New women’s fiction

Making Moves in Metropolis with series tagline of "Hope. Grit. Girl Power." with characters from video gameplay in the SIMS by the author.

Kendalynn Thompson is building win-win legal briefs leading to future success stories from former sex trafficking victims. Carmandi Prescott is ready to rejoin the fashion world on her terms. Elaine Bright’s love for technology and supporting women is ready for the spotlight. Patronda Lyles is engineering her best life as she faces her toughest challenge in years.

Available in HandBound Print or eBook.

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Autographed HandBound Print Editions

All GIG PowHer Press books are available in open spine handbound paperback edition. Your book is handbound with non-toxic adhesive and love.

Handcrafted, handbound, custom mini book charms, handbound sketchbooks, handbound journals, handbound custom planners, and other “pretty book stuff” will be available soon in the Nerdy Wordy GiG PowHer shop.

Your order will ship on Tuesday or Friday unless outside of special requests for rushed shipment.

The Good Stuff for readers is in the Nerdy Wordy GiG PowHer newsletter

The blog here on Shawneda.com provides official content. You will find branding and technical communication resources. My blog is where I share book, podcast, and book video announcements. It’s also where you’ll find posts for We ❤ Books Con. However, if you’re looking for reader goodies sign up for the newsletter. It’s only sent once a month and chock full of goodies.

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NATURAL SISTAH’S SERIES

My Crowning Glory Natural Sistahs Book 1 2020 Cover

I Am Not My Hair Natural Sistah Book 2 2020 Cover Update

Me, My Hair, and I Natural Sistahs Book 3 2020 Front Cover

COMING SOON in eBook and Print

My True Essence Wholeness Series Book 4 2020 Cover Update

“This book takes you thru so much real stuff. The main characters are all God-loving women and they go thru so much. They prove life is better with God as their leader, helper, and friend. Life can be full of bad stuff but with God, things work out.”

-Wendy, 5⭐ Kobo review

“I loved this book! I can’t wait for book 3! The characters really came alive! I can’t wait to see what happens next!

– Angelie Wilson, 5 ⭐ GoodReads review

My Crowning Glory Natural Sistahs Book 1 2020 Cover

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book and immediately bought book #2!”

– Angelie Wilson, 5⭐ GoodReads review

Diamond Butterfly: Share Heal Sparkle Shine Fly

“This book is for the strong at heart that is ready to grow spiritually and emotionally. Every woman should definitely read this book.”

– Lanita, 5⭐ Amazon Review

EBOOK DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE FOR FREE.99

God laid it on my heart to make my past and future eBook devotionals available for readers for free.99 on all eBook platforms. What is Free.99? Free where possible and .99 where free is not an option. Amazon.com doesn’t allow eBooks to be published for free, so if they price match it’ll be free if not it’ll be 99 cents. When Amazon decides not to price match you’re able to download a copy to your kindle by getting the from me. Click each cover to download your copy via BookFunnel.

NERDY

Self-publishing charted my unconventional path into STEM. Each story, website design, brand redesign, and book cover served as a guidepost that led to earning my Masters in English, Technical Communication with a concentration on human-computer interaction and instructional design.

Using technology to create solutions for clients includes videos about the tools, systems, and processes used daily to serve my clients, provide consulting services, produce and publish books, and host online events for readers.

WORDY

If you like unapologetically powerful characters, you’ll enjoy a read from anyone of my women’s fiction series. The Diamond Butterfly devotionals are perfect for you if you’re dedicated to healing from your past, becoming intimate with the Holy Spirit, and working daily to live your best life.

Not into fiction books, you can listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and watch videos about the characters’ lives before and after their book.

GIG POWHER

A bespoke boutique handbound book publishing press.

God-inspired girl power books are the heart and soul of each folio written, formatted, bound, and sold through GiG PowHer Press.

You may also like to journal, sketch, and longhand write. Customized Commissioned handbound sketchbooks, notebooks, journals, planning journals, planners, and special occasion albums are available.