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New Release 1.20.22

Hi guys! Here is the new release finally! I know this has been a very hectic few years for us all. I pray everyone is well and staying safe.

Finally book #5 is out from the KWG Series.

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If Money was no object I'd...

    

If Money was no object, I'd Make sure there were no homeless people. They would have housing and food, so would our Vets and seniors and anyone who needed help, from those who are abused or mentally ill. I would just want to have and help everyone. It's hard to write it all down but just …

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What's the one thing I would change about the world?

 

One thing I would change about the world is to not have sin taken place at all. That way we can love and care for one another in the way God intended us to.

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Long Awaited Update...

Hey everyone!

I know it's been a minute! But I have a good reason... lol but first let me apologize for the long wait and thank you all for sticking around.

But because I can be long-winded when I write (I think all writers are LOL) I'll try to give you the short version. Life... happened. I'v…

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Discouragement into Encouragement

I'm feeling so discouraged right now it's a darn shame. I don't do the ranting thing on social media because I don't think it's professional. So, here I am. Of course, I love the positive rating and the positive feedback... who doesn't. I even appreciate the not so positive feedback because they…

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In this series finale, you get to choose your own alternate ending!

Kissing My Best Friend's Brother for the Last Time is available for preorder!

 

Nyla has a lot on her plate to deal with after such a tragic loss in her life. Trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and put them back together is a lot harder than she thought. She’s on an emotional ro…

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Kissing Cousins Series

I am currently working on the last book of the Kissing Cousins Series called, Kissing My Best Friend's Brother (For the Last Time) The series is coming to a close and it's bitter sweet for me. This book is taking a while because it's the longest in the series. It's funny because when I wrote Kissing…

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What I'm Working On

New Release 1.20.22

Hi guys! Here is the new release finally! I know this has been a very hectic few years for us all. I pray everyone is well and staying safe.

Finally book #5 is out from the KWG Series.

If Money was no object I'd...

    

If Money was no object, I'd Make sure there were no homeless people. They would have housing and food, so would our Vets and seniors and anyone who needed help, from those who are abused or mentally ill. I would just want to have and help everyone. It's hard to write it all down but just know who ever needed something I'd want to give it to them. In good measures of course. Not in a way that would cause harm or hurt to others.

What's the one thing I would change about the world?

 

One thing I would change about the world is to not have sin taken place at all. That way we can love and care for one another in the way God intended us to.

Long Awaited Update...

Hey everyone!

I know it's been a minute! But I have a good reason... lol but first let me apologize for the long wait and thank you all for sticking around.

But because I can be long-winded when I write (I think all writers are LOL) I'll try to give you the short version. Life... happened. I've been a super busy bee with that. Husband graduated from college and another son graduated high school and is going right into playing college football away from home. But one of the good things is that he's only going to be an hour away from my oldest son who is also away at college.

I could go on and on and on but that's the gist of it. I'm just glad to be back writing and am over the top from people who have contacted me wanting to know what the heck was up with the next installment! I love you guys!

I just finished the cover and now am in the process of editing, so it should be done and out very soon! Like if not tomorrow then by the end of the week.

Thanks again for sticking by me!

Here's the new cover!

Discouragement into Encouragement

I'm feeling so discouraged right now it's a darn shame. I don't do the ranting thing on social media because I don't think it's professional. So, here I am. Of course, I love the positive rating and the positive feedback... who doesn't. I even appreciate the not so positive feedback because they took the time out to read my work and leave a comment. However, I am aware that not everyone will like or enjoy what I write and that's okay because not everyone is the same. But I do also listen to them as well because some of my negative reviews hold some truth as well. For example, when someone refers to my Westbrook High Series as, "boring high school drama"... (Yes... it is a fact that it is high school drama... but boring would be their opinion and then I'd have to say to myself...) How old are they? I created this series to be relatable to teens. Maybe they are older and not really a kid at heart. Then there are others who have said, "Oh, this was great it took me back to when I was a teen" (Bless your heart!) I'm cool with both opinions.

But then there's this issue with Amazon removing reviews and as hard as reviews are to come by be it positive or negative... it's disheartening. Yet and still I have to learn to live with it and move on. I don't do gimmicks for reviews or have my friends or family do whatever. I'm in the back and in the shadows. I'm an introvert as is and even behind the screen and to be as old as I am... I still can't seem to put myself completely out there.

I don't do this for the money, fam, or clout (that's evident, right? lol) I started writing YA because I didn't see any black young adult books out there. Sure there was a handful of YA traditionally published authors but after that who? My boys were young teens when I started to write and I saw the young girls that started hanging around them and I could see the direction they were headed. I easily recognized it because I was once there myself. I wanted to help, but I also knew that me straight up talking to them wasn't going to be received well and that it would go in one ear and out the other because I was a MOM and in their eyes to old to know what they were going through or dealing with. (lol I get that too)

Anyway, I've said all that to say as a writer I get discouraged and sometimes I want to say forget it I quit! But I know my books aren't for everyone and they may seem boring to some and way too much for others... but somewhere along the line... it's just right for some. Those are the ones I do this for. I'm not sure how many I may have helped or entertained at the same time, but I know they are out there and I know I'm not working my ass off for nothing!

When I got the comment above, my first thought was maybe it was spam or a prank, but when I went to the message and read it... I dang near cried!!! Because I do it for her and others like her. I don't write to fit in with the masses. Yes, when I write you will see a lot of mistakes and misspellings. (Some may even say get an editor) I would if I could, but until then it's just me! (I write, edit, format, and do my own book covers) It would be great to be able to afford to have someone do all that for me so all I'd have to think about is writing. When I reread my books and catch a mistake(s) I fix and re-upload. But the most important is what the young lady said above and all other positive reviews I've received.

So, when I feel like quitting... I won't! I will press on! Because even though it doesn't seem like anyone is reading or getting anything from my work... I know at least a few are and I will continue to write if only for them. !

In this series finale, you get to choose your own alternate ending!

Kissing My Best Friend's Brother for the Last Time is available for preorder!

 

Nyla has a lot on her plate to deal with after such a tragic loss in her life. Trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and put them back together is a lot harder than she thought. She’s on an emotional roller coaster and doesn’t know how to get off. Devastated by their loss, the Nash's are trying to cope the best they can which causes some backlash with Nyla—they blame her for their unfortunate misfortune.

In this series finale, you get to choose your own alternate ending!

Kissing Cousins Series

I am currently working on the last book of the Kissing Cousins Series called, Kissing My Best Friend's Brother (For the Last Time) The series is coming to a close and it's bitter sweet for me. This book is taking a while because it's the longest in the series. It's funny because when I wrote Kissing Cousins that was it for Nyla. I know it was a super short read and written so many years ago, but I've been getting a good response from you guys. You asked for more of Nyla so therefore, Kissing My Best Friend's Brother was born. :) I would like to thank you, because without your response or requesting for more this wouldn't have been a series. So, thank you so much! I pray you enjoy the last part when it is released soon.

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