I thought it would be interesting to focus my book reviews on stories by black authors. And right now, I can’t find anything. That’s when it occurred to me. Where are all the black authors? I work in a bookstore and my access is greater than most. I have the opportunity […]
Lack of Diversity within Black Adult Fiction, Black Characters, and Black Stories Read More »
I’m abandoning protocol for today. I just need to vent. I’m sick. I powered through a day at work. And now I’m just feeling cruddy. And lonely. What am I doing here? Grad school, work, this apartment in the middle of freaking nowhere. You ever have moments like
Life Update: Since I’m Alone Read More »
I have to say it. Blogging is difficult. Blogging with any consistency is the only way to gain popularity. If I’m not consistent, I’m wasting my time. I started my book review blog (Update 2019: No longer live. All book reviews are found here on this site) and it was a struggle
Life Update: Rants No Raves Read More »
Title: Badass: A Hard-Earned Guide to Living the Life with Style and (the Right) Attitude Author: Shannen Doherty As a general rule, I am highly skeptical of books written by celebrities. Ms. Doherty’s expertise is not in the field of psychology or any other subject that would lead me
Book Review: Badass Read More »
It’s clear I haven’t made an update since I moved to back to Florida in April. Shame on me. I have been doing some research, and some thinking and I have decided to try to keep going with the blog- and develop a couple of other ones I’ve been
Life Update: New Beginnings & Writing Read More »
So I keep thinking. If I want to be a writer, I have to actually write. Everyday. I don’t. I will have to when school starts!! Did I mention I got into grad school? Found an apartment, got transferred and even found a second job at an ice cream
Life Updates: Bus rides Read More »
I’m really excited that this is happening. But I won’t be starting school until the fall semester. I’m okay with that. I just won’t have the financial help of financial aid. At least not until school starts anyway. I’ll have the opportunity to follow my dreams. I
Life Update: Accepted into Grad School Read More »
I’ve been quite neglectful of my blog. The site hardly even looks the same. I didn’t expect my move to go like this. Two months ago, I was freaking out because I didn’t think I’d have the cash to reach my (new) goal: End of March. Now the cash
Life Update: Moving in One Week Read More »
The Plan Long time, no updates, I know. Here is the theoretical plan. Start grad school in May. Live on campus. Use student loans to pay for everything, mostly. Work during the day, go to school at night. By the time March gets here, I will have enough $$$
Life Updates: Plotting My Escape from NC Read More »
So, I’ve been moseying around with job search/grad school/blogging/life. And, it certainly hasn’t paid off, in my pocket or general life satisfaction. However, I have some big news. I decided what I want to do with my life. But before I tell you what specifically it is, I would like to
Updates: “One Month to Live” Review and Career Read More »
