In a semi-off-the-cuff decision, I made my way to NY last night to go to the Harlem Book Fair today. There are all sorts of workshops going on that I think will be beneficial to me in the long run, as well as a Manuscript Pitch/Review session. I hope I can get a slot there. I'm also trying to network (y'all know how I am . . . big step for me ( Read more... )

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The Romance Slam Jam in Chicago this year was definitely worth my while, and the best thing was it was worth my while both as a reader and as a writer. I can now put ( Read more... )

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One month. It had taken Tyler Carver exactly one month to buck up the courage to use the coupon. As she stood inside the facility, watching the precision-toned bodies operate the equipment with expertise and ease, she grew suddenly very nervous her bucked up courage would leave her.

Tyler tugged on her too-big T-shirt and clutched her bag like a ( Read more... )