Delores Thornton, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, belongs to several writing organizations including: Marguerite Press (founded in 1996) and Marguerite Press Promo (founded in 2003). Additionally, Thornton is a columnist for the Indiana Herald Newspaper, and hosts two author shows (around2it, and booknook) at ArtistFirst.com. Selected "Around2It" interviews are also archived at the African-American Literature Book Club.

Thornton started writing several years ago and friends encouraged her to publish her first novel, Ida Mae, in 1997. Her second work, Ida Mae: The Saga Continues, was released in December, 1998. May 2000, she released Ida Mae the combined edition. Her third novel, titled Babe was released December 2000. Her next novel, Anybody Seen Junebug?, was released in 2003, and Divine Appointment: A Caregiver's Guide, was published in June 2004. Upcoming works include How to Self-publish That Great Novel Without Going Nuts! - August 2005, and Airing Dirty Linen - November 2005.

Recognized for community service during the 9th Annual Joy Awards in 2005, Thornton is also a volunteer mentor with the Marion County Probation Department, and the Executive Director of Indianapolis Book Fest, Incorporated. A judge in the Judge Paul Buchanan Literary Awards for 2004, and also 2005, Thornton was voted, "Queen of Promotion" by C&B Books, and is also the "Literary Expert" at Blackrefer.com.

Thornton is a graduate of the LongRidge Writers Group of West Redding, CT., and currently attends Simmons Bible College in Indianapolis. In her spare time, she likes long drives and visiting her grown children and grandchildren.

Read what reviewers are saying about Delores books!
	"Babe,a gripping tale of one woman's life as she reaches back into her childhood.Thornton is a very talented writer who knows how to bring a story to life." V. Woodward, Founder, Journey's End Literary Club
	"Delores Thornton scores a major hit with, Anybody Seen Junebug?, a witty and earthy tale of friendship and family love where the human spirit triumphs over grief and adversity." Tracy Price-Thompson, author of Black Coffee
	"Filled with brilliant and descriptive prose, and showing the artistic depth and vision of a first-rate writer, Thornton's Ida Mae story is gripping." Betty Davis, The Black Book Network
	"This book is a blessing!" Tyora Moody, KultureZone.com
	Learn how to assemble a professional review kit, prepare for and secure radio and television interviews; fill out those publishing forms, ie., ABI's, LCCN, SAN, ISBN, Copyright, and Bar Code. Discover how to plan your book tour, and even how to organize large-scale literary events. At last, a complete guide to self-publishing, with an emphasis on marketing and promotion, by the Queen of Promotion herself!