Author Norma L Jarrett

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I am an Essence Bestselling Author of inspirational novels, speaker, producer, publisher, screenwriter and aspiring filmmaker (content creater)...mogul.

I am an author of 3 novels: Sunday Brunch (Voted Best Girlfriend Book - Upscale Magazine/Rawsistaz); Sweet Magnolia - Essence Magazine National Book Club Selection, Sunday Brunch Diaries - Essence Bestseller. I am a publisher with soon to be released novel D.C. Brunch under NJY Publishing. Hubby and I are members of Lakewood Church. I am also a speaker and screenwriter. My work has gained attention in USA Today, Southern Living, Ebony, Essence, Upscale and other media. I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Junior Service League. I Have very a spoiled Shih Tzu and Maltipoo. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Norma L Jarrett - Author & Speaker
Norma L. Jarrett is the author of the novels Sunday Brunch (Best Girlfriend Book – Upscale Magazine/Rawsistaz Literary Group), Sweet Magnolia (An Essence magazine national book club selection) and The Sunday Brunch Diaries (Essence Bestseller) all published under Doubleday/Harlem Moon. Her work has gained attention in Ebony, Essence, Gospel Today, Jewel, Publisher’s Weekly, Rolling Out, Southern Living, Upscale, and USA Today. Norma has been a featured guest on ABC 13’s Crossroads, Outlook Houston, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, and other media outlets. Among other honors, Ms. Jarrett has received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for her literary work. She travels the country as a sought after panelist and speaker for events such as the Baltimore Book Festival, Faith & Fiction Retreat, Harlem Book Fair, Miami Book Fair, and other venues. Ms. Jarrett is a graduate of North Carolina A & T State University and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Norma is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Junior Service League and a founding member of The Anointed Authors on Tour. She is married and resides in Houston, Texas, where she attends Lakewood Church.

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Brunch Books

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Sunday Brunch

Waiting to Exhale meets Church Folk as five female attorneys do brunch each week to trade tales about their love lives, law firms, and the Lord! Click image to purchase.

Lexi's Law School Diaries

Sweet Magnolia

From the author of fiction favorite Sunday Brunch comes an inspirational novel about two bitterly divided sisters struggling to forgive each other and renew their faith in God. Click image to purchase

Lexi's Law School Diaries the the prequel to the faith based fiction favorite Sunday Brunch. The year is 1996. TLC was at the top of the charts and Set it Off was a box office smash and Alexis Parker (Lexi) has started her first year at Westwood School of Law. They say law school is the place of fast friends, silent frenemies, strange bedfellows and sudden salvation. Well, Lexi is about to find out! Join her as she learns life lessons about law, love and the lord. Ride with Lexi on the legal journey that led to her first encounter with future best buds Jewel, Jermane, Capri and eventually Angel. Click image to purchase.

The Sunday Brunch Diaries

Just when they think that everything has fallen into place, these five friends are forced to trust God as they find themselves in unexpected situations and facing new challenges. Click image to purchase.

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Sunday Brunch Ladies Who Lunch

Why do I have to act like a man?
Welcome to Sunday Brunch "Ladies who Lunch" a series of novels that began with Sunday Brunch an inspirational fiction book by Norma L. Jarrett. On this page you will find posts about "all things Sunday Brunch" (love, fashion, faith, food, fun and plenty of girlfriend talk!) The mission of "Sunday Brunch Ladies who Lunch" is to celebrate the Sunday Brunch series. Books that are entertaining, purposeful novels about positive, classy women on this journey of life. Norma Jarrett's novels, give readers realistic, humorous, endearing, fun stories that deliver a tender touch of faith from an unexpected place! Like most women, the Sunday Brunch ladies ( who brunch) are each at different places professionally, socially, spiritually and romantically, as they strive to live with passion and purpose. Friendship is the bond that ties these and most women together so The Sunday Brunch Series celebrates the special love of sisterhood. The Sunday Brunch series promotes positive images in the African-American community and the gift of faith. This page is not just about the books; here we celebrate the lifestyles of ladies who seek to live happy, spirit-fed, fashionable, balanced, fulfilled lives...and those who can't resist a good brunch!

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SHERI C-BROOKS - Sunday Brunch (Paperback) This was a wonderful novel that showed the problems and iniquities that women face everyday. I appreciated the fact that these were real characters we all know: sophisticated, career-minded, materialistic(Jewel), dedicated, spiritual, self-absorbed, yet all were real. This story displayed crisis, conflict and tension that all 'girls' go through, but the most wonderful thing about SB is that it had a spiritual message weaved throughout the story!Readers will love and identify with all the characters as well as the storyline. Everyday we are faced with the ways of the world and as the central character proves over and over again,by praying for and with her friends, we can survive the worst that life has to offer if we just lift our hearts in prayer.If you don't do anything else read this book for it's spiritual foundation and to find out about banana pudding!(ha-ha) I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Jarrett's novel and would recommend that men and women read it.Without giving away the end I'll just say it was refreshing to have an author reaffirm the fact that it is possible to have Happily Ever After novels. Bravo! Ms. Jarrett and I hope that you are already working on your second spirtual based novel.
By Tanya - Sunday Brunch (Paperback) Much love and support to Norma Jarret. I enjoyed this novel very much. This story is about ambitious women and the men in their lives.Lexi is the connection to all her friends. She's spiritially grounded. Wondering why God is answering all her prayers for her friends but not her's.Angel doesn't believe in God until she receives some disappointing news. She doesn't want to give into love again and be hurt.Jewel is very irresponsible and materialistic. She needs to be on a budget. Kevin came in her life at the right time.Jermane is married to a man that loves his job. He hasn't been spending alot of time with her. She feels a need to define herself and her future. The transformation begins when she meets Naegel.Capri is a very talented attorney who isn't looking for love until she finally gives Anthony a chance.Once again, I loved this book from cover to cover. I wish this author much success. I'm not sure what book one of the readers read but I disagree with the review. Keep the faith Norma. Be Blessed.

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