LaVerne considers herself an helper to others. However, she has many unpublished writings since the age of thirteen. She wrote a brochure called "He Sent His Word" and co-authored a training marketing manual. Three years ago, she wrote a poem, a play, & a song called "The Attributes of the Man of God" that debuted in her church.  LaVerne is an award winning Community Service Leader, founder of the Campaign for Christ, Sunday School program, Community Service Youth Council II, and Kidzpluz+, a childhood obesity program, just to name a few of her accomplishments. Her first anthology book written with eight friends is scheduled to be published spring 2008 subtitle It's Your Time and a book co-written with her son Macaiah due by summer It's Not a Secret.   ISBN: 978-0-9818094-9-6; ISBN-10; 0-9818094-9-9; Xpress Yourself Publishing; On Sale: 1/15/2009; Format: Trade Paperback; Ages: 16 and Up

LaVerne grew up in Vidalia GA. & graduated from high school in Blytheville AR. She attended college at Aenon Bible College & Cuyahoga Community College. LaVerne graduated from MCCC & US Career Institute as a Certified Fitness Instructor & Nutrition Specialist.

LaVerne is an interesting story having survived an extremely abusive relationship that sent her underground for a while has emerged determined to be mentally free and to become a successful entrepreneur.  She is well on her way.  LaVerne speaks to domestic violence survivors across the country and gives a percentage of her profits to combat:  Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer, www.kidzpluz.org  ---  phenomenal causes each one.  LaVerne is available for speaking engagements or seminars:  615-568-4066