Get to know Goshen's authors
Goshen Publishers proudly presents our authors. Click on the author’s picture or name to learn more about their story and purchase their books.
Richmond, Shawn (PhD) - Dr. Richmond could not find books with characters who think like her, nor life events that represent her own, so she started writing them. She used contemporary fiction to fill that void and she enjoyed it so she continues. She’s also a biblical scholar and just completed a deep dive research project on “100 Women of the Bible”. She published her study in Goshen’s first full-color, hardback, coffee table storybook, “Say My Name”, so people can flip through the pages, learn about the women, and enjoy the story for years to come.
Akinosun, Wale - Pastor Wale (“Wah-lay”) Akinosun has led Schaumburg Community Church with his wife, Pastor Foluke (“Fo-lu-kay”), at the Chicago Parish since 1995. The church aims to impact its local community by preaching the gospel and partnering with the village of Schaumburg to provide love, leadership, and development to its people.
Carter, Takeelia - Takeelia is a woman on a mission to spread the love of God. She has authored a book that will help you discover and abide in His presence and infinite love daily. Takeelia believes that God uses her to speak hope that can only be fulfilled by Him and through Him. Through her writing, you will discover your true purpose in God and become a vessel, so that you also can grab people out of the rubble of life’s hurts, pains, and disappointments.
Charles, Samora - Samora Charles is a Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery. She faced many challenges on her journey to medicine, but through hard work and perseverance, she was able to achieve her dream career. Her book serves as a resource to aspiring physician assistants, especially those with past or current academic difficulties. Her story is also one that will inspire and motivate others to “fail forward” in pursuit of their life goals.
Clay, Linda - Linda served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Her second career is booming as a realtor in Virginia. It is more than a career, though … it is also a ministry. Linda prays for her clients and seeks God’s guidance on their behalf. She is now writing books to help people experience God’s love.
Crawford Jr., Harry - Harry lives near Washington, D.C. by way of Cleveland, Ohio. Harry has always had a passion for helping others. He stands strongly on his motto, “Be who you are, own who you are, love who you are”.
Hailey, Robin - Elder Robin M. Hailey is a passionate faith walker who has defied various circumstances by proclaiming the Word of God. She has been an encouragement to others and is admired as an awesome Biblical teacher.
Duncan-Williams, Nicholas (Archbishop) - Nicholas Duncan-Williams is the presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of Action Chapel International Ministry. He is recognized as the founder and father of the Charismatic Movement in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. With more than 300 churches under his leadership, his ministry consistently focuses on strategic prayer. Goshen completed a dozen books for the Archbishop in just 12 months.
Frazier, William Cohen I (Dr.) - Dr. Frazier is a District Elder in the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas. He is a pastor, mental health counselor, and community leader. He is writing books to enable people to conceive and give birth to that which God has called them. His books are a must-read for anyone who is concerned about their purpose on earth, and who aspires to not be spiritually barren.
Griffin, Angelia (Dr.) - “ Dr. A” is a passionate philanthropist who serves as the Founder and CEO of IGMA, Inc. (I Give Myself Away), a charitable nonprofit organization she founded in memory of her son, William. She is writing a book to help grieving mothers achieve holistic release and healing.
Haugabrook, Tonya - Tonya is a mother of three and grandmother of eight. She enjoys writing books to inspire and uplift others. She began writing books for children during her time as a Youth Director and teacher in youth ministry.
Hayes, Kimberly (D.Min) - Dr. Hayes is fascinated by the way people function in their relationships and how those relationships affect community. There is so much to gain when you investigate why people do the things they do.
HUMS2 - (left to right) Daniel Davis (Grade 8); Indira Davis (Grade 8), Kymani Boykin (Grade 7), Kingston Sloley (Grade 7), and Camryn Dunbar (Grade 6) proudly present their book to promote STEM and literacy, and to combat poverty and homelessness in Washington, DC.
HUMS2 - Authors: Katelynn Boyd-Thompson, 8th grade; Dane Jefferson, 8th; Manea Oulare, 8th grade; Khalil Cruz, 7th grade; Camryn Dunbar, 7th grade; Michael Gudiel-Buruca, 7th grade; Christian Osei, 7th grade; Roy Jefferson, 6th grade; Ramah Toure, 6th grade; Liya Watts, 6th grade
Johnson, Nedna-Ann - Nedna-Ann is a Kingdom Builder for Christ who has, through grace, been called out for such a time as this. As President of Kingdom Scribes Ministry she offers a variety of services to help others tap into the limitless potential that our Father has placed in us all.
