User:Allison Edwards -Essence M

Founded in 2007, Illuminnessence Publishing is the brainchild of Essence M (nee Allison Edwards). After experiencing health issues and unable to continue her candle & gift basket business (Sweet Treatz), Essence M decided while recovering to put pen to paper and write using a pen name.

As a young child, "Essence" has always been fond of writing about life, love and other short stories that were age appropriate.During her teen and young adult years she created an extensive catalogue of unpublished works. As time went on and maturity set in, her mind was challenged to continue and being recently bed-bound gave her the opportunity to hone her craft once again. Her first venture into self publication is "Broken Promises Never Mend" which is available on www.amazon.com as of January 2010. An amended version was released June 2010 and features a new cover as well as various other changes. The sequel "Bound By Lies" debuted in 2011 with rave reviews and she is currently working on other works for release in 2011 as well as 2012 under her own imprint "Illuminnessence Publishing".

Skillful at networking and using every opportunity to inspire others and be inspired, Essence joined forces in 2008 with the elite group The Cartel Publications Street Team/Pep Squad. This group of individuals was spearheaded by Essence Bestselling Author of A Hustler's Son and CEO/Founder of The Cartel Publications, T. Styles. "Working with Ms. Styles has taught me how to manage time and how to work hard to attain success" she says. Its an attitude like that, that causes Essence to press forward regardless of the obstacles that present themselves.

Surrounded by authors and publishers has given Allison/Essence the insight and encouragement needed in order to pursue her dream. With so many positive forces around her that are there to assist and help her obtain her dream, there's no stopping this immoveable force.

Her Essence Will Shine Through!