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My Interview with Sistah’s Place2 Entertainment

I was recently honored to be featured and interviewed by Sistah’s Place2 Entertainment in their Author’s Showcase. Below is a copy of the interview.

You may also click here to view the showcase article and interview.

We sat down with Tanisha to talk about her latest novel 2nd Sunday Playing for Keeps. She discussed her inspirations and her latest projects on the horizon for 2015. Being a self-published author she does aspire to be like “Great Ones” who have inspired her as an author.

Tell us about your latest novel 2nd Sunday.

Tanisha: 2nd Sunday Playing for Keeps is a love story. It’s about spiritual temptations, resisting temptations, and following your heart. It just deals with lots of aspects of love. You know like forbidden love, falling in love, and rekindling love. It’s a love story that has a lots of twists and turns. There are a lot of tough decisions that have to be made in this story.

What message do you want to leave your audience with your latest novel?

Tanisha: Embrace love and keep your heart open. You know just because one relationship does not work does not mean you have to close your heart. You have to be open for love when it shows up and when it happens. A lot of people think because you had your heart broken once that you cannot fall in love again. That is not true.

Who would you compare your writing style to you?

Tanisha: I don’t really compare myself to anyone. But, I do aspire to be like some of the great ones like Beverly Jenkins. I love Carl Webber’s writing and Evelyn Palfrey. She is from Austin, Texas or she writes about Austin, Texas. I aspire to be like the great ones.

What inspired you to become an author?

Tanisha: Well, even as a child I have always had a vivid imagination. I always created stories in my head so I thought I get them out of my head and put them down on paper. That is what started me to writing which brought me to my first novel ten years later. I am on my third one and it’s a slow journey. But also, with the latest novel 2nd Sunday Playing for Keeps, we turned it into a stage play back in November 2014. We sold out two shows and it was a wonderful experience.

What is in store for you in 2015?

Tanisha: In 2015, I am working on my fourth novel and I want to do more production with 2nd Sunday Playing for Keeps. I also want to travel more and do more book clubs, and meet and greets. You can find out more about Tanisha by following her on social media and her author’s blog to stay connected with her on her writing projects and stage play production 2nd Sunday Playing for Keeps.

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2015 Heritage Festival

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Hello Confirmed Vendors

Here is the information for the 2015 Festival…

Here is a list of companies that are on the confirmed list. This is not the complete list of vendors and does not include our event sponsors. We have received a few applications from some of you who used last year’s application…this is fine. Please visit the online link below for payment instructions and event details.

You may register online Vendor Registration and Application.  All food vendors must register for a temporary handlers permit through the City of Austin and complete a waiver for Huston-Tillotson University.

I am also attaching a copy of the vendor application form. You may find event details in this document. If possible, please register online through the link, above.

Please let me know if you have concerns and/or questions.

Confirmed Vendors:

  • 96.3 FM – Application received /sponsors
  • Aloha Southwest Artistry – Application and payment received
  • American Cancer Society – Application received
  • Austin History Center
  • Austin Resource Recovery
  • Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services  (A/TCHHSD) Departments’ – African American Quality of Life Mobile Screening Van
  • Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Departments A/TCHHSD –  African American Quality of Life Mobile Screening Van
  • Bryan Grier – Rap Artist Table
  • Carver Branch Library
  • Chestnut Village, the Social Profit Village
  • City of Austin – HIV/STI Testing – Payment Received – COA sponsor
  • City of Austin Fire Department – Fire Truck  Payment Received – COA sponsor
  • Dope Crochet – Application Received
  • Dovies Handmade (?)
  • KIPP Austin Public Schools
  • Leadership Development – Application Received
  • NCNW AUSTIN YOUTH SECTION
  • Scentsy Wickless Candles – Application Received
  • Spectrum Theater – Application and Payment Received
  • Tanisha Smith – Author
  • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
  • The Gospel of Christ TV on Austin CW
  • The New Resource
  • Tiki Imports
  • U4U Designs
  • Voter Registration – Julie Klushnik
  • Younique Beauty products and Paparazzi Jewelry
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2nd Sunday (Playing for Keeps) Auditions open March 22nd!

March 22nd NEXT SATURDAY: Auditions for the best sellers novel 2nd Sunday (Playing for Keeps) written by Author Tanisha – now scripted for the stage!

Auditions Location and Date

Meet us at the Boyd Vance Theatre located at 1165 Angelina St, Austin TX 78664.

Time: 10:00am to 1:30pm!
Please schedule your time slot. Walk-ins welcome but RSVP is preferred.Email: she.smiles.ent@gmail.com
512.297.4179See you there!!

Ms Jackson~