Writing is hard. If you don’t do it, you get backed up. You feel like you need to write but can’t. And when I can’t, that’s when I start looking for a new notebook, a fresh start. I wouldn’t say I have writers’ block. I’m just out of practice. […]
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Do you know what I’ve been doing the last couple of days since school ended? Stressing over how I should be doing something, while I am attempting to do nothing. Today’s Google searches include: how to make an app for cheap how to write a novel randy ingermanson ivy
I have this nagging urge. A child pulling at the rim of my skirt, begging me to write. Part of me wants to write a teen book, a coming of age story, a mild obsession. And of course, heartbreak. I’m so inspired 🙂 Thank you Betsy Lerner in The
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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
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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
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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
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