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This profoundly moving romance follows musician Sophie and journalist Nathan as they discover the power of connection and creative rejuvenation in the wake of loss.

After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he's leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother's affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers. Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed.

A novella exploring the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this addictive story offers a mix of comedy, conspiracy and Chicagoans that provides listeners a fresh perspective on a long-held belief. “I love history! And, being a former Girl Scout who sang the camp song about ‘Old Lady O’Leary’ as a little girl, I wondered often if the story was made up or real,” the artistpreneur confesses.

A nostalgic story of a contemporary tragedy, Jaza penned this work to showcase the bonds created within families despite the bad experiences during (and scars remaining throughout) childhood and adulthood.

Inspired by a conversation with author and motivational speaker Antonio Wright, STOP AND TIE YOUR SHOES (edited by Dr. Mary M. Jefferson) is Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza's 12th published book. Jaza said she decided to write this particular book as a literary contribution aimed at reminding herself and others of the importance and benefits of "calling it like it is, facing problems head-on, fixing concerns at their source, and moving on well-prepared with optimistic expectations."

This guerilla-glue release tells a short story about the lives of Mercy Ngozia and her daughter Niami, who learns well-hidden truths just in time to reclaim her own life. Set in a small town outside a big city, THE BILLIONAIRE delves into topics including family secrets, a birth scandal, and fraud as it exposes details of a failed love affair and present new opportunities all centered around a life-altering inheritance.

How far will you go to change the mentality of people you think are bigoted? Is a futile battle that’s really not yours worth leading at the expense of all the people you hold dear, knowing your only true reward is really just an ego stroke? Strange thoughts settle in and send lives tumbling into senseless directions after a fun night of trivia, talk and tantra among friends celebrating the official formation of their social movement called Harmonizing Humanity.

This world’s people have put you in so many predicaments that left you feeling victimized. You have lived long enough, and have endured so much, that you should have developed strategies by now to help you combat those things that now come against you. However, each time you talk, all you do is complain. Nothing offered as remedies or advice seems to be good enough for you. Often, you immediately shoot suggestions loved ones make down. There’s no shortage of people in your corner. You just can’t seem to see it.

Published in April 2020 with assistance from BePublished.org, NASTY FOR NO REASON is the 45th literary work released by Artistpreneur Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza. The author's first endeavor in mash-up writing, this work of fiction blends Jaza's love of non-fiction and humor with everyone else's love of fake news, romance, and murder.

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in November 2019, TUCKED AWAY is the 40th literary release by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza and the author’s first fairy tale. A modern story inspired by the style of popular fairy tales from centuries past and contemporary retellings, Jaza wrote TUCKED AWAY to remind adults and children of the importance of paying attention, being brave, and showing kindness to yourself and others. “There are a lot of lessons stressed to children that many adults have yet to learn, or apply if they proclaim to have learned these lessons already,” Mylia explains.

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in February 2020, BASKING IN YOUR YOU is the 43rd literary offering by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza. This guerilla-glue release is a hand-held snapshot of some of the things that are loved most about you by those who know and admire you. “Never forget how magnificent you are, and revel in it – especially when you are feeling down, depressed, doubtful or doomed,” Mylia urges listeners.

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in February 2025, SEX & GREED reveals the writing on the wall for Emir and Fane -- whose love is a story that might soon end forever this time because the craving for getting the most while giving the least cannot be quelled by one. This dramatic romance novel explores the cost of unbalanced relationships and reveals the courage it takes to walk away from a long-lasting heterosexual relationship when it becomes unfulfilling and toxic.

People talk about love, friendship, faith, unity, and power. But what will we do individually and collectively when we must wield all four to save someone else’s family while losing dreams and people that we hold dear?

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in July 2022, RACISTS OF EVERY HUE by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza will expose the intraracial racism that is often overlooked due to more focus being commonly placed on interracial racism. Comprised of charts and graphs, this work reveals the results of a 60-day poll where people shared their opinions and experiences with racism from people of other races and their own. Discover a science-backed reality check that will snatch the cloak off even the racist hidden in you and your grannies!

Published with the assistance of BePublished.org, The Blessed Blessing is Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza’s 22nd published book. A motivational speech, this work implores listeners to change a particular personality trait that the author explains causes more harm than good. In The Blessed Blessing, Mylia talks about the importance of the lesson she learned of being a person who is able to accept blessings from others without any resistance or efforts to recompense.

More than 30 original poems written in October 2009, Elegies of a Goddess is the ninth book and fourth body of poetic expressions by award-winning artist Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza (aka Mary Michelle Jefferson). Whether avid listeners or those new to the poet or poetry itself, Elegies of a Goddess offers teens and adults fresh perspectives on varying topics by fusing and separating rhyme and rhythm.

Published with the assistance of BePublished.org in July 2016, FOOLISH OF ME: ADDRESSING LOVE UNAPPRECIATED by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza offers quick reads of individuals’ naked soul experiences. Written with the hope of helping all’s life experiences improve, especially where love is involved, this work is Jaza’s 16th published book.

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in May 2024, THE KEYS TO STOPPING CRIME IN AMERICA is the 51th book released by award-winning writer Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza. Dive into a transformative exploration of societal paradigms with this groundbreaking social responsibility work. In THE KEYS TO STOPPING CRIME IN AMERICA, Jaza makes a compelling literary offering as she delves into a visionary blueprint destined to reshape the very fabric of our communities.

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in April 2023, THE HOE, THE WHORE, AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR: The Taker, The Maker & The Manipulator is the 50th book released by award-winning writer and Pulitzer Prize nominee Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza. This book chronicles a fight for justice by three women condemned in the court of public opinion left fighting for their freedom and whatever good can be restored to their well-known names. One is called a hoe because she is commonly used by those who want to do the least and get the most.

Plea for Peace by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza chronicles the life and experiences of a woman who amasses commitments to abstinence from women throughout her community, state, and country in an effort to end crime and wars.