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Damone Bester
Damone Bester is a two-time award-winning author whose debut novel Mendel received both a BookFest Award and a Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Fiction. His highly anticipated sequel, Blue Smoke Rises, releases in 2026. Known for bold storytelling that blends emotional depth with social insight, Bester teaches writers how to develop authentic voice, build compelling structure, and craft stories that resonate beyond the page. Whether teaching or writing, his work awakens courage and sparks transformation through story.
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Blue Smoke Rises (forthcoming from Simon & Schuster, 2026)
Mendel (The Story Plant, 2022)
