LaTonya graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in education. She resides in Florida with her husband and three sons.
Stepping out on faith, LaTonya resigned from her teaching position to raise her family and write on a full-time basis. Her dream was finally realized in May 2004, when she signed a book deal with Carl Weber's Urban Books. Her debut novel, Mixed Messages, received high praise from the publishing industry and debuted on Karibu's Bestseller's List at #4 (4/10/05). Thought to be a thing of the past, her relationship novels have touched the hearts of many. "It is my purpose to write what I know: women struggling to balance faith, family, and friends; while dealing with the harsh realities of life." Currently, she is working on her third novel.
Monica, a determined social climber, wants all the finer things in life. Her boyfriend, Kendall, is a good man, but he's made it clear he won't put up with her antics much longer. Tamara follows her boyfriend of four years to live in a new city with the hopes he will soon propose marriage. But things don't work out the way she planned, and Barron is staying out all night. Desperate to save her relationship, Tamara has a few tricks up her sleeve to keep her man. Overwight and unattractive, Darla is the total envy of her two single friends because of her marriage to her rich and handsome husband. Her marriage came with certain conditions, however, and until each one is met, Robert's commitment won't be completely honored. Brandy is an around the way girl who is struggling as a single mother, and always one paycheck away from being evicted. After indulging in questionable activities, everything Brandy knows to be real is snatched away and her life spirals completely out of her control. Missed Opportunities illustrates how these true-to-life characters must face the consequences of their choices. Was each decision worth the opportune cost? LaTonya Y. Williams delivers yet another account of love, lies, and deceit all wrapped up in one powerful novel.