Jones, S. Scott - After more than 30 years of nursing, S. Scott Jones finally gets to pursue her other long-time passion, writing black fiction. Her book takes you from the south to the north, and from the 1960’s to the present, discovering what courage looks like in a strong family.
Kawana, Acquanetta - Acquanetta is a passionate believer in Jesus Christ and forever a student of the Word of God. She is a preacher, creative artist, and educator with a special interest in transformation. With over twenty years in ministry service, her ministry of preaching and teaching has been a blessing to many.
Lancaster, Henry Chauncey Brooks, Sr. - Bishop Lancaster is the Assistant Pastor at The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc., and he is retired from the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. He is writing his autobiography as a testimony of God’s goodness.
Lane, Lillie - Lillie (a pen name) writes about the road to greatness. It is, as nearly every young aspirant shall find, long, rough, and rugged. It takes grit, it takes resilience, it takes the heart of a champion to rise up and seize what lies atop the heights of life.
Loftin, Gabrielle “Gabby” - My name is Gabby and I am a 9-year old fashion designer and published author from Washington, D.C. I am the youngest fashion designer to ever be featured in DC Fashion Week, New York Fashion week, Los Angeles Fashion week, and Paris Fashion Week. I was first featured at 5 years old.
Maple, Uche - Ucheonye Maple is the owner of Aghaeze-Maple Enterprises, LLC, a leadership and personal development training company. She has held various leadership roles within Fortune 500 companies in the field of engineering from systems engineering to program management.
Peoples, Jr., Maharold - “MP2” is a licensed minister, published author, and gospel artist. He is also a songwriter and producer. In his What To Do series, he is writing for you to be encouraged and strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Rawlings, Wanda - Wanda M. Rawlings, is a Washingtonian, raised in Southeast, Washington, D.C. She is married to Sylvester Rawlings of Branches of Life Ministries. She has 2 biological children, 6 children by marriage, and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Richard, Brice - Brice Richard has been working as a technologist professionally for nearly two decades. He has authored more than 170 articles on R, and thoroughly enjoys the challenges of working with data. He wrote a book and developed its companion video series to help you conquer R basics.
Rogers, Nathan (PhD) - Dr. Nathan Rogers is an entrepreneur, a veteran, and an academic and social scientist. Driven by the need to help others with their hidden talents, he has written a book to empower you to take control of your own learning.
Suitte, Jania - Jania Amara enjoys writing, arts & crafts, dancing, singing, gymnastics, and cheerleading. Her mission is to help people step out of their shell and embrace their goals. She wants people to be touched and blessed by the Lord to help with their new journey.
Suitte, Janice - Janice Suitte is a kingdom ambassador for change. Her quest is to be a walking billboard of love that will compel, penetrate, and saturate the hearts of people so that they can be Healed, Empowered, and Transformed (H.E.A.T) to launch and scale their Kingdom business here on Earth, while giving God all the glory.
Swinney IV, Elliott - Elliott is an author, a teacher, a husband, a father, and a Kingdom man. His purpose is to uplift men, young and old alike, to be able to reconnect with their north star, their driving force. He wants men to understand how imperative it is to eliminate the undesirables and make room for productive, long-term growth. This book takes you on Elliott’s journey of learning to prune.
Swinney, Kelli - Kelli is an author, a chef, a wife, a mother, and the grandmother of six. She has a heart for women, young and old alike, who have been traumatized by life’s events. Kelli aspires to help them heal so they can have healthy happy relationships. This book was written to help them move beyond the hurt and become encouraged to love again. At the least, it will show that there can be triumph after trauma.
Thornton, Jay - Jay Thornton has a passion for helping young people deal with life lessons through his writing. He is also an accounting student, and he has always had a deep passion for wildlife and the environment. His hobbies are writing, watching movies, playing video games, and exercising.
Thornton, Kay - Kay Thornton is a marketer and prayer ministry teacher who loves to help people improve their financial lives. She enjoys giving special gifts, event planning, and surprising people to see their joy, and to let them know that they are cared for and loved by the Lord.
Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction New Frontier - The Innovative Leadership Training Institute (ILTI) is the brainchild of Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Sr. and the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction New Frontier. It is Bishop Willis’ vision that the ILTI will be the standard for training not only in this jurisdiction but around the country.
Waller, Daniel - Daniel is a 13-year-old emerging author born and raised in the D.C. – Maryland – Virginia area. His first writing experience started with storytelling as part of a school project. He enjoys creating stories that take his readers into a new world and adventure. Click his profile to learn more about his writing!
Webb, Deborah K. - Pastor DK Webb is a dynamic motivational speaker, spiritual care provider, and thought influencer. Her life passion has been to engage the downtrodden, undervalued, and hurting population to help effectuate positive change.