SCBookGal & Friends: SCBookGal & Friends Podcast Chats with Dr. Tierra Graves

Dr. Tierra Graves

Dr. Tierra Graves was born in Washington, DC. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Trinity Washington University. In addition, a master’s degree in Secondary Education and a master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Grand Canyon University. She earned an Honorary Doctorate from Vermaro Christian University. She completed a 25-week Grief course under Canaan LandSteward University and is now a licensed Grief Specialist Coach. Dr. Graves is a renowned published author. She published "Prism of Me"(2020),"A New Twist on Old Traditions",(2020), "A New Twist on Old Traditions Workbook"(2020),"Depression Before Tea: Journey A to Z"(2021), "My Testimony A Declaration of Deliverance"(2024) and"Breathe Again"(2025) with Christian Living Books, Inc. She published "I Lived to Tell It Testimonial Anthology"(2023), alongside of eleven women of God as a Co-Author with In Due Seasons Publishing Company. In addition, she is a Co-Author in"Rising Through the Pain"(2025) with Life U Imagine. Her bonus book is"The Record"(2015), which was published with Trinity Washington University. Dr. Graves currently works as an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Potomac, teaching English as a Second Language and English Composition Courses to international and domestic students. She is a dedicated member of the Household of Faith Ministries, where she has been since 2012. Her relationship with God is her strength. She is a motivational speaker and liturgical dancer, where she uses her testimony of overcoming obstacles to uplift others through her relationship with the Lord and the word of God. She occasionally teaches bible study classes and is the church secretary. Tierra uses her education and personal experience to inspire others and motivate them to reach their full potential in life. After many years of suffering with depression and grief, Tierra began writing to express the pain about which she often could not speak. In finding herself through her prayer life and writing, she can be a light and an example of hope for others. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be a teacher and a writer. Being an author has opened many doors and given opportunities to speak openly about the struggles and show the glory of God to others through her testimony. She continues to use her voice and gift of dance to bring encouragement and inspiration to all who get to witness the gifts. She is recognized on several online platforms: NewBeing Queen Talk Show, Women Business Connect Talk, Conversations with Celena Podcast Talk Show, Blossoms of my Life Radio Show, Voyage Dallas Magazine June 2024 Issue, Voyage Baltimore (2025), Gleaming Dreamers Magazine Summer 2024 Issue, Emergence Radio Talk, Youth Building Conversations, Praying and Preaking Podcast, Amazon Live, and Gleaming Dreamers April 2025 Issue. On March 28, 2026, she received an Author’s award. She was featured on a 1-Day Billboard in Charlotte, NC on April 11th, 2026. Dr. Graves writes poetry, short stories, essays, and so much more. Stay connected with the Author on social media platforms (Booksbytea).

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