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Your Choice to Lie In Your Bed

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:12:00 +0000

Life is but a big game. You can make the rules as you go along, or you can follow someone else’s rules, or you can decide to not play and live, do nothing and die emotionally and physically with many regrets to think about. You can blame and settle. You can win and conquer. You can love or hate. You can learn from others mistakes or make your own mistakes and learn. Every single day we are faced with choices and decisions. Whatever way you choose to play the game of life, at the end, the choice is yours. And the best part about it is that you have control over everything you do or don’t do.

Repeat the following out loud:

“I made my bed, but I don't necessarily have to sleep in it, I can take a minute to think, observe my strengths and weaknesses, and remake the bed to my satisfaction. We all make mistakes, but it’s when you continue to make the same mistakes that you just don’t get it. A New Year, a New Life. It’s not over until I’m dust or beneath the earth. Stay positive, Stay strong, Stay the real me!”

Want to read the rest of the article? CLICK HERE: Have Stress Relief Now Blog

Virtual Website Tour "Have Stress Relief Now"

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:05:00 +0000

My new site "Have Stress Relief Now" Virtual website tour officially begins today. Check out where I'll be traveling across the world wide web >> Virtual Tour Have Stress Relief Now

Writing Equals Love interviews Tinisha Nicole Johnson

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:01:00 +0000

Tinisha is interviewed by author Tina Martin on her blog "Writing Equals Love"

Check out the interview: Writing Equals Love interviews author Tinisha Nicole Johnson

Through Aurora's Eyes by Tinisha Nicole Johnson

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 15 May 2011 04:32:00 +0000

How do you move on from pain, when the past is still the present?

Aurora Howard, an elementary school teacher, has lived most of her life searching for happiness through men. She feels as though her life has never been the same since her father left when she was young.

As Aurora deals with one complication after another, she finally hits rock bottom. In her attempts to make some sense of her life, she meets someone that changes her outlook, but it doesn’t take long before she’s faced with the choice of falling back into her old ways. Will Aurora let go of her hurts, or will she continue to hold onto the past? A past that might just cost her, her life.

Learn more about Through Aurora's Eyes > CLICK HERE

21 Tips to Relieve Stress from your Life TODAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:40:00 +0000

Every day can seem monotonous and routine. Not to mention filled with one stress after another. Life is meant to be enjoyed, lived to the fullest, and laughing freely as much as possible. Whether you believe in life after death or not, you are living NOW, right now, so start living it up TODAY!

Let’s start taking charge of our life, and stop allowing life’s stresses to control us. There are reasons to be happy. We each take a moment and think of our own.

Today, I thought I’d highlight 21 tips to relief stress from your life. Remember: Relieving stress has everything to do with knowing how and finding ways to live a more fulfilling and happier life.

1. Live in the Now

Read the rest of the article here: How to Relieve Stress

Unexpected "Romance" eBook AVAILABLE NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

"Unexpected" is the story of Dahlia Ray, a hard-working woman in the corporate world, who doesn’t necessarily believe in love after experiencing one disappointment after another. After winning a multi-million dollar case at her law firm as a Paralegal, she decides to take a get-a-way with her two best friends Janet and Sasha at a cabin in the mountains of Winter Park, Colorado for the annual Jazz Festival. Dahlia’s looking to get a peace of mind, while her friends are looking to get their freak on.

While there, she meets Jackson Bell, a Denver Bronco. He’s tall, dark and sexy. However, will he be just another name added to her list of disappointments? Is he too good to be true?

Currently this eBook is available on my website. It will be available on Kindle and Nook soon!!

Go ahead and get your copy today and watch the book trailer: www.TinishaNicoleJohnson.com

Virtual Website Tour - "Have Stress Relief Now"

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:17:00 +0000

My site "Have Stress Relief Now" is going on a virtual website tour, and you are welcome to follow us. The tour dates are May 16-27. We will be touring our site at various blog locations. We will keep you posted on where we will be.

Because of that, we want to show how much we appreciate our members. We will be giving away a $40 and a $10 Amazon online gift card, along with a free ebook entitled "Manage Stress Before It Manages You."

The Give-a-Way will be going on for the entire month of May.

