Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk

Join us for a powerful and unforgettable afternoon with Shamicka Toney—a two-time International Impact Book Award-winning author whose stories are redefining the literary space.

Blending Christian romance with legal thriller, Shamicka’s work lives at the intersection of faith, love, and justice—delivering stories that are emotionally gripping, spiritually grounded, and impossible to put down.

Her breakout novel, Discovering the Covering, has earned national recognition, been adapted into a screenplay, and captivated readers across the country. Her books have been described as “undroppable”—the kind that keep you turning pages late into the night, fully invested in every twist, every emotion, and every revelation.

This isn’t just a book signing—it’s an experience.

Discovering the Covering is a gripping blend of faith, love, and suspense. It's a triple award-winning novel that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Amia is on the brink of everything she’s worked for—rising fast in the legal world, admired for her brilliance, beauty, and charm. But one desperate phone call and a chance encounter shatter the life she thought she knew. Suddenly, nothing is certain.

As a hidden truth begins to surface—one powerful enough to threaten her very existence—Amia must lean on her faith like never before. And just when her world feels most unsteady, she finds herself drawn to a man whose presence is as undeniable as it is dangerous to her resolve.

Caught between purpose and passion, truth and survival, Amia must decide: will she trust what she feels, or what she believes?

Some secrets change everything, and the past never stays in the past.

Discover the story everyone will be talking about.

Approaching the Bench is the addictive sequel to the triple award-winning novel, Discovering the Covering.Fifteen years into marriage, defense attorneys Amia and Darren Wilford are still captivated by one another. What began as an undeniable attraction has grown into a rare and enduring love—one strengthened by time, tested by life, and anchored in faith. Together, they have built the kind of life many only dream of: thriving careers at one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms, two beloved children, and a passion for each other that still burns strong.

But even the strongest unions can be shaken.

Behind the polished image of success, someone has been waiting in the shadows—watching, plotting, and determined to destroy everything the Wilfords hold dear. When a decades-old mystery resurfaces, Amia and Darren are pulled into a dangerous web of secrets, betrayal, and hidden motives that threaten not only their legacy, but their lives.

As the walls close in, they must lean on the God who carried them this far, trust the love that has sustained them, and stand together against forces determined to tear them apart.

Will faith and truth prevail before the final gavel falls?

Shamicka Toney is a nationally recognized award-winning author, speaker, and consultant whose work has been featured on Good Day Chicago, the Atlanta Women’s Expo, and in publications including US News and Woman’s Week. Her books are carried in select Barnes & Noble locations across Illinois, where she has also been a featured author.

Beyond writing, she is an in-demand corporate trainer and motivational speaker known for delivering transformative experiences that inspire growth and action.

Location: Da Book Joint
Address: 6900 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago
Date & Time: Saturday, August 29h | 12–2PM

Come meet the author behind the stories everyone is talking about—and discover why her books just might become your next obsession.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States

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