Zelda Oliver-Miles

Zelda Oliver-Miles is a storyteller at heart—whether through journalism, coaching, or crafting unforgettable fiction. A former journalist turned author and writing coach, she helps writers bring their stories to life.

A graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.A. in Communications, she began her career as a staff reporter for The Birmingham News, covering diverse narratives before transitioning into book writing and coaching.

Her works include Amelia Gayle Gorgas: First Woman of Position, the memoir My Headless Marriage: If I Knew Then What I Know Now, the devotional Love Beyond Measure, and her debut novel, The Weight of Silence—a gripping novel about love, secrets, and the weight of unspoken truths. She has also penned A Hawthorne Christmas, a heartwarming holiday romance.

She has been featured on Black Fiction Addiction.

Her work blends faith, culture, and deeply personal narratives, resonating with readers who love stories of strength, love, and second chances.