Shelia M. Goss is a screenwriter and national bestselling author of over twenty-one novels. Shelia has experience working with directors as a script doctor. Shelia is also one of the writers, producers and directors of the short film, Black Butterfly. She co-wrote and co-produced the short film, A Day in the Life of Sarah Jane . In 2015, she received the AAMBC Literary Award for Romance Author of the Year. Her book, The Joneses, was chosen by the Library Journal as one of the Best Books of 2014. Her book, Montana’s Way, was a 2014 Emma Award finalist and nominated in the mystery category for a 2013 African American Literary Award.
She writes in multiple genres: romance, women’s fiction, suspense, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, and young adult. USA Today says, “Goss has an easy, flowing style with her prose…”
Shelia’s “Women in Hollywood” romance series {Secret Relations, Secret Liaisons, Secrets Uncovered was published by Samhain Publishing.
Some of her other book titles are as follows: Delilah, Ruthless, Montana’s Way, My Invisible Husband, Roses are thorns, Violets are true, Paige’s Web, Double Platinum, His Invisible Wife, Hollywood Deception and Savannah’s Curse. Her young adult book series is The Lip Gloss Chronicles: The Ultimate Test, Splitsville, Paper Thin and Secrets Untold.
She also writes a young adult series, The Sweet Sixteen Diaries, under the pen name Sparkle. The first book in the series, Sade’s Secrets, delves into the dynamics of a mother/daughter relationship. Crystal’s Crush is the second book in the series. There’s nothing sweet about turning sixteen as Crystal quickly finds out in this edgy tale of drama, intrigue and teenage love.
Shelia’s also an Essence Magazine bestselling author, the recipient of three Shades of Romance Magazine Readers Choice Multi-Cultural Awards and honored as a Literary Diva: The Top 100 Most Admired African American Women in Literature.
Although Shelia has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, her passion for writing has always been there. Shelia decided to pursue her life-long dream after being down-sized from a fortune 500 company.
She’s received many accolades since embarking on a writing career:
Shelia is available to speak and teach workshops at literary conferences across the country, Shelia works closely with librarians supporting literacy and increasing awareness via workshops for adults and teens.
She’s received many accolades since embarking on a writing career: 
- 2015 USA Today “Must Read Pick & Review” – The Aftermath
- 2015 E Lynn Harris Author of Distinction Award
- 2015 AAMBC Literary Awards – Romance Author of the Year
- 2015 USA Today “Must Read Pick” – Secret Relations
- 2014 Library Journal Best Books of 2014 – The Joneses
- 2014 Emma Awards Finalist for Romantic Suspense – Montana’s Way
- 2014 USA Today “Happily Ever After” Interview – The Joneses
- 2014 A Featured Author at the 10th Annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair
- 2014 Library Journal “Pick of the Month” – The Joneses
- 2013 Nominated for African American Literary Award – Mystery Category – Montana’s Way
- 2013 USA Today “Happily Ever After” Recommended Read – Delilah
- 2013 International Thriller Writers Interview – Montana’s Way
- 2013 Women of Color, Power & Influence
- 2012 Feature on USA Today for Second Day of Kwanzaa – Montana’s Way
- 2012 USA Today Interview
- 2012 USA Today Review of Ruthless
- 2012 Emma Awards Finalist for Inspirational Romance – Delilah
- 2011 Top 20 Christian Fiction Novels of the Year – Delilah
- 2011 EDC Creations Top Books Award – Delilah
- 2010 Dallas Morning News Best Seller – Paper Thin: The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 3
- 2009 EDC Creations Top Books Award – His Invisible Wife
- 2009 EDC Creations Author of the Year – Lip Gloss Chronicles series
- 2009 Amazon Best seller – His Invisible Wife, The Ultimate Test, & Splitsville
- 2008 BlackWebAwards.com – Best Female Author Site
- Disilgoldsoul 2007 YOUnity Guild Award – Most Outstanding Book Debut Promotions- “Paige’s Web”
- Infini’s Outstanding Author 2006
- Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature
- ESSENCE MAGAZINE Bestsellers List
- #1 Black Expressions.com Bestseller
- Honorable mention in a New York Times article & Writer’s Digest article
- 2004 OneSwan Productions Female Author of the Year
- Three Shades of Romance Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards
- Dallas Morning News Bestseller
Five Questions with Shelia M. Goss
Do you have a favorite author of all time or someone who inspired you to achieve your goals as a writer?
Shelia: I have too many “favorite” authors to list; however, I will say that meeting Maya Angelou when I was a freshman in high school is what set it all in motion. Her passion for words inspired me to write.
What is your favorite sort of character?
Shelia: One that is flawed. No one’s perfect in real life, so the characters in my books aren’t either. They have issues just like a friend, a co-worker or a stranger on the street would have.
What is your pet peeve?
Shelia: People who lie to me for no reason. I can handle the truth.
Where is your dream vacation?
Shelia: Dubai. I would also love to go back to Paradise Island, Bahamas.
What is your favorite motto?
Shelia: Life has two rules: number 1, Never quit!; number 2, Always remember rule number 1 ~Duke Ellington