Authors
About the Author
Dr. Darlene King
Dr. Darlene King is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, educator, financial coach, and advocate with a passion for empowering both children and adults. With a doctorate in education and a deep personal connection to neurodiversity, Dr. King is the creative force behind a growing collection of children’s books that celebrate learning differences and self-acceptance. Her writing is inspired by her own journey as a single mother of two, both of whom were diagnosed with learning disabilities during elementary school. Their challenges and triumphs lit a fire within her to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and help families see that learning differently is a strength—not a setback.
In addition to her contributions to children’s literature, Dr. King is a trusted leader in financial literacy and personal development. As the founder of a successful credit repair company and a certified financial coach, she is deeply committed to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve financial freedom and stability. Her finance and money management books deliver practical knowledge with compassion, encouraging readers to take control of their finances, build generational wealth, and overcome financial barriers with confidence.
Dr. King’s dual mission is clear: to inspire children to embrace who they are, and to empower adults with the tools to thrive financially. Whether through heartwarming stories that help kids see their learning differences as superpowers, or through empowering guides that transform financial habits, her goal remains the same—to uplift, educate, and make lasting change.
When she’s not writing or coaching, Dr. King enjoys spending quality time with her now-grown children and celebrating their successes—living proof that every challenge can lead to greatness with the right support. Through her books and her voice, she continues to champion visibility, resilience, and purpose at every stage of life.
List of books by Dr. Darlene King
Children’s Books
Tatiana’s Superpowers
Finance
Blueprint for Financial Independence
Guest Author Interview: Dr. Darlene King on Tatiana’s Superpowers
Published by CamBriann Publishing
Category: Author Spotlight | Children’s Books | Learning Differences
Celebrating Neurodiversity Through Story
This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dr. Darlene King, educator, author, and advocate for children with learning differences. Her book Tatiana’s Superpowers is a heartfelt and empowering story that is helping young readers understand that learning differently is not a weakness—it’s a superpower.
CamBriann: What inspired you to write Tatiana’s Superpowers?
Dr. King: My children were the spark behind this story. Both were diagnosed with learning differences at different stages of their education, and navigating that journey as a single mom was eye-opening. I saw firsthand how misunderstood and overlooked children can feel. I wanted to write something that not only helped children like mine feel seen but also helped their peers, teachers, and parents better understand them.
CamBriann: Why is it important to highlight learning differences in children’s literature?
Dr. King: Representation matters—especially in books. Children need to see characters who reflect their struggles and strengths. When a child sees someone like Tatiana thrive, they begin to believe they can thrive, too. It also opens up conversations about kindness, inclusion, and the power of celebrating differences.
CamBriann: What message do you hope children take away from this book?
Dr. King: That their minds are beautifully unique. That being different doesn’t mean being less. And that the way they learn, move, think, and feel is something to be embraced—not hidden. Their superpowers are real.
Guest Author Interview: Dr. Darlene King on Blueprint for Financial Independence
Published by CamBriann Publishing
Category: Financial Literacy | Author Insight | Smart Money Habits
Empowering Communities Through Financial Literacy
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Darlene King, a certified financial coach, credit repair expert, and author of the newly released guide Blueprint for Financial Independence: A Practical Guide to Wealth, Security, and Smart Money Management. Dr. King is on a mission to make financial literacy accessible, empowering readers to take charge of their money and their future.
CamBriann: What led you to write a financial guide like Blueprint for Financial Independence?
Dr. King: My work in credit repair showed me how many people—especially in underserved communities—are navigating financial systems they were never taught how to understand. I wanted to create a guide that strips away the fear and confusion around money and replaces it with confidence, clarity, and real steps toward wealth-building.
CamBriann: What sets this book apart from other finance books?
Dr. King: It’s approachable, practical, and honest. I don’t just talk about budgeting—I talk about mindset, discipline, generational habits, and the emotional side of money. I also include tools and templates for people to apply immediately. It’s more than theory—it’s a blueprint.
CamBriann: What is one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting their financial journey?
Dr. King: Start small, but stay consistent. Wealth isn’t built overnight—it’s built in daily decisions. Whether it’s tracking your spending, checking your credit, or setting your first savings goal, small wins build lifelong habits. And remember: it’s never too late to take control of your financial story.
About the Author
D. K. Skye
D. K. Skye is a speculative fiction author whose work challenges the boundaries between science, society, and the soul. Writing at the intersection of emerging technology and emotional truth, Skye creates immersive, thought-provoking stories that explore how humanity survives, adapts—and sometimes fractures—in the face of rapid change.
Her fiction spans a wide spectrum of science fiction, including climate fiction (cli-fi), AI and tech ethics, space opera with a character-driven core, Afrofuturism, multiverse narratives, and grounded post-apocalyptic futures. Through it all, Skye centers diverse voices, layered characters, and deeply human dilemmas.
