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I’m TOYI ELIZABETH! I‘m a writer and producer. I create books, blogs, movies, television, podcasts, and online media content.

I was born and raised in Appalachia. I’ve lived in seven states across the US from California to Connecticut and traveled extensively around the world. I studied chemistry, pharmacy, and marketing—all because that’s what was expected of me. I spent over a decade at a fortune 50 company and then tried my hand at a fast-paced, boiler room, private equity firm. Both were amazing experiences full of incredible people, but the fire to create still burned in me. I wanted something more…

Books

My journey as an author has given me such joy and I have grown so much as a writer over the years. My debut novel PAR FOR THE CURSE was first published in my real name. The second printing and all of my other books were written under my pseudonym, “Kamryn Adams,” which is a derivative name from my two sons.

Blog

The focus of Shine TYC living is to encourage your spiritual and emotional wellness so you might be the very best version of yourself, the one that can SHINE Through Your Cracks. This is just life…the way I see it.

Podcasts

I love Podcasts! I began my internet radio career back in the early days of Blog Talk Radio when I hosted a show called “Onyx View”. Here are podcasts I’ve either hosted, produced, or written. Enjoy!