Tag: writer
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And that’s ok…
The year is passing by quickly, I’m thankful I slowed down enough to summarize February before March ends. What did I read in February? I read a book by Esmeralda Santiago and I am hoping to read more of her work. She has a few books that tell the story of her life, and I…
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Let me schooch on over
Yesterday, I was on the train reading a book when a stranger sat beside me. I moved over slightly, hoping to offer them a seat. As I slowly looked up from my book and forced myself out of the daze of the paragraph I was reading, my eyes counted several open seats on the train.…
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Mae’s Orange Retreat: Short Story #13 of 72
Ms. Audrey Mae kept two coins and a $5 bill in her bra during her trip to the courthouse. This trip into town felt like her first day off in 9 months. After checking in, she was given two options: either wait inside or return after 30 minutes for case details. Mae decided to return…
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January Recap
What did I read this month? I finished reading two books – one by James Baldwin and another about the life of Lorraine Hansberry. I’m excited to share my review and thoughts on them in one of my upcoming post. What writing projects did I work on in January? I finished writing short story #7…
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When both shallow and deep.
At precisely 4 AM, I opened my eyes and immediately turned inward. It was as if I was knocking on doors in my brain, hoping that falling asleep early helped reorganize my latest writing project. I try taking a deep breath, but instead, I dive under the covers, hiding my entire body to savor the…
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Savannah’s Glory: Short Story #1 of 72
Savannah knew that she had to either take some teacakes home with her or eat them now; otherwise, Granny would be upset with her. When Savannah arrived in Granny’s empty kitchen, she noticed she caught her in the middle of cooking and canning potatoes from her garden. On the table were bundles of collard greens,…