A Touch of Peace

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Hello, I'm Tanya Merced, author of A Touch of Peace. My writing career began as a teenager when I enjoyed crafting inspirational poetry and adventure stories for teachers and myself. I wrote little in the realm of fiction during my college years as I concentrated on obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. . In 1995 when my son Andrew was 2 years old he was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.  That year was difficult for me, but by the grace of God I was able to complete my degree and starting teaching in 1998.

 

The door for me to write professionally opened in 2000 when I wrote a poem called “Breaking the Chains”, which was created for my uncle who was dying of Aids.  I went to visit him at the hospital and he was lying there with no hope.  I didn’t know what to tell him, but knew that if I poured out my heart on paper I could communicate to him what I wanted to say. Since then I have written over 60 Inspirational poems and short fiction stories for young adults.

 

My goal is to write page-turning non-fiction and fiction novels that will capture the heart of the Father and His son Jesus Christ.

 

I make my home near Brooklyn, New York.

 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, graduated John Dewey High School in 1986. Attended Brooklyn College where I received both B.A. and M.S. degrees in Special Education.  I also attended distance learning university program with Atlanta International University and received an M.S. in Teaching Education through Computer Technology. I have been married for 19 years to a wonderful man and a have a beautiful 14 year old son.  I am currently working in a middle school in Brooklyn, N.Y. where I teach learning disabled students major subjects.

Published photographer and published poet, National International Library of Photography and National International Poetry, received International Poet of Merit, and Editor's Choice Award 2005), both works are now available in two separate anthologies: Endless Journeys
Scheduled Release Date: 12/31/2006 and Immortal Verses Series. 

My first book " A Touch of Peace" has been published by PublishAmerica and is now available for purchase.

Additional Information

Love to write short stories for children. Have an assortment of hobbies-photography, arts and crafts, collecting plants,  and painting murals.

 

My Favorite Verses:

Jesus has been made unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. (1 Cor. 1:30, Phil. 4:13.)