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Biography

Tinisha Nicole Johnson is a writer, author and poet. She resides in Denver, Colorado and writes for a local urban magazine entitled, Denver's Finest Underground. Tinisha has published a short story in the Chicken Soup for the African American Soul and has written various other articles, short stories and poetry. Her newest mystery/suspense novel, Searchable Whereabouts is due to be released February 2008. In addition, Tinisha is co-founder of a non-profit organization, Authors Supporting Authors (ASA) which consist of talented authors, artists, poets, and professionals, which promotes avid reading and provides resources to other authors. As a wife and mother of two, writing and helping people are her two biggest passions. When Tinisha isn't writing, shes spending time with her family, traveling, working, and hanging out with friends.

Inspiration

I've been writing since I was eleven. I was quiet and shy as a child and had strict parents. Writing became my get-a-way, my therapy. I was first inspired by discovering the various writers in my english class. Writing is like a free world for me. To be specific, writers like Maya Angelou and Stephen King have inspired me. I love the creative speech that flows into Ms. Angelou's poetry and I love that Stephen King isn't afraid to take chances and dive into bizare unknowns.