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Hello Everyone. Welcome to our new home.

This is our new home. I will be updating Exercises on this site from now on. I hope you guys and gals enjoy this site I will try my best to keep content fresh and new. Feel free to explore.

*All views expressed on this site is of my own and do not represent opinions of any entity whatsoever I have been, am now, or will be affiliated with.*

March 31,2020

I have came across some info on getting your finished project done on Audiobook on acx.com. They have so much happening on their site please check them out.

April 6, 2020

Youtube Finds: Author Level Up

Micheal La Ronn Youtube channel (Author Level Up) has changed the craft of writing for me. His Youtube Channel breaks down the bones of the writer’s Grand Journey. He keeps it simple, sweet and easy to follow along. When watching his Youtube Clips don’t forget your pen and pad to take notes. He’s very educational. He knows what he’s talking about. Check him out.

Youtube: Author Level Up Join his channel and don’t forget to click the bell to get his new content.

Link: http://youtube.com/channel/UCcdjxp-TGOOucIV1rMDS8jw

What’s On The Radar?- Poetry Foundation

I have come across a precious gem on the world wide web. It’s a site called the poetryfoundation.org What caught my attention on the site was the link ” Listen”. It’s a page where you can listen to Podcast on the writing craft by some prolific poets. You will gain wisdom and get your creative engine roaring for room on a blank sheet of paper. Check this link out and soak in the craft like you have never done before. It’s very diverse you will not be disappointed. Have Fun 🙂

April 13,2020

YouTube Finds: Button Poetry

Button Poetry is the epicenter for the most explosive poets of this generation. Their poems will rock you and take you on a ride you wont want to get off. PLEASE GO OVER TO YOUTUBE AND SUBCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to get new content.

http://youtube.com/user/ButtonPoetry

What’s On The Radar?

Bowker|MyIdentifiers.com,

Ingram Spark, ACX.com

http://myidentifiers.com

https://www.ingramspark.com/features

http://acx.com

Bowker|My Identifiers.com is the toolbox for self-publishing or publishing in general. It has everything you need to help you finish your project. Explore this website as if your ready to publish your project. Ingram Spark has everything an author wants in a self publishing company. One stop shop is a understatement. Of course there’s a few steps you need to take before going to Ingram Spark.But Boy, when you ready to dive in, they will not let you sink. ACX.com publish audio books as long as you have a book getting distributed from Amazon be it print or ebooks. Ingram Spark has a long list of places they distribute too and Amazon is one of the places. So you can have print paper, hardback, ebook and audiobook with the combination of Ingram Spark and ACX. Explore these websites as if your ready to publish then get motivated to finish that W.I.P. (Work In Progress) you have put to the side. Be prepared to be internationally known and make room for it all.

Stay Safe, Stay Warm & Keep Writing 🙂

April 21,2020

YouTube Finds: Reedsy

https://www.youtube.com/c/Reedsy/videos

Reedsy Website: http://reedsy.com

Reedsy is so much more than a YouTube Channel where you can learn. Reedsy is a marketplace of author tools your going to need to polish your work. You will be able to find a Editor, a Publicist and more on their site. Explore their site and get motivated to finish all your fantastic W.I.P.S.

What’s On The Radar: Teri Woods

I want to first say I am a big fan of this author. Her story on how she became a prolific New York Times Bestselling Author and Screenwriter is absolutely unbelievable Listening to her story you can feel the energy and the passion that drove her straight to stardom. She has been published since the 90’s and she has had one of her book series turned into a movie called, “True To The Game” This book series (True To The Game) has 3 books to it. True To The Game 1 movie came out in 2017. True To The Game 2 is coming out soon.

I have my Queens of Street Lit and she is definitely one of the authors I consider a Queen of Street Lit. She is actually among one of the authors that I look up too that pushes me on my writing journey. She is the real deal.

Here is a link to her works:

http://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Teri+Woods

April 28,2020

YouTube Finds: Film Courage

Film Courage is a place where movie and TV Professionals share their knowledge. They have 4200+ VIDEOS.

*Screenwriting is also a passion of mines so their will be content showcasing Tips, Videos, Books etc.*

What’s On The Radar?: Poets.org

Poets.org is more than a organization it’s a home for powerful poets. You can find poets,poems and different poetry events in your area to attend and much much more on their website. If you love poetry you can even join poets.org. Enjoy the website and get a few more poems finished before National Poetry Month is finally up. But don’t stop reading and and creating poetry because the month is up. Let poetry become second nature. Have fun 🙂

May 10, 2020 Happy Mother’s Day 🙂

YouTube Finds: The Life Of A Writer

This channel has many helpful Tips and Hacks for the Writing Craft. Everything on teaching you tips on how to use your writing apps like Google Docs to Teaching you how to write a plot for a story from a idea. Explore her channel and get ready to learn something new. 🙂

What’s On The Radar: Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins has been writing over 40 years. He’s a New York Bestseller and the author of the series Left Behind which has sold 62 million copies. The Left Behind Series was his 125th book.

Coming To The Stage: Screen Craft

This website has everything from screenwriting contest to screenwriting software. Explore this website and become inspired to be on the big screen.

May 19, 2020

YouTube Finds: Book Launchers

Book Launchers is a self-publishing company based in Los Angeles, California. Book Launchers You Tube channel is full of information on the writing craft. Explore and check it out for yourself. Enjoy and have fun 🙂

What’s on the Radar? : Book Raid

Book Raid is a promotion site for authors to showcase their new releases.

This is not a free service, but if you don’t get enough clicks on your book it could be free.

Explore the site and see if it could work for you.

Always have fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Movie Outline.com

Get your screenwriting terms and definitions to help you on your creative writing journey.

Always Have Fun 🙂

May 26,2020 Happy Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn has some amazing Podcast on the writing craft. Explore her channel and learn something fresh and new. 🙂

What’s On The Radar: Terry McMillan

Terry McMillan is a New York Times Bestselling author and she has had multiple books turned into motion pictures. Waiting To Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Disappearing Acts etc. She’s has been ahead of the game a long time and have paved the way for many. Her new release this year is, ” It’s Not All Downhill From Here”. Go to her site and read up on some of the books she has released. You will be entertained.

Coming To The Stage: Fast Screenplay

Fast Screenplay has some great content on the writing craft overall not just for screenwriting. It’s motivational and it will get you to start working on your wonderful WIP.

Stay Cool & Keep Writing This Week

June 3,2020

Happy Wednesday Everyone 🙂

YouTube Finds: Zines

youtube.com/watch?v=cCjtHVZ–JQ

youtube.com/watch?v=m3n7nEPTwoY

You can make a zine for just about anything, BUT when you’re a author wanting to promote your books, this is a great way to get the word out.

Get creative and always have fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Poem Hunter

Poem Hunter is a database with just about every poet that has ever been. This site has autobiographies and some of their works to view. Great resource to use.

Explore this site have fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Quentin Tarantino

youtube.com/watch?v=6Yom_BWqguY

Quentin Tarantino has cult classics that every adult age group have seen and he’s one of the most creative and diverse scriptwriters of the 21st Century. His movies have kept me and my family entertained a long time and I’m waiting on his next masterpiece to be released.

Enjoy this clip going over 20 plus years of his filmography

Have fun 🙂

June 9,2020 Happy Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: The Center For Fiction

youtube.com/user/centerforfiction/videos

This channel is a place to watch innovative panels, lectures and conversations on the writing craft from some prolific authors. Including Oprah, Coe Booth author of Tyrell, Kendra, Kinda Like Brothers and many other people have shared their thoughts on writing.

The Center For Fiction also has a website. It’s a resource of information and a writing community for those who have a passion for the craft. So explore, even join their non-profit group to be apart of their workshops and reading groups.

Coming To The Stage: Indy Mogul

Indy Mogul is a great channel that has all things screenwriting and they are also very entertaining as well. Enjoy as you learn something new and Always have Fun. 🙂

June 16, 2020

Happy Tuesday Friends 🙂

YouTube Finds:

National Endowment For The Arts

This is a federally funded agency that archives and promotes all art including the writing craft and theater. A great resource of information and entertainment. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Rachel Howzell Hall

Rachel Howzell Hall is one of the greats of Crime Thriller authors. You will be on the edge of your seat every moment, every page as she draws you into her character’s world.

