Jamaican-born author Kimberly Morgan is hopeful that her book will continue to inspire readers.
The Canadian resident said that her faith-based book, ‘You Are Not Alone’, is geared towards getting her readers to step away from doubt and worry in the face of uncertainty. “Many times when people are going through low periods, it actually allows them to settle in that state,” she said.
“So, the book is actually to get them to get out of that mindset of doubt, worry, and fear and remind them that regardless of what’s coming to them, they can still be successful. It’s a faith-based book, so it’s not solely for those who are Christians, but also for non-believers and how they can lift their work in their journey.”
She hosted an official launch of the book (published by DayeLight Publishers) on January 5, at the Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, Jamaica. Morgan discovered her passion for writing when she wrote meditation pieces, which were read during some of the Sunday morning services at her church in her homeland.
Since 2017, she has also been a member of the Laud Dance Ministry and her passion and craft of dancing were enhanced under the leadership of Nickeisha Jones, founder and director of the dance school. In 2018, the Convent of Mercy Academy alumna went to Canada to pursue higher education and subsequently graduated from Durham College in 2020.
She has since been enrolled at the Canada Christian College to pursue studies in Theology and Christian counselling. Noting that the book—which is her first published work—took six months to complete, Morgan said she tried her hand at writing during the free time which stemmed from the coronavirus lockdown.
“I had just completed my studies in Canada and the only thing that was left for me to do was walk to the park and I love writing, so, I used the opportunity to pen how I was feeling…” she said. “In my time of loneliness, I decided to put pen to paper so that’s actually how it all started.”
Ms. Morgan has also gotten the opportunity to touch the lives of those around her through her current employment as a Shelter Supervisor at the Doors of Compassion—a 50-bed co-ed emergency housing focus shelter in Ajax, in Canada.
