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50 Days until 50: Day 33

May 27, 2020 Blackout The setting was a Wednesday night I’m on a date with Mr. Right Too much to drink I’m an awful sight I had a blackout and came to filled with fright What did I do, what … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 38

May 22,2020 When you know, you know I consider myself to be intuitive. There are very few situations that I find myself in where I don’t have some type of feeling or awareness going into it. The problem I often … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 39

May 21, 2020 Tribulation   They say tribulation is coming Where men are forced to coexist with the pain and suffering they’ve brought upon themselves Suicide and murder will be in fashion Damnation the sport Screams of terror the music … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 40

May 20, 2020 Menopause This is going to be a short post. I know this is not a popular topic, but it’s a new reality for me. I’m not upset at the thought of no longer having a period. I’m … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 42

May 18, 2020 Life Story   Life is a Beautiful thing It is a never ending story and we are the authors There is drama, love, suspense, and even violence God has given us the freedom to create our life’s … Continue reading

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50 Days until 50: Day 44

May 16, 2020 The day I became aware of my blackness I grew up the 70’s, a time where blatant racism was quiet, at least in my neighborhood early on. We were the first black family to move on our … Continue reading

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The publishing process: Bookstores are the worst place to sell books

It’s the dream of every author and publisher to see their books in a bookstore. To have your work carried by a bookstore chain is prestigious but how is it for book sales?Ironically bookstores aren’t the best places to sell … Continue reading

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The publishing process: How to support an author

Writing a book is a labor of love. Having no one acknowledge the fruits of your labor sucks. Getting your work out to the public is the hardest thing for a new author. If you know someone who has written … Continue reading

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The game has changed and I don’t want to play

When I first started writing and publishing books, the indication of a books success relied upon trade reviews, a few book signings in popular bookstores and maybe a mention on the best sellers list. If you made it on Book … Continue reading

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The publishing process: Book reviews

An important part of the publishing process is the book review. Book reviews can: increase book sales generate free advertising provide feedback on the books content help the book reach a wider audience There are a few types of book … Continue reading

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