Welcome to My Bookshelf

I am a professional writer with a passion for storytelling. 

Explore my collection of professional writing and published works.

Here, you can discover a variety of books that showcase my passion for storytelling

and commitment to quality writing.

Take a look at the books below and find your next great read.

 

 

Featured Books

 

You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You

This clever compilation of short stories spans family, love, marriage, and mindfulness, as well as sorrow. Go on an adventure with Mrs. Jackson and her curious students as they unravel a mystery at a wax museum or wander down a country road with Keely and Pap, finding the simple joys of life. For those seeking a taste of adventure, tag along with the Lollis boys on a gripping Fifth Sunday coon hunting experience, and much more. A touch of history adds depth to these narratives, capturing moving and relevant moments. This book promises an enriching experience, where each story reveals a new adventure waiting to be discovered.

The Secrets of the Harvest

Set in 1930s South Carolina, Mary Frances Staley unravels the chilling secrets lurking within the Belcher Plantation. Wallace, his misunderstood siblings, Roland and Melanie, and the matriarch, Angeline Belcher, along with Granny, Mr. Sam, and Miss Isabel, each hide dark truths.

Every family has secrets, but some of those secrets are so many that they spill over to another family, then another, and before you know it, there are not enough closets to hold all the skeletons.

Join Mae Frances and Zeke as they embark on a series of adventures that take them into mischief, merriment, and even murder, as they unwittingly help expose The Secrets of the Harvest.

April Mornings

A tribute to National Poetry Month, “April Mornings” is a collection of remarkable verses. Thirty poems for 30 days are presented in this uplifting book.

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“April Mornings” is a captivating compilation that beautifully captures the transformative month of April. It is a tender exploration of nature's awakening. Toretha Wright invites readers to explore the beautiful landscapes of April, where each poem reveals the depths of human emotion. Through lyrical verses and vivid imagery, the author paints a portrait of a world in transition, where the air is filled with the promise of good times ahead. 

Ties That Bind Us:

Ivy's Passion & Cleo's Song

Two fascinating stories of family, friendship, and a love that transcends time. Life for college freshmen, Ivy and Cleo, had been exciting. Despite their differences, an instant bond developed between them. The two celebrated college life with shared enthusiasm. That was life then. Life before they realized that living had sideways twists and turns that always brought you back to where you started. No matter how hard you try to get away -far away- like a boomerang, you come back to that beginning. And you always come back harder than you left. The characters in this story are as real as you and me and will certainly  hijack your heart.

“Toretha Wright's books are a delightful escape into worlds filled with relatable characters and captivating stories. Her writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking.”

[Fred Morgan, Avid Reader]

Books by the Author

  • The Secrets of the Harvest
  • Ties That Bind Us: Ivy’s Passion and Cleo's Song
  • Souls on Fire (Four Stories)
  • Reflections in a Faded Mirror (short Short Stories from the deep Deep South)
  • Dates and Nuts and other recipes for Romance and Madness 1
  • Dates and Nuts and other recipes for Romance and Madness 2
  • You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You: short stories that could be true

Poetry and Prose

  • April Mornings
  • Shadow People
  • Black Misery and Other Slave Songs
  • Flat Shoes

Spirituals and Devotionals

  • Pearls of Wisdom: 12 Principles for Spiritual Growth
  • Spiritual Treasure: Principles for Everyday Living
  • Taste and See The Goodness of God: A 10-Day Devotional of Divine Nourishment

Children’s Books

  • Jordin the Crawfish is a Very Fine Scholar
  • Cory the Frog Finds the Missing Alphabets
  • J’me and the Butterflies Can Count to 10
  • The Candy Store Owner, A Mystery
  • Teach Me About… the United States Constitution
  • Contact me
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