that commitment without sacrifice has no success. Faith without works is dead.

Love, Lies and Fight is her debut novel which is co-written with Author Terri D. Julie cannot thank her enough for mentoring her through this experience since it truly helped her to positively move forward with life. Julie was never much of a fan of writing until recently when dealing with a challenging series of circumstances. Having made it through as a much stronger and self-confident woman she desired to write a book that would inspire other women. 

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Gadsden, is founder of Nathaniel Gadsden's Writers Wordshop and  Pastor of Imani Redeemed Christian Church of God, Harrisburg, PA.  He is a certified Life Coach and a Mentor for The Program: It;s About Change, which works with individuals returning home from prison.  He is a Staff Chaplain with with UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals.  He is also an Instructor with The University of Pittsburgh's Child Welfare Resource Center, and Harrisburg Area Community College.  Rev. Gadsden and his wife, Patricia, co-host a weekly television show called "Life Esteem" on WHP-TV 21 (a CBS affiliate). He also is Host of the Nate Gadsden Show on Facebook Live, The Voice 17104, Harrisburg, PA.   Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.

Co Author of Journaling for Self-Care for Persons in Recovery.   Patricia is the founder and President of Life Esteem, a personal and professional enrichment training/consulting firm and founder of the Life Esteem Holistic Health Center.  She is an entrepreneur and respected workshop and seminar leader who works with businesses, state agencies, colleges and schools, educational and human services organizations. Mrs. Gadsden was named one of the top 50 Pennsylvania Women in Business for 2006, by the Central Penn Journal. She co-hosts (with Husband Nathaniel Gadsden) a weekly television program called Life Esteem which focuses on community issues.

Terri is a blogger and author who writes under the pen name Terri D. She published her debut novel titled Yesterday’s Lies in 2011. Terri has since released four more novels, a memoir titled Passport Wife, has published articles, poems and Terri’s most recent release titled, Journaling for Self-Care for Young Adults was inspired by and dedicated to the young women of Chatham. Terri is happily married again since 2017. She has three children and four grandchildren. Terri is a member of Beulah Baptist Church where she has written and produced stage plays and she is an active member in the Choir. Terri is also a trained Chaplain assistant, Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Life Coach.  

Terri is the founder and President of TDUB Publishing. 

Cleveland known to many as Cleve, or Lump was a native of Washington, DC. Cleveland had a true love for the arts. He was always singing and dancing to various genres of music and spreading his energy to those he loved. In times of reflection he could be seen sketching or writing in his book. Although too few read or knew, Cleveland had a gift for expressing his life and the lives around him through his poems. For over four decades Cleveland would use periods of joy and triumph to voice happiness, pain, and life changing moments. With this compilation of previously unpublished poetry we hope that his words will touch your heart and inspire your minds, as it has ours.

In December 2020, Cleveland was signed to TDUB Publishing, however unfortunately he passed away in August 2021 before seeing the fruits of his labor showcased.