A Farewell Platform to the Queen of Talk

About the Book

A Farewell Platform to the Queen of Talk True Aha! Moments of Divine Order Summary This mini novel tells the true life story of how singer/songwriter Kimberly Adams had an Aha! Moment experience and began to act on it in pursuit of her “true calling.” After doing the unthinkable, she realizes another unknown true calling—to pay homage to the Queen of Talk, talk show host Oprah Winfrey. While celebrating the queen and bidding her farewell, Kimberly gains a platform that gives her much more than she has expected or could have ever asked for. She soon realizes the true calling she was originally in pursuit of really had more than one meaning, which ultimately takes her to a celebrity experience in two months. She now has a whole new outlook and knows why things happened the way they did. Following a divine order, the events chronicled in this book took place at a certain time and place to get Kimberly to where she is now—writing this book, recording an album, and fulfilling her dreams of true callings. Her journey can inspire others to take the plunge and risk it all to pursue their dreams and fulfill their true callings. Doing so may take you on a whirlwind and maybe even a different route than expected, but at least you’ll get there! Kimberly Adams, The Oprah Homage Queen

About the Author

A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and actress, Kimberly Adams has performed on network television, radio, and in several high profile live events. A native of Chicago’s South Side, she began singing in the church choir at the age of seven. With her songs “My Plea” and “Condolences,” she is exploring new styles and sounds. WGCI and Gospel Radio 1390 – Chicago’s most popular radio stations – and WBBM Channel 2 TV News has played “My Plea” at times of sorrow: the tragedy at the E2 nightclub where several people died and the Iraq War. This song touches the heart in times of sorrow. While Kim’s roots are deep in gospel and inspirational, she has extended her range. Professionally trained as a vocalist, Kim has won awards in various contests. She participated in the first season of American Idol and has been a repeat featured vocalist on Different Drummers, broadcast on Channel 2, CBS, Chicago. For more than 10 years, Kim also served as primary vocalist for the Chicago Police Department’s Memorial Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, which honored officers killed in the line of duty. Kim has been featured as a guest soloist with local groups and choirs including the Soul Children of Chicago and the Thompson Community Choir. She has worked with major stars in music and video, including Will Smith, R Kelly and Aretha Franklin. Kim has been featured as an actress in several films and T.V shows, including “Ali,” “A Family Thing,” “Folks,” “Curly Sue,” and “The Chicago Code. She was also featured as an actress in a Kellogg’s commercial and singer in several commercial jingles including, Illinois Bell, Surge Drink and Pudding. Her experience and training in theater plays is too extensive to list. Kim has even worked in production for film, TV, and music. Two of the assignments she is proudest of is an internship at Harpo Studios, former home of the Oprah Winfrey Show and Channel 2 CBS, Chicago Different Drummers where she not only worked in production but got a chance to host the show. In all of her artistic adventures, Kim can now add Author to her list of accomplishments. Kim has one goal – she wants the audience to feel her joy, triumph and excitement as she take you on her journey. She is dedicated to earning new skills and stretching her talents. The future holds nothing but promise for this bright, energetic entertainer who is not afraid to share her feelings with the world.