title: Memoirs of an OverComer Enhanced Edition
author: Mrs. Shawneya S Ellis
description: Shawneya Ellis is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Minister, and Coach to first time authors. Shawneya is the Visionary for the recently launched, "Birthing your Baby", for the first time Author. She also coaches visionaries into executing their dreams and visions. Shawneya is the CEO of Shawneya Ellis Ministries which houses Church Girlz Rock , Moguls in the Making, and more. In addition to mentoring young women Mrs. Ellis conducts workshops and sessions to a diverse population. She is honored to facilitate her upcoming series of workshops, "The Over-Comer Movement." As well as the breakthrough and deliverance Empowerment Call entitled, The Over-Comer Experience. In November of 2014, she published the life changing book, "Memoirs of an Over-Comer." Shawneya is also the Co-Author to the best seller, Dreaming the Dream. Mrs. Ellis has been instrumental in impacting and cultivating today's youth. For over five years, Minister Ellis has assisted in the treatment of detox, substance abuse, and mental health patients at a well- known hospital. She helps to edify the community through outreach and organizing special events. Mrs. Ellis has dedicated her life to help women and men overcome brokenness, past hurts, and a state of hopelessness. It is her passion to inspire, motivate, and help a diverse population people. For more information and booking contact: www.shawneyaellis.com and shawneyaellis@gmail.com.
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  **Saving Shawnie**
  
  Copyright © February 2010, Tressie Lockwood
  
  Cover art by Sugar and Spice Press © February 2010
  
  This is a work of fiction. All characters and events portrayed in this novel
  are fictitious or used fictitiously. All rights reserved, including the right
  to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form.
  
  Sugar and Spice Press
  
  North Carolina, USA
  
  www.sugarnspicepress.com
  
  **Chapter One**
  
  Shawnie stepped out onto the porch at her grandmother’s house and breathed in
  the fresh air and the heavy scent of violets. She’d been gone too long, but at
  long last she’d found her way back to Savannah. At least, that’s how her Nana
  put it. “Found her way”
  
  as if she had been lost. With the sun setting at the end of the street, a huge
  ball of yellow and orange, Shawnie hoisted herself up on the wrought iron
  railing and just enjoyed watching people coming and going. No matter where she
  had traveled in Europe, she’d done that. She’d watched 