About Nadine C. Keels

Nadine C. Keels, an African American woman

Nadine. A French name, meaning, “hope.”
Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for
Nadine C. Keels. She’s driven to write the kinds of stories she’s always wanted to read but couldn’t always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres.
Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects and Gentle Reads Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach.
Book lovers interested in the titles Nadine recommends on Gentle Reads Fiction may also enjoy what Nadine writes.

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Notes on the Content of Nadine’s Books

• No profanity. If a character does curse, their specific words aren’t written out.
• Kissing but no sex scenes.
• Whenever there’s violence, it isn’t gratuitous.
• Any substance use is mild or brief.
You're more than welcome to check out
Nadine's books of hope and inspiration.
Go to Nadine's Books

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