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Mya K. Douglas (Mya Kay) is an Amazon bestselling author, dynamic speaker, magazine publisher, and literary leader born and raised in North Philadelphia. Since 2012, she has authored and published fifteen books spanning genres from Christian romance to memoir.

In 2017, she co-authored Before Empire with Andria Mayberry, mother of Empire actor Bryshere “Yazz The Greatest,” featured on The Real. In 2022, she was selected as a semi-finalist for America’s Next Great Author, standing out as one of only 100 from over 800 applicants to pitch to judges including Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Victoria Christopher Murray.

That same year, Mya made history as the first Christian romance author signed to B. Love Publications. Her work includes The Storms of Love series, Fumbled Your Heart, and The Essence of His Soul. She has earned nominations, including Christian Fiction Author of the Year by AAMBC (2023) and Best Christian Book for The Essence of His Soul at the 2024 Literary Gem Awards. Her first devotional for writers was released on June 10, 2025.

Beyond writing, Mya is the founder of Girls Anthem Media, a faith-forward media company inspiring girls and women to pursue purpose without compromising their values.

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Fumbled Your Heart

As Heard on “Books & Beyond” with Frankie Darcell on WDAS 105.3 FM

Jezzy Watson has mastered the art of winning.

At just twenty-eight, the Philadelphia native has become one of the most sought-after sports agents in the business, earning an “Agent of the Year” honor at a New York charity event that marks the pinnacle of her professional...

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Storms of Love

Book #1 from the series: Storms of Love

Ellie Rae McNeal didn’t go to Hollywood looking for love — but love may have found her anyway. As the lead stylist on a hit romantic comedy, this Philly-born entrepreneur is all business… until a spirited five-year-old named Zoe Mattison dances into her salon chair with sass, sparkle, and a ponytail request that tugs at Ellie’s guarded heart.

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Battles of Love

Book #2 from the series: Storms of Love

It’s been three years since Ellie and Jeremiah married, four years together, and life with ten-year-old Zoe seems to be going well—especially now that Ellie has landed a new movie role in Philadelphia. But the calm doesn’t last.

As Jeremiah’s new career as a children’s book author demands more travel, he begins to grow distant. Ellie, used to...

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I've been sitting on this excitement for a while, and now I finally get to let it out.

The Essence of His Soul is officially featured in an Xpresso Tours Book Blitz, running April 4–8, and that means bloggers, bookstagrammers, TikTokers, and Facebook communities are spending an entire week introducing this story to readers who haven't found it yet. To say I'm grateful doesn't cover it.

But before we get to the celebration, let me tell you what this book is really about.

Essence Taylor is a woman...

Writing dialogue that sounds natural is one thing. Writing dialogue that reflects faith, family dynamics, and real-life tension without sounding cheesy? That’s something else. One of the best examples comes from Chapter 2 of my Christian romance novel, Storms of Love.

Here are 4 tips inspired by Ellie and Monét’s phone conversation—two sisters navigating life, love, and everything in between.

1. Don’t Over-Explain. Let Tone and Emotion Carry the Weight.

When Ellie calls Monét, we’re dropped into...

How to Write a Great First Chapter (Especially If You’re Writing a

If you’ve been wondering how to write a Christian novel—or you’ve Googled how to write a great first chapter—you’re not alone. Starting your book can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure to get it perfect, to introduce your characters, hint at the plot, and keep readers hooked... all without saying too much too soon.

The truth? Whether you’re writing a Christian romance novel, a contemporary faith-based story, or just the book that’s been on your heart for years, your first chapter matters. But...

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