Learn more about the details here: www.havestressreliefnow.com/currentgiveaway.htm

Have Stress Relief Now

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0000

The new launch of Have Stress Relief Now is now in effect. Check it out! Have Stress Relief Now is an online membership site dedicated to improving your overall life by providing various informational products, services, and articles to help relieve and manage stress associated with daily activities in your personal and professional life. I created the site as a compilation of blogs back in 2009. Now as of 2011, it's a full fledge membership site. I hope you'll join. Check out the video to learn more! Or better yet, visit the website today! www.HaveStressReliefNow.com

What Chapter of Your Life Are You On?

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:55:00 +0000

What Chapter of Your Life Are You On?

Take Responsibility for your Actions and Results

If you were to look over the last five years of your life, is it drastically different from where you are today? Does it seem like nothing really has changed? Does it seemed like everything has changed? For better or worse? Do you feel like you are on a plateau? Do you take time out to feed your mind with positive and healthy thoughts?

Read the rest of this article here: http://hubpages.com/hub/change-your-life-forever

Pole Dance Classes - The New Exercise of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:20:00 +0000

There is an exercise craze and trend for women that is sweeping across the US and Canada. Pole Dancing classes have actually been around at least since 2007 from what I know, but it was not that popular.

I first heard about pole dancing classes as a form of exercise from a co-worker at a Christmas Party.

Click here: POLE DANCING CLASSES to read the rest of the article and to find a pole dance class nearest you in your area and how to sign up for lessons.

So much fun!!

6 Tips for Women to Start the New Year Out the Happy Way!

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:53:00 +0000

The New Year is approaching fast and fierce. In order for you to feel happy, you have to move and grow. Simply put, you have to take your life to a new level. Example: Are you a good mom?

Then what can you do to become a better mom. Are you a great dancer? Then what extra moves could you learn to become even greater? Are you doing really well in your career? Then what can you do to implement new business decisions or ideas to further your career?

Okay I think you get the picture. Whatever you think you are good at, or maybe not so good at, what exactly can you do to make it better?

What are you passionate about? What are your dreams and goals? Ladies, what do you want out of life? Be clear, specific, and write them down.

Here are 6 MUSTS to start out the New Year correct

1. Simply decide to be happy. To be happy is YOUR choice.
2. Be true to who you are. Be happy with who you are.
3. Be comfortable and creative in your own skin. Literally!
4. Remember and acknowledge strong and inspiring moments in your life and embrace them. These moments will help you create new moments in your life.
5. You have to take steps toward your goals. Every single step you take toward your goals will give you feedback on your direction. Whatever you do, keep moving. Movement is life. Movement is an element of happiness.
6. Remember: You are beautiful. Your worth as a woman is priceless. It’s the truth!

Have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Embrace life, embrace your beauty, love others, give, show gratitude, and love yourself. Celebrate all the magnificent things and people who are a part of your life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tinisha Nicole Johnson is an author, writer, and poet. Besides writing, she also hosts political and sports conferences. The tips above were based on her non-fiction book “Lessons Learned: Loving Yourself as a Black Woman.” To learn more, visit the author at her website: www.tinishanicolejohnson.com

Congressional Black Caucus 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:35:00 +0000

I went to the Black Congressional Caucus in Washington DC in September 2010. It was a fantastic experience. I truly enjoyed it. I was invited along with my publisher of Xpress Yourself Publishing Jessica Tiles. It was my first trip to Washington DC. I mean I was pretty impressed with Washington DC in general. There are a lot of movers and shakers there. I got to network and meet other professional people.

Feel free to check out the photos of my trip on my Facebook page. A high school friend of mine lives there, so I was blessed to stay with her and also tour a bit of DC. I’ve been busy thus far this year I must say with a lot of different writing projects, including working on a screenplay. If you aren’t already signed up to my newsletter, please go to my website and sign up at the bottom on my home page: http://www.tinishanicolejohnson.com/

Literary Hour at Twisted Olive - June 20, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:23:00 +0000

Come join us on Father's Day for Literary Hour at Twisted Olive restaurant

The Importance of Mothers

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:46:00 +0000

News Release
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For Immediate Release

The Importance of Mothers
Stories Told in New Book Souls of My Young Sisters

New York, NY— Tinisha Nicole Johnson learned the most important lessons of her life from her mother, Mrs. Eula, and the two have maintained a close relationship throughout Tinisha’s life. From learning how to cook to recognizing when you’re settling for something less than you deserve, Mrs. Eula has been a devoted caregiver, teacher, and protector for her daughter. It’s no surprise, then, that Tinisha lovingly refers to her as her best friend.

