Felicia Brookins

Felicia Kelly-Brookins is an award-winning author, screenwriter, educator, speaker, nonprofit founder, and AI educator whose work bridges storytelling, emotional healing, and emerging technology. She has also been interviewed on several different podcasts including CoffeeTalk Jazz and the International Radio Station in the United Kingdom, So online Radio, with host Patricia Nkwane, and been a guest author on Amazon Reviewer Cyrus Webb's weekend feature- Breakfast With Books and the Amazon LIVE platform. Felicia was named the 2024–2025 Jackson Film Festival Best Screenwriter for her film scripts The WAYS of the Saints and MayPops and Murder: The Killing of George Stinney. Her additional honors include the Southern Laced Literary Award (2016), AAMBC Urban Book of the Year (2018), American Book Fest Best Book Award Finalist (2018), Worldwide Writers Best-Selling Author of the Year (2020), Mississippi Success Honoree (2021), Best of Mississippi Author of the Year (2022), and recognition as one of “25 Mississippians You Should Know” (2025).

Her debut literary work is titled, Sister Nadeen's WAYS. Her book focuses on many platforms hiding behind the building we call a 'church' within many of it's members, platforms such as domestic abuse of a male, Teenage Self-Mutilation, Religious Tradition, Hypocrisy, and Intergenerational trauma, the mixture for a perfect storm in the church and in her home. Her additional novels are 'Reprobate Ways': The Unveiling Of Ann, 'Josie's WAYS of Grace' and a surprised final novel in the series, 'Eva's WAYS of Vengeance.'

As the creator of the Preparing To Use AI™ educational series, she has developed a growing library of proprietary AI Training Assistants and custom GPT learning experiences that teach authors how to use artificial intelligence strategically, ethically, and responsibly throughout the writing, publishing, and author business journey.

Her AI training ecosystem includes specialized learning experiences in ethical AI writing practices, memoir development, author readiness, ChatGPT, Claude, and author organization, all designed to help writers preserve their authentic voice while building sustainable publishing careers.

In addition to training authors in the responsible use of AI, Felicia is the founder of Inspired Resources, LLC and the S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. TheaterTherapy Foundation, where she combines education, storytelling, and emotional wellness to create meaningful community impact. Her work has earned recognition as both an award-winning screenwriter and a trusted educator who equips authors to write with confidence, publish with integrity, and embrace technology without sacrificing creativity.