Cheadle or Foxx vs Smith or Washington

Hotel Rwaanda and Ray In 2002 Denzel Washington and Will Smith made Black History when the two African American actors went head to head for best actor for the 2002 Oscar Awards. Although Smith's performance was impressive. Come on...beating Denzel...No WAY!!Three years later another heavy weight bout, but this time we have a real showdown--Jamie Foxx vs....

Rise of the Sistah Agent-Kimberly Matthews

Last year, I began to seek literary agent referrals. Two friends in the writing community- Christian fiction, author, Jacqueline Thomas and RAW SISTAZ Book Club President, Tee C. Royal both referred me to the same person—Kimberly T. Matthews. For me I found that coincidence very interesting and so, I had to make contact with her and she has been kind enough to grant me an interview. You can click on Suite 101.com's African American Women...

Tia McCollor's Book Release Party & Me

Tia McCollor's Book Release Party Click on my link it will direct you to my Christian Fiction blog.Why Writing Groups Mat...

Fight Club Author, Chuck Palahniuk sent me a Valentine/birthday Package

Fight Club a Novel Yesterday my fiancee sent me a Valentine, and my author mentor, Chuck Palahniuk sent me a package! I must admit. I was more excited about my package, then the love letter. Let me correct you. Chuck lives in marital bliss, so it was not that kind of package. And I love the G-man, my betrothed.What did Chuck send me?1. A two page letter...

3 African American Authors Make NYTimes Best Seller's List

Three African American Authors sit on the New York Times Bestseller's List this week. Although my writing cronies applaud this feat, I question its deeper meaning. As I read which books made the list I see a peculiar similiarity, two of the books premise concerns black ministers with dirty secrets.Now I know scandal sells, but I wonder does christianity do as well? The African American Christian Fiction Market struggles to have equal footing...

Cupcakes, Hoolahoops and My Birthday

It's My Birthday  February 3, 2005. My twin brother, David and I celebrated our 32nd Birthday. The most asked question that day was: "Do you feel any older?" I guess once you past a certain age--let's say 29--your friends and family start talking to you about aging. Perhaps as a coping mechanism for themselves. However I don't feel like coping; I feel...