Do you ever look at someone and say to yourself, “That person there is going to be the next big thing”? You may not know exactly what the “next big thing” is for them, but you just know they’re destined for something great. That’s what I think about when I think about Killeen author Tonee B. Shelton. On Friday, Tonee Shelton held a book talk for her new book, The Healer Is Sick, dedicated to the more than 700,000 women who lost their jobs during the workforce crisis, with Tonee being one of them.

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There were a lot of emotions she experienced during that time. She could have given up, and even on the days when she wanted to, it seemed like writing always came naturally and came to her rescue. That’s how this book was essentially born. The event took place at Java Kiss, where she answered questions and allowed the audience to get to know her beyond the pages of her book.

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I’ve said this once before, and I mean it: This young lady is brilliant. You can tell this book took a lot of time, thought, and heart. You can also tell that she truly believed in herself, even during the moments when she didn’t feel like she did. Tonee is a hard worker and someone I believe the next generation can look up to.

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After hearing some of her poetry and gaining a better understanding of Tonee, it was easy to see why so many people came out to support her. She’s amazing and, most importantly, loved. From politicians and media personalities to community leaders and everyday fans, everyone who was anyone was in attendance at the event. Mark my words: This woman is going to do big things, not only for the community, but one day, for the world.

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