Tis I. The one who overdid it in March and faceplanted in April as a result. It’s been a hell of a month, y’all. Not only am I nearing the end of a huge writing project, but I’m already plotting two new ones. Somewhere in the middle, I’ve had to remind myself to rest before my body decides to return to factory settings. Keep reading below to hear more.
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5AM wakeup. From upstairs come the cries of my daughter, who’s fallen ill during the early morning hours. We have a minor flood in the house because of a clogged toilet, backed-up laundry to the ceiling, two car inspections due, federal income taxes to start, husband out of town for work. Oh, and a jury summons came in the mail yesterday. And then sometimes, fate says “this bitch seems bored” and throws me for a real loop. Somewhere in the middle of this, I’m supposed to be finishing a book.
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Tis I. The one who used far too many M’s in the title of this blog. This month was less stressful than last, but no less busy. I’m deep in manuscript edits, have read about a million books, and managed to see Lady Gaga in concert somewhere in the middle. Keep reading to hear more about the concert, where else we went on our mini vacation, and what I’m loving this month. 💕 Aimee Lady Gaga – Mayhem Ball It’s no secret that I’m a little monster. I first became a fan back in 2008 with Just Dance and Poker Face, but I became a devoted follower when she released…
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This month has been a whirlwind, with writing projects, an impromptu office change, and lots of reading. I also want to take the time to celebrate some of my favorite Black creators in honor of Black History Month, as well as reflect on Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl performance.
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Picture this. A little girl, no older than four, playing alone in her room. With the precision of a stage director, she constructs the scene for her imaginary play. The main character is a Barbie doll with chewed-up feet and hair that has never known peace. Dressed in rags, Barbie is made to trudge up a mountainside (performed by a pile of blankets) in a raging blizzard (performed by a plug-in fan, turned on its maximum setting and positioned about 6 inches from Barbie’s face).
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I wanted a place to share the more personal happenings in my life, so this is the first installment of my new monthly blog posts. Around the end of each month, I’ll discuss what’s going on with me and the family, what I’m currently working on, and what I’m loving at the moment (books, crafts, recipes, beauty, etc). Want to see what I’m up to? Keep reading!
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The following is an excerpt from my current WIP. This manuscript tells the story of a gifted young pianist who fights to reclaim his dreams of the stage with the help of the same person who once drove him to quit.
