Your Unique Voice This past weekend I was at a Christian youth conference teaching about how to know and use your gifts and talents. The children and youth came eager to learn. About half of the youth, who were expected, showed up since we were pummeled with snow the night before. Their attendance was impressive, […]
Happy Black History Month: Special Announcement
Happy Black History Month! Special Announcement I’m not a perfectionist. I know that’s a thing creative people say…that their weakness is wanting perfection. I am not that person. The thought of perfection is unattainable to me. The thought of it makes me immediately anxious. The first process of getting my book For Black Girls ready […]
Important Announcement
Important Announcement You don’t need me to tell you that the last few years have brought a lot of turmoil into our world. I say this with the understanding that many people in different parts of the world live much harsher lives than some of us do in the western hemisphere. I also say this […]
When I realized I was not an Alien Part 2
When I realized I was not an Alien Part 2 When I met my friend in California I realized what I had been missing in my life. I’ve always had people who have spoken into my life and mentors that I could learn from but I realized I had not met anyone older who had […]
The Threat of Busyness
Is busyness keeping you from your most important work? Another writer friend of mine made a joke that her house is never as clean as it is when she is writing a book! I can relate. We are all well aware of how procrastination can hold us captive. The problem with busyness is that it […]
Coming of Age Part 2
There’s a lot that encompasses coming of age. Realistically it’s more like a process than a moment. How do the coming of age stories of young men differ? Do we have enough solid stories of young men learning and caring about themselves and others as they navigate through the world or is there only an […]
