RESHONDA TATE is the national bestselling author of more than 53 books, she writes both adult and teen fiction, as well as nonfiction. A highly sought-after motivational speaker and award-winning poet, ReShonda is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature. Considered one of the top African- American authors in the country, her books remain a staple on Bestseller's lists and have been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, Jet, People, Essence, and Ebony Magazines.