Royalty & Resilience with Dr. Vanessa Riley
Step back in time with us as we explore the incredible life of Marie-Louise Christophe, Hayti's first and only Queen! šš« Join me as author Dr. Vanessa Riley takes us on a journey of resilience, political intrigue, and empowerment in her latest book, Queen of Exiles. Get ready for a tale that redefines history and showcases the power of a real-life Black Queen!
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Learn more about Dr. Riley at https://www.vanessariley.com/Ā
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Vanessa Riley
Queen of Exiles
Vanessa Riley is the award-winning author of Island Queen, a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. Riley's historical novels showcase the hidden histories of Black women and women of color, emphasizing strong sisterhoods and dazzling multicultural communities. Her works encompass historical fiction, historical romance, and historical mystery and have been reviewed by the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and the New York Times.
This Southern, Irish, Trini girl holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and an MS in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University. Riley also earned a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. Her research skills have helped NASA, GM, Hewlett Packard, and several startups. Yet, her love of history (Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency) and lattes overwhelmed her passion for math and has led to the publication of over twenty titles.
Vanessa is a member and former president of Regency Fiction Writers, a member of Georgia Writers Association, the Historical Novel Society, Crime Writers of Color, and on the Board of Directors of Christian Book Lovers Retreat. She's an avid baker who loves creating her Trinidadian grandma's cake recipes. You can find Vanessa writing on her southern porch with proper amounts of caffeine.
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