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Twana Lawler
Author, Screenwriter, Gospel playwright, poet, motivational speaker and AIDs survivor
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
Joined: Apr 11th, 2009
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Twana Lawler is a poet, author and playwright. When her creative juices gets to rolling she is on fire. She has written a couple of plays that went straight to DVD. "Who Did I Marry?" starring Terry Vaughn and Tommy Ford. She also wrote "God's Precious Jewels." Starring Robin Givens. She also the author of a children' book entitled, Kastle Hill Gang" a gang of tweens come together to stop things such bullying. She has written a few more things, Liberty of Silence and from "Darkness to His Marvelous Light." She now has another book to add to the list, "MY LIFE (From Tragedy to Destiny) this is one of her best work. MY LIFE (From Tragedy to Destiny), a contemporary, literary nonfiction, a story of Twana Denise Lawler known to some as Niecy, a proud, intelligent woman whom over the years has added poet, playwright and author to her BIO. She has overcome many obstacles in life and it is told in this book. From losing her father to suicide, teenage pregnancy, sexual assault and much more and with every punch she became stronger. It was not so good in the first half, but the latter is greater. With the recognition of her gift people wanted her to write for them. She was raising her five grandchildren and living her life. She was not aware of the news to come. Twana shares her hurts and pain and dealing with a chronic illness in MY LIFE and how after being celibate for ten years she got some horrible news. Twana remains celibate and it is now 15 years. Her faith and love for God got her through. She admits that she questioned God, “Why Me? And His reply was why not you? She now knows things happen for a reason. Writing is her love and desire. Her belief is if one person is touched by her words than she is truly blessed.
Twana wrote a play it placed third in a Gospel play contest.
She wrote a screenplay it placed third in LA Screenwriting Contest.
Just recently she won a poetry contest
Twana is now ask to speak at churches and organization to share her story
Keep a look out for her because one of her plays may be coming to your city.
My Interview Question
Do you need a writer?
Current Whereabouts:
I am taking care of my grandchildren who were abused and neglected. I am the author of a children's book entitled, "Don't Burst My Bubble." I have an free on line family newsletter.
Website:
http://www.Twanalawler.com
Education   (request update)
N/A class of 1982
Undergrad Major: Theology
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Other College... class of 0
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I currently work with Screenwriter, Gospel playwright, poet, motivational speaker and AIDs survivor as Author
I have 2 years of experience working in the Publishing industry.
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Tagged by Ralph White on 03/12/2025  
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