Marvin Winans,Jr. “Happily Single...." Author Shamika Pender

Born to Marvin L. Winans, Sr., known as to be the leader of the famed gospel cross over group "The Winans", and songstress and gospel great, Vickie Winans, on December 28, 1979, Marvin began capturing the hearts of audiences at the early age of 5. Growing up, Marvin inherited musical prowess, and as a first-hand witness, he watched his family grow from small beginnings to international success. Marvin's half brother Mario is also in the music industry and made a big splash on the musical scene as a Bad Boy recording artist in 2004 with his hit single "I Don't Want to Know".

Shamika Pender is the author of the book Happily Single:  Being Single & Loving It.  She has integrated her life experiences and lessons in her first book by dispelling the myth of singlehood as a curse.   She currently works in the Counseling field.&