Tinisha’s experience has led her to truly value the importance of Mother’s Day as a celebration of the love — and work — that mothers put into raising their children. And this special bond remains intact as Tinisha transitions to caregiver of the woman who gave so much in shaping her daughter’s life.

Johnson tells her story in Souls of My Young Sisters: (Souls of My Sisters, an imprint of Kensington Publishing; June, 2010; $15.00; trade paperback), written and edited by Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy with a foreword by Madeline Smalls and Mary J. Blige. She joins sixty contributors who all tell their true stories, sharing their private pain in the hopes that it will inspire other women during difficult times.

“My relationship with my mother Mrs. Eula is a bond I would never trade,” Tinisha says. “The type of relationship I think every young woman should experience. She was dear to my heart and taught me many lessons — like not to settle, and how to cook, how to think for myself, and not to open my legs to every man who charmed me — simple lessons, but ones that can be overlooked when you’re young and naïve and living in a world with so many opportunities and tests.”

The women in these pages are survivors and have not even reached the age of thirty. If you are trying to figure out what’s next, headed to college, in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, or getting your career or family started, look to your sisters and their honest – sometimes heartbreaking – but, always encouraging real-life stories.

“These young women are powerful, and knowing the stories of other young women from around the world keeps you from feeling alone,” say Daniels and Sandy. “Our purpose is to give women the opportunity to be able to recognize themselves by reading about other women’s lives and gain the strength to move on and succeed as those have before them.”

Tinisha is an author, poet, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), an organization that promotes avid reading and provides support and resources to writers. Her work has been featured in Chicken Soup for the African American Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons, Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion, and the Denver Examiner and can also be found on her website http://www.tinishanicolejohnson.com/

She is also a columnist for Sisters Space — Empowering Women of Color. The authors, Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy, who have been friends since high school, enlisted the help of women between the ages of 18 to30 from United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. Sections of the book revolve around self-image, “I Had Enough,” “Why Does It Hurt so Bad?” “Why Am I Afraid?” “Am I My Mother?,” faith, decisions, careers, love, and death. Whether you’re dealing with issues of self-esteem, dating, domestic violence, cyber-stalking, or racial profiling, within these pages a diverse gathering of amazing women like yourself, from entrepreneurs to entertainers, have words of wisdom, inspiration, and practical information. Women of all backgrounds will find stories or issues they, or a loved one have confronted in their own lives.

This year marks the ten-year anniversary since the publication of the first volume of the national bestseller, Souls of My Sisters: Black Women Break Their Silence, tell Their Stories and Heal Their Spirits. We are honoring this release with a Souls of My Sisters conference on the island of St. Lucia, August 5 to 9, 2010.

About the Authors:
Dawn Marie Daniels has edited many New York Times bestselling books and has utilized her talents to ensure that African American projects get the attention they deserve.

Candace Sandy is the president of Candace Sandy Communications, a multimedia cooperative that targets women. For eleven years, she has also served as the communications director for Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY).

For a comprehensive list of upcoming Souls of My Sisters events, please visit our website at http://www.soulsofmysisters.com/

CONTACT:
Tiffany Dean Souls of My Sisters (212) 407-1581 Soulsofmysisters@gmail.com

Focus and Create Your Life's Mission Statement

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Create a mission statement for your life right now. What do you stand for? What are you about? Where is your life heading? What do you want?

Forget about what you don’t want, and FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS on what you want right now!

Sometimes it can seem as though we do not have control over our lives. We want this or that, but yet our thoughts are focused on something totally different, and on the flip side we’re feeling something else as well. When this happens, our thoughts, actions, and feelings are conflicting. And when that happens, it’s easy to feel out of control, or that life is pulling us by a string in different directions, at the same time wondering when that string is going to snap.

