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<figure id="figure-a32ltcw21mjbu3s8u"><img id="a32ltcw21mjbu3s8u" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2eEYJnPHLA3McmLnbZkTSuvskk1R5UgXSQ0c7j4rprrX0Jqw36UkcjlPh0MJY5yl.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 40% 20%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="40%" data-positiony="20%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2eEYJnPHLA3McmLnbZkTSuvskk1R5UgXSQ0c7j4rprrX0Jqw36UkcjlPh0MJY5yl.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 40% 20%;"></figure>I’m excited to share that The Dock Bookshop is hosting two special events, and I’m honored to be one of the featured authors at both.Author Talk &amp; Conversation​ I’ll be in conversation at The Dock Bookshop discussing Worth the Risk, writing, storytelling, and the journey behind the Women in Hollywood Collection.When: Saturday, February 28​ Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM​ Event details: <a data-mce-href="https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2026-02-28/author-talk-shelia-goss​" href="https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2026-02-28/author-talk-shelia-goss​">https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2026-02-28/author-talk-shelia-goss​</a>African American Read-In | Black History Month Celebration​ Created by the National Council of Teachers of English, the African American Read-In highlights the importance of literacy during Black History Month. This year, The Dock Bookshop is collaborating with the African American Museum in Dallas to host a powerful community-centered event.The day will feature public readings, poetry, book discussions, vendors, and opportunities to meet authors as students, local leaders, and community voices bring African American literature to life. With a blend of education and entertainment, this event is designed for both adults and children and celebrates the richness of African American literature.Where: African American Museum of Dallas When: Saturday, February 28​ Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM​ Learn more: <a data-mce-href="https://aareadin.com/​" href="https://aareadin.com/​">https://aareadin.com/​</a>If you’re in the DFW area, I’d love to see you. Come celebrate books, literacy, and Black storytelling with us.

Upcoming Author Events | Dallas–Fort Worth Area

<figure id="figure-rkevj7ucohmk5rj3jr"><img id="rkevj7ucohmk5rj3jr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13eqpPyfHs07PiOO4nOjAW0YNxN8yCnU0ALO6uRyl1viuZsURVkXUHKPbkKQQVdk.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13eqpPyfHs07PiOO4nOjAW0YNxN8yCnU0ALO6uRyl1viuZsURVkXUHKPbkKQQVdk.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>As January comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and supported the release of Worth the Risk. This book had such a beautiful welcome, and I don’t take that lightly.💜 Thank you to Wayne Jordan and Romance in Color​ Being named January Feature Author was truly an honor. • Feature: <a data-mce-href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html​" href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html​">https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html​</a> • Review: <a data-mce-href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_Worth_The_Risk_Goss_BL_0126.html​" href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_Worth_The_Risk_Goss_BL_0126.html​">https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_Worth_The_Risk_Goss_BL_0126.html​</a>💜 Thank you to Ey Wade​ I loved being part of your blog series In the Chair with Ey: You Gotta Hear This. Our conversation about writing, storytelling, and Worth the Risk was such a great one. • Interview: <a data-mce-href="https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1​" href="https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1​">https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1​</a>💜 Thank you to Radiah Hubbert​ For featuring me on On the Line with Radiah Hubbert and for the thoughtful book review via Urban Reviews Online. • Interview: <a data-mce-href="https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/one-line-with-radiah-hubbertshelia-goss.html​" href="https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/one-line-with-radiah-hubbertshelia-goss.html​">https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/one-line-with-radiah-hubbertshelia-goss.html​</a> • Review: <a data-mce-href="https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/new-review-worth-risk-shelia-goss.html​" href="https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/new-review-worth-risk-shelia-goss.html​">https://www.urbanreviewsonline.com/2026/01/new-review-worth-risk-shelia-goss.html​</a>💜 Special thanks to Gwen Richardson &amp; Rhonda Lawson​ It was truly an honor to be interviewed by two literary professionals I’ve admired over the years on Black Authors Matter TV. • Watch here: <a data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTD7C6i4ypU​" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTD7C6i4ypU​">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTD7C6i4ypU​</a>And to every reader, friend, and supporter who purchased Worth the Risk, shared a post, left a review, or told someone about the book—thank you. You made my first book release in a long time a meaningful and memorable one.And the story continues… No One Has to Know drops May 12, 2026...cover reveal coming soon.Worth the Risk (ebook, audiobooks or paperback) on sale at Amazon: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr%20​" href="https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr%20​" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr ​</a> Also available at Barnes &amp; Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and other major retailers.

