Let’s Be Different This Year.

So my birthday was on Sunday, and overall I cannot complain with how things went. I had some me time, bought myself a nice outfit, even decided to put myself together instead of sitting around in my sweats all day (my original plan). Throughout my day, I saw this post on Instagram, and it felt…

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‘‘Twas the Night before NaNo….”

What are you preparing? Or, what are you finishing? What will have you gazing at a computer for endless hours in a day? What will have you in the suspect corner of a coffee shop or Barnes&Noble; headphones engaged and fingers on the home row? What goals have you set for yourself? Who’s your motivation?…

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Nano Prep #1: WTH am I Going to Write About?

For most of you who know me, I’m sure I know the answer to this question: “Finish PWFII before we disown you.” And while I will be completing that task (in due time lol), I’m only about 5700 words shy of 50,000…not saying I am capping at that number, but typically for Nano, your goal…

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Sometimes, Writing Sucks.

So, Let me be straight with all of you who love and adore me (lol). Writing sucks. There, I said it. This does not negate my overall passion for writing, because if I had my choice, I’d be on an island, in a beach house with the largest porch, at my writing desk, and listening…

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Playing with Fire II-Excerpt

Here is an excerpt of my sequel to Playing with Fire, Playing with Fire II!! INTRO Two years later…. So, I’m sure you all have been wondering what has been going on with me. Well, I must say, it’s been rough as hell. I was surprised that after everything that happened, Trey stayed with Liyah…

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Sneak Peek Alert: Playing with Fire II

Just a little sneak peek at the first two chapters of Playing with Fire II. INTRO Two years later…. So, I’m sure you all have been wondering what has been going on with me. Well, I must say, it’s been rough as hell. I was surprised that after everything that happened, Trey stayed with Liyah…

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The Toughest Conversation I Couldn’t Navigate With My Daughter

My daughter, as precocious and curious as she is, wastes no time asking question when she doesn’t understand something. She will sit in front of you, glasses placed slightly down on her nose, with scrunched up eyebrows and a perplexing look, and “why” and “what if” you to death. Even with my full mommy armor…

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Essential Black Wisdom: Work, Artistry and Success

Quote of the Day: “Always know there is unlimited power in a developed mind and a disciplined spirit. If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, you can achieve it.” -Jesse Jackson Essential Black Wisdom: Quotes of Inspiration and Strength

A Journey Through Self.

I’m thinking of doing a series of blog posts dedicated to a series of things that I am wanting to rediscover about myself: Self-Acceptance Self-love Self-Acknowledgement Self-Esteem All of these things obviously have a common denominator; self. Ive realized throughout the year, my posts have somewhat dealt with a lot of what I’m going through…

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