“The Dala Horse” by author Lissa Johnston is a very easy-to-read and masterfully crafted story. Set in the latter half of the 19th century, the story centers around little Kaya Olson, a young Norwegian immigrant living in the frontier lands of Texas. I quickly came to adore young Kaya, who in some ways reminded me of one of the main characters from one of my favorite childhood shows, “Little House on the Prairie.” Her wittiness and strength of character leave little doubt that beyond the point where the story ends,…
You Asked For It, So Why Are You Angry When He Gives it To You?
I could have just as easily titled this post, “Be Careful of What You Ask For,” but that would have been a bit too much of a cliché. Well, with that said, let me get right into it… Last month I received an invitation to be a guest author and a subject matter panelist at the 2015 CBC ALC (Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference) in Washington, D.C., and was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet new potential readers and sign copies of my award-winning book (“From Fear to…
2015 Decatur Book Festival
So excited to be a part of the Emerging Writer’s Stage at the #DecaturBookFestival this weekend September 4-6!!! If you are in the Atlanta/Decatur area, my book will be on sale in the Emerging Writer’s Tent near the corner of W Ponce De Leon & Clairemont Avenues in Decatur! There will be a limited number of books for sale this weekend! Make sure you stop by and get yours before they get gone!!! Kicking off #feelgoodfriday with an awesome event! I will be on site during the weekend, make sure…
Weekend Kickoff Lullaby
Good Evening Friends! Today was a long day, so I took the shortcut and did a video as opposed to an article! Enjoy! #FeelGoodFriday -MT
A Letter to My Facebook Family and Friends
Dear FB Family and Friends, I know it seems a bit odd that I’m writing this to you in a blog post vs the standard usage of a FB status update. But I knew this would be a bit too lengthy for FB, so the blog is a much better forum. Now onto the point of this post… God knows I really try to stay the heck away from politics in my posts, but I have to say it, because right about now, I’ve really had it “up to here.”…
Wimbledon 2015: Venus, Serena and the Cruelty of the Draw
Monday, July 6, 2015: 12:05am EDT – If you’re a fan of professional tennis and a fan of arguably the two most famous sisters to ever take the court, one of the first things that probably jumped out at you when the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Draw was released was the possibility that the Williams sisters: Venus and Serena, would meet in the fourth round. Well, what began as a potential matchup is now reality. The sisters will face each other at the All England Club today, their first meeting at a…
One of the the Best New Book Releases of 2015!
“From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” is an award-winning, powerful and inspiring tale of love, uncertainty, courage and triumph in the face of incredible odds. Purchase the eBook on Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks this Independence Day Weekend (Thursday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 5th) for 40% off the normal list price of $9.99 USD. What readers are saying… “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story, is a must-read!! It was so many things: real, descriptive, humorous and a love-story, all under the same cover.” – Andrea…
Dealing with the Blockade…
Or “writer’s block” as it’s called. First, for those of you who have been following my blog since I first published it last Fall (2014), I am sorry I haven’t written anything in a while. Writer’s block is the bane of any writer’s existence, and as anyone who writes for a living might tell you, when it hits, it can really make you feel useless. In fact, I’ve had it so bad recently, I briefly flirted with the idea of updating my résumé for a possible return to a workforce…
New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog
New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer. At age 37, in peak physical condition & at the height of his corporate IT career, Matt seemed to have it all: a lovely wife, a high-profile career & active involvement in the community. – PR12457201 Source: New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog
Mayweather vs Pacquiao: May 2nd Super Fight!!!
Okay, So those of you who know me well might detect the slight hint of sarcasm in the title of this post. But those of you who don’t know me personally might ask, “What’s so sarcastic about the title?” Okay, I’ll answer that for you… In my opinion, the only things “super” about the forthcoming showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his opponent, Manny Pacquiao, are the ticket prices, the unprecedented PPV cost and of course, the hype. But before I breakdown why this “super fight” won’t be all that super,…
