Challenging Stereotypes:
No one challenges traditional roles and stereotypes more than Arlether Wilson. After spending more than ten years in foster care she moved back to Fifth Ward, a poverty stricken community in Houston, Texas where no one was expected to excel. While her life story is similar to many African American women, it is surprisingly distinctive. Arlether has always been an achiever and attributes her drive, determination and will to survive to her unyielding faith. As the oldest of three children she was expected to grow up fast and relinquish much of her childhood. Then just when she thought the generational cycle of teen pregnancy was broken she became pregnant and was forced to drop out of school during her senior year.
Struggles:
During her journey Arlether encountered many struggles, but none as arduous or impactful as homelessness. In the end it proved to be a great learning experience, even though several people tried to discourage her by telling her that she would never succeed because of her family history. Fortunately, Arlether was determined to defy their beliefs and follow her own dreams. Her life changed after Black American poet, essayist and lecturer, Nikki Giovanni visited Phillis Wheatley High School. That was the first time that Arlether was inspired to write.
Defying the odds:
After her divorce she applied and was accepted into the police academy, where she graduated number one in her class. Three years later she was promoted to sergeant and later excelled to the rank of captain. During her tenure as an officer Arlether also earned her Master Peace Officer Certification, which is the highest certification an officer can attain. Then in 1998 she was honored as “Officer of the Year” and later earned several congressional commendations.
Arlether is a veteran officer and has gained a wealth of experience, which includes being a certified Child Abuse and Family Violence Investigator. But she didn’t stop there. In 2001 Arlether graduated from cum laude from the University of Houston and later earned her Masters Degree in Behavioral Science.
Then in 2005 Arlether was offered a position with another agency where she created and manages a Victims’ Services Division. Today Arlether is an advocate for abused women and children throughout her city. She believes that it is important to take an active and supportive role in one’s community, and not just sit back and “point fingers”. Therefore she is an avid volunteer for many charitable organizations. She is the vice president of w.o.m.e.n.EO. Inc., which is a national women's organization that mentors women and girls.
Although Arlether has an unusual background for a writer, she is the debut author of an inspirational memoir, Rewriting the Script, which will be available in bookstores, online, and in e-book format this fall.
Family:
Despite all of her accomplishments, Arlether is most proud of being a good mother to two wonderful young adults. She is presently working on her doctorate and her next book.
You can order her book by clicking the order tab on her website or by going to www.myspace.com/arlether.
Order your autographed copy of Rewriting the Script today and start Rewriting Your Life's Script. Place your order by going to www.rewritethescript.com or by visiting any online bookstore.
Amazon.com Barnes&noble.com Borders.com
Comment Wall (23 comments)
You need to be a member of The Book Marketing Network to add comments!
At 11:14am on February 19, 2009, Bert Martinez said…
Hello, I'm Bert Martinez, I'm looking to network with success minded authors. If you would like my free report 30 Strategies for Selling More Books just fill out the form below. I look forward to networking with you and if there is anything that I can help you with please do not hesitate to contact me.
Awesome , Woman of God. You just follow God's Path and your journey will be blessed with everything they said it wouldn't be.
From a sister , to a sister I AM PROUD OF YOU ......
God Bless! I wanted to reach out to inform you of the 1st Christian Book & Product Expo scheduled for: Saturday May 17th, 2008 in Willingboro New Jersey. If you or anyone you know would like to reserve a table please visit: www.godswordspoken.com/expo!
God is good
Minister Tonya Jones
Thanks for the invite. I am glad you reached out. I don't think I would have picked up your book, had you not joined the site. I enjoyed learning about you from your bio.
Comment Wall (23 comments)
You need to be a member of The Book Marketing Network to add comments!
Join The Book Marketing Network
You Were Created to Succeed!
Bert Martinez
www.bertmartinez.com
I'm coordinating a virtual tour this month. Check out Illusions Blog Tour with Wanda B. Campbell (February 1-28, 2009)
FIND DETAILS: http://bit.ly/illusions-blog-tour
Blessings,
Ty
2. The Complete Guide to Book Publicity by Jodee Blanco
3. The Savvy Author's Guide to Book Publicity: A Comprehensive Resource--From Building the Buzz to Pitching the Press by Lissa Warren
4. Publicize Your Book!: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves by Jacqueline Deval
5. Guerrilla Marketing for Writers : 100 Weapons to Help You Sell Your Work
by Jay Conrad Levinson, Rick Frishman, Michael Larsen
6. Jump Start Your Book Sales: A Money-Making Guide for Authors, Independent Publishers and Small Presses by Marilyn Ross, Tom Ross
7. The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book, 14th Edition by Dan Poynter
8. Complete Guide to Book Marketing by David Cole
9. A Simple Guide to Marketing Your Book: What an Author and Publisher Can Do to Sell More Books by Mark Ortman
10. Guerrilla Publicity: Hundreds of Sure-Fire Tactics to Get Maximum Sales for Minimum Dollars by Jay Conrad Levinson, Rick Frishman, Jill Lublin
11. Over 75 Good Ideas for Promoting Your Book by Patricia L. Fry
12. How To Publish and Promote Online by M. J. Rose (Author), Angela Adair-Hoy (Author)
Prepared by: Pam Perry, Ministry Marketing Solutions.com, 248.426-2300
President of American Christian Writers/Detroit Chapter
www.PamPerryPRCoach.com
Sherri
From a sister , to a sister I AM PROUD OF YOU ......
God is good
Minister Tonya Jones
Visit Black Author Showcase
It's another great literary site, check it out.
View All Comments