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with Sherrance Henderson

Sherrance Henderson

Sherrance Henderson is an author and entrepreneur who has worked with several of America’s finest Fortune 500 corporations. With undergraduate and graduate degrees from Howard and Johns Hopkins Universities, Sherrance knew she wanted to be a writer since her young and very humble beginnings as a child growing up in Brooklyn, New York.

The oldest of two siblings reared by a single parent, Sherrance inherited her unyielding work ethic and keen grasp of the English language from her mother, a tenured educator. These traits, acquired at such a young age, would later give birth to an author and her debut novel,
Sunshine Has Rain. Sherrance’s leap into the literary arena would later cause her to be dubbed as the “Queen Bee of Fiction” by her closest friends and associates.

In
Sunshine Has Rain, Sherrance describes in painstaking and personal detail, her journey from riches to rags to riches again, through fictional character, Channa Renee Jones, a woman, who becomes a paraplegic from a series of unthinkable events within a six-month period. Based on true events that transpired in her life, Sherrance reflects on the experiences of paralysis. Clinically an incomplete paraplegic, Sherrance’s ability to walk is nothing short of miraculous. Her physician Dr. Broderick Franklin agrees, “Sherrance’s condition is truly unique. This kind of recovery from a serious spinal cord injury doesn’t occur often.”

Having taken up residence in New York City’s neighboring state of New Jersey, Sherrance, an independent Small Business Consultant, released her follow-up novel
The Ten Year Date in May 2007. When she isn’t writing, Sherrance spends the majority of her spare time as a pro-active member of the NAACP, The Urban League, Big Sister of America, and The NY Coalition of 100 Black Women.

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Urban Reviews:  Tell us about The Ten Year Date.
Sherrance Henderson:  In The Ten Year Date, protagonist Channa Renée Jones is back with a brand new set of challenges that will test her faith in ways she never imagined. We were first introduced to Ms. Jones in my debut novel Sunshine Has Rain. We remember Channa as the self-absorbed diva who took readers on an emotional roller coaster ride as we watched her seemingly perfect world come crashing down all around her, following a series of tragic events.

In The Ten Year Date, it appears all is well in Channa’s world once again, that is until she misinterprets and manipulates her relationship with the handsome and mysterious Mr. Kevin Dean Walker; the tall, sexy hunk of burning love she has been dating without a commitment for nearly a decade. The real Mr. Walker finally makes his appearance after Channa accidentally discovers his “secret,” thrusting readers to the edge of their seats as this steamy page-turner begins to sizzle before the readers’ eyes.

This titillating read of dead-end relationships and lying lovers is being hailed as the “relationship bible” for women everywhere. It’s also the subject of talk radio and book clubs around the country. This novel appeals to people from all walks of life, because its message of safe sex and the need for honest and loving relationships is universal.

Urban Reviews:  What inspired you to create this storyline?
Sherrance Henderson: 
Like many women, I have dated men for far too long. Not as long as ten years, but long enough to know that the relationship was going nowhere fast. I also wanted to remind my sistahs to practice safe sex, even with a familiar sex partner.

Urban Reviews:  Readers will find that you included some very important issues in The Ten Year Date such as paralysis and HIV. What prompted you to incorporate these topics into this story?
Sherrance Henderson: 
I want readers to know that people, all people have S-E-X. One does not have to be a "Fly Girl" to have a full sex life. I have found that a lot of novels showcase the picture perfect woman who has a full sex life in addition to the "good" life. Channa Renée Jones walks with a slight drag in her step. She has bladder issues and she does not have a job but Channa lives a full life. A life full with friends, travel, two handsome men and to-die-for sex. Life is good...at least that is what it seems like.

The biggest lesson that Channa learns is to practice safe sex. She, like many women, believe that if they have known the man for years, they don't have to make him use a condom. This is not true and should never be practiced. Channa just had to learn this lesson the hard way. Maybe my readers will learn this lesson by just reading The Ten Year Date. At least this is what I hope.

Urban Reviews:  Is there a message that you want readers to grasp?
Sherrance Henderson: 
"A man will tell you about himself without his permission." - Sherrance Henderson.
This is a direct quote from my heart, mind and soul. Women need to watch more and think deeply about what a man says and does.

Urban Reviews:  When can we expect Girlfriends, How Many of Us Have Them to be released ? Can you give us a sneak peak of it?
Sherrance Henderson: 
Sunshine Has Rain and The Ten Year Date are part of a trilogy. Girlfriends, How Many of Us Have Them marks the last installment of the tales of Channa Renée Jones.

Readers who have read Sunshine Has Rain will know there are missing answers to questions like... Why did Channa's so called close girlfriends betray her in her time of need? Why did Marie in The Ten Year Date tell Channa that she had a spell placed on her (Maybe this is something that one of her girlfriends did, but why?), and will Channa really confront her mother for allowing her brother Kyle to behave the way he behaves?

I am seven months pregnant with my first child, and since I type laying on my tummy, I have to wait to start writing Channa's last tale.

Urban Reviews:  Can you tell us how you started your literary career?
Sherrance Henderson: 
I have always been a writer, just not a paid author. I decided in 2004 that I had stories to tell that I believed other readers would enjoy reading. I always wanted to be in control of my own destiny so I chose to publish my novels under my own publishing company. I also publish other authors as well. After Girlfriends, How Many of US Have Them, I will retire my pen and just focus on developing other authors.

Urban Reviews:  What have you learned about the book industry so far?
Sherrance Henderson:

- Payola is not solely restricted to the music industry!

- Placement on the Top seller's list of Essence is often just at the request of the big publishing houses.

- There is a lot of "Hate" among authors. It is really cut throat.

- If you don't have money to lay the game of self-publishing or running a small publishing house the big wigs will destroy your quest for success. Publishing is still a business.

- One has to be creative to sell books. Just think about it, all books basically have the same packaging. Authors have to think out of the box to grab the readers' attention.

Urban Reviews:  What do you want people to know most about you?
Sherrance Henderson: 
I want people to know that I love what I do and as long as I have a great story to tell, I will make sure that I share it with my readers.
 


Read our review of The Ten Year Date in the
AA Fiction section.