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New Year-New Published Short Story

Posted on January 26, 2025 by admin

Starting 2025 off with a bang- My latest short story- “The Early Voter Gets the Groom,” is included in a powerful anthology, Love Is Free, published by JMS Books.  This collection features the unpublished work of 52 authors. It is a collaborative … Continue reading →

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Latest Release: Iced Tea Love

Posted on January 21, 2024 by admin

Like iced tea, love perfectly blends the bitter and sweet to have something worth savoring. The women in these six stories ignore religious and racial differences to find someone who serves as the perfect balance. They know and prove flavors … Continue reading →

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Pate and Caviar-A Flavorful Childhood

Posted on January 28, 2021 by admin

From the time I could ride my bicycle, I spent most of my Saturdays with her at the shop, basking in the power of a woman defining her destiny by helping other women realize their beauty. Nip reminded me of Diana Ross in so many ways–the physical appearance, the soft voice, and she was “The Boss” when it came to her life.
Nip passed away near the end of 2020–the second person to depart my family circle last year. Her passing allowed me to reflect on how she shaped my life by exposing me to people, places, and food, which continue to shape me. An example of this involves the fruit known as a symbol of prosperity, hope, and abundance–the pomegranate

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