Who is Mageia Unknown?
If nothing else catches your attention when you meet Mageia Unknown, it better be her eyes! Purple since the day her mama gave birth to her, her eyes are the reason why she must stay hidden in the Kingdom of Ardania. In this kingdom located on the northwest side of the Realm of Valeera, people […]
How to begin writing a book or a story – Part 1
There are plenty of articles and author blogs that give you their insights on how to begin writing a story or a book. Well, I would like to give my insight and what worked best for me. I’ve developed this method over years of experience in writing books and short stories. I was able to […]
Writer, Remember This: Details Matter
While I was on my journey writing and putting together my book Stuck, I’ve learned a lot from my advisors, professors, and fellow writers. Information that nearly blew me away when I thought I already knew everything about writing. Let me remind you now, it’s okay to learn something new every day. Today, I want […]
I Graduated Today!
Today, May 25, 2022, I gradated with my Master’s in Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts from University of Baltimore. I am extremely proud of myself and my fellow writers in the program. We have faced countless days and nights writing, rewriting, reading, analyzing, brainstorming, crying, laughing, and encouraging one another. We have […]
Black Authors Book Expo Vol. 5
I will be attending this event with my book Stuck. It is a free event. Also fun fact, I graduated from Western High School in 2011! Go Class 2011! See you there!
My Experience as a Graduate
I’ve been in school nonstop. I thought after I graduated with my BA in English that I would take a nice long break, work, and increase my savings account. But nope, I decided to continue my education but this time it was focused on creative writing and the world of publishing. I returned to The […]
Why Do I Write?
Um… because I want to. Duh! But really, have you ever sat back to think about this question? To allow the question to marinate into your mind, your heart, and your soul until its clutching your lungs so you can’t breathe? I love asking myself this question from time to time. It’s one of those […]
Capture
The Opening Sentence, the First Paragraph, and the First Page ~~~ I have a dark confession to make. The best part about writing the first line is that I got you to read this one. Who doesn’t like a good confession story? I believe the commonality between humans is the inexcusable desire to feed one’s […]
