Brian W. Smith is the author of several bestselling novels, Mama’s Lies—Daddy’s Pain, Deadbeat, Beater, and Nina’s Got a Secret. Originally self-published, Nina’s Got a Secret made several bestseller lists; was voted to the Sankofa Literary Society’s “Top 100 Books of the Decade” list; and was featured on the Oprah Book Club’s “What to Read” list.
During his six-year writing career, Brian has received several awards; been a Featured Author at several literary conferences; and was recently named “2011 Male Author of the Year” by AAMBC.
Brian continues to expand his “literary territory” by engaging in projects outside of writing novels. He is the co-host of the popular literary radio show on the Internet—On the Air with Trice and Brian. Brian is also a member of the successful all-male literary tour, The Love Literature Tour, and is an Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing at Collin County Community College (McKinney, TX).
Brian’s educational background consists of two Bachelor of Science Degrees (Business Administration and Criminal Justice) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dallas. Brian is a native of New Orleans, LA, and currently lives in Dallas, Texas.
Learn more about the author at www.hollygrovepublishing.com; www.facebook.com/HollygrovePublishing; www.facebook.com/AuthorBrianWSmith (Facebook fan page).
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