The Writer's Haven with V. Helena

Author and Filmmaker, Chris Haley joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss his new book of poetry, Fists and Rainbows!

Author and filmmaker V. Helena interviews author J.S. Living on her blood-curdling novel, The Covenant of Blood--a fictional tale about the life of Elizabeth Mina Bathory-Tepes aka the daughter of Dracula.

Dr. Patsy Blackshear returns to THE HAVEN to discuss her latest project, Celebrating African American Female Pioneers!

Media influencer and artist, Aye Jeff, joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss his latest MP3 and rise to social media influencer status.

Saxophonist Steven B performs in THE HAVEN and discusses his passion and process for writing contemporary jazz!

Debut author, Joretta King joins V. Helena in the HAVEN to discuss her powerful memoir, Bleach On Colored Clothes.

Author Sandra Manigault is back in THE HAVEN to discuss her third novel, Flora’s Saga, which is book three in the Vanessa Trilogy. Dreamcatchers may remember Sandra from Seasons 1 and 3, when we were first introduced to the delicious characters in this delightful trilogy.

Impact leader, speaker, strategist, author and the founder of Power Up Life Boss book series, Pamela R. Browne, joins V. Helena in the THE HAVEN. Her message focuses on leading from a platform of excellence to encourage, empower, equip, and elevate!

Author Paulette Foxx-Dawodu joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN for a discussion on her book entitled, Exceptional Service: How to Keep Loyal Customers. It's a book about how you as an employee or employer can ensure good branding by providing stellar customer service. There are some golden nuggets here that you don't want to miss!

Author Troy Suesse joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN for a discussion on his new novel, Maximum Capacity. Reminiscent of the Hunger Games, V. Helena gives this book a 10 on the sci fi dystopian scale!

Celebrity photographer and author, Ken Rochon joins V. Helena to discuss his 'KEEP SMILING' campaign and how he persuade everyone from dentists to John Travolta to join the movement!

Catch V. Helena's interview with breast cancer survivor, NAACP award winner and Emmy nominated producer Evolyn Brooks Mack! They chat about Hollywood, rising above circumstances, and Evolyn's must read memoir, Her Name is Cranberry. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. #HerNameIsCranberry #InMySolitude

Catch V. Helena's interview with breast cancer survivor, NAACP award winner and Emmy nominated producer Evolyn Brooks Mack! They chat about Hollywood, rising above circumstances, and Evolyn's must read memoir, Her Name is Cranberry. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. #HerNameIsCranberry #InMySolitude

Award-winning author, MARITA GOLDEN is back! She was on in Season 3 when we celebrated the 30th anniversary of her book, MIGRATIONS OF THE HEART, and MARITA just recently released her book, US AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S: STORIES OF FAMILY, LOVE, AND FAITH…which is her 2nd book on the subject of Alzheimer’s.

V Helena interviews Right to Be Forgotten playwright, Sharyn Rothstein. Tune in to hear about Sharyn's success in writing for television (Suits) and process for bringing her award-winning creations to the stage.

V HELENA chats with AUTHOR LESLIE GREEN to discuss her new book, GOD DOESN’T MAKE MISTAKES: LEARNING HOW OUR MISSTEPS FIT INTO HIS PERFECT PLAN. This inspiring work centers on the importance of staying on course while walking in purpose.

AUTHOR SANDRA MANIGAULT is back in THE HAVEN to discuss her recently released novel, VANESSA--THE NEXT CHAPTER.

PAULETTE GAINES WOOD is the author of two books, THE NOBLE ANTHONY and HIS LADY CLEOPATRA, and THE NOBLE ANTHONY and HIS LADY CLEOPATRA: RETURN HOME. Wonderfully written, PAULETTE'S debut novel is an International Best Seller. That's a pretty great start for a first novel, but what is much more inspirational about PAULETTE'S accomplishment is she is living with the lifelong challenges of dyslexia.

V catches up with 2019 Annapolis Film Festival Shorts Challenge Pitch Competition Winner Chuckwunonso Dereke to discuss her film, #Bride Price. A magical #Afro-futurism story about a young #Nigerian-American woman who goes to her local African grocery store and finds herself transported into a mystical traditional #Igbo wedding, the film resonates the message of women empowerment and self-discovery. This is one in a series of episodes featuring filmmakers with films premiered at the Annapolis Film Festival.

V. Helena sits down with #documentary filmmaker Sofian Khan to discuss his film, The Interpreters. It's a behind the scenes look into the challenges native #Iraqi and #Afghani #interpreters face in risking their lives to assist the U.S. Military’s war effort in the hope America honors that code and grants them #asylum in the US. This captivating thriller follows three men and their families who are trying to escape from their own countries where they are now considered traitors. A riveting film that was featured at the 2019 #AnnapolisFilmFestival, Sofian gives behind the scenes insight into the making of the film.

V chats it up with filmmaker Anthony Grippa at the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival. They discuss the making of his film, Aleppo, about a Syrian-American doctor who suffers from a traumatic brain injury in Aleppo that leaves her “face blind" and unable to recognize those closest to her. A timely and gripping tale that delves into #humanity and #cultural #differences. This is one in a series of episodes featuring filmmakers with films premiered at the Annapolis Film Festival.

V. Helena interviews #filmmaker, Melissa Haizlip, at the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival where she premiered her film, Mr. Soul! A #biopic on Ellis Haizlip, the host and executive producer of what was known to be the "Black Tonight Show" of its time, the film provides an intimate perspective on the life of the innovative and political Haizlip who featured many rising stars of black American culture on the show--#SidneyPoitier, #HarryBelafonte, #JamesBaldwin, #StevieWonder, #MayaAngelou, #MuhammadAli and others. Melissa discusses “Mr. SOUL!” and some of her upcoming projects. This is one in a series of episodes featuring filmmakers with films premiered at the Annapolis Film Festival.