Understand you do have direct control over your mind, which is the strongest component we have as humans.

Read this with me:
· I have direct control over my attitude
· I have direct control over my actions
· I have direct control over what I allow myself to think about
· I have direct control over changing how I view things that may be unpleasant to my mind
· I have direct control over removing unpleasant thoughts out of my mind
· It’s okay to make a mistake, but it should not be okay for me to keep repeating the same

mistake, and not learning from it. Also, realize with mistakes can come consequences. Take it
for what it is and move on with extra positive energy.
· I have direct control over everything that goes on inside my body, sprit, and mind. Treat the

outer things as irrelevant.
· When I’m hurt or feeling low, I will always take it as a lesson learned for good or for bad and

still move on with extra positive energy.
· I am worthy to be loved, and most importantly, I am worthy of self-love

Recognize your control. Own it and live it. Follow passions.

If you’ve enjoyed this passage, you will enjoy the self-help book, Lessons Learned: Loving Yourself as a Black Woman. AVAILABLE NOW! Although geared towards women of color, the book will benefit any woman looking to make drastic changes in her life. CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

Follow author Tinisha Nicole Johnson as she's spotted on various sites on her virtual book tour for the month of April 2010. To find out where she’ll be online, visit her website: http://www.tinishanicolejohnson.com/ and click on ‘Books Tours and Events.’

The Story Behind the Book - Virtual Blog Tour Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:25:00 +0000

We all have stories. Some are funny, and others are painful. I learned that it is important to share the stories of your life, whether it is to a close friend, or maybe even to the world, if you are bold enough. Maybe you will help someone else open up, by sharing your own personal story.

Check out the blog posting - "The Story Behind the Book," where I explain how my self-help book Lessons Learned was born. CLICK HERE

As The Pages Turn - Day 2 Virtual Blog Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:22:00 +0000

Women’s self-help author Tinisha Nicole Johnson joins us today at As the Pages Turn for her interview about her daily writing routine and how she came to write this her fifth book Lessons Learned: Loving Yourself as a Black Woman.
CLICK HERE

Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Tour - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:25:00 +0000

Today starts my virtual tour for the month of April. I think you're like it. So check back to see and read about interesting things about the book, my journey and the benefits to you - The Reader.

The first stop is Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Tour. CLICK HERE

This site also lists my virtual tour dates for this week.

Also check out the video from Pump Your Book! showcasing other authors for the month of April CLICK HERE

WGN-TV Interview with Tinisha Nicole Johnson

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:00 +0000

Please watch my interview with Steve Sanders of the WGN-TV Channel 9 News in Chicago, Illinois. I discuss my book, Lessons Learned, which is a book into the culture of black women.

WGN TV interview - Midday News

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Today has got to be the most exciting time of my writing career. As I sit and type this blog, I am in Chicago, Illinois. I was interviewed this morning at the WGN-TV studio by Steve Sanders who is a veteran broadcast journalist.

I talked about my most recent book, Lessons Learned: Loving Yourself as a Black Woman. I am so passionate about this book and felt so honored to have talked and spread the word about it. Although the book is catered towards women of color, certain subject matter is suitable for any woman wanting to improve qualities of her life.

Chicago is the number three market, right behind New York, and Los Angeles. The interview only lasted about 5 minutes. The time went by so quick. The night before, I was a nervous wreck, wondering if I’d answer the questions correctly. After the interview was over, there was so many things that went through my mind – Did I look stupid? Was my hair sticking up? Did I sound like I knew what I was talking about? It's so funny when I think about it now. LOL

I have family in Chicago, and my cousin came down to the studio with me. And she took pictures. She said I did great, so I felt comforted.

Well, that’s my quick blog for the day. I have a virtual book tour for the whole month of April. Come back, and check out where I’ll be online.

Thank you for the time it took to read this. I appreciate my fans so much.

Tinisha Nicole Johnson
A Writer's Fantasy
Author, Writer, & Poet
http://www.tinishanicolejohnson.com/

What's the Writers 411?: What's Happening with Black Men in America.com?

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:40:00 +0000

What's the Writers 411?: What's Happening with Black Men in America.com?

