Shanquea Monchelle, is a mother, student, gardener, and author who believes in the power of words. She speaks from a place of passion and focuses on mental health, self-care, and self-love. Her books, VERxanity and Quintessence, have touched the hearts of people all over the world and inspired change. That is her primary goal for writing and her overall dream. Often, she's said, "There's no point in reading if you don't exercise the lesson learned," essentially reminding people to look deeper into the story to find the lesson. Her talent has landed her in magazines such as VoyageATL and rooms that she's never entered. With that said, stay on the lookout for more great books and stay in contact with her by visiting her Facebook page: www.facebook.comShantheAuthor.