Coleman deftly paints the earth tones of rural Mississippi in a way that delights readers. Soul Stirrings is a must-read for anyone wishing to embark on a journey of sweet remembrance. Her readers will enjoy the richness of characters like Elsie, John Willie, and the indomitable Miss Lula. Their story reveals what was tender and true about rural Mississippi. It's a story for, and even about, everyone who comes from humble origins.

Joyce Coleman eventually left Mississippi to become the nation's first black female officer of a major airline. There she converted the lessons of her idyllic past to the frenetic world of corporate America where, ironically, there were many similarities. It wasn't until much later, however, when she thoughtfully re-examined her own journey that she was able to fully integrate past and present. Like many of us, what she thought were experiences to be overcome proved to be her greatest strengths.

With candor, warmth, and humor, she shows each of us that what brought us this far will take us farther still. In that sense, Soul Stirrings is a quintessentially American experience. Returning to Locust Hill reminds us that less is really more. Beyond the characters of Locust Hill, she shows us how to return to our own private landscape where the secrets of the past unlock the mysteries of our future.

Joyce and her husband reside in St. Louis, MO. They devote considerable time to their families in Mississippi and Oklahoma. She is currently at work on her next two books - one that includes life during the civil rights movement in the South, and the other a cookbook.

Earl Graves, publisher of Black Enterprise magazine describes Soul Stirrings as "A triumph! First rate storytelling that instantly draws you in. [She] has provided the window that anyone can look through to rediscover their past and redefine their future."

For more information, contact:

Steve Finikiotis
Locust Hill Publishing
314 853 5096
snfinikiotis@aol.com
http://www.locusthillpublishing.com