January Rewind | Worth the Risk Gratitude Edition

<figure id="figure-95ea3xr1remk5ss1xj"><img id="95ea3xr1remk5ss1xj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22LpxbFP7IB2k7rPgYGtCIBveI4fKI0vfgfJRf1dedg31xzpZAJ9bFoR8OEfp9aI.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22LpxbFP7IB2k7rPgYGtCIBveI4fKI0vfgfJRf1dedg31xzpZAJ9bFoR8OEfp9aI.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Worth the Risk is available everywhere. I am excited to finally share Worth the Risk with readers.This story has been a journey and one that explores ambition, love, and the choices we make when everything is on the line. Worth the Risk looks at navigating life and relationships in the public eye, where perception, timing, and truth all matter. It is layered, emotional, and grounded in characters who feel real and relatable.I am grateful to everyone who has supported this book through encouragement, preorders, shares, and messages. Your support truly means more than you know.If you are ready to dive into the story, you can purchase Worth the Risk using the links below.Amazon: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr%20" href="https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr%20">https://bit.ly/3LU9LAr &nbsp;</a> Apple Books: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/4pYu1jH" href="https://bit.ly/4pYu1jH">https://bit.ly/4pYu1jH&nbsp;</a> Barnes and Noble: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/49BVIIb" href="https://bit.ly/49BVIIb">https://bit.ly/49BVIIb&nbsp;</a> Kobo: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/447bLeX" href="https://bit.ly/447bLeX">https://bit.ly/447bLeX&nbsp;</a> Google Books: <a data-mce-href="https://bit.ly/3Yg7baV" href="https://bit.ly/3Yg7baV">https://bit.ly/3Yg7baV&nbsp;</a>Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting my work. I hope Worth the Risk resonates with you as much as it did with me while writing it.

Worth the Risk Is Officially Here

<figure id="figure-rkevj7ucohmk5rj3jr"><img id="rkevj7ucohmk5rj3jr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13eqpPyfHs07PiOO4nOjAW0YNxN8yCnU0ALO6uRyl1viuZsURVkXUHKPbkKQQVdk.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>I am honored to be interviewed by author Ey Wade on her In the Chair with Ey: You Gotta Hear This blog. Please check out my interview. <a href="https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1" data-mce-href="https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1">https://theinterviewedcharacter.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-chair-with-shelia-goss-worth-risk.html?m=1</a>

In the Chair with Ey

<figure id="figure-82abyb7pbamk5r5lv4" class="selected"><img id="82abyb7pbamk5r5lv4" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22LpxbFP7IB2k7rPgYGtCIBveI4fKI0vfgfJRf1dedg31xzpZAJ9bFoR8OEfp9aI.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl selected" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 25% 0%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="25%" data-positiony="0%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22LpxbFP7IB2k7rPgYGtCIBveI4fKI0vfgfJRf1dedg31xzpZAJ9bFoR8OEfp9aI.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 25% 0%;" data-mce-selected="1"></figure>Honored to be the January Feature Author at Romance in Color. Find out some of my favorite things and what a typical day is like for me in the interview: <a href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html" data-mce-href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html">https://www.romanceincolor.com/Feature_Shelia_Goss.html</a>

Romance in Color - January Feature Author

<figure id="figure-a32ltcw21mjbu3s8u"><img id="a32ltcw21mjbu3s8u" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10tBP3kjcNFWQtOH8ZPh0IzoAh1BTKqetncp1Tf3JNGkuIqO4E4AfoC75iKkk4tb.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 40% 20%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="40%" data-positionY="20%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>This is one of my favorite cake recipes. You can substitute the Betty Crocker for another brand, but I use Betty Crocker because I usually have some coupons for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 container (8 ounces) sour cream (1 cup) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. 2. Beat dry cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread half of the batter in pan. Stir together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Carefully spread remaining batter evenly over pecan mixture. 3. Bake about 47 minutes or until deep golden brown. Stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until thin enough to spread. Prick surface of warm cake several times with fork. Spread powdered sugar mixture over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.&nbsp;

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Worth the Risk Is Officially Here

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