Atlanta author Shonta L. Thomas overcomes the spirit of ‘fear,’ writes a compelling book of poems
Andre Johnson 
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Shonta L. Thomas is a poet.
For the record, she’s a pretty darn good and resourceful one in her own right.
“I’ve actually wanted to write this book for some time now…like for years,” Thomas told Making Headline News this week.
The book to which Thomas is alluding is her August 15 released project entitled, “Matters Of The Mind: Life Edition.”
THING OF BEAUTY — A book that is comprised of an array of this writer’s intriguing poems, Shonta L. Thomas’ primary objective for composing “Matters Of The Mind: Life Edition” is centered largely on various situations that are often experienced in people’s lives.
A book that is comprised of an array of this brilliant writer’s intriguing poems, Thomas’ primary objective for composing “Matters Of The Mind: Life Edition” is centered largely on various situations that are often experienced in people’s lives.
Interesting, Thomas’ authorship debut surfaced in the aftermath of her having — for a lack of better words — essentially getting out of her own way.
“But in the midst of wanting to (write the book), I also developed a fear of things being less-than-perfect, so I actually stopped writing for a while.”
But God…
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“God blessed me with the motivation and vision to start writing again and to consolidate my poems into a book in the latter half of 2017,” Thomas, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, recalled.
The rest, as they say, was history for this Atlanta-area author whom, much to her delight, is savoring the fruits of your labour since the release of “Matters Of The Mind: Life Edition.”
For Thomas, it is an awe-inspiring project that had ultimately come to fruition, courtesy of the purpose for which God created her.
“My most underlying reason for producing this book was solely due to the content,” Thomas explained. “The poems in this book are more than just that. These poems touch on real life situations that people face on a daily basis, and that alone was enough to put it out for those who have experienced it or are going through it will know that they are not alone and that others have been there also.”
As for the divine message she appropriately aspires to send to her reading audience through her newly-produced masterpiece, Thomas has emphasized time and again that “no one is alone out here,” particularly as it pertains to journeying through this very thing called life.
“There is always someone else that has been in a similar situation, that is going through it or heading into it,” Thomas said. “My audience will be able to process and reflect on each poem and take notes as I’ve made space for those who can relate to some of the situations discussed in the different poems.”
For what it’s worth, her wealth of experience as a licensed professional counselor and a board certified counselor has benefited her mightily, most during the course of assembling her new book, thus getting her messages across to her reading audience.
“I am a professional counselor, so I understand the importance of getting those feelings out, processing them, and being able to communicate your thoughts even if it is through writing,” Thomas said. It all helps. So if I’m able to touch a heart or two and help at least one person with being able to move forward from a past hurt, then I’ve done a good thing.”
Since her book had become available nationwide this week, Thomas said the feedback has been favorable, as expected.
“I believe that I will get some (more) great feedback regarding it,” Thomas said. “While writing this book, I let several people read some of the poems and the feedback was great, so hopefully once it is released, everyone else will enjoy it and feel the same.”
Although her initial book is filled with poems, Thomas doesn’t shy away from the notion that is it, by all accounts, a part of her divine purpose.
“This book is a part of my purpose, because although it is a poetry book it can also help those who have experienced some of the situations talked about in one of the poems,” Thomas said. “This book can help people get a different perspective on various situations, and it can also provide great discussion topics in groups. I know that my purpose in life is to help others and I believe that this is just one of many ways that I can do it.”
Given the lofty strides she’s made since becoming an author, it’s safe to assume that Thomas undoubtedly has adopted a passion for writing books.
That’s because she has announced that other written documents are presently in the works, most notably “The Strength To Leave: Identifying, Accepting And Walking Away from Red Flag Behaviors And Situations In Your Relationships,” which is scheduled to be released in October 2018.
“This book came about, because of a negative relationship that I personally experienced with my son’s father, and also because there are so many women on the news who have been severely injured and murdered by someone that they were in a relationship with,” Thomas said. “This book is to help women with identifying those red flags that we tend to ignore in relationships and just to shed some light on the seriousness of domestic violence.”
As for her itinerary, during which she will be afforded the opportunities to promote her books, Thomas is scheduled to appear at a domestic violence event on October 20 in Baltimore called 50 Shades Of Blue.
During this assembly, Thomas will specifically promote her forthcoming new book, she said.
A 10-year U. S. Navy veteran, Thomas is a mother of two children — a 17-year-old daughter and one-year-old son — and a breast cancer survivor, who is currently a doctoral candidate.
For more information about Atlanta-area Author Shonta L. Thomas, or to schedule her for a public appearance, a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via Facebook under: Shonta Thomas. Also, send email to: yourmindmatters@shontalthomas.com.
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