Happy Writer Wednesday folks. Today I will be introducing you to K.S. Oliver. Enjoy!
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| K.S. Oliver |
K.S. Oliver is an author,
poet, public speaker, model and business owner who was born in New York and
raised in Georgia. At 30 years old, she is blazing a trail that many have been
inspired by. The oldest of eleven children, K.S. graduated from Georgia Medical
Institute with a diploma in Medical Billing and Coding in 2005 as well as Colorado Technical College in 2011 with an a
degree in Business (while minoring in Criminal Justice). Since then, she’s been
moving forward with building a unique and touching legacy.
On May 20, 2010,
following the birth of her youngest child, K.S. was diagnosed with SLE, also
known as Lupus. Subsequently, she was also diagnosed with Discoid Lupus (Skin
Lupus), Fibromyalgia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypotension, Hypothyroids, Cricoarytenoiditis
and Severe depression. With a myriad of
health issues staring her in the face at the age of 25, K.S. had to make a
decision on whether she would allow it to consume her or fight for the life she
and her family deserved to enjoy. The choice soon turned into a mantra commonly
used when discussing her life:” I have Lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me.”
Taking her life story and
using it to inspire others, K.S. has penned two poetry books dedicated to
building a connection from one Lupie to another and helping others to
understand the emotions and trials that a Lupus patient may endure. StillStanding and Affectionately 360 are poetic gems that are touching
for patients of any kind, but also speak to the hearts of every individual who
reads them. In 2013, K.S. was awarded as
Poet of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the field of poetry.
In 2014 K.S. released her
first novel, FLATLINED: Almost Doesn’t Count, which was inspired by her
truth. FLATLINED was ceremoniously released on the four (4) year
anniversary of her diagnosis. She decided to take a leap and let the world read
her rhymes of reason due to several people suggesting that she share her
complete story after experiencing fragments of her memories via her poetry.
Despite the plethora of times
that she’s been cut, poked, jabbed, hospitalized, and operated on K.S. is not only still standing, but she is
constantly thriving. In 2011 she created her first business entity, Events by
Ebonee, which prides itself on cultivating quality, memorable events at
affordable rates throughout the Atlanta area. True to her literary passion and
experience, in 2014 K.S. started her own publishing company, Diamante
Publications, in which her star only began to shine brighter within the
literary community.
With all of her success
and accomplishments, K.S.’s greatest achievement is centered on her two sons,
Sha’Kwan and K’Shaun. Through everything she does, she incorporates the
children including her literary ventures. In 2013 the boys released their first
book Through Our Eyes, a glimpse into the life of a Lupie kid.
With each year that
passes, K.S. finds more innovative ways to reach and touch the masses with her
powerful story of strength and overcoming. Via interviews, book signings, meet
and greets, modeling opportunities, and simply networking, she is able to
increase awareness and expand her love for helping others. God’s amazing grace
has spared her from death more times than any one person deserves and even
still she is here continuing to walk in his glory.
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