Coming To The Stage:

New Play Exchange

newplayexchange.org

New Play Exchange.org is a great place to get exposure with more than 11,800 readers and more than 830 organizations. You will also be able to connect with other play rights. There is a small yearly fee for what you will have access too. All Screenplay writers and readers, explore their site and and see if it’s a great fit for you.

Have Fun Always 🙂

June 23,2020

Happy Tuesday Everyone 🙂

YouTube Finds: Bookish Pixie

The Bookish Pixie is a great source of writers and readers information. Everything from Nanowrimo to Should you do contest or get the book deal? Shes very educational so get your pen and pad handy. Check her out. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Tomi Adeyemi

Tomi Adeyemi is a New York Times Bestselling author of Children of Blood and Bone, this is a Trilogy. She is a wonderful talent. She is also a teacher and she has tips and tricks for writers on her website. Have fun exploring her site. Check her out 🙂

Coming To The Stage: David E. Talbert

David E. Talbert is one of my favorite playrights and producers. He has written some of my favorites such as Fabric of a Man, Love On Layaway, and Baggage Claim to name a few. He writes wonderful love stories that will melt your heart and also stories that will teach you life lessons. Check him out and be entertained. 🙂

June 30,2020

Merry Tuesday Everyone 🙂

YouTube Finds: UBookstore

University Bookstore is one of the oldest bookstores in Washington. Opening from January 10,1900 to the present. Its is so much more than just the bookstore for the University of Washington and a place to buy souvenirs. It’s a place for authors to showcase their craft and give insight on their works. Their YouTube channel has interviews and content from Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Gabrielle Union and Issa Rae and many other great names. Check out their conferences and interviews and learn about the latest new authors on the scene.

Have Fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Reshonda Tate Billingsley

Reshonda is the National Bestselling author of more than 40 books. Several of which have been turned into movies. Directed by Regina King and and produced by TD Jakes and Queen Latifah. She has definitely taken the publishing business by the horns and made it work for her.She has mastered her craft and stepped out on faith and established her own publishing company and released her debut novels on her own after countless rejections from publishers. Her books did so well megahouse publishers Simon & Schuster picked her up and the rest is Herstory. Her stories will have you rolling and rocking on the edge of your seat. Check her out and Join her authors page to get exciting updates.

Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Film Riot

Film Riot is the DIY Channel,website, blog and store for screenwriter. You will be educated as well as entertained while viewing and exploring these pages.

Check them out and always have fun. 🙂

July 7, 2020

Happy Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Convertkit

Convertkit is the best email marketing and automation solution for professional bloggers, authors and creators. The YouTube channel has training workshops and how to videos to help you with your emailing list goals.

Start earning more on your book journey using this site and you can start of using their service for free.

Always have fun 🙂

What’s On the Radar?: Zane

Zane is the Queen of Erotica, no if’s and’s or but’s . Her novels will have you leaning back in your seat fanning yourself from the hot love scenes and clutching your invisible pearls from the drama.You will be on a roller coaster ride Once you let her characters get inside. Enjoy all her novels.

Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: D4Darious

D4Darious is a great channel for the howto guide of making a film. Hes’s very educational and informative.

Check him out and have fun . 🙂

July 14,2020

Happy Tuesday My Friends 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Ashley Antoinette

JaQuavis Coleman

This street lit duo cant be stopped. My favorite series from these two is The Cartel Series. Book 8 to the Cartel will be out in August 2020. They have written multiple books together and many books by themselves. They are both super creative and they both have a way drawing you into the characters lives, you become addicted. You will fiend for your next fix(next novel release). They sell there books Amazon, Barnes & Nobles Etc. Sit down, get locked in They gonna take you on a ride you wont want to get off!

Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele is the First African American to get an Oscar in Best Original Screenplay for “Get Out” He’s the urban version of Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King He’s a amazing talent.

I also have a link to a YouTube clip of Jordan Peele giving writing advice for thriller writing disclosed. Very interesting interview. Check it out.

Have Fun 🙂

July 21,2020

Merry Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Writing With Jenna Moreci

Jenna Moreci is fun to watch and she is very informative. Checkout her channel and her store.

Enjoy. Always have fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Adrianne Byrd

http://fantasticfiction.com/b/adrianne-byrd/

Adrianne Byrd is one of my favorite romance authors. Her “House Of Kings” series is my favorite go to novels to read over and over again. She’s a prolific creative author. Explore her long list of novels and Always have fun. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Film Freeway

This website has film festivals from all over the world to submit your finished scripts to enter contest of your choosing.

Always have fun. 🙂

Stay Tuned 🙂

July 28,2020

Happy Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Self Publishing with Dale

Self Publishing with Dale breaks down the bones to the self publishing industry. Dale is fun to watch and very informative. Get your pen and pad and check him out.

Always have fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: World Building Tools

1. Character Names

Having access to a website or a book of baby names is a vital tool for writers to enhance World Building and Character Outlines

2. Fictional World Locations

Having access to a website, travel guide or atlas is vital to world building. Having realistic landmarks and streets names will polish your craft tremendously. Readers will call you out on it, if its not believable even though its really fictional.

Coming To The Stage: Tale Flick

The site helps writers take their novels or ideas and turn them into movie scripts. You will also get access to pitch to producers with agent or no agent.

This is a Life Changing Website. Explore and see if Tale Flick is right for you. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Drew Murray

Book: Broken Genius “A Will Parker Thriller”

Released: June 2, 2020

Drew Murray is a new author. Learn more about him on these sites. Enjoy 🙂

August 4, 2020

Happy Tuesday My Friends 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Heart Breathings with Sarra Cannon

Heart Breathings is absolutely fun to watch. She does alot with planners showing how and what she uses to outline her new projects. She teaches wonderful writing techniques that will help you sharpen your craft. Have fun and check her out and don’t forget your pen and your pad.

Enjoy 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Writers Helping Writers

This is a great writers toolbox full of resources to help you on your writers journey. Check out the Bookstore . They have some amazing thesauruses to help you find that perfect word for your masterpiece.

Have fun exploring this site 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Script Mother

Script Mother is a great outlet for screenplay writers. You can get reviews and you can also get noticed. It’s a place where your masterpiece can grow.

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Karin Slaughter

http://fantasticfiction.com/s/karin-slaughter/

New Book: The Silent Wife

Release Date: August 4, 2020

Karin Slaughter is a International and New York Times Bestselling author. She has more than 35 million copies of her books in print world wide. Very prolific author.

Have fun Checking out her author’s page. 🙂

YouTube Finds: iWriterly

Learn how to be a successful modern-day Author with iWriterly. She Funto watchand very educational. Get your pen and pad and always have fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Writers Write

Writers write is place where you can find some of the best Author Blogs around. Explore and find a new read. Always have fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Sundance Institute

Explore this valuable website and see when the next Sundance Film Festival will be. Learn about the next up and coming film makers on this site. Always have fun. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds:

The Year of the Witching

Author: Alexis Henderson

Genre: Horror

Release Date: July 21, 2020

Just from the synopsis and praise, this novel will keep you entangled to the very end. Don’t get too scared and always have fun. 🙂

August 21,2020

Happy Friday Everyone. This day has blessed me so much. Kim Louise came and Visited my Facebook today. What a honor 🙂 She’s on What’s On the Radar this week so check her out.

YouTube Finds: Dimitri Reyes Poet

Dimitri Reyes Poet is a place videos is a place videos where you can find poetry,community and education. Have fun checking out his clips he’s very educational 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Kim Louise

Kim Louise came and visited and liked the Facebook Page and I am very Humbled and inspired by her today. Go to Kim Louise website and check out her novels. You will find some of the hottest, steamy Romance on the market. Enjoy. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: John Carpenter

http://theofficialjohncarpenter.com

John Carpenter is one of the Greats in Horror, Twisted, Adventure, Action Movies. some of his movies consist of, In the Mouth of Madness, The Thing, The Fog, Escape from New York etc.

