National Bestselling Author
BRITTNEY HOLMES
Brittney Holmes has lived most of her life in the wonderful southern state of Georgia, though her earliest years were spent in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was born on December 3, 1989 and was barely a toddler when her family relocated to Valdosta, Georgia. At the age of seven, metropolitan Atlanta became her home, and she remained there until graduating at the top of her class, from Redan High School in 2008.
For as long as Brittney can remember, she has loved to read, but for years she had her heart set on becoming a medical doctor. At the age of fourteen, her longtime appreciation for reading expanded to a love for writing and creating fictional stories of her own. At the age of 16, she became a published author and discovered that while she remained fascinated with the field of medicine, she did not feel about it the way she did writing.
In pursuit of her passion, Brittney made a future career change and decided that as she obtained a higher education, she would focus on subjects that would expand her command of the English language and sharpen her skills as a creative writer. Brittney is now the author of four bestselling novels and is the recipient of several literary honors including Essence Bestselling Author, Black Expressions Bestselling Author, the 2007 Yale Book Award, the 2007 AALAS Best Young Adult Fiction Award, induction into the National Association of Black Journalists, and induction into Who's Who In Black Atlanta.
Currently a graduating senior at the University of Georgia, Brittney Holmes is pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Psychology. She is actively involved on campus and serves in several leadership roles, such as Vice President for the Black Affairs Council, Afterschool Program Coordinator for Rocksprings Community Center, and as an active member of the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Brittney also works with several publications, including InfUSion Magazine, where she serves as the Managing Editor for the UGA multicultural publication. She has received such recognitions as the 2011 Excel Award, Dean’s List, and induction into Abeneefoo Kou Honor Society.
Brittney is a member of national organizations, M-PACT Writers and American Christian Fiction Writers. Her fifth novel is set for release in the summer of 2012.
