Faith Henry, the first African American mayor of Ulysses, Texas, finds her perfect life unravelling as she struggles to save her career and salvage her marriage.

As the eldest of nine children, Dr. James Adams has been the head of the family since the murder of his father years ago. He thought he put that day and his difficult childhood behind him when he left his hometown in East Texas. After chance reunites him with his high school sweetheart, along comes a host of problems. Doubting his claim of celibacy, a scorned woman starts rumors about his sexuality. His mother begins dating a man he doesn't approve of and one of his brothers is arrested. While James struggles with the demands of his loved ones, the past comes knocking--threatening his future. He has no choice but to step into a risky maze of love and lies. He has to learn what really happened the day his daddy died.

Sistahs Speak is an anthology, a collection of nonfiction stories, poetry, creative nonfiction, personal narratives, and critical essays from women living with HIV/AIDS. This project seeks to create a space for women to share their stories in their own voice, with an open heart as a vehicle for chronicling the experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS. The goal of this project is to empower the reader, support the soul, and uplift the spirit of women living with HIV/AIDS and the collective communities each one represents.

Shine Sistah Shine is an inspirational/motivational book geared towards women and girls in search of their true life purpose. Through relatable, raw and real life experiences, this book is a provoking starting tool for women ready to improve their lives emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Success Is a Side Effect is a powerful, practical guide to achieving more fulfilling relationships at work, at home, and in your community. Bestselling author and motivational speaker Dr. Monica Anderson's unique approach to personal growth is illustrated with real-world situations, surprising statistics, and laugh out loud anecdotes. Discover the positive side effects of authentically pursuing your passions with practical lessons in leadership like: · Schedule Your Nervous Breakdowns · The Trouble With Cheerleading · How to Avoid Emotional Miscarriages · The Cougar Myth · Eat Lunch With Strangers · Multiple Streams of Happiness Praise for Success Is A Side Effect: "A master class in corporate ascension from a trusted mentor delivered with humor and candor. These are insights your manager won't tell you and your mother may not know." A. Boyd Writer | Editor | Critic "...an instructional compendium of knowledge. Dr. Anderson weaves advice, compassion, allegory, and scenarios in each and every lesson. Readers will be able to utilize this "roadmap to self-improvement" like a GPS reference guide to actually plan the improvements...What a priceless gift!" Marilyn D. Johnson Global Ambassador/Speaker | Retired IBM Corporate Executive | Wilhemina Model I needed a dose of energy and a reminder that I should do more things that scare me. Dr. Moe's book speaks to the inner do-gooder in me. It also makes me want to hug myself a little more. Terri B. Williams Vice President-Government Relations | American Heart Association-SW Affiliate

Unless it's under reconstruction...never close your heart. Essence best-selling author Monica F. Anderson delivers a delightful, stand-alone sequel to her acclaimed novel “When a Sistah’s Fed Up” in this humorous and heartfelt story about love, family, and the power of forgiveness… Ambitious and beautiful, Faith Henry is a savvy woman. By all measures—her career, friendships, and financial accounts—she is certifiably successful. Right? Not so fast. She’s hopelessly entangled in the ties that bind: Her millennial daughter, Sloane, has returned to the nest with an electronic ankle monitor, gender-fluid child, meek husband, and very bad attitude. Her son, Trey, is in a relationship with an older woman who has questionable motives. Friends are tsk tsking Faith’s choice to replace her decades-long significant other with a series of online mismatches—and that longtime manfriend is wasting no time moving on. Things are so bad, even her ex-husband is a friend. And she’s tempted to grant him benefits. How did this happen? Ten years ago, vowing to control her own destiny, she left her marriage and career in politics. She strategically crafted and executed a fail-proof plan to build a new life. Her life. On her terms. Those goals are almost within her grasp. As the talent behind the popular Never Close Your Heart podcast, Faith’s insightful advice is increasingly going viral. She’s attracting the potentially lucrative attention of a media conglomerate—complicated by the not-so-welcome overtures of a menacing superfan. As her followers can attest, Faith’s superlative advice about relationships is unequaled. Amid the swirl of drama, controversy, and danger that threatens her and her family, will she heed her own words? Connect with the author Monica "Dr. mOe" Anderson at https://linktr.ee/drmoea