Mechelle Avey
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Felice Mechelle Avey (born in Odessa, Texas) is an African-American author. Always an avid reader, Avey founded the now-defunct Multicultural Writers Group on AOL. After the group disbanded, Avey completed her first novel: A Lifetime Loving You, which she self-published under the Cadeau imprint for Yeva Corporation.[1] Avey's second book: Ms. Thang's Guide to Fly was also published under the Yeva Corporation banner, but with the pseudonym of Aine A. Thang. Ms. Avey's third book, Deeply, was written in 2002, but not released until 2005.
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Felice Mechelle Avey (née Wafer) was born in Odessa, TX to L.C. and Pat Wafer. Her parents divorced when she was in preschool. She was raised by her mother who worked as a secretary for the Ector County Independent School District. The sixth of eight children, Avey was often responsible for looking after her younger sister and brother. A graduate of Permian High School (of Friday Night Lights fame), she attended Odessa College, Texas Tech University, and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, majoring in Radio/Television. Although she knew she wanted to be a writer from a young age, Avey's first job was as a copywriter for newsradio station, KRIG. Later she worked for KOCV, a Public Broadcasting Station, which later changed its call sign to KPBT. Avey spent many years working in television and only returned to writing after the birth of her first child. The mother of two, Avey is married to consultant and writer, Bryant Avey. Her fourth book, Gateway, is expected to be released late 2008.
