When you do what your passion is -- your passion being what God gave you the zest and talent to do -- the rest falls into place.

Divine destiny is what motivates mother, daughter, author Laurinda D. Brown to do what she does -- write novels that portray real people in real life situations. "Growing up in Memphis, TN, and graduating from Howard University exposed me to the diverse sides of human nature and gave me the oportunity to observe people and their situations. I wrote to work through my own emotions, to find explanations for other people's circumstances, and to try to humanize thier idiosyncrasies. Writing expresses my take on the world."

Laurinda's books include Fire & Brimstone, the 2005 Lamda Literary Award finalist for Best Debut Lesbian Fiction, and Undercover.

The author currently resides with her two daughters in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where she continues to write about life -- not lifestyles. She firmly believes that one day we will love one another not for what we are, but for who we are.

Check out Laurinda online at: www.ldbrownbooks.com