Author's Spotlight-"Playing the Hand You're Dealt" Author Trice Hickman

Trice Hickman’s love affair with books began at a very early age, setting the backdrop for her career in writing. She often says, "I've always loved reading and writing, so it's no wonder I became an author." In 2004, Tice completed the manuscript for her first novel, but was rejected by every agent and every publisher she submitted her work to. Determined to make her dream of becoming a published author come true, Trice formed her own publishing company, Platinum Books, and released her debut novel, Unexpected Interruptions, in November 2007. Her second novel, Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies, received wide praise from readers and literary reviewers across the country. Her third and latest novel, Playing the Hand You're Dealt, made the Black Expressions TOP 100 Bestsellers list before it was officially released. Trice is eager to share her work with readers and book clubs during her 2010 book tour. Trice earned a BA degree from Winston-Salem State University and an MA degree from Wake Forest University. She lives in Washington, DC, where she is currently working on her next book.