Ms. Sammie Ward was born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and now living in Maryland. She has written for Bronze Thrills, Jive, True Black Experience, and True Confessions. In May 2005, she was voted: BEST NEW FICTION&DRAMA WRITER OF THE YEAR, by the DLNA for her debut novel, IN THE NAME OF LOVE. In September 2004, she formed Lady Leo Publishing “In The Name Of Love,” was the debut novel from her publishing company. It was followed by,“Love To Behold and Seven Days."