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Latia Ashley Brings Love, Healing, and Truth to Atlanta with the Launch of Her New Book UpDate

On July 26th, Atlanta didn’t just host another book launch—it held space for a movement. Author and speaker Latia Ashley officially unveiled her new Christian dating guide, UpDate, and the night was as real, raw, and red carpet-ready as it gets.


Dubbed the blueprint for love, dating, and becoming the one, Latia’s debut release has already sparked important conversations across communities of faith. But this live ATL UpDate Book Experience wasn’t just about signing copies—it was about shaking off old mindsets and stepping boldly into healthier relationships.


Two women sit on stools in front of a large “UpDate” banner during a live panel discussion. One wears a white pinstriped dress and smiles, while the other wears a black halter jumpsuit with a cross necklace. A smartphone and ring light setup is filming in the foreground.

A Blueprint for Becoming

In UpDate, Latia doesn’t shy away from the realities of modern dating. From ghosting that feels like “the rapture happened” to breadcrumbing, love-bombing, and confusing chemistry for covenant—her words resonate because they’re lived.


The book, already gaining momentum on Amazon, takes a faith-rooted yet practical approach to love. At its core is one radical idea: love isn’t complicated—unhealed people are.


“This isn’t about chasing fairy tales,” Latia shares. “It’s about preparing yourself to become the one who is whole, wise, and aligned with God’s purpose before you ever walk down the aisle.”

A man wearing a red Atlanta Braves cap and black t-shirt leans on a high table inside a venue with large windows. Behind him are “UP” display cubes and outdoor umbrellas visible through the glass, as other attendees sit and chat.

A woman wearing a silky silver halter top and ripped light blue jeans smiles while holding an award plaque. She stands on a red carpet in front of a black step-and-repeat backdrop with "UpDate" logos and heart-and-arrow graphics.

Healing Before Happily Ever After

What makes UpDate stand out is its unapologetic call for clarity, healing, and peace as the true markers of love. Latia challenges readers to stop bargaining for commitment or shrinking themselves to be chosen, and instead embrace the power of preparation:


  • Seeing red flags for what they are.

  • Choosing wisdom over wishful thinking.

  • Understanding that peace is the proof of real love.


The ATL Book Experience echoed that same spirit of empowerment. With a mix of laughter, storytelling, and unfiltered truth, guests left reminded that becoming isn’t about waiting for someone else to choose you—it’s about choosing wholeness first.


A man in a brown outfit holds an award plaque while smiling beside a woman in a light peach dress. They pose together in front of the “UpDate” backdrop under a bright yellow umbrella, with the event’s branding visible.

What’s Next

As Latia steps into this new season as an author, her mission is clear: to equip a generation to date with wisdom, faith, and confidence. And judging from the energy in the room, UpDate isn’t just a book—it’s becoming a movement.


A smiling woman poses on a red carpet, holding an award plaque in front of a branded "UpDate" event backdrop. She wears a white, pinstriped long-sleeve mini dress with a black waist belt and strappy heels.

You can grab your copy of UpDate now on Amazon. Let's heal together and "become the one" for our future spouse!


UpDate: The new blueprint for dating, covenant and becoming the One (Vol 1)

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