This is the third of six character profiles to introduce you to the group of friends in Beautiful & Terrible Things, about which Chat About Books wrote: “These characters...have an important story to tell, not least about the importance and power of friendship.” Character Profile: Terrance Meet Terrance Washington: Terrance is a 30-year-old, straight Black … Continue reading Meet Terrance: Character Profile & Excerpt
I don't usually post twice in one week, but I want to let you know about a big ebook sale starting today, plus a fun thing for book-lovers to do as the year comes to a close. What Are Your Top 3 Books of 2024? Book recommendation site Book DNA (formerly Shepherdcom) started asking authors … Continue reading The Year’s Top 3 Books, and a Smashing Ebook Sale
I am humbled to report that my new novel Beautiful and Terrible Things has received two more book awards. This is in addition to two awards previously received. It's certainly beginning to feel like Christmas around here for me! Shelf Unbound Names BATT One of Five Finalists Shelf Unbound, an award-winning book review magazine that reaches … Continue reading “Beautiful & Terrible Things” Wins 2 More Book Awards
This is the second of six character profiles to introduce you to the group of friends in Beautiful & Terrible Things, about which award-winning author Ruth F. Stevens (no relation to me) says: “The six young men and women we meet in Beautiful and Terrible Things share a warm, I’ve-got-your-back camaraderie that reminded me of … Continue reading Meet Sunny: Character Profile & Excerpt
Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of the talented authors at my new publishing house, Black Rose Writing. I’ve also become closer with some of the authors from my last publisher, the now-defunct TouchPoint Press. (If you want to know the sad ending of that debacle, here’s … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide: Books, of Course!
For some time, I've had a Holiday Gift Guide planned for today's post, but it doesn't feel right to lead off November with that, given how tumultuous the past week has been for Americans. So I am delaying the Gift Guide until tomorrow, and offering one person's message of tolerance today, for what it's worth. … Continue reading A Message of Tolerance
Today we meet Charley in this first of six character profiles, which will introduce you to the group of friends in Beautiful & Terrible Things, about which Reedsy says: “The six protagonists have the type of friendship that makes the Reader think, ‘I want to live in that city and be a part of that … Continue reading Meet Charley: Character Profile & Excerpt
Ever look back at a job interview and cringe? Wish for a do-over? Lament your youthful missteps? Or want to take back a faulty wardrobe decision? I have. All at once, in fact. My first real job interview was plagued by not one or two mishaps, but five! As the years passed, I stopped cringing … Continue reading “Wardrobe Woes & Other Assorted Misadventures” Published by HerStry
Contemporary novel Beautiful and Terrible Things has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the Fiction-Social Issues category of the 2024 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest. This award means a lot to me for two reasons. The first is that Readers' Favorite, which is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on … Continue reading Social Issues Aspect of “Beautiful & Terrible Things” Recognized
Before I jump into today's main topic of author interviews, I have to issue a public service announcement on my own behalf. 🙂 Please help me out by rating or posting a review of Beautiful and Terrible Things on Amazon. The initial hoopla over the book's release has passed, and my publisher is waiting to … Continue reading Please Review / Author Interviews: The Human Condition