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Humble, down-to-earth, reserved at times, and a cheerful giver, are just a few words to describe Tinisha Nicole Johnson. She was born in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and grew up and still resides in Denver, Colorado. Tinisha is an entrepreneur, an only child, a wife and mother of two.
Her deepest passion for writing started at the early age of eleven, with poetry. One of her earliest poems written at the age of fifteen, can be read at Poets Haven, entitled, "Prisoners of Life." Since poetry, she began writing short stories, then novels and also articles.
Tinisha has written various articles for 'The Black Corner' section of a local urban magazine entitled, Denver's Finest Underground. In 2004, her short story, "Mother and Son Moment," was published in the Chicken Soup for the African American Soul (2004). Her poetry can be seen on various sites, including her own poetry website. She contributed poetry to a collaborated anthology, entitled Step Up To The Mic: A Poetic Explosion, edited by Michael J. Burt. (September 2007) It features some of HBO's Def Poets, and many more.
Tinisha's newest book, Searchable Whereabouts, due to be released February 1, 2008, is published by Xpress Yourself Publishing. Tinisha has written three books, but Searchable Whereabouts is her first to be published in print. Currently, she is working on her next literary venture.
In addition to Tinisha's many networking sources, she is editor and co-founder of a non-profit organization entitled, Authors Supporting Authors (ASA). The group was created by founder, Linda R. Herman, in September 2007 and promotes avid reading and supports authors and provides resources. It's a great network of talented authors, artists, poets, professionals and publishers. Tinisha also publishes a quarterly newsletter for the group.
Some of her influences are Maya Angelou, Stephen King, Zane, James Patterson and Oprah. She also says that she's influenced by new and old authors who are passionate about what they do.
Lastly, Tinisha has an Associates Degree, a Paralegal Certificate and a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and successfully completed Long Ridges Writers Group 18-month program entitled, Breaking Into Print.