Zaria Garrison

Zaria Garrison

About

ZariaGarrison was born and raised in Greenville SC, where she found a love forreading and writing at an early age.In 2005 herfirst novel Baring it All was released by Publish America under her birth nameGena L. Garrison. It received rave reviews and she was awarded the best newauthor award of 2005 by Mahogany Media.

As shecontinued writing she felt she could no longer write stories that involvedexplicit sex and violence. She could only write what God told her to write. Followingher transformation, as he did with Saul, God gave her a new name Zaria, whichmeans new beginnings. As an award-winning author she iscommitted to writing and publishing literature that ministers as well asentertains.

Zaria is also part owner and staffwriter for EKG Literary magazine. An online magazine dedicated to being thepulse of the literary community.

Zaria also offers insight and encouragement toaspiring authors through workshops, and writing classes that allow eachparticipant to discover the craft of writing and how it can be used toeffectively minister to youth, women, and all members of the community.

Prodigal is her first Christian fiction novel.

Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book

Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book

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<p><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">This coloring book version of the best-selling “whine-stopper” children’s story was designed for kids to enjoy reading the rhyming, as well as being able to illustrate their own version of Peter’s nocturnal adventure into the woods.</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">Peter’s mother warns him that if he doesn’t stop whining and crying, he’ll have to go live with the Whimper-Whineys. His adventure continues as he later hops into the woods and finds lots of frightening Whimper-Whineymen! He discovers that the Whimper-Whineys are very ill-mannered and rude, and that everything is sour in Whimper-Whineland. He decides his mother was right. If only he can get back home!</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">According to a recent critique, “I cannot imagine any parent or guardian not wanting to read this book to their child! ... Parents everywhere applaud you!”</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

This story began as a re-telling of the Biblical story of The Prodigal Son, with the main characters being females who also happen to be twins. It explores sibling rivalry, forgiveness, and trusting God.

Reviews

I enjoyed this selection. Just when I thought I had everything figured it, there was another twist. The author held my attention and this was a fast read for me. I recommend this selection to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced storyline that keeps you guessing. Although drama-filled, the author does a good job with Biblical references, reminding readers that there is always a source to turn toward for help, God. If you are interested in topics such as sibling rivalry, jealousy, competition, family turmoil, forgiveness and redemption, this will be a good read for you. <br /><br />I would read another selection by Ms. Garrison. <br /><br />Review by Tavares S. Carney