Book Review — In Love with the Enemy

In Love with the Enemy The debut novel for author Brigett Scott.   Review: This budding South Louisiana writer, Brigett Scott, adds more twists than the early 60’s in her fictional novel In Love with the Enemy. The charming, strong main character Mira Nicholas is someone you will find yourself rooting for and yelling at … Continue reading →

Book Review–Seven Sins, Seven Stories Fiction from Puerto Rico

As most of you know, I’ve been trucking along in graduate school, and during my short story class, I encountered a little jewel of a book written by Ronald C. Flores. I’m a huge fan of the short story, and this collection is a montage of excitement. Review: Sipping on a cocktail, whether shaken or … Continue reading →

Crafty Shadow Box Gifts

Last graduation season, I decided to make gifts instead of buying gifts, and I was crafty!! I was inspired by a little poem on Pinterest, and I thought to myself, “Hmmmm, I could do some editing and add some pretty charms and paper and place these in a shadowbox!” You know what?! It worked! You … Continue reading →

Ellen Hopkins

This past year, I’ve had lots of luck with authors (as you will see in future posts). This was the first of many! Maybe God is trying to tell me to finish my book and begin on some short stories?!?! I was able to meet Ellen Hopkins during an appearance where she told all about … Continue reading →

Graduate School Ogre

So, I’m still here. Barely. But I’m here. I decided it would be a great idea to take two summer grad school classes not knowing that this would be a full-time job for five weeks, yikes. It was worth it, and I loved the content, but I didn’t realize HOW much time it would suck … Continue reading →

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

One of my dear fellow bloggers (and fellow lover of yoga) was kind enough to think of me for this award. You should really check out getitom. Here are the award rules: 1. Display the award logo on your blog. 2. Link back to the person who nominated you. 3. Nominate 15 other bloggers for … Continue reading →