Urban Reviews: Give us a brief synopsis of your debut novel Secret Society and of your newest novel Diary of a Mistress.
Miasha: Secret Society is about two of the flyest, most beautiful girls you could meet who hustle men for money and material possessions. But the twist is they have a devastating secret and once it's revealed all hell breaks lose. Diary of a Mistress is about a happily married couple who just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary in Marco Island and when they return home the wife, Monica, receives the diary of her husband's mistress in the mail. As she reads the details of a steamy long-term affair she is faced with heavy decisions and even heavier consequences.

Urban Reviews: Where did you come up with idea for these novels?
Miasha: Secret Society was a story I wanted to tell to show the mentality of many women that believe the only way to financial security is through getting a man with money, but I also wanted to show that there are consequences when attaining "the life" in that way. When I wrote the consequences on the first page, they were severe and I had to ask myself what would really make a man want to kill a woman. That is when the idea of the secret came into play. With Diary of a Mistress, I wanted to break the cliché that all men are dogs. I wanted to tell the other side of the story. There are good men out there, but for every good man there is about ten women trying to get him, even if he is taken. I've experienced this in my own relationship and my trust was often tested, so the idea for this novel pretty much derived from some personal situations. !

Urban Reviews: How did you get into the business?  Any rejection letters?
Miasha: Fortunately, I didn't receive any rejection letters. I sent the manuscript to Teri Woods Publishing was offered a deal right away. In fact, Teri wanted to buy my book outright and I was unsure if I wanted to do that so I consulted author, Karen E. Quinones Miller. Karen suggested I get an agent, she put me in touch with her own and in a matter of a weekend, Secret Society and Diary of a Mistress were being bid on by three major publishing houses in New York.

Urban Reviews: Have you faced any challenges as a fairly new author?
Miasha: I have to say I haven't. People said it would be hard to get published as a first-time author who hadn't self-published, but that wasn't the case for me. People also said that the editing process would be stressful, but I found it very helpful instead. And lastly, people said that the hardest part was not writing the book but marketing and selling it, but I have been successful at both. I am definitely blessed as every step thus far has been challenge-free, even though I've heard stories that suggest otherwise. I just pray the blessings continue.

Urban Reviews: Currently on your website you have a documentary about yourself that you produced. Do you plan on producing more short films in the future?
Miasha: Most certainly. I originally enrolled in Temple University with the intentions of becoming a filmmaker. That passion has not gone away. I want to produce TV shows, movies, more documentaries and so on.

Urban Reviews: What are you working on now?
Miasha: A number of things. I am preparing a tour for Diary of a Mistress. I am also editing my third novel Motherly Love due out July 2007. In addition, I am in talks to turn Secret Society into a play and producing a reality show. I'm even getting into real-estate investing, which is going very well. I have a lot on my plate and a lot more that I am considering. So you'll be hearing much from me.

Urban Reviews: What have you learned about the book industry so far?
Miasha: It is similar to the music industry. It is a hustle, whether you are signed or not and it is expanding in directions that are unimaginable. I am happy to be in it, especially right now.

Urban Reviews: What advice would you give to someone who wants to jump into the business?
Miasha: Do your homework. Research the business and get started. Go to any and all literary events you can and network. Constantly be seen and heard.

Urban Reviews: Who are some of your favorite authors or books?
Miasha: Maya Angelou, Omar Tyree, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Daaimah S. Poole, Nikki Turner, E. Lynn Harris, etc., etc., etc. My favorite books include Flyy Girl, True to the Game, The Coldest Winter Ever, Secret Society, and Diary of a Mistress just to name a few, but there are many.

Urban Reviews: What do you want the world to know most about you?
Miasha: That I am truly blessed. I came a long way and want nothing more than to motivate, strengthen, and inspire others.