Goal PowHer Series
Before Kendalynn Thompson, Carmandi Prescott, Elaine Bright, and Patronda Lyles were friends they were the Real First Wives of Metropolis. How are the ladies of Real Firstwives feeling about each other? Is it possible for four women to meet and greet well under these circumstances? Will the claws or the
Goal PowHer Series
Grit. Hope. Girl Power. Find out what happened to the Real FirstWives of Metropolis. Get to know them all over again eight years after the scandal-ridden producers were exposed. Carmandi Prescott is ready to rejoin the fashion world on her terms. Elaine Bright’s love for technology and supporting women
For the Good
Picture it Las Vegas, June 2019. A former foster youth visits Las Vegas for the first time to celebrate finishing graduate school classes, cross an item from my life goals list, and ‘fill in the reasons why grown-ups go to ‘Vegas Baby!’… I digress. As someone who doesn’t drink,
Author Vlogs
In middle school, I dreamed of becoming a forensic psychologist. My life plan consisted of analyzing crime scenes, profiling serial criminals, helping the field officers capture them, and writing books about the cases. A few other career fields were explored that involved helping people and using my analytical skills. Every
For the Good
Janie Collins from MY CROWNING GLORY is based on two people who shaped and molded a young foster girl into someone who might one day dare to believe in herself enough to pursue her literary dreams. Janie Hatton was the First National Principal of the Year in 1994. She led
For the Good
Forgiveness Quotes “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” Maya Angelou “Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” Garrison Keillor “If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have
Publishing Vlogs
There comes a time when you decide you refuse to quit. Middle school was that time for me. After giving my son up for adoption. Before moving in with my foster family I made a commitment to God and myself. I held my son. Looked into his beautiful brown eyes.
For the Good
We have to learn to love who we’ve become, despite what it cost that we never knew we’d have to pay. We’re not responsible for the actions of others who hurt us. We are responsible for how we respond. I have my biological mother to thank for
Publishing Vlogs
Read through my blog and you’ll see I’ve always loved God and I always wanted to be a writer. In high school I planned to become a forensic psychologist to be able to write about my most fascinating cases and help rid the world of evil people. Fast
For the Good
We have to start talking about diversity equity and inclusion to heal. Words don’t really exist to express how I feel about what I read happened yesterday in Chicago that was broadcast on Facebook Live. Simmering beneath the amber waves of grey, pooling together at the foot of the
Wholeness series
Six years ago today I released the story inspired by the death of a friend with full blown AIDS and how he believed he’d be (mis)treated if he came out about his status to the church. This story is still as relevant today as it was in 2009.
Author Vlogs
Well of course I’m still plugging through and learning tons and tons of amazing things and remembering other not so amazing things while finishing my degree. I’m riding the energy wave that is NANOWRIMO as I’ve done every other year. I’m not even aiming for 50K…