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Stephanie embraced the art of writing at a young age.  Her creative writing skills were embraced by her English teachers who said that "her imagery and imagination took readers on a vivid journey." When she was in high school, a English teacher challenged her to write for the school newspaper. Since then, she has written hundreds of short stories, poetry and prose.  Her love for spoken word has placed her on numerous stages across the globe. Her stage name, Virtuous, allows her the ability to use her spoken word as a way to empower and educate women. Stephanie is also a playwright and has written and directed over 50 original stage plays. 

Her written collection includes three books of poetry, "Reflections of Self," "Songs From My Soul: and "I Speak Female Poetically." A southern cookbook entitled "Hot Water Cornbread" and her newest 2013 novel, "What You Won't Do For Love."  She is working on a devotional due out in 2017 called, "The Road Less Traveled," a collection based on the daily writings of her Mother who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2006. She is also working on a Spoken Word CD, 'Songs From My Soul" due to be released December 2017.

Stephanie enjoys teaching  Creative Writing and Theater and currently works within the walls of correctional facilities and local schools to aid women and youth in embracing the art of the written and spoken word as literary therapy.