I am the author of 2 novels, "The Seers" and "Face Of Honor." I have been published in various hardcopy magazines and online magazines. I have been married to the same wonderful man, Reverend Cortez Strickland Sr. for 29 years. We have 6 beautiful daughters and 1 handsome son. We have 13 grandchildren and one on the the way. I have been writing forr longer than I care to share (smile). The major influence in my life has been Jesus Christ, my husband and my children. They inspire and motivate me to do all I can and be all I can be.  

Editor's Choice Award for Poetry-97'
Editor's Choice Award for Poetry-98'
Certificate of Recognition/ Famous Poet for 2001
Published in Christian Mirror Publication Webzine 2001
Published in numerous Anthologies
Work Featured on: www.poetry.com under Dara Strickland
Untitled work published in Obadiah Magazine, Spring 2002
Edition
Work Featured in Rest Ministries Online Magazine (May 2002)
Short Story featured in 2005 Spring Edition of Aghast-
"Trust His Heart"
Poem Featured in Rhapsody Magazine 2005 Fall Edition-
"Gliding On Thoughts of You"
Author of novel "The Seers" Published by Author House (April
2005)
Poem, "The Carpenter of Long Ago" Featured in online Journal
Christian Reflection
Online Stories Include: The Pride and The Rape of Maisy
Second novel released: "Face of Honor"
Poem, "Heart of A Woman In Love" featured on VoicesNet
Online Poetry Collection
Guest on Toney Dee's Radio Broadcast(KGGN 890 AM): August 31,2007