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Saugia N. Smiley

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Born
in St. Ann Bay, Jamaica
Genre
Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

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December 2020

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Saugia Smiley is an African Caribbean author. She was born and raised in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. Saugia moved to the United States during her teen years and for 6 years called Boston, MA home until putting down roots in Houston, TX. She is an avid traveler who worked for a major airline for years before dedicating herself solely to writing. Her writings are loosely based on her childhood, life experiences, and vivid imagination. Saugia is driven by a passion to see more publications that feature dark skinned people in leading roles. Her life’s motto is, "just because it has never been done before does not mean it should not be done."

After a year of battling depression, Saugia is back with a new lease on life and the desire to help those su ...more

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Saugia N. Smiley I have been waiting to get my hands on the new Tamora Pierce Tortall series. I grew up on her and I own all her books.
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Saugia N. Smiley I would love to be apart of the Harry Potter world and not just because of the magic. I love the fierce loyalty that everyone in the book gives to eac…moreI would love to be apart of the Harry Potter world and not just because of the magic. I love the fierce loyalty that everyone in the book gives to each other despite their imperfections. I wish the world we lived in was much deeper than a few insta pics and skin deep friendships. (less)
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When You Can't Take Your Therapist With You Everywhere!

Hey Dark Skin Writers! Welcome back!

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