Fantastic Fiction Find: Fire In The Blood

Author: Perry O’Brien

Release: August 11,2020

Genre: Thriller

fantasticfiction.com/o/perry-obrien/fire-in-the-blood.htm

Perry O’Brien is a Fiction and Non-Fiction Author. He has written Fire and Forget and Fire in the Blood. From all the Praise on the book it makes you want to dive in and get a big dose. Go to the Link and check it out. Enjoy and always have fun. 🙂

September 1,2020

Happy Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Shaelin Writes

Shaelin Writes is a great find. She’s very informative. You will learn alot. Have a pen and pad handy while checking her channel out. Enjoy. 🙂

What’s On The Radar? : Time

Time website and magazine will bring you up to date on issues going on in the world and this resource can polish your world building for your characters in a story you are writing check it out and always have fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Greg Rucka

Movie: The Old Guard

Greg Rucka is a creative genius on coming up with this action packed adventure. It shows on Netflix and you will be on the edge of your seat the whole time watching this flick. Have fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Helen CorCoran

New Book: Queen of Coin and Whispers

Release Date: June 1, 2020

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Happy September 8, 2020 🙂

YouTube Finds: The Courtney Project

i love this channel. Courtney takes you along with her on her writing journey. She’s fun and very informative. Grab your pen and pad and explore her channel.

Always have fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Sistah Souljah

Sistah Souljah’s Coldest Winter Ever Novel sparked an inferno inside me to read more in general and to eventually write more myself. She is one of my absolute favorite’s. She has a new Novel coming out March 2,2021 called ” Life After Death” A Novel Sequel to “The Coldest Winter Ever” One place you can find it will be Amazon.com. Imma be on the edge of my seat waiting for it. Check out all of her books. She’s a amazing author and activist. Enjoy all of her books. Always have fun. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: American Theatre Wing

This channel has Classic clips of people who love the theatre and may have started their professional careers in the theatre. Explore this channel and you may find some familiar faces you’ll be surprised about.

Fantastic Fiction Finds: JD Robb

Release Date: September 8, 2020

Book: Shadow in Death (In Death, book 51)

Genre: (Urban Fantasy)

Another Find:

Author: Lynsay Sands

Book: Immortal Angel(Argeneau book 31)

Release Date: September 29,2020

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Merry September 15,2020 🙂

YouTube Finds: All Def Poetry

This is a great channel to find what’s new and hot in poetry. And to get motivation to write your own poem. Explore this channel and get inspired. Enjoy and Always Have Fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Manuscript Mentoring

This helpful resource has so many services that are inexpensive. You send them your manuscript and they go over, Narrative Structure, Style, Mood,Narrative Voice, Target Audience and Proofing and they are able to get you your results in a day or so. How convenient is that? Check them out. Maybe this site is a fit for you. Enjoy and always have fun. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Save The Cat!

Save The Cat! is many things. Its a series of How to books to help you on your writing journey. It a website of resources that includes, classes, coaching, software, challenges-contest and tools for all your writing needs. Explore this site and see if it’s a fit for you. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Tracy Deonn

Release Date: September 15,2020

Book: Legendborn

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

September 23,2020 Merry Wednesday 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Bestselling Author Writing Coach Lisa Daily

If you love writing sprints and info on how to write a kick-ass book, this is the right channel for you. Explore and get your pen and pad and set off on your next writing journey. Always Have Fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Joy Deja King

Joy Deja King is a prolific National Bestselling Author. She is also #1 Essence Bestselling Author seven month straight in 2009. She has had great success of her own publishing company ” A King Production.” She has expanded her brand with speaking engagements, screenplays and television. She’s a all around talent. Explore these sites of her works and dive in. Always Have Fun. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Mattson Tomlin

Movie: Project Power

Showing: Netflix

Link: https://www.thewrap.com/project-power-marvel-dc-didnt-call-mattson-tomlin-wrote-superhero-story/

Mattson is a awesomely creative guy who came up with a action packed Masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride. This action packed flick is on Netflix. Check it out, grab your snacks and have a good time. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Anna M. Elias

Book: The Vessels

Release Date: July 14, 2020

Anna Elias is a New Author on the scene. This interesting story sounds like it can take you on a ride. Dive in and check it out for yourself. Always Have Fun. 🙂

P.S. It has a READ PREVIEW on this page to view some of the First Chapter. Enjoy 🙂

October 4,2020 Happy Sunday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Vivien Reis

Vivien Reis channel will help you write, publish and market your novel. Get your pens and pads handy and learn something new. Enjoy 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Niobia Bryant

Niobia Brayant is celebrating 20 years of her success this year. She is a very prolific author and she goes by a few names:

Niobia Bryant -Romance

Meesha Mink- Urban Fiction

Simone Bryant- Young Adult

Her masterpieces will keep you entertained and craving more. Get your coffee or Tea and a snacks and Dive in. Always have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: The Closer Look

http://youtube.com/c/The CloserLook/videos

This channel gives you a closer look at the bones of a script and dialogue. Soak in these tips and tricks and begin on your writing journey. Always have fun.

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Adrianne

Book: Taming The Heart Of A Savage

Release Date: September 23,2020

This is a New Urban Fiction Author. You can find this masterpiece on Amazon Kindle.

October 12,2020 Merry Monday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Write About Now

This channel has some of the best Slam Poets in the world. Devote Several hours and binge on this wonderful channel and get inspired to write your own creations -Enjoy- 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Writer’s Retreats

Shaw Guides is a site you can check Writing Retreat Schedules around the world. Due to Covid some to all have been postponed. Their is still a few listed and you can even add events and to get a idea on what could be listed you can see old events as well. Check it out you may find something that works for you. Always have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage:

Screen Writer’s Workshop

This website has contest, resources and groups for the screenwriter’s journey. Explore and see if this site is a great fit for you. Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: L.A.Banks

L.A. Banks has some of the hottest paranormal novels out there. Dive into all her masterpieces and escape. Grab your snacks and Always have Fun. 🙂

L.A. Banks goes by many other names and you can find them out by exploring the links. She has written in other genres Romance, Crime Fiction, Horror and Non-Fiction etc. to name a few. She has won Several awards including 2008 Essence Literary Awards Story Teller of the Year. She passed away in 2011. R.I.P. She was a Super Talented Woman. Much Respect.

October 17, 2020 Happy Saturday 🙂

Hello Everyone, Tomorrow or Monday I will have the weekly updated Blog up. Today, I want to talk about NaNoWriMo. I hope everyone who’s interested in participating this year is prepping by getting all the info needed and doing writing sprints, Reading books on writing and journaling, getting motivated etc. One thing About NaNoWriMo it’s a contest to get you motivated to write. If your just beginning writing and this is your first NaNoWriMo 1700 words a day for a month may be overwhelming. Start off just being happy your writing anything everyday for the month of November. Make realistic goals as you go along for the month of November and if you supercede your goals, that’s gravy. 🙂 The key is to make it habit to write everyday if you find it hard to fit writing in your day. That’s a goal and a prize all in itself. Get all your supplies Educate yourself go to the NanNoWriMo website down below Sign Up They have a whole Community There for Support. Enjoy yourself and always have Fun. 🙂

http://nanowrimo.org

A Few Books To Help You In Your Writing Journey:

1.Finding Your Voice: How to put personality in your writing/ By: Les Edgerton

2.Writing Down The Bones: Freeing The Writer Within/By: Natalie Goldberg

3. LifeLong Writing Habit: The Secret To Writing Every Day/ By: Chris Fox

4. Don’t Stone Your Gnome: Building A Healthy Writing Career/By: J.S. Dixon &Nanette M. Day

5. So You Wanna Write Urban Fiction?/ By: Monica Lavelle

6. Creating Short Fiction: The Classic Guide to Writing Short Fiction/By: Damon Knight

7.Save The Cat ! Writes A Novel/ By: Jessica Brody

These are just a few of my picks. There are many titles out there to where you can create your own go to list of books to learn from. These titles you can find on Amazon or Barnse & Noble and savethecat.com. Get Motivated and Always Have Fun Reading. 🙂

P.S. Make sure you check the libraries for these titles first. Purchasing all these titles may get costly. Also look for online thrift stores that sell Used books specifically. You can get a quality book for the fraction of the cost.

