
RWA 2020 Virtual Conference Day One
The cover photo was taken by local librarian, Robina Norman when we attended the Romantic Times Convention. Continue reading RWA 2020 Virtual Conference Day One
The cover photo was taken by local librarian, Robina Norman when we attended the Romantic Times Convention. Continue reading RWA 2020 Virtual Conference Day One
As an author, it is important to communicate my thoughts and ideas to my readers. If I see something in my head, I have to be able to explain it in such a way that a reader can also see it. Once the book is published, I have no idea if the person sees the same exact image as I do. All I can hope … Continue reading The Power of Miscommunication
Few people know I’m shy and timid, and a bit of an introvert. Okay, stop laughing, I am really, though I hide it well. In high school, I began speaking up for myself. It didn’t come naturally but with the encouragement of my mentor, Ms. Glenoria Jennette and one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Justice Tice, I began to find my voice. My husband, David, … Continue reading Discovering my Voice
I duck my head and hold my books close to my chest hoping to go unnoticed. “Hey fellows look who it is, city shitty,” the older boy chants. His words are mimicked by the group of boys with him. All of them are several years older than me. He reaches out and knocks the books from my hands. I blink back tears. Like blood in … Continue reading The Power and The Pain
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