Located below are pictures capturing several special moments from my continuous literary journey. Enjoy!

 
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LIfestyles Expo - Collen & Nikki Turner

Collen with Nikki Turner, author of the "Hustler's Wife." She's a really cool person.

 
 
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Lifestyles Expo - Literary Event Sponsored by Howard University Bookstore

Monique Mozee provides the introductions as we prepare to discuss books at the Lifestyles Expo event.

 
 
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A Warm Welcome...

 
 
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FSO

Nikki Turner, Collen, Lyah Beth LeFlore and Charlotte Burley. Lyah Beth and Charlotte are the authors of "Cosmopolitan Girls."

 
 
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Chatting with the crowd...

 
 
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"The Kels..."

I Get By With A Little Help from my Friends..."

My girls Kellie "Minor" Muse and Kelli "Major" Wynn. These are my sisters, sorors and friends. Thanks for always having my back!

 
 
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My Name In Lights

Collen standing beside the Howard University Bookstore Author Schedule... It was a great event that had many vendors and wonderful entertainment...

 
 
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Ludacris Puts it Down...

Ludacris was one of the day's performers. He was great!

 
 
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Luda!

Upclose and personal. He puts on a great show...

 
 
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Luda...

For a 15-minute set, he had the crowd going...

 
 
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"Another Great Gift!"

Collen receiving one of the great gifts from the STAR Bookclub, Harrisburg, PA - Spring 2004

 
 
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"And the winner is..."

Collen with the STAR member winner of the gift basket. It was a great day of sharing, and the members of STAR are wonderful hostesses!

 
 
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One of the Best...

Collen with the members of STAR Bookclub. It was a great weekend event filled with great food, drinks and discussions. Thanks again, ladies!

 
 
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The Sign Says it All...

The STAR Bookclub... these ladies really make you feel like a star!

 
 
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AmiGals Retreat... June 2004

Collen on the dais... at the wonderful AmiGals Literary Retreat. It was a great event!

 
 
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AmiGals 2004 - Author Ruby Shivers

Ruby has a number of great books available. If you appreciate great wit and warmth, check out some of her books!

 
 
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On the Dais...

Collen (2nd L) with fellow authors (L-R) Diane Marbury, Cyndey Rax and Lori Bryant-Woolridge. It was a great discussion.

 
 
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RAWSISTAZ Book Event - June 2004

Diane, Collen, and Cydney continue the lively discussion.

 
 
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Collen on the Mic

Collen participates in another panel discussion, as Author Tahia Chloe Mahdi listens.

 
 
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Author Dywane Birch

Dywane, Collen's PIC, was in the house to show his love and support. Dywane's new book, "From My Soul to Yours," the sequel to the scorching hot "Shattered Souls," is now available. Get your copy today... I'm reading it now, and my fingers are burning!

 
 
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Dywane on the Dais

Dywane, seated next to Author Denise Campbell, participate in a panel discussion on the current state of Black publishing. It was quite interesting.