Our second year celebrating independent authors and showcasing independent talent…
Listiner Martinez was the 2018 MVP AND 1st Place Poetry Winner 
Mona Williams was also an MVP
Autumn Jackson is celebrated again for completing her
8-book series
Valorie Tatum continues to publish her books with
APS Publishing
Virginia Freelon publishes another title with APS 
Serina Mitchner is a proud APS Author 
Dr. Yvonne Lee-Wilson publishes again with APS 
Mary Hale is excited to be an APS Publishing Author 
Tiffany Fincher was the inaugural
APS Artistic Visionary of the Year
Dr. Joyce A. Graham is a Book Review of the Year recipient 
Marsha Martin-Yates is also a Book Review of the Year recipient
1st Place Nonfiction Winner, Dr. Janice Hooker-Fortman 
2nd Place Nonfiction Winner, Brenda Tucker-Jeffries
2nd Place Inspirational Winner, Michael Allen 
2nd Place Fiction Winner, Whit Devereaux
APS Founder Toneal M. Jackson gives some
inspirational words
Red Carpet Host, Reshell Matheny and APS Founder, Toneal M. Jackson 
APS Founder Toneal M. Jackson and singing sensation, Lady Leah Oduro-Kwarten