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Humble, down-to-earth, relaxed, 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, and mother of two. When she's not writing, she works for a telecommunications company hosting political and sports teleconferences as a profession.

Her deepest passion for writing started at the early age of eleven, with poetry, when kept several journals of poetry. She's been quoted as saying, "My first love will always be poetry." One of her earliest documented 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). She also has a story featured in the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms and Sons (2008) and her story has been chosen as one of the 101 Best Stories. 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 currently writes social and political articles for the Denver Examiner, a local news source. You can view her articles here: Denver Examiner - Tinisha. She is also a columnist for Sister Space - Empowering Women of Color.

Tinisha's debut novel, Searchable Whereabouts, was published and released in February 2008 by Xpress Yourself Publishing. She also collaborated with two authors in the inspiring book, Somebody Prayed For Me. Tinisha is a versatile author and writes in various genres. She also has other literary works under her belt. Tinisha is known for saying, "I'm working on my next book.". 

In addition to Tinisha's literary passions, she is co-founder of a non-profit organization Authors Supporting Authors (ASA) which promotes avid reading and provides support and resources to authors. It's a great network of talented authors, artists, poets, professionals and publishers. Tinisha also manages the website and publishes a quarterly newsletter for the group.

Some of her influences are her parents, Maya Angelou, Stephen King, Zane, James Patterson and Oprah. She also says that she's influenced by new and old authors alike who are passionate about what they do.

Lastly, Tinisha has an Associates Degree in Business Studies, a Paralegal Certificate and a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. And she has successfully completed Long Ridges Writers Group, which is an 18-month program entitled, Breaking Into Print. Tinisha would love to hear from you. Sign her guestbook which she reads frequently and visit her on Myspace.