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Shelia Goss
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| Born | Shelia Marie Goss September 16, 1968 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Southern University (BS) |
Shelia Marie Goss (born September 16, 1968) is an American author, freelance writer, and screenwriter. She is known for writing many popular books, especially romantic fiction.
Early Life and Education
Shelia Goss was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She grew up there with her two brothers. Her parents always taught her that education was very important. After high school, Shelia went to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1990, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in different companies.
Becoming a Writer
Shelia Goss has written many books that have become very popular. Her books have been featured by "Black Expressions," which is a well-known book club. Her stories have also appeared in Essence magazine. Some of her famous books include My Invisible Husband and Roses are Thorns, Violets are True. She was even listed in a special book called "Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature." This book celebrates amazing African-American women writers.
Besides writing novels, Shelia Goss also works as a managing editor and writer for E-Spire Entertainment News. In February 2008, she released her fourth novel, Double Platinum, which was also very successful.
Awards and Recognition
Shelia Goss has received many awards and honors for her writing. These awards show how much her books are loved by readers and critics.
- In 2009, her book His Invisible Wife won the EDC Creations Top Books Award.
- Also in 2009, several of her books, including His Invisible Wife, The Ultimate Test, and Splitsville, became Amazon Best Sellers. This means they were among the most popular books sold on Amazon.
- In 2008, her website won the BlackWebAwards.com for Best Female Author Site.
- She received the Disilgoldsoul 2007 YOUnity Guild Award for promoting her book Paige’s Web.
- In 2006, she was named Infini's Outstanding Author.
- Her books have appeared on the ESSENCE MAGAZINE Bestsellers List.
- She was a #1 Bestseller on BlackExpressions.com.
- She received an honorable mention in articles from the New York Times and Writer's Digest.
- In 2004, OneSwan Productions named her Female Author of the Year.
- She has won three Shades of Romance Magazine Reader's Choice Awards.
- Her books have also been Dallas Morning News Bestsellers.
