She bares her soul on paper, and the world has taken notice. Dallas-based poet and author Marcine M. Moore has been nominated for Author of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025—a fitting honor for a writer who transforms vulnerability into literary art.

Marcine first captured hearts with her internationally acclaimed, best-selling poetry collection Phoenix Heart, a book that earned her an international book award and set the tone for her career: raw, powerful, and soul-deep. Her follow-up collection, Reflections Rising, solidified her place as a voice for those navigating life’s shadows and light. Through her work, Marcine has become known for what she calls her greatest legacy—authenticity. “If my vulnerability made even one reader feel less alone,” she says, “then I’ve achieved something lasting.”

This year, she took a bold creative leap with her debut urban romance mystery, Gemini Echoes—her first novel outside the realm of poetry. The book marks a new chapter in her journey, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller unafraid to explore uncharted genres. And with The Phoenix Series, Marcine has created more than a brand—she’s sparked a movement rooted in healing, transformation, and emotional truth.

Her writing has appeared in What’s Up Dallas Magazine, Bold Journey Magazine, Nigeria’s P English Literature, and The International Book Show in London. Her poems have been included in several anthologies, and she frequently performs across Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond, sharing her gift through live readings and signings.

For Marcine, poetry isn’t about perfect rhyme—it’s about resonance. “When a reader tells me, ‘You captured what I couldn’t express,’ my heart swells,” she says. That connection, that moment of being truly seen, is the magic she lives for.

Her journey, she says, has felt divinely orchestrated. “Once I decided to publish, everything I needed seemed to appear,” Marcine reflects. And she never forgets those who helped shape her path—offering heartfelt gratitude to her editor Joi Afzal, her graphic designer Richard Ruth, and the loyal readers who became her community, her strength, and her why.

Outside the writing world, Marcine finds joy in traveling, singing karaoke, cheering on her favorite teams, and creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. She’s also a fan of hidden gems like Epic Central in Grand Prairie, where the ambiance, light shows, and live music offer inspiration and good vibes.

From penning soul-stirring poetry to venturing into genre fiction, Marcine M. Moore’s nomination at IMA 2025 is a celebration of a woman who turned her pain into poetry, her truth into art, and her words into legacy. Her creative journey continues with the upcoming release of her next poetry book in the Phoenix Series, Kaleidoscope, set to launch later this year. Congratulations, Marcine—you’re not just writing stories, you’re writing history.