What’s Her Name?
Miasha Coleman, 32
What’s Her Occupation?
Jay-Z’s lyrics, “I wrote my way out the hood and I pray that I stay out for good” best describes Miasha. She used her pen as a way out of an environment that incuded a broken home and two crack-addicted parents.
Unlike many first time authors, particularly those of urban literature, Miasha did not have to self-publish her work before getting a deal. Instead, she managed to gain the attention of several major publishing houses, causing a bidding war to ensue. Publishing powerhouse Simon and Schuster was the highest bidder, granting Miasha a six-figure deal.
After she penned her first novel, ‘Secret Society’, Miasha went on to become an Essence Best Selling Author, as well as the first urban-literature author to be featured in Elle Magazine. She’s also been featured across the nation through outlets such as BET, CBS, and The Wendy Williams Experience. She is the author of 7 novels, 6 of which she authored during her first three years in the business, and one of which she adapted into a stage play that sold out on every one it’s tour dates. Miasha is now living her dreams as a best-selling author, wife, and mother of two. Continue reading to find out how she did it.
I remember seeing her book on Black Expressions. That was a really inspiring story. I will be sharing it. Thanks!
Love that quote, Don’t dream your life, live your dreams. That pretty much sums it up.
I just want to say that I absolutely love this site! I enjoy reading the success stories of young black women. Thanks for sharing
Wow.
Reading her story really makes me want to pursue my passion of writing. Thank you for sharing this
Hey boss chick! I just want to tell you that I enjoy reading all of these stories. I think it’s great that you have this type of outlet to help encourage other women to follow their dreams. Keep up the good work.
Her story is AMAZzzzziNNNNG!!! Totally lit up a fire in by butt to stop thinking and start DOING, and not to stop til it is finished! Amazing story! Thank u so much for sharing I’m so blessed to be a part of this site!
This story is so inspiring. She is so real and honest.
I’m in tears u inspired me then I ran across Karens story in the Mt Airy paper I cried and emailed her got a chance to tell her how much of an inspiration she was as well as u Mimi and Maya Angelo I love u ladies
LOVE IT! Inspiring. Never heard of her before, but I think she has a new fan. Thanks for sharing this inspiring story. I will be passing it along..
Thank you so much for sharing her story. People need to hear stuff like this. She is such an inspiration. I loved this article!!!!!
Wow. That last line. That’s all I needed to hear to get on my grind. Don’t dream your life, live your dreams. Miasha is so real. Im so inspired by her story.
That is one of the most motivating stories I’ve ever read. I love how she decided to follow her passion instead of searching for a job. Some people are just flat out too lazy or too weak to follow their own damn dreams. Miasha is real. Love her. She just gained another fan.
I am 23, manuscript written and feel like this is my story! Inspiring story. Makes me want to keep pushing.