Stacy-Deanne
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Stacy-Deanne (born Stacy Deanne Reed on February 5, 1978) is an American author.
. She is a popular African-American
novelist. She writes mainstream fiction including mysteries, thrillers and suspense novels. She is best known for her novels "Everlasting" (2007) and "Melody" (2008) published by Simon and Schuster
. Stacy is also a model and certified editor.
Stacy is the daughter of John and Elva Reed. John is a retired Inspector who worked for Harris County
for over thirty years. Elva was a school teacher who worked in the Houston Independent School District
for over thirty years. She died from Leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
in December 2006.
Stacy was born an only child
but always longed to have brothers and sisters. Due to her not having any siblings Stacy relied on her imagination which ultimately got her interested in writing fiction years later. She attended Hobby Elementary School, Lanier Middle School
and Jefferson Davis High School, all in Houston, Texas. Even though Stacy showed a talent for writing in middle school
, it was not until she was nineteen that she decided to write professionally.
Stacy had a hard upbringing due to a lack of self-esteem
and ongoing depression
. Even though this held her confidence prisoner for years, Stacy's newfound confidence has helped her become the up and coming literary voice she is today. Stacy is one writer who writes because it's a part of her and she strives on being the best she can be. Stacy is also considered a writer's activist for her continuing efforts to help steer aspiring writers to publication by sharing advice and also writes articles geared towards sharing writing tips and guidance within the literary community.
, Ashanti, Beyonce
, Destiny's Child
, Jennifer Lopez
& Mýa
: Divas of the New Millennium", featuring the works of other authors. The 2005 book, showcased the ups and downs of some of music's brightest female stars. The book was published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. the top African-American publishing company for self-help
and biography books. The book has appeared on best selling lists for urban books including the Disilgold Soul Best Seller list and the YGA Best Selling List. The book also garnered an award for, "Best Biography Book" for Disilgold Soul Awards.
Quickly following the success of "Divas of the New Millennium", Stacy was profiled alongside other notable authors in the 2006 book "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
In 2007 Stacy released her novel, "Everlasting" published by Simon and Schuster's imprint, Strebor Books. The book, which focuses on a romance between Latino teens is noted as the Romeo and Juliet
for today's generation and has become a favorite with readers from all walks of life.
In June 2008 Stacy released her third book, "Melody" also with Simon and Schuster. The book is Stacy's first thriller and mystery work.
In 2007 Stacy won two YGA Literary Awards for "Most Anticipated Author of the Year" and "Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist".
Urban-Reviews Interview/Review
Wild On Books Interview
The Nubian Chronicles Feature
Shooting Stars Magazine Interview
Recent Reviews:
Front Street Reviews
Early life
Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) was born Stacy Deanne Reed on February 5, 1978 in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. She is a popular African-American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
novelist. She writes mainstream fiction including mysteries, thrillers and suspense novels. She is best known for her novels "Everlasting" (2007) and "Melody" (2008) published by Simon and Schuster
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, Inc., a division of CBS Corporation, is a publisher founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is one of the four largest English-language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins...
. Stacy is also a model and certified editor.
Stacy is the daughter of John and Elva Reed. John is a retired Inspector who worked for Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
for over thirty years. Elva was a school teacher who worked in the Houston Independent School District
Houston Independent School District
The Houston Independent School District is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States. Houston ISD serves as a community school district for most of the city of Houston and several nearby and insular municipalities...
for over thirty years. She died from Leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers established by the National Cancer Act of 1971. It is both a degree-granting academic institution and a cancer treatment and research center located at the Texas Medical Center in...
in December 2006.
Stacy was born an only child
Only child
An only child is a person with no siblings, either biological or adopted. In a family with multiple offspring, first-borns, may be briefly considered only children and have a similar early family environment, but the term only child is generally applied only to those individuals who never have...
but always longed to have brothers and sisters. Due to her not having any siblings Stacy relied on her imagination which ultimately got her interested in writing fiction years later. She attended Hobby Elementary School, Lanier Middle School
Lanier Middle School (Houston)
Sidney Lanier Middle School is an internal charter middle school located at 2600 Woodhead Street in Houston, Texas, United States, with a ZIP code of 77098...
and Jefferson Davis High School, all in Houston, Texas. Even though Stacy showed a talent for writing in middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
, it was not until she was nineteen that she decided to write professionally.
Stacy had a hard upbringing due to a lack of self-esteem
Self-esteem
Self-esteem is a term in psychology to reflect a person's overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs and emotions such as triumph, despair, pride and shame: some would distinguish how 'the self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem, the...
and ongoing depression
Depression (mood)
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless...
. Even though this held her confidence prisoner for years, Stacy's newfound confidence has helped her become the up and coming literary voice she is today. Stacy is one writer who writes because it's a part of her and she strives on being the best she can be. Stacy is also considered a writer's activist for her continuing efforts to help steer aspiring writers to publication by sharing advice and also writes articles geared towards sharing writing tips and guidance within the literary community.
Career
Stacy-Deanne began writing professionally at nineteen years old. Stacy gained popularity with the release of her first book, "Alicia KeysAlicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, Ashanti, Beyonce
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
, Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
& Mýa
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-A person:* Bo Mya , Chief Commander of the Karen National Union* Mýa , American R&B singer-songwriter and actress** Mýa , a 1998 album by Mýa-A code:* Burmese language, ISO 639-3 code is mya* Moruya Airport's IATA code...
: Divas of the New Millennium", featuring the works of other authors. The 2005 book, showcased the ups and downs of some of music's brightest female stars. The book was published by Amber Communications Group, Inc. the top African-American publishing company for self-help
Self-help
Self-help, or self-improvement, is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. There are many different self-help movements and each has its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders...
and biography books. The book has appeared on best selling lists for urban books including the Disilgold Soul Best Seller list and the YGA Best Selling List. The book also garnered an award for, "Best Biography Book" for Disilgold Soul Awards.
Quickly following the success of "Divas of the New Millennium", Stacy was profiled alongside other notable authors in the 2006 book "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Writing".
In 2007 Stacy released her novel, "Everlasting" published by Simon and Schuster's imprint, Strebor Books. The book, which focuses on a romance between Latino teens is noted as the Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers.Romeo and Juliet belongs to a...
for today's generation and has become a favorite with readers from all walks of life.
In June 2008 Stacy released her third book, "Melody" also with Simon and Schuster. The book is Stacy's first thriller and mystery work.
In 2007 Stacy won two YGA Literary Awards for "Most Anticipated Author of the Year" and "Most Anticipated Latin Romance Novelist".
Media
Recent Interviews:Urban-Reviews Interview/Review
Wild On Books Interview
The Nubian Chronicles Feature
Shooting Stars Magazine Interview
Recent Reviews:
Front Street Reviews