Meet Ashea Goldson, author of The Lovechild

Ashea Goldson, originally born in Brooklyn, NewYork  is a wife of twenty three years, a mother of two daughters, a grandmother of one, a  graduate of Fordham University, a writer, a poet, a publisher, a reviewer, an internet radio host, an educator, and a co-founder of a Christian preparatory school. Active in the ministry, she is a dedicated member of World Changers Church International for many years. She has a lifetime of experience with writing which ranges from being published in local newspapers, magazines, and online  publications to full length books.

Her first Christian fiction novel is The Lovechild, published by Urban Christian Publishers in 2008. Ashea’s short story entitled “The Kit Cat Trial” will be released in an anthology named Pets Across America in September 2009. Her second Christian fiction novel, Joy Comes In The Morning, will be released in July 2010, also by Urban Christian Publishers.  She has recently released a non-fiction title, Resurrecting Vision: 45 steps To Digging Up Your Destiny And Seeing It Through God’s Eyes through her own publishing company.

Calling herself a kingdom writer, and passionate about this calling, she is currently working on her third novel, random poems, several short stories, a children’s book, and is organizing a literacy group for youth in her community. During her relaxation time she can be found hanging out with her family, snuggled up to a good book, or listening to gospel music.

Ashea, tell us about yourself.

I’m a wife of twenty three years, a mother of two beautiful young ladies, and a grandmother of one six month old sweetheart. I am not only a novelist, but I am also a poet and a non-fiction writer as well. When I am not writing, working, or in church, I am spending time with family, reading a good book, or listening to my favorite gospel selections.

What type of jobs or careers have you worked in the past?

I have been an educator since 1989, and I have been a business owner since 1998 when I started a tutoring service. In 2000 I co-founded a Christian school where I have been both an educator and an administrator.

Who are your favorite authors?

I have many favorites, too many to mention. Included on this list are Sherri Lewis, Tia McCollors, Stacy Hawkins Adams, and Reshonda Tate Billingsley just to name a few.

What are your favorite books?

I would say that Christian fiction books are my favorites.

When did you begin to realize you wanted to write?

I have been writing since I was very young, writing stories and adding pictures to them. The first time I realized I wanted to be a writer was in middle school. Creative writing was my favorite activity, and then I was also introduced to journalism.

Tell us about your journey to publication.

I became a founding member of a writer critique group back in 2002 which really encouraged me to work wholeheartedly on my brand new manuscript. After a couple of years, I finally completed The Lovechild and submitted my first four chapters to Urban Christian after much encouragement from the group. Within a few weeks, I received a favorable response asking to see a finished manuscript. So I polished it to the best of my ability and sent it in about two months later. After a couple of months, Urban called me with an offer. Needless to say, the rest is history.

Are you a full-time writer? If so, describe your day?

No, but I am aspiring to be. Soon.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In The Lovechild, Makaeli Hunt, a successful fashion designer, has been driven far away from home by her family’s dysfunction. While living in Italy, trying to heal the wounds of yesterday, ambition becomes her comforter. When a family emergency forces her to return to her home, in seven life altering days, amidst  memories of a tumultuous past,will one revealed secret drive her away from her family and God forever? Or will she discover what it means to be God’s lovechild?

Dealing with issues of racism, depression, self-esteem, drug addiction, mental illness, verbal and physical abuse,The Lovechild is a story of redemption and re-dedication, confirming our victory in Jesus Christ.

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For more information about Ashea, visit her at http://www.asheagoldson.com.