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Writing Process Part 3 – The Last Mile
In this last installment in this series on the writing process I will focus on what happens after your first complete book draft is ready. Finishing...
Book Review: One, No one & 100,000
One, No One and One Hundred Thousand is in short a funny, thought-provoking yet highly entertaining novella worth reading. Pirandello masterfully...
Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness
This was a tough week. In addition to being swamped at work I have been struggling to cope with the pressures of being Black in the post George Floyd world. It has not been easy to say the least. Each night when I climbed into bed I have honestly felt completely emotionally drained.
Book Review: Hiroona – An Historical Romance in Poetic Form
I found Hiroona: An Historical Romance in Poetic Form to be an intriguing and unusual read. The peculiarity of Hiroona lies in the fact that it is...
It’s beauty in the struggle
I woke up this morning listening to J. Cole's song "Love Yourz." My favorite line in this wonderfully poetic number is "It's beauty in the struggle,...
Writing Process: Part 2 – Perseverance
In this second installment of my blog series on the writing process I will focus on what is probably the most intimidating aspect of writing a book...
Writing Process: Part 1 – Where to begin?
I am a believer in the saying "everyone has a book inside of them." We all have a fascinating story to tell about our unique experiences. Stories...
Book Review: Segu – Maryse Condé
Segu is a masterful, captivating saga penned by Maryse Condé. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it from cover to cover. What I found most striking is the...
Fresh Ereba E-book Launch
Hello again! This week I want to share some good news related to my children's book. Last Saturday I soft-launched the second edition of my...
Behind the Scenes: The Ashes From Our Tears – Part1
Today I would like to share with you some of my preparations for the writing of my upcoming historical fiction novel: The Ashes From Our Tears. This...