Tamika Jamison
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| Born | 1986 Fort Worth, Texas |
| Other names | Tamika Newhouse |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | St. Philip’s College |
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| Organization | Delphine Publications, AAMBC Inc., and Black Writers Weekend |
Tamika Jamison[1] (born 1986), formerly known as Tamika Newhouse, is an American author, publisher, media producer, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Delphine Publications, AAMBC Inc., and Black Writers Weekend. Jamison has published more than 17 novels, produced film and podcast projects, and has been recognized as a major figure in African American independent publishing.[2]
Early life
Jamison was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1986.[3] She began writing stories at an early age and completed her first novel at 12. At 15, she became a mother, an experience she has cited as shaping her drive and career. She later studied at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas.[4]
Career
Publishing and writing
In 2009, Jamison released her debut novel and, within nine months, secured a publishing contract without an agent. She founded Delphine Publications at age 21, an independent press that published dozens of titles in the urban fiction and contemporary fiction genres.[5]
She has authored more than 17 books, including bestsellers in African American fiction.[6]
AAMBC Inc. and Black Writers Weekend
In 2008, Jamison founded AAMBC Inc. (African Americans on the Move Book Club) to promote Black writers.[7] A year later she created the AAMBC Literary Awards, one of the first national award shows honoring African American writers.
She also launched Black Writers Weekend, an annual festival in Atlanta combining panels, workshops, film screenings, and the AAMBC Awards.[8]
Media production
In 2019, Jamison co-wrote and co-produced Comin Out Hard, a biopic about the rap duo 8Ball & MJG. She later established Delphine Legacy Media, developing scripted and unscripted projects.
Podcasting and wellness
Jamison launched the podcast Traces of Mika, later highlighted by Pandora. In 2023, she released Tracing You: Purposefully Single, a workbook and companion audio series.[9] She also co-founded SoulCanvas, a creative wellness initiative combining literature and art.[10]
Recognition
- Seven-time African American Literary Award winner.[11]
- Inducted into Who’s Who in Black San Antonio (2010).
- Nominated for AdColor’s Innovator of the Year Award (2020).
- Called the “Shonda Rhimes of Black Publishing” by Adweek.
Personal life
Jamison resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to write, produce, and raise her children.
Selected works
- The Words I Didn’t Say (2011)[12]
- Kisses Don’t Lie (2012)
- Sugar Daddy’s Baby (2013)
- If I Ain’t Got You (2015)
- Cookie Too (2016)
- Bittersweet (2018)
- Tracing You: Purposefully Single (2023)
References
- ↑ "Bio – Tamika Newhouse". Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Tamika Newhouse: From Teen Mom to Publisher and CEO". Essence. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Tamika Newhouse is a self-published author and founder of Delphine.../>". AALBC.com, the African American Literature Book Club. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Tamika Newhouse - CEO at AAMBC Inc. | The Org". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ albrewstergraning (2022-01-24). "Meet Tamika Newhouse, A CEO of Grossing Publishing House". Empowering Women. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ Upscale (2020-04-10). "Tamika Newhouse Introduces New Book and Podcast Series: 'Traces of Mika' - Upscale Magazine". Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "About the Founder". 2025 BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Black Writers Weekend offers a platform for more Black storytelling - ARTS ATL". www.artsatl.org/. 2025-07-29. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ Newhouse, Tamika (2024-01-11). "Empower Your Journey: Exploring 'Tracing You: Purposefully Single Workbook' by Tamika Jamison…". The AAMBC Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ Smith, Chanel (2024-01-24). "Our Story". Soul Canvas. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Who is Tamika?". Tamika Newhouse's Passionate Spot. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ Elam, Teri (2024-07-29). "Take 5 with Black Writers Weekend founder Tamika Newhouse". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
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