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Women’s History Month is Here

By: lacejas13 March 2, 2019July 14, 2019

Celebrations of Culture and Gender#empoweredwomen, #strongwomenanthems, #untoldstories, #WomensHistoryMonth, readingLeave a Comment

This past February I’ve enjoyed my social posts of unsung heroes in Black History. I liked it so much that for March I would like to do it again. This time sharing the lives of exceptional women in history. As a woman of color, I get hit with the double whammy of glass ceilings and constantly being underestimated as well as misunderstood.…

#weweremorethanslavesandentertainers: My View on Black History Month

By: lacejas13 February 10, 2019July 14, 2019

Celebrations of Culture and Gender#Blackhistorymonth, #untoldstories, #weweremorethanslavesandentertainers, Questioning Black History Month, U.S. history1 Comment

It’s February. Time for Black History Month. And I am reminded of how when I was growing up, I had had people ask, “Why do African Americans need a month to celebrate their history? Why isn’t there a White History Month?” I’m the annoying type that likes to answer a question with another question. So,…

Novels Every Romance Author Should Have Read

By: lacejas13 November 12, 2018March 2, 2019

Reviews#getinspired, coming of age books, reading, romance writers, suspense novels, writingLeave a Comment

My mother loved reading so it was only natural that she would read to me as a child. That’s where the spark of imagination begins is in reading. Writers are readers. Reading has its influence on writers to futrther form stories in the sense of how to build suspense, drama, romance and develop characters. Like life, people follow the examples they have been…

Mike Chang’s Seduction Playlist

By: lacejas13 October 27, 2018March 1, 2019

Music for the Soul#bwam, readingLeave a Comment

Mike Chang from the Hollywood Demands series might not have gotten his fair chance with Mya Basset in Books 1-3. Mike has been sweet and patient. A fine Asian action star with good tastes and money. How could Mya resist such a catch? Well, in Book 4, Mike gets his chance with Mya. Listen to the sexy tones he plays for her while he makes…

I Feel You Through My Naps: Film Review of Netflix’s “Nappily Ever After”

By: lacejas13 October 10, 2018March 1, 2019

Reviews#empoweredwomen, #nappilyeverafter, #netflixLeave a Comment

As I was swiping through a selection of Netflix’s new releases, my finger stopped when I saw a shadowed figure of big hair with natural curls sticking out. My excitement intensified when I read the title: “Nappily Ever After”. The novel with the same name was written by Trisha Thomas. It is the first book in this series that has been adapted into inspiring film. In this story, Violet Jones (played by Sanaa Lathan) has spent her…

Self-Publishers’ Guide to Editing: A new way to edit your novel

By: lacejas13 October 7, 2018March 1, 2019

Writing Tips#keepwriting, featured1 Comment

Congrats you’ve put your ideas to paper and have created a story. You have done what many have always thought about, but never tried to do. Be proud. Now, as a self-publisher, it’s time for the hard part: EDITING. This can be frustrating and painful. What to cut? What to do to improve my writing? Or, maybe, you don’t feel like anything needs to change. Keep…

Chris Foley’s Love Mixtape

By: lacejas13 September 27, 2018March 1, 2019

Music for the Soul#getinspired, musicLeave a Comment

I’ve been thinking about music and how it makes a great soundtrack for life. Listening to the right song can take you into the mood of any story. It can express the thoughts and feelings you have better than you could formulate the words. So, I got to thinking, what if Chris Foley from the Hollywood Demands series made a mixtape for his love interest,Mya Bassett? What songs would be on it? Knowing his rock background and playful, flirty personality, I think the smart ass within him would have an interesting romance soundtrack. Check itout below. Click to hear the music on youtube.com The list: Fuck you gently—Tenacious D Close the Door – Teddy Pendergrass Brown Eyed Girl-Van Morrison Ride -The Vines Winning Days- The Vines Turn off the Lights- Teddy Pendergrass To Be with You-Mr. Big Joker-Stevie Miller Band Don’t Stop Me Now–Queen Crazy –Areosmith Nothing Can Change This Love-Sam Cooke Baby Got Back–Sir Mix-a-lot You Are The Best Thing- Ray La Montagne Jesus, Etc. – Wilco The Blower’s Dautgher- Damien Rice Nothing Compares to You—Chris Cornell …

The Sexiest Songs Compilation to Use When Getting It On Vol. 1

By: lacejas13 September 12, 2018March 1, 2019

Music for the Soul#getinspired, music, soundtracksLeave a Comment

Summer is over and fall has arrived. I hope you had a great summer. I did. My three months were filled with sun, beach, shopping, travelling, writing and my kids getting on my last nerve. Three months is too long for little ones who don’t have a backyard to go crazy in. But that is…

How to Survive a Family Trip: An Introduction to Avoiding Family Vacation Misery

By: lacejas13 August 11, 2018March 1, 2019

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When people think vacation, relaxation and fun always springs to mind. Going away with the family brings in the reality of stress while trying to juggle different personalities and interest. How does one get to relax and enjoy a place when some many people in a group want to do a hundred things in…

Twisted American Folklore

By: lacejas13 August 2, 2018March 1, 2019

Reviewsreading, Reviews, suspense novelsLeave a Comment

I am a big fan of Shakespeare, folklore and mythology. So, when I come across film, tv series or novels that dabble in these topics, I’m immediately down to experience the writer’s craft of reinvention. I have to respect the art and boldness to take loved stories and make them the writer’s own. This is the main reason…