Vogue
About The Author
Vogue, born April L. Blanding, is a 2007 graduate of Winthrop University possessing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Vogue moved to Rock Hill, SC in 2003 to attend Winthrop University and decided to make it her home after graduating.
Always one to dab into creative writing, Vogue began writing songs and poems in middle school, but did not began novel writing until she was in high school. It was at this time that she began working on a series of books known collectively as “Urban Drama.”
Upon entering college, she began focusing her attention on songwriting, but eventually birthed the idea of The Diamond Collection. In 2003, she challenged herself to write ten novels with the first being Diamonds In The Rough, which was not completed until 2007.
In March of 2010, Vogue signed with Passionate Writers Publishing to release her first novel, Diamonds In The Rough. Currently, she is writing and editing Black Diamonds, the fourth book in the series.
She is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Accolades
Author of the Month (June 2010)- Angelique The Novelist
Author of the Month (June 2010)- BK Walker Books, Etc.
Author of the Month (June 2010)- Levitate Magazine
Diamonds in the Rough- rated as one of the Top 100 Books of 2010 by Conversations Magazine
Vogue’s Favorites
Favorite song: “No Ordinary Love” by Sade
Favorite album (changes periodically): Nicki Minaj Beam Me Up Scotty
Favorite movie: Belly
Favorite book: E.A.R.L: The Autobiography of DMX
Favorite food: ice cream (most specifically Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream)
Favorite quote: “But 2morrow I C change, a chance to build anew, built on spirit, intent of heart, and ideals based on truth, and 2morrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride, 2 know I fought with all my heart to keep my dream alive”- Tupac Shakur from The Rose That Grew from Concrete
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CONGRATULATIONS APRIL!!
Thanks Stephanie~
April, I am so excited for you!!! I still remember in High School loving to write! I am so glad you decided to put your great skill to work:)! I can’t wait to read your books!
-Katie (Farley) Schwartz
Thanks so much Katie!~
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