Examples:

  1. Link: http://thriftbooks.com [Thrift Books]

2. Link: abebooks.com [Abe Books] * most of the books listed are here at a great price

October 18, 2020 Merry Sunday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Liselle Sambury

Liselle Sambury is a YA Author and she has a awesome channel. If you like watching interviews, Writing sprints, tips to prep for NanoWriMo and more: check her out. Shes fun to watch. Always Have Fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Jami Gold

Jami Gold has a amazing site for the reader and the writer in all of us. She’s a Paranormal Author and she has her books available on the site. She also has Writers Resources. She has Free Novel Worksheets to keep you Organized and Free articles and advice. Explore her site and see if its a fit for you. Always have fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Michael Hauge

Book: Writing Screenplays That Sell: [The complete, step-by- step guide for writing and selling to the movies and TV, from story concept to development deal]

You can find this book at used book outlets for a great price and all Retail book outlets. This book will go over everything from your story goals to your marketing plans. It’s a easy read. Enjoy and Always have fun. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: J.S. Barnes

Book: Dracula’s Child

Released: September 22,2020

Genre: Horror

New Author

You can get this masterpiece on Kindle, Audio, Paperback

This scary novel is just in time for Halloween. Get your snacks and curl up and dive into this one. Try not to get too scared.

Always have Fun 🙂

October 24,2020 Happy Saturday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Diggy Pod

Diggy Pod is a Print On Demand company that is highly rated. With using Diggy Pod authors get to keep 100% of the profits. Explore these two sites and see if its a fit for you.

What’s On the Radar?: Tyler Perry

Link:https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=tyler%20perry

My words can’t capture what Tyler Perry have done through out the years and he’s still movin and groovin on the scene and screen. He has given me so many of my favorite go to T.V. Shows and movies. I can not name them all. Go to the links and check him out for yourself. Don’t just enjoy his masterpieces. Study up on his craft and get inspired to write your own explosive plays and movie scripts.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Sally J. Walker

Sally J. Walker is a professor of the writing craft. Especially Screen Writing. She has written multiple books and 2 are on screenwriting.

BOOKS:1. Learn Screen Writing: From Start to Adaptation to Pro Advice

2. Learn Genre Film Secrets: From 11 Genre in 22 Films with 24 concepts to In-Depth Romance

You can Check Out all her books at Barnes & Noble from the link above.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Angie Thomas

Book:

Concrete Rose Book #2 To (The Hate U Give)

Genre: Young Adult

Release Date: January 12, 2021

Coming To The Stage: Script Reader Pro/ How To Adapt A Novel Into A Screenplay In 10 Steps

This link will give you step by step instructions on how to turn your novel into a masterpiece to be a scene on the silver screen. Take notes and Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay is a amazing. She has a new one this year called Graceful Burdens you can find on Kindle. Click on the link and find her masterpieces listed.

Always Have Fun 🙂

November 8, 2020 Merry Sunday 🙂

YouTube Finds: Kevin The Writer

Kevin The Writer walks through his Nanowrimo prep and he shows his tools he’s using for Nanowrimo. He’s fun to watch and he’s very informative.

Get your pen and pad and Always have Fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar? : Wanton Reads

Wanton Reads is a site for Romance Lovers. For the reader and the writer in you can find something you will love. Explore the site and see if you would like Wanton to promote your masterpiece. Explore other authors on the site and see how they are promoting them on the site. Look under readers and then look under writers to get all the info about the site. Always Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Learn About Film

This site gives you ideas on which film equiptment to use and film training from Tom Barrance. Explore the whole site have your pen and pad handy.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Find: Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson is a very prolific, creative, talented author. Jump into several of her series and getaway for awhile. Always Have Fun 🙂

November 17,2020 Merry Tuesday 🙂

YouTube Finds: 10 Nanowrimo Tips

How is everyone doing with Nanowrimo so far? I hope you guys are pumping out some great content this year. Here are some tips to help you along on your journey. Take notes and try some of these tips.

Always Have Fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Poetry.net

Poetry.net is a place where you can find famous and amateur poets works. You can submit your own masterpieces and have your own collection on the site. It’s a great way to get exposure (your name out there) before you actually come out with your book.

Explore this site & Always Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Screen Craft

Screen Craft is All things screen writing. If you want to enter contest they have contest to enter. They have the whats what on Screenwriter’s news. They have a Writer’s Summit coming up in April 2021, Chicago, Illinois. They have Screen writing Consulting where someone will look over your manuscript, software etc…. Much More. Explore this site and make it work for you.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds:

Book: Christmas With The Okafors

Author: Ashley Antoinette

Release Date:

Kindle: December 6, 2019

Paperback: December 7, 2019

December 10,2020 Merry Thursday

I want to thank all of you that has hung in there with me all these months. I do hope you enjoy the content on all pages of the blog. I do appologize for the hiatus Ive been on. It’s been alot going on. Do enjoy the content this week. Thank you everyone 🙂

YouTube Finds: Book Signings

Here’s a little information on book signings. Covid has stopped so much this year. Writing conferences book signings and festivals have had to cancel or go virtual. This is just a few ideas you can do for the future for your own book signings. Enjoy Life of a Writer. She’s very informative. 🙂

Always have fun 🙂

Whats On The Radar: Google Drive

Google Drive is a free route to having a Word program and it does so much more. Get your tips . Have your pen and pad handy and explore your Google Drive system.

Always have fun. 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Lew Hunter

Lew Hunter is among the greats in Screen Writing Professionals. He has taught the greats. I hope you enjoyed his documentary . Get his books where ever books are sold.

Always have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Nicole Nwosu

Book: The Bad Boy & The Tom Boy

Amazon: Paperback, Kindle

Release Date: October 20, 2020

Genre: Young Adult, Romance.

December 16,2020

Merry Wednesday Friends 🙂

YouTube Finds: Tips on Side Characters in Novels by Abbie Emmons

As you know Abbie Emmons is fun to watch and she very informative. Learn a little more on what to do with your side characters. Have your pen and pad ready and always have fun.

Coming To The Stage: The Movie Buff

This is a interesting site. You can also get your own knowledge out there with writing for their blog and you can listen to Podcast and Read Reviews to hundreds of new and old movies. Explore there site and always have fun. 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Chloe Gong

Book: These Violent Delights

Release Date: November 17, 2020

Store: Amazon: Hardcover, Kindle,

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

December 25,2020

Merry Christmas Everyone 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Self-Help Book Tips by Life Of A Writer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U-cE1VYPK0

This post ties into the non-fiction exercise I have on the first page of the blog. Always do your research on the genre your writing in to gain more knowledge. Life Of A Writer is a wonderful channel. Get your pen and pad and take notes. She is full of great information.

Enjoy and Always Have Fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Erin Condren Planners & Etc.

I never knew anything about Erin Condren Planners until I watched Heart Breathing’s Here is a link to get an idea of what Erin Condren Planners look like. Enjoy

Enjoy and Always have fun.

Coming To the Stage:

Best Screenwriting books to have?

This YouTube clip helps you figure out what screenwriting books you may need to help you on your writing journey. Get your pen and pad and Always have Fun.

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Evie Green

Book: We Hear Voices

Genre: Horror

Release Date: December 1,2020

Store: Amazon: Hardcover, Audio, Kindle

This is a new author’s masterpiece. Don’t get too scared. Enjoy.

January 2,2021

Happy New Year Everyone !!!!!!!! 🙂

YouTube Finds: The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn is a amazing talent. Check out these links to listen and watch her Podcast and to get an idea on all the books she has written. She’s very informative.

Get your pen and pad. Always Have Fun 🙂

What’s On the Radar: Literary Hub

Literary Hub is a awesome site for all things writing. You can listen to podcast radio and read the freshest short stories, poems and fiction from some talented authors. You also can get what’s new in news and culture and so much more. Check this site out and Always Have Fun. 🙂

Coming To the Stage:

The Writer’s Guild Foundation

The Writer’s Guild Foundation archives all things writtten for the screen. Its a resource for writers a community and a platform to talk about your project. Enjoy the interviews and explore the website.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Penelope Sky

Book: The Camp (Chateau,Book 2)

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Store: Amazon/ Kindle

Release Date: January 5,2021/ Pre-Order

January 6, 2021 W.O.W. Wednesdays

Write on Writer Wednesdays gonna have Author news, My news, and all things that Wows me. So get ready in 2021. New and interesting stuff is coming. 🙂

January 7,2021 Merry Thursday 🙂

YouTube Finds: BookCon

Bookcon is a writer and reader dream to attend. Check this video out and see if its something you’ll like to go to.