Lee Anderson and Patti Smith, co-founders of the Annapolis Film Festival, join V Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their longevity as filmmakers and producers, women in the industry, and the importance of artistic expression in film. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series featuring highlights of the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival.

Lee Anderson and Patti Smith, co-founders of the Annapolis Film Festival, join V Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their longevity as filmmakers and producers, women in the industry, and the importance of artistic expression in film. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series featuring highlights of the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival.

Best-selling author and playwright, Teresa B. Howell discusses her latest book release, Delayed, but not Denied, her book series, That Church Life, and the stage production of the same name. She also gives insights on owning your own publishing company and feeding the desire to write.

V chats with *fantasy *sci-fi #author, Megan Morgan, about the 1st of her 4 book series, The Altered Wake. #writers #authors #dreamcatchers

V interviews #whoseshoesbook authors Christine St. Vil & Julian Kiganda! The dynamic duo drop golden nuggets on finding, growing, and staying on track with your #purpose, and wonderful tips on #branding and #marketing your #book. This is part 2 of their 2-part interview.

Whose Shoes Are You Wearing co-authors and sisters, Christine St. Vil & Julian Kiganda join V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their #inspirational and #thoughtprovoking #book on finding, growing, and staying on track with your #purpose. This is the 1st in a 2 part series.

Best Selling Author, Kevin Wayne Johnson joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss his #GiveGodTheGlory! book series and drop some intel on the writing process, #publishing, #marketing, and writing #inspiring non-fiction work.

V. Helena has an #enlightening discussion with Simba Sana about his memoir, #NeverStop. It is a boldly written work capturing the highs and lows of the #humanexperience. Poignantly written, Simba’s voice transcends the abuse, neglect and violence of his childhood to the discovery of #passion and #love only possible in the midst of a higher sense of self.

Sister Scribe Terri Johnson stopped by THE HAVEN to discuss her latest novel, Faith Alone, and dish on her upcoming novel, Switched.

In part 2 of this 2-part series, best-selling author, KL Brady, chats with V Helena about pushing past the #naysayers, the #writer’s life with and without a vanity #publisher, and #marketing truths.

In part 1 of this 2-part series, best-selling author, KL Brady, chats with V Helena about her latest work, Troubles in the Cards, and her writer's journey that started over a decade ago with Simon & Shuster.

JP Dallas stopped by the #THEHAVEN to chat about her highly acclaimed #debut #novel, Fade to Blacque,

V. Helena welcomes Best Selling author and filmmaker, #VictorMcGlothin to THE HAVEN. They discuss his 20-year career in the biz, his newest book release (#Backsliders), and his film #TexasVoodooZombies. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series.

V. Helena welcomes Best Selling author and filmmaker, #VictorMcGlothin to THE HAVEN. They discuss his 20-year career in the biz, his newest book release (#Backsliders), and his film #TexasVoodooZombies. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Tina McElroy Ansa, author of the best-selling novels, Baby of the Family, Ugly Ways, The Hand I Fan With and You Know Better, chats with V. Helena about her 30-year writing career and her upcoming releases, From Here On Out and Secrets of a Bogart Queen.

V. Helena interviews New York Times Best Selling author, Mary "Honey B" Morrison, at the National Book Club Conference in Atlanta, GA, where they discuss Mary's plays, film, and novels centered on the topic of women's empowerment. She also sets the stage for the release of her newest novel, #HeadGames.

Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Director, Sam Pollard screens SAMMY DAVIS JR: I’VE GOTTA BE ME and chats with V. Helena at the 6th Annual Annapolis Film Festival.

Award-winning cellist and NY Times Best-Selling author, Edward Kelsey Moore, joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss his latest novel, #TheSupremesSingtheHeartacheBlues.

Author, foodie and closet mixologist, Lisa Renee Johnson, visits THE HAVEN and dishes on her novel, Dangerous Consequences.

Former U.S. ambassador, Harriet Lee Elam-Thomas chats with V Helena about her memoir, Diversifying Diplomacy, which chronicles her diplomatic career at a time when few colleagues looked like her.

V. Helena is in THE HAVEN with National Best-Selling author, Lutishia Lovely! They discuss Lutishia's newest release, First Husband, and talk shop about the process and business of writing.

National Best-Selling Author, Naleighna Kai (Every Woman Needs A Wife), opens up about her personal and professional career as a writer and publisher in this eye-opening interview with V. Helena.

V. Helena chats with Bernice L. McFadden on her award-winning body of work and newest release, #PraiseSongfortheButterflies.

Award-winning author, Victoria Christopher Murray is back with Part 2 of her interview with V. Helena. She opens up about her writing style, writers that inspire her, and writing through grief.

Welcome to Season 3! V. Helena opens the season with award-winning author, Victoria Christopher Murray who discusses her Seven Deadly Sins book series and its option to a Lifetime TV film deal. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Poets Hermond Palmer, Monda Webb, and Charles Stokes are in THE HAVEN! This is Part 2 of a 2-Part series on the artistry of poetry writing and technique.

Phillis Wheatley Award-Winning author, Brooke Obie, joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss her book, BOOK OF ADDIS: Cradled Embers.

Part 2 of my series with writer Odessa Rose and filmmaker Jamelle Willliams-Thomas as we discuss the making of the book-to-film project, Water in a Broken Glass.