The Quiet Truth of Self-Publishing

For a long time, I thought publishing a book was this big, loud affair. Then I got some of my works published, and that was very exciting, and I’m grateful for the experience, but it was also a rude awakening for me. I was jolted into this world where no one will automatically care thatContinue reading “The Quiet Truth of Self-Publishing”

Good Morning

🌞Good morning, Small Talk: I hear there’s a possibility for a snow storm this weekend. I’m a lover of winter weather and now that my iron is good, the cold doesn’t bite so hard which makes it even better! ☝🏽Gentle thought: Are you taking time to appreciate the work you’ve done? The writer’s life doesn’tContinue reading “Good Morning”

If you could choose which writer would you have dinner with?

“Every act of communication is an act of tremendous courage in which we give ourselves over to two parallel possibilities: the possibility of planting into another mind a seed sprouted in ours and watching it blossom into a breathtaking flower of mutual understanding; and the possibility of being wholly misunderstood, reduced to a withering weed.” -UrsulaContinue reading “If you could choose which writer would you have dinner with?”

No Real Ending

“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” – Frank Herbert I don’t like this quote, but it’s because it’s so true. It’s frustrating for me. I mean, who doesn’t love a clear, sensible direction? Everyone must love it. Well, I do. lol But with writing, the rules onlyContinue reading “No Real Ending”

It’s Time

You are the embodiment Of the Egyptian godesses You hold light and life In the base of your belly Walk tall Be proud of where you came from You didn’t come from cupcakes You came from pain And heartache So It’s time to rise It’s time to be exactly who you were meant to beContinue reading “It’s Time”