5 Relationship Myths Men Should Stop Believing

Everyone is susceptible to believing the occasional lie or two, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. However, believing in the wrong things can sometimes cause you to prematurely end a potentially good relationship or even prevent one from taking place. Below, you’ll find several myths men should ignore when it comes to … Continue reading 5 Relationship Myths Men Should Stop Believing

Cover Reveal – Awaiting Boaz

⭐️⭐️⭐️New cover reveal⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨Awaiting Boaz - Coming June 13, 2018 ✨ Growing up, Lettie Johnson's mother taught her two things: It's a woman's place to live like a princess, and she'll never be good enough for a prince. But, after meeting powerful lawyer Braxton Bonet, Lettie felt like she was finally on her path for … Continue reading Cover Reveal – Awaiting Boaz

Not Quite Right

Always trust your intuition. That was the lesson Erica learned. She knew from the first moment she laid her eyes on Frank and felt the pit of her stomach plummet that something was wrong. She always knew something was not quite right. Her mouth suddenly dry, Erica set her morning paper down on the kitchen … Continue reading Not Quite Right

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For any other 12-year-old, summer vacation is supposed to be a time of fun and the occasional mischievous deed. Those are the months the youth look forward to all year long as they drag themselves to and from school. Never mind the sweltering Virginia heat. The sun's rays bouncing off the cracked pavement surrounding Marquis … Continue reading Hair

Falling Half in Love with Strangers

Sigh…you gotta love great storytelling.

When Do I Get The Manual?

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I love being able to express myself in writing.

It feels more accurate somehow than speaking words. Talking for me can sometimes feel like playing tennis with a colander; I mean, it’s possible, I can do it, but it’s not ideal. The ball goes over the net, but just about. It goes where I want it to go… more or less. I can’t be sure it’ll hit it’s mark, but I can hope. Later, I’ll go home and think about how I could have done it some other, better way.

Writing is different.

Writing is a tennis racket. When I’m writing, I have the time to think about what I’m trying to say, and then mentally flip through millions of words looking for the one that slots into my sentence like that Tetris block you’ve been waiting five minutes for; the one that gives you a combo and wipes the…

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