What's Happening with Black Men in America.com?

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:36:00 +0000

If you can't see the full video, you can also view it on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4YBYQ837XA

5 Secrets for Dating in The New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:23:00 +0000

A New Year and a New You. Dating is as old as molasses; however, there are new ideas and perceptions when it comes to dating in this hi-tech day and age. Many are single or are recently getting out relationships and marriages. If you are just joining the dating scene as a woman, there are some important things to consider before you go on that first date.

1. Love Yourself First
If you are depressed or have low self-esteem, you need to deal with that immediately before you even think about entering the dating scene. Do not think that dating someone and searching for love is going to cure your low self-esteem or depression. It will not. In fact, getting involved with someone while you’re low on self-love may very well make you feel worse.

Don’t be so desperate to jump into a relationship, because when we are low on self-love, we sometimes have too many expectations of another, and we rely on someone else, like a man to make us feel loved. Men can sometimes notice these types of women. They are usually the ones who will go all out of their way to please a man’s every need, and will sleep with a man too quickly.

These men may very well take advantage of you, or say things that sound wonderful, but actually, they don’t really mean a word of it. It boils down to a man’s actions that will bring his true colors out. Always love yourself first. That is Rule #1. Loving yourself first is a beautiful quality that any real man will appreciate. Continue Reading by clicking here...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tinisha Nicole Johnson is an author, writer, and poet. “5 Secrets for Dating in the New Year” is based off her non-fiction, self-help book Lessons Learned: Loving Yourself as a Black Woman. Tinisha also hosts political and sports teleconferences as a profession. Learn more and connect with the author at her website: www.tinishanicolejohnson.com

Stayed tuned for Tinisha's April Virtual Book Tour….Visit her website to check out where she'll be…More information to come…

Can a Sistah Get Some Love?

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:11:00 +0000

Just in time for Valentines day February 12th...the anticipated short-story anthology - 4 contemporary romance stories by 4 authors.

Can A Sistah Get Some Love?

In Tinisha Nicole Johnson's, "For Love or Success," successful career woman Jasmine Carter is a woman who dates nothing but white-collared men. But after a string of short-lived relationships, she decides enough is enough until she meets Kevin Matthews. Jasmine doesn't want to admit her feelings for him, because in her mind, the men she dates must have high profile careers. However, it comes to a point where she can no longer deny her feelings. But will love be enough for her to take the chance?

In Nathasha Brooks-Harris," Arctic Love Call," teacher Ava Chantrelle Wellbourne is through with living in Brooklyn and seeking a change in life and location. On a whim, she answers an ad to teach in all places, Alaska. She's determined to keep her mind on nothing but her new job, but even Ava can't deny snuggling up with Zachary Blackmon on those cold winter nights is just what her heart needs.

In the blink of an eye, 40-year-old Kayla Powell, the heroine of Zana Kayne's, "A Taste for Love," goes from being downsized from her corporate executive position and losing her cheating boyfriend in one day; to being the inheritor of Tasty Kakes, an upscale bakery. When Kayla finds herself a victim of a robbery, young and handsome detective Clay Weston is sent to investigate the crime, but she's more interested in investigating him. Can she give him a taste of true love?

In Gail McFarland's, "The Twentieth Century Fox," Margie Wilson is definitely a woman of her time. When her husband makes a break for freedom, Margie decides that her time is now. She's determined to transform a new inner and outer self. When she wins a gym membership, personal trainer Justin Gray has his work cut out for him. Is he ready for Margie, The New Twentieth Century Fox?

Order your copy at Amazon.com
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The African American Literary Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Tinisha Nicole Johnson) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:56:00 +0000

The African American Literary Awards voting season is almost over, we have a few days to vote for our authors and publishers of the year!

Please go here http://www.literaryawardshow.com/voting.html and vote for the following:

Independent Publisher
Xpress Yourself Publishing

Short Stories/Anthologies
Somebody Prayed For Me by Linda Herman, Allyson Deese and Tinisha Nicole Johnson

Author of the Year (Female)
Linda Herman, author of Consequences

Thank you,

Tinisha Nicole Johnson
Author/Writer/Poet
www.TinishaNicoleJohnson.com