P.S. Book Con website is under construction but, Hopefully when they do come back it will be under the same link so we all can view.

Always have fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: The Last Bookstore

Check out this Massive Bookstore in the state of California. Very interesting Find.

Always have Fun

Coming To The Stage: Page Craft

Page Craft will help you polish your script and so much more. Explore there site and get inspired to have your masterpiece on the big screen.

Always have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Marcella Bell

Book: Stolen To Wear His Crown

( Book #1 in The Queens Guard Series )

Release Date: December 1, 2020

Genre: Romance

Store: Amazon/Paperback, Kindle

New Author

January 13, 2021 W.O.W. Wednesday’s 🙂

Topic: Pixabay.com

Good Day Everyone 🙂 I would like to share pixabay.com with all of you. Every Author and writer needs a site like this to boost their creative minds and to polish their WIPS. Pixabay is a place where you can download Royalty FREE Photos for all your writing needs. Mainly for your Book Covers and or your muse. The photos are very diverse and they have a wide range spanning 1.9 million photos.

I challenge you to explore Pixabay and find a interesting photo you wouldn’t mind writing a story about or creating characters from. Treat the photo as your Muse. Get creative today and Always Have Fun.

Happy W.O.W Wednesday’s 🙂 TTYL

January 15,2021 It’s Friiiiiiiday! 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books

Marc Lamont Hill has a Powerful Landmark and Writer and Readers hub station in Philadelphia. He does it all there. Sell books, serve coffee, serves food, Showcase Authors etc. Check out these links and learn more about him.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons is an amazing talent. She acts writes and directs. Her most recent screenplay that was nominated for and Oscar was Harriet. Check her out.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Zuri Day

New Book:

The Last Little Secret Book

(Book#4 Sin City Secrets Series)

Release Date: May 2021

Store: Amazon/ Paperback, Kindle

Genre: Romance, Urban Fiction

Zuri Day is a prolific author she has a long line of novels that will keep you entertained. Dive in and escape into something new. Always Have Fun. 🙂

January 18,2021 Happy MLK Day 🙂

Poet: Maya Angelou

Its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. What a celebration? 🙂 Maya Angelou poems are what resonates with the days and times of yesteryear and right now. Which means her writings are Timeless. My favorites in what I am feeling is Phenomenal Woman and Still I Rise. She is still the voice to the voiceless and always will be. Rest in Heaven Dr, King and Queen Maya Angelou. Rest in Heaven. Peace to everyone.

January 20,2021 W.O.W. Wednesday’s 🙂

Author: Ann Petry

RIP Mrs. Ann Petry your legacy lives on. You set the bar for African American Women and all people high so long ago we’re still aiming yet till this day for your Dream. Check this link out and learn a interesting fact about Mrs. Petry and dive into some of her works.

Always Have Fun 🙂

January 21,2021

It’s Thursday My Heart Beats!!!! 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Research for Carnaval Exercise

This weeks YouTube Find is connected to the Fiction Exercise . Check this link out to get an idea about what Carnaval is all about. Take this knowledge and turn it into a masterpiece. Enjoy. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Amanda Gorman-Youth Poet Laureate

What a Powerful Young Women to create such a beautiful piece of Historic Poetry. Do enjoy the video of her reading such beauty. ” The Hill We Climb”

P.S. Take the video off mute to hear her reading

Enjoy 🙂

Coming To The Stage:

Screenplay Writer/ Playright :

Charles Fuller

Movie: A Soldier’s Story (1984)

This is a amazing movie and one of my favorites of all time. I watched this movie growing up. that tells some of my age. LOL 😛 See if you can find this movie and enjoy it as much as I do. Disect it’s dialogue. See if you can write scenes similar in your W.I.P.S.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Mia Black

Genre: Romance

Mia Black is a very prolific romance author that has so many different series you wont know which ones to dive into first. Check out the link Get your snacks and dive into something new.

Always Have Fun 🙂

January 27,2021 W.O.W. Wednesday’s

Topic: BookSeries.org

Book series is where you can find different series listed in order to help you read them in order. Explore and Check this site out to see if its a fit for you.

Have fun 🙂

January 28,2021

It’s Thursday HeartBeats !!! 🙂

YouTube Finds: Kindle Direct Publishing

Check this link out and watch Dale explain what Kindle Direct Publishing is.

Always Have Fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: JaQuavis Coleman

New Release:

Audiobook: Scared Money Part #1

Genre: Urban Fiction

Check this masterpiece out while its hot off the presses. JaQuavis Coleman hot on the scene again. Dive into this one or one of his many masterpieces when you get a chance. Check him out.

Enjoy 🙂

Coming To The Stage:

Movie: “Outside The Wire”

Writers: Rob Yescombe

Writers: Rowan Athale

I found this movie to be very interesting as well as entertaining and motivational to me to write my own action adventure flick. Dive into this one. Have your pen and pad handy just in case you become flooded with ideas for new WIPS.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Mz Lady P

Genre: Urban Fiction

Mz Lady P has some hot ones out this month. She’ a very prolific author with many different series to choose from. Dive into one of her worlds and get away a while.

Always Have Fun 🙂

January 31, 2021 Celebration Sunday 🙂

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story

Hello Everyone this is new to the website I’m going to be sharing some of my work to see if I get a fan base or some sorts. Today I’m sharing but this is also a Word Prompt today. The poems I’m sharing is called “Old Age Is……” You can make many poems with the name “Old Age Is……” and just number them off with Part #1, Part#2, Part#3 and so forth. Do try and come up with your own “Old Age Is…..” Describe what Old Age means to you. Here”s a couple of my WIPS. 🙂

Old Age Is…1

Old age is a warm bowl of Cream of wheat.

Gumming the thick substance

Wondering how did I get this way.

I took care of myself, now I’m using 

A walker racing down the nursing home 

halls to the restroom.

I should have had kids

 I wouldn’t even be here

Lonely the act of being alone,

hurts me deep inside.

I guess family didn’t love me enough

 To take me in.

Watching my spouse, friends 

and family all pass away

makes me ask, did God forget about me?

I want to go home too.

Each morning I wake up and say Damn!

He didn’t beam me up through the night.

If these C.N.A.’s gives me a chance

I just might O.D.

No one will miss me.

No one listens to me

I’m always wrong

My life has been prolonged

Old is a cold bowl of cream of wheat

Cold as my body one Sunday morning

Sitting on a tray next to my bed as a 

Robin sings my eulogy on my window pane.

What did my family and I have to gain

All I know that my heart is in no pain.

-Ninth Poetess-

Old Age is …2

I have lost my hair and teeth

 gumming a bowl of Cream of Wheat

I tell the nurses to heat up

my prune juice because it’s the only thing 

I get sweet. 

Range of Motion exercises

Beach balls galore

I tell the nurse to lock my wheelchair in 

Or that ish would just let me hit the floor.

B-I-N-G-O ! Bingo I scream.

My winnings I redeem

Just a candy bar 

Cookies and Cream

I lost everyone I love 

Don’t pity me 

Im the only one left

I’m to stubborn to leave 

All I have is myself.

-Ninth Poetess-

February 3,2021 W.O.W. Wednesday’s

Happy Black History Month 🙂

Poet: Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni is a Queen and a Legendary Female Poet. Check out her website to learn more about her.

Always Have Fun 🙂

February 4,2021 It’s Thursday HeartBeats 🙂

YouTube Finds: 10 Black Female Writers

Here is a clip showcasing 10 Legendary African American Female Authors. Some faces I’ve had on the Blog already. Some faces new to be showcased. Do enjoy the clip.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Whats On The Radar?: Cupcake Brown

A Piece Of Cake is a fantastic read. Learn more about Cupcake Brown. She’s a survivor of all odds. You will dive in and think your reading a Fiction Novel. But No! A Piece Of Cake is a Memoir you will never want to put down. Check out the links to learn more.

