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About Me

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Since 2002 I landed my first contract for my romance novel with Black Entertainment Television. Now almost five years later, eight books and counting, I'm living and loving life. Currently I write Kimani Romances under Harlequin Publishing.See if you can keep up with me: Born in England. Grew up in Guyana. Now living in Maryland. Attended High Point Sr. High in Beltsville/Calverton, Maryland. Attended University of MD, Eastern Shore and College Park Campuses. BA in English, MS in Int'l Business. Legislative Analyst in the day job. Ran in the Marine Corp Marathon in D.C. back in the day. Member of Romance Writers of America. Member of First Coast Romance Writers in Jacksonville, FL. Married to a Sigma man - Blue Phi!!! Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Zeta Tau Sigma Chapter. E-YIP!!!

My Interests

Depends on the time of the day, the day of the week, how the planets are aligned.

I'd like to meet:

Miriam Makeba, Sidney Poitier, Russell Crowe as the Gladiator, Daisku Ikeda of the SGI, Duchess of Cornwall-Camilla and Prince Charles, Idris Elba ("Stringer" Bell in The Wire), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Love Actually, Four Brothers, Kinky Boots), Matt Damon as Bourne, Mark Wahlberg, Dame Judi Dench, Ellen Degeneris, and yes, even Oprah.

Music:

I'm ecclectic: Bob Marley, Alison Hinds, Machel Montano, Bon Jovi, Mettalica, Ricky Martin, The Temptations, Celine Deon, Janet Jackson, Miriam Makeba, Shania Twain, Santana, The Mighty Sparrow

Movies:

Major movie buff. I have over 100 DVDs (and no bootleg).

Television:

Bravo TV reality shows. CSI. Inside the Actors Studio

Books:

My Book List: Open Your Heart Finders Keepers Give Love Anthology (Someone To Love) Making Promises Sweet Surrender (Masterson series) Here And Now (Masterson series) Straight To The Heart (Masterson series) No One But You (Ladies of Distinction series) Gamble On Love (Ladies of Distinction series)

Heroes:

I admire lots of people: celebrity and the regular folk. But I don't escalate people to hero status. We're too human for that with all our foibles.

My Blog

Barbados as Romantic Setting

In the real world, many happy couples head to Barbados as their honeymoon destination. The setting provides the perfect backdrop for the end of the wedding festivities, or if you'd rather turn a...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Sat, 31 May 2008 01:24:00 PST

Confessions of a Romance Addict

Come read my confession to being addicted to romance at http://www.mariannelacroix.com/. Leave a comment. Michelle...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Tue, 27 May 2008 01:28:00 PST

My Childhood Memories of Guyana

I just blogged at - http://banemagazine. blogspot. com/ about my Guyanese childhood experience. Stop by and comment. Thx.- Michelle Monkou...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Fri, 23 May 2008 10:28:00 PST

Mother’s Day Tribute

The month of May, I'm celebrating mothers and those who are in our lives with motherly care, love and concern. Visit my Mother's Day Tribute and post a comment. Michelle...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Mon, 19 May 2008 12:11:00 PST

Writing Workshop in MD - Oct 27

Zeta Tau Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting a comprehensive workshop on October 27 from 9:30 to 3:30 at 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Westfield South Bldg, Suite 210, Wheaton, MD. &nb...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:29:00 PST

Guest Blogging - Author Sound Relations

Hop over to Author Sound Relations and answer my question (you'll see when you get there). http://authorsoundrelations.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Michelle Have you purchased your copy of Strai...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:00 PST

Celebrating Book Release!

Lots of celebrating to be done. 1) Tonight, 8/20 - at 9 p.m. EST, I'll be interviewed on http://www.harambeeradio.com by Cheryl Robinson on Just About Books. 2) STRAIGHT TO...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:44:00 PST

Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day - 8/25

I don't need much of a reason to celebrate anything. So on Saturday, August 25 celebrating Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day (in Maryland) works for me. Check out http://www.caribunited.co...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:34:00 PST

Quick Contest

First, you'll need this link in order to participate in my contest. http://www.irocktalkradio.com/BusinessTalk/businessTk_Player .07-23-07.html The link is to an Internet Radio interview that I had.&nb...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:05:00 PST

USA Vs. Guyanese

This from a fellow Guyanese: USA VS GUYANESEUSA: It's been a long time since I have seen you girl....GUY: Gyal, you noh dead yet?USA: Oh Lord, we have lost electricity again.GUY: Ay Bai, a currant cut...
Posted by Author Michelle Monkou on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:37:00 PST