My short story, When Life Gives You Poulet, Make Pork Chops, has been published by Crack The Spine Literary Magazine and is now live on their website. It…Continue readingThe Bonds of Sisterhood
Exciting news! My short story, That Sigourney-Weaver Thang, made the Distinguished list in 2016’s The Best American Short Stories. I’m listed right under Stephen King – gotta love…Continue readingThe Best American Short Stories
The Stony Brook Southampton MFA Program (of which I’m a proud graduate), reached out to me about offering this year’s keynote address to the graduating class of 2016.…Continue readingKeynote Speech
I’ve been to the Louvre a total of four times. Three times more than I planned. Not that I’m a self-described Philistine; I just don’t like crowds. I…Continue readingTable For 46
I was in college when I first learned that the famed author Alexander Dumas was Black. I was way into my forties when I learned that his father…Continue readingStalking Dumas
I’m a huge fan of Finding Your Roots. I’m fascinated by history, lineage and the stories that connect people in ways beyond the nuclear family. My eyes widen…Continue readingLineage
I love bad boys/girls. Not just flawed, but “are you freaking kidding me?” flawed. No amount of therapy can unravel that tangled web of crazy. Therefore, my infatuation…Continue readingAntihero or Antichrist
Masha Keja I was first introduced to this designer handbag back in 2014 during my 20th Wedding Anniversary trip to Paris. I’m a bag lady. Simple bags. No…Continue readingFashion Forward
Movies. I’ve always loved movies. I didn’t know it at the time, but it felt as if the stories I’d watched as a child mirrored my own. I…Continue readingWhy I Love…
Tracy Reese in My Life. Okay, now, before anyone goes all Clark Griswald, Christmas Vacation kidnapping Tracy Reese, wrapping her in a big, red bow and delivering her…Continue readingWhy I Need…