Always have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage:

Melvin & Mario Van Peebles

I grew up on these two men movies and I love all of them. They are super creative and they have Classics for anyone to enjoy. Explore these links and learn more about them.

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Eric Jerome Dickey

Genre:

Urban Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction

New Releases:

March 2021: The Business Of Lovers (paperback)

April 2021: The Son Of Mr. Suleman

(hardback)

February 4,2021

Possibly Poetry & Short Story Day #2

This area is where I had the poem “My Young Life” I’m actually removing and it will be in my Poetry Collection for viewing. I just feel more comfortable with this decision. And even then Im still deciding if it gonna be added. I don’t know. It may need some revisions. So I guess you can say it’s under construction. More like dissection. Sorry if some liked it. The poem is literally a WIP. (Work in Progress) So bare with me please. I thank you for all your patience and understanding. -The Ninth Poetess-

February 6, 2021 The HeartBeats#2 🙂

Exercises:Categorize your genre and titles or Poems , Fiction and Screenplays.

Poems: 

Ex. Inspirational  Death   Love   Places  Objects   Holidays

  1.                    1.          1.       1.          1.            1.
  2.                    2            2       2           2             2

 Write as many names of titles of poems  as you can. The more names the more poems you’ll have for critiquing.

(Remember 25 poems or less can make a Chapbook for publishing/marketing) After you have your Titles you can choose one and start writing your poems.

Fiction/Screenplay:

Ex. Romance  Thriller   Horror Western Fantasy   Urban

  1.                 1.           1.       1.           1.            1.
  2.                 2            2        2            2             2
  3.                 3            3        3            3             3

Write as many title name as you can to your genres you chose. There are many genre this is just a few for example. After you have your list of titles choose a title and come up with characters for your novel/screenplay You can start working on your new WIP.

Have fun and if you have any questions please email me back. Also this exercise is on the website.

Talk To You All Later

Stay Warm & Keep Writing 

February 6,2021

Possibly Poetry & Short Story Day#3 🙂

This update coming early because I’m using Sunday as a WIPS day. Please enjoy your Sunday. -The Ninth Poetess-

Write On

I write because my mind is full.

I write to uncover my third eye from wool.

I write to use my words as tools

Write On 

Write On

Write on

I write to sharpen my gifts

I write to get high without smoking a spliff

I write and I accumulate my  many WIPS.

Write On

Write On

Write On

I’ll write till kingdom come

I’ll write till my vision done

I’ll write my words as weapons we’ve won

I write because the task is fun

Write On

Write On

Write On

I write because it has kept me sane

I write poems sweet as sugar cane

 I write to push out grief and pain

I write without nothing, but something to gain.

Write On

Write On

Write On

I write because it’s my freedom.

I write because the war was won.

I write like hummingbirds wings hum.

I write like bad breath needs gum

Write On

Write On

Write On

Write like it’s the last day of my life

Write a poem to seduce your husband or wife

Write to vent, let it cut like a knife

Write On 

Write On

Write On

-The Ninth Poetess-

February 9, 2021 The HeartBeats #1💓🥱✍🏾📖📓🙏🏾🥰

Disclaimer & Post: Today I’ve made some changes on post and website. I’ve removed a poem. But don’t fret it will be more to come. *But I want to say this, Not all my poetry is of real events most is fictional. Poems up now and my future poems are Based on true and abstract,Fiction or Abstract or Distorted To be relatable to someone if not myself. So don’t take every word I say as verbatim as this is what I went through personally maybe someone else has and I’m trying interpret that. I just feel I don’t want to explain thyself After or before each poem trying to defend myself and the poem. Worst feeling in the world. If not the worst it one of the worst to defend yourself and your craft and being your own worst critic. That’s the worst. I just felt a certain way about it. So the poems I share are abstract but fiction not real some some could be real and twisted in areas. When I write I just go. By feeling by emotion by passion by anger by pain. I don’t ever want to be questioned or asked about my work in a negative light because of the content for heavens sakes that would cripple my craft. And this platform and my writing is all I have. So I hope I don’t have to sensor anymore than I’m doing because I feel I’m doing the most right now. I will be doing my best to be tasteful that’s as good as I can’t get.I just don’t want to get checked on my own dang website for my craft my creative mind. That can destroy someone when their world is already fragile. Awful wouldn’t wish that on no one. So to all my HeartBeats💓 I’m rocking with y’all till the wheels fall off this thang hopefully all 4 wheels on good this is a check up🙄🤣 and to the new viewers I would love to have you I wear my heart on my sleeve and I’m as real as you can get on here mistakes and all. My blog and website is all a WIP🙄*. This will be posted on the website in a little while I need to take a pause. 🥱 I may be up later than usual today I don’t know. Imma TTYL ✌🏽 stay warm stay safe& keep writing ✍🏾 📓🥱🙏🏾💓 PS I say this because how I write is freaky at times. I have a poem that reads like a urban fiction or gangster flick on how the dialogue is in the poem. Not till the tale end of the poem the person initiating the story actually having a nightmare off spicy food and cops & robbers shows😂 this is how I write. I just come up with stuff. Some poems may even seem like it’s from a male point of view and I’m a woman . In this particular poem I think that this was showed. I’m too scared to post it I don’t know what all the clauses are on WordPress. I don’t want my poem to incite anything. Until I find out or a little birdie can school me I will take a pause on posting it. But I figure it’s a zillion thrillers mystery urban fiction sci fi and fantasy novels my little poem ain’t doing nothing .TTYL✌🏽 🥰

February 10,2021 W.O.W Wednesday’s 🙂

Author: K’wan

Genre: Urban Fiction

Get to know K’wan. He’s very informative. Check out these links. Dive in. Always have fun. 🙂

February11,2021 Merry Thursday Everyone 🙂

Youtube Finds: Black &Nobel

Check out this amazing Black Owned Bookstore Out. Explore the links.

Always have fun. 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Fiverr

Fiverr has everything you need to polish your craft. Explore their site and see who’s all on their to help you with your project.

Always Have fun. 🙂

Coming to the Stage: Regina King

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Roy Glenn

Genre:Urban Fiction, Urban Suspense

Check out these links and learn more about Roy Glenn and his work.

Always have fun. 🙂

February 14,2021 Happy Valentines Day 🙂

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story Day #4

Do enjoy your Valentines Day HeartBeats. Don’t judge me too harsh on this WIP. Some is filler, some is based on my heart this year, since I have no Valentine. # Where is the Love? LOL 🙂 Enjoy my friends. -The Ninth Poetess-

Lovers Bliss

The two of us make one

Our love can’t be undone

Pyro maniac with this love

Fireworks going off up above

Thicker than water,

 it can’t put us out

Stuck like glue

We can not  do without

The warmth and heat

When our bodies near

Yearning for when our lips meet

Diving in with no fear

Nothing can keep us away

From our hearts, our souls colliding

In a magnificent way

The unwanteds subsiding

Tearing past the reasons  that kept us apart

I’ve forgiven you from when you broke my heart.

Maybe I broke yours first at the start

Life lessons paint a picture,

Abstract Art.

How I still love you dear. 

Your heart still has a sign up. 

Woman  Beware

Still dont stop me

Love attempt

Your still stand offish

No hug, handshake limp

The more I love me

I want to share,

love you more

I know you borderline hate me

I don’t care.

The love I have for you 

I have galore.

You’ll come around 

to this song

you have heard this sound before.

I’ll get use to not having you near.

Go about life 

Instilled fear

Of being alone

The rest of my days

Depressed  by lonely side

Let me count the ways

I can not hide

This fifth that I own?

Drowning my feelings

I do not condone

I know how this will pan out

Psychic Love Child  I was stoned

This Love is Misery

Why won’t you answer your phone

We would be together maybe married

 if I hadn’t made the first diss.

Holding grudges

Trying to wipe away past smudges

Yearning for Lovers Bliss.

