My name is LaVerne Thomas-Taylor. I was born in Denver, Colorado but I grew up in Houston, Texas. I consider myself a native Houstonian. I love all things about Houston. I have been happily married to Marlow M. Taylor, for 13 years. We have a cute beagle names Milo.  In October 2007, I decided to join the Army. I am currently a Captain in the Adjutant General Branch.

I’ve been writing since before I can even remember. I’ve always written poetry and English was my favorite subject while in school. I wrote my first novel at the age of 20, working as a security guard. The complete novel was written in a 70 page spiral notebook. Twelve years later that book Fast Lane became my second published novel. It was interesting to see how much I had changed within the last twelve years because my writing was completely different. I’ve written three novels (Me Alone, Fast Lane The Changes Relationships Go Through and Bride’s Maids (A Friendship To Last  Lifetime) and one interactive work book (Pure I’m Worth The Wait).

I have a Bachelors of Science in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University. I was on my way to law school but I got married and God showed me what I was supposed to be doing and, that’s writing. About three years later, God showed me something else about myself. This was that I wouldn’t work for someone for the rest of my life; I was destined to be my own boss. Therefore, I decided to get my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix.

In January 2006, my husband and I started Lucy Rose Publishing. In April 2010, Inspired Diva was launched. This business venture allows me to truly be creative. When God speaks to you, open your ears and listen.