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Lakeshia Poole self-published her first book in 4th grade - handwriting, illustrating and binding a comedic horror story, then selling it to her classmates. Throughout school and a 15-year public relations career, her passion for storytelling and publishing remained strong. Inspired by her college years at The University of Georgia she created the college fiction series, The Village (Don't Let Me Fall, Exes and O's, You Only Live Once -- coming soon). She's also published Faith Beats Fear, a unique daily devotional of inspirational fiction stories, Scriptures, and journaling prompts. When she's not dreaming up new story ideas, Lakeshia spends time with family or relaxing on her porch reading and sipping coffee. ...more

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	Don't Let Me Fall 3.51 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Happily Ever Christmas: A Short Story 4.47 avg rating — 19 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Holiday Reunion 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Faith Beats Fear: Inspiring Stories and Bible Scriptures to Strengthen Your Faith and Stop Fear Before It Stops You 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Renew: 40 Prayers and Prompts to Power Up Your Life it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Many people begin asking, “What is my purpose?” during seasons when life feels scattered, disjointed, or harder to manage than expected. The question usually surfaces when clarity fades, motivation dips, or familiar structures stop working. While the question itself is sincere, it often points to a misunderstanding of how purpose actually unfolds in the life […]

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“Don't discount your angst. Don't discount the tough times, being broke, being unhappy or even disappointed. This are the things great stories are made of.”
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“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~ ”
― Thomas A. Edison

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“When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try a few others, but I think that for the writer to worry is to take over God's business.”
― Flannery O' Connor

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“Whenever I don’t know whether to fight or not, I fight.”
― Emily Murphy

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“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”
― Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon

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