-The Ninth Poetess-

February 17,2021 W.O.W. Wednesday’s 🙂

Poet: Dr. Maya Angelou

This week’s W.O.W. Wednesday’s is Maya Angelou. A few weeks ago they came out with her Barbie Doll and I thought that was amazing. Check out these links and learn more about Dr. Maya Angelou.

Always Have Fun 🙂

February 18,2021 It’s Thursday !!! 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Literary Agent:Regina Brooks

If your thinking about going mainstream your gonna need a agent. Here one you can check out and see if its a right fit for you.Do explore these links.

Have fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?:

Black Writer’s Collective

Black Writer’s Collective is a community and resource for authors who’s on a mission to polish their craft and WIPS.

Enjoy and explore their sites

Always Have Fun

Coming To The Stage: IMDB

IMDB is a entertainment website. All thing TV, Movie and shows and you can can read up on new and old movies and show at your finger tips. check out this website to see if its a great site for you. 🙂

Have fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Carl Weber

Genre: Urban Fiction, Romance

New Releases:

April 2021: Death on the Beach(book#2)

August 2021:

The Education of Nevada Duncan (Family Business)

Get away and dive into all his books. Do Have Fun Everyone. 🙂

February 21,2021 Merry Sunday 🙂

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story 🙂

Top of the morning my friends. This poem has a ” ish” word in it. Its not too harsh. *So don’t show this to kids under 19. * But I just don’t want to incite kids to curse. I hope you enjoy the Poem. It’s Called ” No Demon” Do Enjoy. Always Have Fun 🙂

No Demon

Under spiritual attack

Doing rituals never seen

I don’t want you back

Praying GOD wash me clean

No Demon can carry me

I’m heavy in gifts

My happiness and bliss

Will make a fist

To dismiss the b***

Like Lent is to Fish

Good times I reminisce

Tag team while you take turns

Inciting me

Hoping my soul burns

No Power enough to break me

Take notes

This is what the Demons learn

Praying GOD don’t forsake me

Many mansions is where I want to be

This is proof he’ll never leave me.

Sometimes I forget, 

But he always reminds me

Strength of a zillion militia

Always know GOD got cha

And there’s no Demon

In God’s Open Season for heathens

No Demon

GOD is waiting on you to give him a reason

Demon

-The Ninth Poetess-

February 24,2021 W.O.W Wednesday’s 🙂

Topic: Writer’s Digest 🧐🥳✍🏾

Writer’s Digest is not only a magazine it’s a resource with everything you need to know about writing. The website even has Writing Competitions, do explore. Subscribe and See if its a fit for you.

Always Have Fun 🤩

-The Ninth Poetess-🤩🥰

February 25,2021 Merry Thursday 🙂

YouTube Finds: UBAWA

UBAWA is a organization for authors and writers to network and showcase their craft. Its where you can listen to podcast of your new author and learn more about them. It where you can also join and network with like minded people and they have so much more. Explore the links and see if its a fit for you.

Enjoy 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo is the 23rd Poet Laurete. Not only is she a poet she’s a wonderful creative that plays the saxophone. How cool is that?She has written in other genre’s. She is a all around talent. Explore her site and see when she virtually in a city near you.

Enjoy 🙂

Coming To The Stage: LOST

This was one my mothers favorite shows. She loved scifi and paranormal shows and movies. This show ran for 6 years and had 30 plus amazingly talented and creative writers. As well as the talented actors that mad their creations pop off the screen. You can find Seasons 1-6 on Hulu. Go ahead and binge on the awesomeness.

Enjoy 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Omar Tyree

Omar Tyree is an Urban Fiction Legend. He’s been in the game since the early 90’s. He has multiple series and many more books to choose from. Dive in and escape into one of his worlds.

Enjoy and Always Have Fun 🙂

February 25,2021

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story 🙂

Butterflies In The Skies🦋☀️🌈

As night becomes day

The butterflies wake up

They flutter away

The morning dew

All together as a crew

One let loose as the wind blew

Filling the sky,like smoke

Can barely see through

On a mission

Only GOD knows what

Nature is a kitchen

Careful because their lifespan cut

Have to mate

Romance short and thick

No time for sweet nothings in the ear

In due time they fall out the sky

Disappear

Back to the drawing board in the heavens

Keeping their wings

They only get seven

Lucky are the days 

they grace this place here

Beautiful is the view

Powerful is the cycle

It makes life and death so clear.

-The Ninth Poetess-

February 28,2021 🙂

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story 🙂

Sugarfree🍭🍬🍭

No sugar for the Diabetic in me

Locked up only sugar could set me free

Working out a little at a time seem to work slowly

Trying to work this fat off so I don’t look like a rolly poley

Poking fingers, drawing blood didn’t know it had a number

Glad it does because I could be in an eternal slumber

Organs please don’t fail, too young to die now

Sugar crystalized don’t care who it cuts down

Sitting here bloated feeling like a cow.

If I die before my mom, she’s gonna clown.

Sugarfree everything, can I get sugar free from a bee?

If I could it would be no measuring, sugar just for me. 

I’ll pay any fee.

Just to get something sweet

-The Ninth Poetess-

March 3,2021

W.O.W. Wednesday’s

Topic: Sonia Sanchez🌸

Sonia Sanchez is one of my very Top Favorite Poets. She doesn’t hold back and I love that about her poems. Check out these links and learn a little more about her. Enjoy

Always Have Fun. 🙂

March 4,2021 It’s Thursday!!!!!! 🙂

YouTube Finds: PBS Books

I stumbled across this channel the other day and I found so many interesting Author/Writer interviews. Plus, I just love PBS anyways. Explore this channel and learn something New.

Always Have Fun 🙂

What’s On The Radar?: Jericho Brown

Jericho Brown Poems picks you up and puts you in the midst of his storytellying with such powerful grace. He is a winner of many awards including The Pulitizer Prize for his book “The Tradition” what an Award/ Reward? We all yearn to get to that level and status. Check out his links. He’s a talent to look for

Always have Fun 🙂

Coming To The Stage: Behind The Curtain

Behind The Curtain gives the inside scoop from screenwriters on how they wrote the worlds cult classics that we all enjoy. check out this link and explore and learn the backstory on you favorite movies and shows directly from the writers themselves

Always Have Fun 🙂

Fantastic Fiction Find: Tim Jordan

Book: GLOW

Genre: Science Fiction

New Author

Release Date: February 23, 2021

Where To Buy: Amazon

March 5, 2021 It’s Friday 🙂

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story

Good morning, Three poems today. I hope ya’ll enjoy. TTYL HeartBeats 💓 write on✌🏽

Layers Of Many

Peel me like a potato

See the white meaty flesh

In its purest form.

Dice it up in pieces of me

To feed the masses

Peel me like a lemon

To get closer it may hurt

If you’re cut.

Pucker up 

Sour is the heart from which 

My life fell apart.

Peel me like a banana

Sweet as sugar

Feeling stronger than 

The Santa Ana winds.

Blow me away

Catch me 

So that i can stay

Peel me like a onion

Layers to make you cry

Like you got shot with a gun

Cutting aint no fun

I don’t want none

I want to see the sun.

Tears like rain

Drops like pain

Feeding produce veins

‘Until it’s time to be slain

Feed the needy

Don’t be greedy

Layers of you and me

Wil make a masterpiece

-Ninth Poetess-

Pounds Down

It takes leaps and bounds to lose the pounds

It’s not too late to lose the weight

Raw veggies here and there

Drinking water everywhere

See my gallon jug?

Do you even care?

Weigh me once weigh me twice

Two pounds down a day would be nice

Have to document

Don’t know what to say

A happy face will suffice.

Stay on track

Exercise more

Stretch standing up

It’s hard to get my big butt off the floor

Take a walk

Don’t go alone

Cut back on watching t.v. and talking on the phone

Eating pizza pies and cookies I don’t condone.

Stomach smaller

Cant eat alot

Trying to get my stomach flatter

This summer Imma be H.O.T.

Slim down

Get up

Surgery is how I pressed my luck

Weight fly by

Don’t want to die

Life changed through my eyes

Pounds down?

 That’s why.

-The Ninth Poetess-

Hurricane

Water , the liquid to our existence

Wind blowing hard and fast

It’s very persistent

Flooding everything, everywhere

Including my heart

All things fall apart

Right from the very start.

