Chicago native, Monica Handy is the creator of COOTW E Magazine, a playwright, blogger and an author.

In 2014 Monica Handy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Sacred literature and began to be interviewed by publications such as:
*Wellness of Eden Magazine (as one of five women who inspire other women) 
*Brandnewz, (by Imani Person) 
* Evangelist Darryl Gilliam of The Major Change Network and Foundation.
* and Carol Ann Kauffman of Vision and Verse

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In 2012, Monica asked Dr. Joseph B. Howard Sr. for permission to establish his award winning novel, "Battered Clergy From Victim To Victor", as a stage-­play. The results, under director, Alvin Malcolm Daniels were a sold out venue when the play debuted in Chicago, June, of 2015. 

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Her most recent title, "Chronicles of a Well Woman~The Bliss Fix 1," released May 9, 2018 is a short, inspirational book about achieving self-worth and confidence through Christ. "Calvin Spears," released May 4, 2018, is a romantic-thriller that takes readers into the continental cartels of gun running as seen through the eyes of a man who wants to be free to live, and to love “It Always Starts With Sex,” is an erotic-romance that gives audience to a black, sensual love affair. “The Meanderings Of Ruby Stewart,” is a humorous, rise-to the-top story that depicts the life of office clerk, Ruby Stewart. And finally, the sequel, AND THE MIRROR CRACKED (and, HOW TO KILL A LIE), released in July 2015 , is receiving five star/critical reviews.

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Books by Monica Handy can also be found in Chicago’s South Shore Public Library Branch, and The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library in Glenwood Illinois. Copies are also available in Minneapolis’ (Hennepin County) Public Libraries.

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To date, Dr. Handy has four grown children, two grandchildren, two daughters in law and is working on her next novel, “Chronicles of a Well Woman~The Bliss Fix 2.”

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If you would like to have books by Monica Handy in your public library please suggest a purchase to your local librarian or go on line to your local branch and suggest a purchase.