Although she was born in the tropical municipality of West Palm Beach, the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida; national bestselling novelist, Kendra Norman-Bellamy, spent most of her formative years living in Dixie, Georgia, a southern, rural, farm town community that still, to date, cannot be found on most maps. She is the third of five children born to Bishop Harold Norman and Mrs. B. Francine Norman.
Educated in the school systems of Brooks County (Quitman, GA), Kendra is an alumnus of Brooks County High School. She later graduated from Valdosta Technical College (Valdosta, GA) where she majored in Technology (Information Technology) and was inducted into the National Vocational Technical Honor Society.
In addition to writing faith-based books, Kendra is founder and president of KNB Publications, LLC (two-time nominee for best independent publishing house). She has been a reoccurring columnist for several national print magazines and is a member of the national organization, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), where she served as a past Georgia Area Coordinator. She is also a motivational speaker and workshop facilitator, highly applauded for her signature 4-part aspiring writers boot camp, "The Writer's Cocoon." In 2011, Kendra founded M-PACT Writers, (acronym for Motivated Pens And Creative Thoughts) a national members-only accountability group specifically for creative writers who are serious about their crafts and reaching their goals. Through Kendra's networks, her passion for writing and supporting other writers is vividly exemplified. Along with her individual literary travels, Kendra tours annually as a founding member of Anointed Authors on Tour.
Aside from her literary endeavors, Kendra is also a health and fitness advocate. She received her professional training through AFAA and formerly worked as a group fitness instructor, teaching Step Aerobics, Kickboxing, Hi/Lo Aerobics, and Total Body Conditioning.
In 2006, while reaching beyond books in her effort to celebrate Christian artistries, Kendra created Cruisin' For Christ, a unique groundbreaking at-sea ministry (cruise) that celebrates artists who use their talents to up build the Kingdom of God. The inaugural mission set sail in 2007, and it has been an ongoing mission ever since. At each launching, onboard are some of the Christian community's most renowned entertainers including Grammy, Stellar, Dove, GMA, and Emmy Award recognized celebrity guests.
Having accepted Christ as her Savior at the tender age of twelve, Kendra is a licensed and ordained minister. She received her credentials through the fellowship of Revival Churches Inc., under the leadership of her father, Bishop Harold Norman. As an expansion of Kendra's bestselling first nonfiction book, I Shall Not Die (Oct. 2010), God inspired her to birth The I.S.L.A.N.D. Movement (acronym for I Shall Live And Not Die), a motivational ministry based upon her own life's testimony. Its vision is to empower people with God-inspired faith, hope, and determination to live Psalm 118:17 existences despite their present circumstances, situations, or conditions. Most recently, she launched Gospel Girls Group, a Facebook inspired women's Bible study fellowship.
Having had the opportunity to write for some of the industry's most recognized publishers, and having been fortunate enough to acquaint herself with some of the nation's most respected authors and entertainers, Kendra describes herself in a single word: Blessed.
Kendra resides in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia with her family. Following closely in her footsteps, Kendra's firstborn daughter, Brittney Holmes, is also a national bestselling author.