Mother of the universe

Please cut a check

Reimburse what’s lost

Your heavy winds gave my home a toss

Your tears showed the land who’s boss

Don’t never want to come across,

Hurricane !

Hurricane came from your pain.

Let me buckle down or I could be the next one slain

Is it coming from your ocean?

Or is it rain?

Hailing Tornado strength winds 

knocking down my window panes.

Water rising

Nowhere to go

Can’t swim a lick

It’s moving fast not slow

Can’t fathom dying

Hoping someone save me now

Gulping down more water than air

Can’t swim

Praying God show me how

Natural disaster

It’s natural to die.

Don’t know how long I can do this

Sinking into the abyss

When he showed up

My angel gave me a kiss.

On the other side

Now I see where the hurricane came from

Beauty beyond words 

 Why Me !

I was living my life so lovely

Wasn’t ready

Thought God left me

Never!  No more hurricane

Belting on my window pane

Hurricane Taking my life 

Now I’m slain

Heaven is what I gained.

-Ninth Poetess-

March 7,2021

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story 🙂

Undecided

It’s the act of not knowing

And thinking is a job

Concern in my face is truly showing

Sweat beads are dripping down in globs

I don’t know, I don’t know

A brain freeze , frozen solid

I hope the sun shine down on me 

And thaw out what time did.

-The Ninth Poetess-

A Letter To Satan (Why Warfare? Part Two)

Keep your grummy mitts off me!

Move on with your pathetic soul.

You reminded me of nothing

I’m moving forward with my goals.

I dare you to intercede,

Impede on me indeed

My soul is a happy place

Nowhere near the dark flame

A new voice my body bleeds.

Signaling my smoke so the devil will choke on my bliss

You just mad because your face never graced God’s heavenly kiss

I carry his balm in my heart and it pumps eternity

We all know you ain’t got no sense

If you did you would leave me be.

Stay out the way.

My God and ancestors don’t play.

You’ll never have your way.

Living my brand new life eternally.

-The Ninth Poetess-

March 10,2021

W.O.W. Wednesday’s 🙂

Topic: Powell’s City of Books

This weeks W.O.W. Wednesday is “Powell’s City of Books.” This wonderful gem in Oregon. It’s the largest new&used bookstore in the world. Check out the links and explore the insides and outs of Powell’s.

Always Have Fun 🙂

-The Ninth Poetess-

March 10,2021

National Poetry PREP Month 🙂

Topic: BookBaby

Book Baby is a one stop shop for your self-publishing needs. Explore these 2 sites and see if this is a fit for you.

Disclaimer: Do your research. Don’t take my word for it. Always research.

-The Ninth Poetess-

March 11, 2021 Merry Thursday 🙂

YouTube Finds:

Ignited Ink Writing

Link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvAKTnfF4Yd-uhbuMAXI-Q/videos

Link:https://www.ignitedinkwriting.com/are-you-ready-for-an-editor-quiz

I found this gem today on my searches and I found Ignited Ink Writing Channel is very informative check these links out to see if its a great fit for you.

Always have fun.

What’s on the Radar?:

The Writer Magazine

Link:https://www.writermag.com/

The Writer has been around since the 1800’s That is a very long time. And they are full of Information. They have all the tools for your writing needs. and the also have Writing Contest for you to check out. This is the time of year to submit your creations. Check out The Writer and Always Have Fun.

Coming To The Stage:

Issa Rae Presents

Link:https://www.youtube.com/issarae/videos

Link:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5024912/

Issa Rae is a wonderful Talent that has so much under her belt everything from her YouTube channel to her T.V. series: “Insecure” Check out these links to learn more about her.

Always have fun

Fantastic Fiction Finds:

Cate Quinn

Link:https://www.fantasticfiction.com/q/cate-quinn/black-widows.htm

Book: Black Widows

Genre:Mystery

Available: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle

New Author

🌺The Ninth Poetess🌺

March 12, 2021

Possibly Poetry or Short Story 🙂

3 A.M. Revolution

I’m up before the birds

Morning dew on the grass

 Did it rain?

Could have,

Was the Almighty in pain?

One hundred zillion rain drops for one tear of the Almighty when slain.

3 A.M. gives clarity of what’s really going on.

I’m up breathing and my body is strong.

 Everything else is irrelevant

 Doing me is how my days are spent.

It’s always a wrench in the plan of life

It won’t be long

Praying to be someone’s wife.

I hope he’s strong enough to carry my burdens and my cross.

I’m tired of it all.

Need a vacation from myself

I’m about to fall.

Lord, will you catch me if no one else comes to my aid?

In the morning light my problems will fade.

Back to darkness,

I stomp down and press it back to Hell.

Devil you’re ridiculous.

God will prevail in my life.

I hope my words cutts up your empty soul like a knife.

3  A.M. I see my prize right over the bend.

God wouldn’t bring me this far to let it crumble into ash.

Success is a pool and I want to make a big splash.

Cannon Ball! To the rescue

Here comes God to fight my war.

Devil your blind,

But, my God swore,

 with thorns upon his head that you were dead.

3  A.M. and my soul is fed,

 with everlasting life, 

my spirit has a light,

 I may be short my soul is tall in height

Reaching for God on that mountain and cliffs in the sky.

Praying God himself to lift me.

Trying not to fry.

My God!

My God!

3 A.M. I’m talking to you on my knees.

Through my heart.

Your heart is pure.

A love song,

 Don’t get me to start

 Your the ultimate poet and author

You are the guide.

Devil run and hide

My hearts is open wide

3 A.M as the sun rise

chirping of Blue Jays and Cardinals,

Life is beautiful a million ways 

whoever says ,Good are the gloomy days

 they are special.

Pastor says pray

One day might be too late.

3  A.M. God is listening.

I know God will  remove all things bad and replace with all things good and bless what I already have.

Work too hard to lose everything.

 I cleanse many times a day without taking a bath.

3 A.M. Can I get close to you, Lord?

Please heal me from all sin.

I know the war is brewing, but God is gonna win.

The devil has given in at 3 A.M.

🌺The Ninth Poetess🌺

March 18,2021

YouTube Finds: Penguin Random House

Link:https://www.youtube.com/c/PenguinRandomHouse/videos

If you want to know about your favorite go to author Penguin Random House channel is the place to be. Checkout this link and Always Have Fun.

What’s On The Radar?: Julia Heaberlin

Link:https://juliaheaberlin.com/

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTxsoJTyGKk

Book: We Are All The Same In The Dark

I found the title of this Novel interesting and the excerpt Julia Heaberlin read from this masterpiece drew me in wanting more. Checkout these links and learn more about Julia Heaberlin. Always Have Fun.

Coming To The Stage: Lena Waithe

Link:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2913119/

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYxZPJTvJ7c

Lena Waithe is a powerhouse checkout these links and learn more about her.

Always Have Fun

Fantastic Fiction Finds: Rochelle Alers

Link:https://www.fantasticfiction.com/a/rochelle-alers/

Link:https://rochellealers.org/

Rochelle Alers is a Legend in Romance Period. Check these links out and learn more about her.

* Don’t forget to check out her New Releases

Always Have Fun

🐝The Ninth Poetess🐝

Busy as a Big Bee 🐝 🐝🐝Buzzzzz……….😁

March 20,2021

Possibly Poetry Or Short Story 🙂

Disclaimer: Always consult a physician before ingesting anything medicinal. And do your research above all.

Cascade of First -Aid

Trickle down from paradise

Heal my body of sugar

I need my feet and eyes

It’s not a surprise

Doctor of all ailments we despise

Trying to dodge all needles and knives

Wish I was a Sphnyx,

Nine lives

Purring to this Catnip Tea

Trying to get rid of this Anxiety

Up all Night

Insomnia I’ll be

That workaholic to the third degree

Burns the tongue

My first-aid full of herbs

Some herbs good for lungs

My First-Aid come from the Earth

From which Mother Nature has given birth

For all my balms heals my flesh from dirt.

🌼The Ninth Poetess🌼

Disclaimer: Always consult a physician before ingesting anything medicinal. And do your research above all.

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