The first novel, an autobiography by Erica Broach-Stewart has been

proclaimed as the most compelling book of the year. Erica takes the

reader into a strange world of drug abuse, sexual addiction, domestic

violence, mental illness, the dark arts, and the rage of numerous suicide

attempts while trying to maintain her focus on writing and raising two

children. Take a journey into this tragic comedy that proves determination

and devotion will overcome any obstacle.

                                                         Crash into me by Dave Matthews Band.

an awards ceremony (2000) in

which she was presented an award for

author/writer/journalist by the Dean of

Students at MECC. Erica won this award

in 2000 and 2001.

I am proud of all my accomplishments and my failures. This may sound strange to some, but who would I be today if it wasn't for the character I built through my downfalls. I list them both here, not to be boastful but to paint a pitcure of the writer that spills forth words into your world.

1. Highschool drop out, only to take GED many years later and score highest in the county during that testing period.

2. Decided to go to college. GPA 3.8

3. Dean's List

4. Two awards from Mountain Empire College for Journalist and Writer two years in a row.

5. Only student to maintain position on College Enrollment Committee.

6. Did promotional advertising for college in surrounding counties: Did bullentin boards, and cover of college magazines.

7. International Poets award 2000 and 2001.

8. Editor's Choice Award 2003.

9. Currently in the studio working on debut CD.

10. Little Miss Big Stone Gap, 1981

11. World's Most Beautiful State Pageant, 1982

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