ANDERSON, Gloria T. 1955- (Gloria Thomas-Anderson)

PERSONAL:

Born May 5, 1955, in Shreveport, LA; daughter of O. C. (a postal worker) and Lillie (a cosmetologist; maiden name, Gray) Adger; married Andrew M. Anderson (a teacher), November 22, 1991; children: Tracee Thomas-Jackson, Tamra C. Thomas. Ethnicity: "African-American." Education: Dallas Baptist University, B.A., 1985. Politics: Democrat. Religion: Nondenominational. Hobbies and other interests: Playing piano.

ADDRESSES:

Office—Heart Tones Seminars and Products, P.O. Box 763383, Dallas, TX 75376-3383. Agent—Audra Barrett, Barrett Book Agency. E-mail—gloria@hearttones.com.

CAREER:

Heart Tones Seminars and Products, Dallas, TX, writer and inspirational speaker, 1986—. Teacher or speaker at Dallas-area gatherings, including Rainbow Days, Dallas Black Expo, and Peaks of Otter Amphitheater.

MEMBER:

Black Writers Alliance, Christian Book Sellers.

WRITINGS:

(Under name Gloria Thomas-Anderson) Passion for Your Purpose: Discovering Peace, Direction, and Balance in Your Life, Heart Tones Press (Dallas, TX), 2002.

Author (under name Gloria Thomas-Anderson) of a performance script, Ben. Author of "Inspiring Insights for Your Soul and Spirit," a column in Black Economic Times.

WORK IN PROGRESS:

Passion for Your Purpose, a journal and workbook.

SIDELIGHTS:

Gloria T. Anderson told CA: "Inspiring your heart and encouraging your soul—that's my passion and purpose in life! It took me nearly half a century to figure out what I am to do with my life and who I am. The reason I write is to help others discover their own unique value and worth, and to offer hope to those who need encouragement in the process.

"Real people with real issues motivate me to write the way I do—straightforward, without being preachy, judgmental, or condemning. I've found that life can be meaningful and joyous when we are true to ourselves and to our Creator. Knowing that has forever changed my destiny! I am most energized when sharing this with others, and I feel strongly that my role is to touch lives with the message of hope and love."