Andrea Hines is a native of Washington, D.C. who now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has has over thirty years of experience in the performing arts as an actor, playwright, and director, with performances in numerous community theater and film projects. She has been a narrator for the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; and continues to enjoy lending her voice to any number of voice-over projects. Her poetic work has been featured in local newspapers, on Blue Mountain Arts greeting cards and products, and included in numerous anthologies. She has written a collection of inspirational verses titled 'When He Whispers', words of encourage-ment inspired by her granddaughter titled, 'Nanny Nuggets'; and inspiration through affirmations - When Life Speaks, You Speak Life. While Andrea has authored story poems, greeting cards and other works, she says God has given her the ability to write the words people often think but can't express.She introduced her company, A's Accents in 1994. Her performance and product showcase, "...A Work in Progress.," weaves a story of life experiences through her original verses with musical interludes. "A Reading for His Glory" provides a more intimate atmosphere with smaller groups, giving them the opportunity to interact with the author on a more personal level. Her style and ability to uplift the heart has made her a favorite speaker in areas from commencement exercises to conferences. You can see her on her You Tube channel - Andrea L. Hines - and hear her as she hosts programs on her own internet radio/TV station, ALH Broadcasting, an affiliate of SIBN - Streaming Inspirational Broadcast Network. Andrea has received an honorary Doctorate Degree of Divinity and also serves as an Elder at The River Church in Durham, North Carolina. She is a Certified Life Coach, and owner of C.L.A.S.S Coaching and Consulting-Cultivating Lives and Success Strategies. She believes God has blessed her with certain gifts, and only hopes that whatever she creates will be to His glory and a blessing to someone else.