Her debut trilogy, beginning with The Compatibility Algorithm, dives into the dangers of predictive matchmaking AI and the ethical cost of optimizing love. Equal parts cautionary tale and emotional reckoning, the trilogy lays bare a future where data decides who we love—and what we become.
When not writing, D. K. Skye is imagining alternate timelines, unpacking real-world tech headlines, or quietly rooting for rebels in fictional galaxies. She writes to explore the possible futures we’re building—and to question who gets to build them.
List of books by D. K. Skye
Sci-fi
The Compatibility Algorithm
Guest Author Interview: D. K. Skye on The Compatibility Algorithm
Published by CamBriann Publishing
Category: Author Spotlight | Sci-Fi | Techno-Thrillers
Exploring the Future of Love Through Data
This week, we’re joined by speculative fiction author D. K. Skye, whose new novel The Compatibility Algorithm blends high-tech innovation with deeply human questions about love, choice, and control. Set in a near-future society where an AI decides romantic compatibility, the book has sparked discussion around ethics, autonomy, and what it really means to connect.
CamBriann: What inspired you to write The Compatibility Algorithm?
D .K. Skye: I’ve always been fascinated by how we outsource decisions to technology—sometimes without realizing the cost. The idea of an algorithm assigning soulmates sounded efficient on the surface, but chilling underneath. I wanted to explore what happens when data replaces desire and when the pursuit of perfection begins to erase what makes us human.
CamBriann: Your work often tackles complex tech themes. How do you balance science with storytelling?
D. K. Skye: I start with character. No matter how advanced the world or the science, readers connect to people— their flaws, fears, hopes. I let the technology serve the emotional core of the story. In this case, the algorithm is a mirror—reflecting our fears of loneliness, our hunger for belonging, and the temptation to believe there’s a ‘perfect’ person out there, just waiting to be calculated.
CamBriann: What do you hope readers take away from this story?
D. K. Skye: That love—real love—is unpredictable, messy, and worth fighting for. We may crave certainty, but it’s our uncertainty that makes us brave. I hope readers walk away questioning the systems they trust—and honoring the messiness of being human.
About the Author
Sasha Duvall
Sasha Duvall writes emotionally resonant fiction that peels back the layers of everyday life to reveal the secrets, scars, and quiet strengths that shape us. Her stories weave together complex relationships, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists—often landing where love, grief, resilience, and redemption collide.
From multi-generational family sagas to intimate psychological suspense, Sasha’s work traverses genres while maintaining a strong focus on character depth and emotional truth. Her novels explore everything from long-buried family secrets and neighborhood dramas to speculative “what-ifs” and second chances in unexpected places. Whether set around a dinner table, in a small-town bookstore, or beneath the surface of a carefully curated life, her stories are rooted in the richness—and messiness—of the human experience.
Her debut novel, The Reunion Table, brings together five former college roommates for an emotionally charged reunion 25 years after graduation. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mountain lodge, the novel explores themes of race, privilege, identity, and forgiveness as old wounds resurface and friendships are put to the ultimate test.
When she’s not writing, Sasha Duvall can be found collecting vintage cookbooks, indulging in long walks with an audiobook in her ears, or planning her next dinner party—often as a form of story research, always with good wine.
List of books by Sasha Duvall
Adult Fiction
The Reunion Table
Guest Author Interview: Sasha Duvall on The Reunion Table
Published by CamBriann Publishing
Category: Author Spotlight | Literary Fiction | Contemporary Drama
A Story About What We Carry—and What We Choose to Let Go
We’re excited to welcome novelist Sasha Duvall, author of The Reunion Table—a layered, emotionally rich story about five college friends reuniting after 25 years apart. Set in a secluded mountain lodge, the novel unearths old secrets, unresolved tensions, and the resilience of friendship.
CamBriann: What drew you to write The Reunion Table?
Sasha Duvall: I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of reunions—how people can grow and change, yet still carry versions of their younger selves. I wanted to write about what it means to come back to a shared past and see it through new eyes. There’s beauty and tension in remembering differently.
CamBriann: Your novel touches on issues of race, identity, and forgiveness. How did those themes emerge?
Sasha Duvall: Those themes were embedded in the characters from the beginning. When you gather five people with very different life paths—some privileged, some not—those complexities rise naturally. The story doesn’t offer easy answers, but it does offer space for grace, truth-telling, and maybe even healing. I believe fiction is a powerful place to wrestle with uncomfortable questions.
CamBriann: What do you hope readers feel after finishing this book?
Sasha Duvall: Seen. I hope they feel seen, whether in the longing, the laughter, or the regret.
The Reunion Table is about the weight of memory—and the freedom of release. It’s about showing up, even when it’s hard. And trusting that old bonds can hold, even when stretched.