FINDING HER VOICE

Set in the volatile early days of Christianity, this sweeping historical novel centers on three fearless women determined to claim their place in a faith that keeps trying to shut them down. Junia fights for acceptance in a divided church while protecting her biracial son and facing the possibility of new love, Susannah wrestles with the pull between motherhood and ministry as danger and expectations collide, and Mariamne challenges rigid gender roles as she confronts what true authority demands. Against a backdrop of real biblical events and rising tension, their stories intertwine in a bold exploration of faith, identity, equality, and resistance, delivering a powerful, feminist, LGBTQ+-affirming tale of courage and conviction. Finding Her Voice is Book Three of the From Broken to Bold trilogy, bringing the series to a defiant, unforgettable conclusion that proves silence was never an option. Consider this your official invitation to holy troublemaking.

Learn more about Elaine Ricker Kelly and her work at www.elainekelly.ca

TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

• Spotlight on early female apostles and the overlooked leadership roles of women in the first-century church

• Junia and Susanna as powerful yet imperfect figures pushing back against religious and societal silencing

• Parallels between ancient gender oppression and modern struggles around women’s rights and equality

• Faith, identity, and inclusion, including challenges to traditional Christian views on women and LGBTQ+ individuals

• Emotional themes surrounding motherhood, worth, infertility, and how women’s value has been historically measured

• The author’s personal journey of reclaiming voice and confronting ingrained beliefs within Christianity

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elaine Ricker Kelly is an award-winning author writing about women in the Bible and the early church. As a mother of three daughters, Elaine knew the harm of being considered secondary. She thought fiction would help others see how Jesus equipped women as disciples and empowered women to speak and lead. Her research-based approach and empathetic tone were developed during thirty years as a financial advisor. Since Jesus engaged women as financial advisors, Kelly felt betrayed as a Christian when she saw the church speaking against women leaders, and she felt it was important to show how the Bible empowers women and endorses equality for all. She hopes to bring healing and hope to those sidelined or silenced by the church by writing blogs on biblical equality, church history, and affirming LGBTQ+ people. She and her husband live near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and worship in the mainline Protestant Christian tradition. They have three adult daughters and enjoy hiking, nature, tennis, pickleball, music, history, and travel.

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LIFE AND HOW TO LIVE IT

This memoir traces a boy growing up in 1980s Philadelphia as he navigates gangs, addiction, fractured faith, and a home life wired with chaos, finding his only lifeline in the music that gives him a sense of self. It’s a raw, darkly funny look at survival, identity, and the stubborn hope that rises even when you’re raised in the wreckage. Learn More

WHEN THE LIGHT IS MINE

A poetry collection that cuts through the noise with sharp, confessional poems about capitalism, faith, identity, depression, and the messy business of surviving yourself. It moves from raw disillusionment to moments of real tenderness, offering an unfiltered look at modern life that challenges, unsettles, and still manages to land on hope. Learn More

TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

• About the Book and the Inspiration Behind It
• Growing Up in Kensington and the Lasting Impact of Poverty and Violence
• The Influence of a Deeply Religious Upbringing and Conflicting Family Dynamics
• Music as an Emotional Lifeline and Catalyst for Self-Discovery
• Navigating Identity and Personal Beliefs Amid a Restrictive Environment
• Developing an Authentic Writing Voice and the Decision to Tell His Story Without Filters
• Themes of Resilience and What He Hopes Readers Take Away
• The Role of Poetry as Creative Expression and Expansion of His Storytelling

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chaz Holesworth writes from the gritty edge of lived experience. Raised in Philadelphia by a father struggling with heroin addiction and a mother bound to extreme fundamentalist Christianity, he grew up in a world defined by poverty, trauma, and contradiction. Out of that turbulence emerged a voice that is both unflinching and lyrical, capturing the weight of survival, the failures of society, and the fragile hope that persists despite it all.

Over the past twenty-five years, Chaz has been sculpting those experiences into stories and poems. His memoir offers a brutally honest account of his past, while his poetry collection distills decades of struggle and reflection into themes of love, depression and loneliness, religion, and the fault lines buried beneath our society. Chaz strives to both trace the contours of intimacy and confront the politics of power, inviting readers into a deeply personal yet universally resonant search for meaning.

Now living in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their beloved dog, Chaz continues to write with the urgency of someone who knows the cost of silence. His work speaks to anyone drawn to poetry and memoirs that dwell on deeper things, offering not just snapshots of a difficult life but the possibility of connection, understanding, and light.

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A CHARGE TO KEEP

Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Integrity. Manage with Excellence.

In A Charge to Keep, Rev. Kevin T. Taylor merges decades of leadership experience from the C-suite and the pulpit to offer timeless principles for managing change, fostering stability, and building impactful teams. Whether you’re leading a corporation, ministry, or nonprofit, Taylor’s actionable insights will empower you to navigate challenges with courage and clarity.

Discover the power of financial stewardship, the importance of context-driven decisions, and the value of bringing your whole self―faith and all―to your leadership role. Packed with vivid stories and practical strategies, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to align their leadership with their values.

If you’re seeking a guide to sustainable success and meaningful impact, A Charge to Keep is your next essential read.

🎙️ Main Conversation Points

• How faith and business leadership intersect — staying authentic in every setting.

• The loneliness of leadership and why his book serves as a playbook for real challenges.

• The cost of integrity — lessons from standing firm when it wasn’t the easy choice.

• How younger generations are redefining purpose, work-life balance, and leadership expectations.

• Why “trust but verify” remains essential for accountability in both ministry and management.

• DEI as a marathon, not a sprint — what true long-term commitment to inclusion requires.

• What’s next for Rev. Taylor — coaching, new books, and aligning purpose with performance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor is a pastor, educator, and executive leader who bridges the sacred and the strategic. Since 2021, he has served as Pastor of Israel A.M.E. Church in Albany, NY, where his ministry blends worship, justice, and innovation through initiatives like Speaking Truth to Power Tuesdays and the Summer Literacy Challenge.

Beyond the pulpit, Kevin brings over 20 years of C-suite and nonprofit leadership experience.

A proud Tuskegee University alum, he has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who (2025), 100 Men of Color, and the National Council of Negro Women. Through preaching, teaching, writing, and community service, Rev. Taylor equips organizations and congregations for spiritual growth and lasting transformation.

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