Nika C. Beamon

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NikaC. Beamon resides in New Jersey.Currently, she is a Writer/Producer for WABC-TVEyewitness News in New York. In her fifteen years as a journalist, she hasworked at various television stations including WABU-TV in Boston,ESPN Classic and WABC-TV in New York. She also served as Coordinating Producer for“Like It Is with Gil Noble,” the country’s longest running African Americanpublic affairs show, airing on WABC-TV.

She is the author of IDIDN'T WORK THISHARD JUST TO GETMARRIED, published on May 1, 2009 by ChicagoReview PressWritten in the best tradition of girlfriend talking to girlfriend, thebook delivers tales of lessons learned, hard times and good times, told bywomen who found ways to achieve their dreams by defying convention. Theirconclusion: Singlehood, whether temporary or permanent, and though oftenchallenging, is a fulfilling state.

In 2000, she published her first novel, Dark Recesses.In 2002, she completed her second novel, Eyewitness.

She has been a reviewer for Publisher’s Weekly Magazine and QBR: TheQuarterly Black Book Review Magazine, as well as various websites. She is alsoa member of the Writers Guild of America East and the National Association ofBlack Journalists. She won a Peabody Award for ABCNews’ coverage of the September 11^th Attacks.

She has alsobeen credited as a reference in the several books on television newsincluding: Covering Catastrophe: BroadcastJournalist Report on September 11 by Alison Gilbert and Newsis People: the Rise of Local TV News and the Fall of News from New Yorkby Craig M. Allen.

The Kurdish Connection

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KURDISH SCAVENGERS UNCOVER A CACHE OF NERVE GAS IN IRAQ AND OFFER THEM TO KURDISH FIGHTERS IN TURKEY. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BEDLAM ALPHA TEAM MUST SECURE THE WEAPONS BEFORE THEY CAN BE USED."You must swear by Allah never to say a word of what I'm going to tell you. This is the most important secret. Ever!"In their daily struggle for survival, Iraqi Kurdish scavengers uncover a cache of chemical weapons. They offer the weapons to fellow Kurdish rebels in Turkey and Syria to assist in their quest to free an imprisoned leader and create a unified homeland. After receiving a tip from an unlikely source, the newly formed Special Operations Bedlam team is called to arms! Travel with Craig Cameron and his international team on their covert operation as they weave their way through war-torn regions seeking to locate and recover the weapons before they can be used to cause irreparable harm and instigate a world crisis. The odds are stacked against them. Can they manage to keep their operation hidden and prevent further clashes before it's too late?"The Kurdish Connection--a compelling read. A story of friendship, danger and intrigue."--Ann Everett, Amazon Best Selling Author...". Randall's authentic voice adds a powerful push to keep a reader turning the pages." --Janet Taylor-Perry, author of The Raiford Chronicles, The Legend of Draconis Saga, and April Chastain Intrigues."Topical - Engaging - Intriguing - Powerful ... A real page turner."--Rikon Gaites, author of Mummy's Little Soldier and Darius Odenkirk...". Randall Krzak brings his wealth of experience living in this troubled part of the world and his military knowledge to bear in this exciting story..."--John L. DeBoer, author of When the Reaper Comes...". a journey full of history, suspense, intrigue, and action...a MUST READ for all!"--Les Stahl, Retired NSA Executive...". Readers need to fasten their seatbelts for a fast-paced tale made believable by a writer who knows what he's writing about."--Preston Holtry, author of the Morgan Westphal mystery series and the Arrius trilogy (forthcoming)."A behind the scenes story, ripped from today's headlines deepening the reader's understanding of an ancient strife ... filled with the sights and smells of the market place and secret meetings, the reader is admitted to the secret heart, the desperate longings of those that must fight and win, or see continued subjugation by their masters..."--Oliver F. Chase, author of Camelot Games, Levant Mirage, Blind Marsh, and Marsh Island.

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Media Links

Push Nevahda Review

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NYABJ Honors

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Psychology Today

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Black Entertainment Magazne

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Books of Soul Mention

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Pet Projects Book Review

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New Jersey Monthy Article

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Black America Web Mention

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Reader's Digest Mention

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Harlem Communtiy News Mention

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Dedan Tolbert Show

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Blog @ Psychology Today

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Amsterdam News Mention

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Reviews

I Didn’t Work This Hard was really positively reviewed in the April 1 issue of Booklist (circ. 24,150). The complete review follows: I Didn't Work This Hard Just to Get Married (Chicago Review Press, ISBN: 9781556528194)“Despite the continued cultural emphasis on marriage, 70 percent of black women will live their lives as singles--widowed and divorced, but mostly never married. Whether this statistic is viewed as good, bad, or indifferent depends on a woman's individual perspective. Beamon, a television news writer-producer, presents interviews with 21 successful black women fully enjoying singlehood with a range of opinions on their marriage prospects. Among the women interviewed are actress Kim Coles, author Deborah Gregory (of Cheetah Girls fame), movie producer Effie Brown, and an assortment of other professionals. The women applaud the television shows Living Single and Girlfriends for depictions of beautiful and successful single black women, and discuss the sometimes negative images of black women and the impact of the high unemployment and incarceration rates of black men on marriage prospects. Mostly, they recount their own personal journeys to accepting, enjoying, and capitalizing on their times as single women. Though written from black women's perspectives, this book has appeal for all women looking for a fresh take on being single.” “…I Didn’t Work This Hard Just To Get Married is filled with statistics, great information and details on how society views black women and our obligations to our children, families, and communities. We are also privy to some quirky tales of marriages gone wrong, single parenting, baby-mama drama and much more… This book is for women of all ages; women who believe their clocks are ticking and are running out of time. Women who feel like they need a man to define them, you will definitely enjoy this book from cover-to-cover as you take this journey into finding yourself.” Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes, APOOO BookClub "What an incredibly liberating and inspiring collection of stories...about learning to be comfortable in your skin and what u got –and that we are not alone in our journey. Thank you Nika for this gift." Terrie M. Williams Author, Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting "This is an exciting book that fully explores the option of single status and the lives of the women who choose it… Nika Beamon gives women making life choices a window into the thought processes of other women who have made similar choices. It is an important addition to work on the lives and options of African American women, and it is an absorbing read." Julianne Malveaux President, BennettCollege for Women "Although I am an award-winning filmmaker, TV personality and author, many of my family members feel as though I lead a shallow and empty life because I choose to be unmarried without children. In this well-researched and thoughtful tome, Nika Beamon has given a voice to true choice among women in this post-millennial era." Abiola Abrams, BET host Author of the novel, Dare

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