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Writing Challenges: Time and Voices

WRITING CHALLENGES: TIME and VOICES…Needless to say, any writer would tell you that procrastination and actually making time to write is one of the greatest challenges of finishing any project. For me, personally, when I don’t feel like typing, I go old school, and I simply jot down a few handwritten notes. When I’m fully energized and motivated again, I would start typing. While writing ‘Monica…

In spite of all the negativity in the world we still have a lot of beauty around us. I think I have a fascination with murals. When I was writing my fourth novel ’29 Dimes’ I featured several murals within the story. Silver Lake and Echo Park, California have quite a few gigantic murals. (Photo: Artists working on a colorful mural in downtown Des Moines, near Grand Avenue and Tenth Street.) When…

In spite of all the negativity in the world we still have a lot of beauty around us. I think I have a fascination with murals. When I was writing my fourth novel ’29 Dimes’ I featured several murals within the story. Silver Lake and Echo Park, California have quite a few gigantic murals. (Photo: Artists working on a colorful mural in downtown Des Moines, near Grand Avenue and Tenth Street.) When…

Dear Joe , I’ve proudly served this great nation of ours when it didn’t always love me back. But what you did yesterday reminded me that this country still have some great leaders with a righteous heart. Thanks Mr Biden for taking the time to correct an injustice long overdue. Of all your great deeds, I want to personally thank you for what you did for MARCUS GARVEY. They tried to silence this…

Dear Joe , I’ve proudly served this great nation of ours when it didn’t always love me back. But what you did yesterday reminded me that this country still have some great leaders with a righteous heart. Thanks Mr Biden for taking the time to correct an injustice long overdue. Of all your great deeds, I want to personally thank you for what you did for MARCUS GARVEY. They tried to silence this…

‘MONICA’ is the fifth story within my collection of twelve short stories. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 I knew I had to go to work to help fight this backward-minded decision from the highest court. During my childhood I would see the Slave Auction Block fixated on the corner of Charles and William Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As I grew older I would often wonder…

It’s 2024 and Teen Homelessness is still a pressing issue in America. At this very moment, some place in America, a young person is alone, hungry and homeless. The stats on youth homelessness isn’t getting any better. Being more aware of this issue, spreading the word and getting involved are helpful things that we all can do. I’m honored to contribute to Justine Pedrosa’s project Teen…