Contrary to popular belief, it's not the hands that rock the cradle, but rather the hands that hold the pen that controls the world! Read on and get to know the woman behind the pen! Author Shamielle Alston... Has been writing pratically all of her life. She started at the tender age of 12, by entering writing contests. Now a well seasoned writer, this author tackles subject many are fearful to broach. This author brings a fresh outlook to serious issues. From Christian Fiction, to Church Leadership Accountability, this author dares to put issues on the table!  Humble Beginnings... Having grown up in a foster home, Author Shamielle Alston is passionate about bridiging the gap in families. One of the most cherished lessons learned is, that an absent parent does not a victim make. This is the message Author Shamielle desires to portray to audiences she lectures to. In Her Own Words... "Life is the best influence! As an individual, there are few individuals or things that impress me. However, there are a few individuals who continue to influence me today. They are Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr. Nelson Mendela and Desmond Tutu. These individuals along with the great Cicely Tyson are among the few who have ventured into the area of impressing me.