For the longest time I’ve been trying to figure out how best to use my web site, and it occurred to me that what I love doing most is sharing information, helping other people achieve their dreams. I know there are a lot of writers who want to know how to write better, such as myself. I am always browsing the bookstores in search of reference books that will help me describe a character or scene in a way that it has never been described before. So, in addition to promoting my upcoming novels, I will post everything that I’ve learn through writing and reading the works of other people. I hope it helps, because ultimately, that’s what I think life is all about. Helping other people. Let me know if I’m doing a good job.

Water In A Broken Glass can now be purchased at AuthorsBookshop.com. in addition to the other online bookstores. This is pretty cool. Thanks Brad and Devlon.

As you know, I am the vice president of the Black Writers Guild of Maryland. It is a wonderful organization that was started by self-published author Louis Diggs. He has been very successful in publishing the history of African Americans in Baltimore County. His books include photographs of African Americans. His has been profiled in numerous newspapers and magazines. His work has also been exhibited in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Mr. Diggs is the reason I accepted the position as vice president. When my first novel, Water In A Broken Glass was released, Mr. Diggs allowed me and other Guild members to piggy back on his wonderful exhibits. He is a wonderful man. If you get a chance, please visit him at louisdiggs.com. And if you are a writer in need of a group that supports you and gives great information, check us out at blackwritersguild.org. We are also on facebook.

A publisher is interested in publishing Kizmic’s Journey. This is so awesome. Last years I was worried that I’d never find a publisher and was on my way to self-publishing. It’s funny how life works. But the main thing I did was believe in myself and my work. So now I’m editing Kizmic’s Journey while I wait for edits on In the Mirror. I’m going to be so busy. But it’s fun.

I have some great ideas for book trailers for my novel tentively titled In the Mirror. I’m not sure if the publisher will keep the title. I spoke with Jamelle Thomas. She is an up and coming filmmaker, who is working on the screenplay for my first novel, Water In A Broken Glass. She has agreed to shoot the trailers for In the Mirror. I can’t wait. A lot is going on. I have to really focus because I’m going to do this thing right this time around. And I’m going to have fun doing it.

Great news. The publisher loved the novel and has offered me a contract. I am so excited. I kept wondering if the book was good enough. My husband, family and friends kept telling me it was. I just had to be patient and someone would see it. And they did.

I’ve always read that when writing you need to make people care about the character. I used to think that meant I had to make readers like the characters. As I read and wrote more, I came to understand that what is meant by that statement is I have to make people care whether the good person wins and the bad person get what he/she deserves. The characters in “Pelham 123″ is a perfect example of this. None of them are very nice men, so I didn’t like them much. I stuck with the book because I wanted to know what was finally going to happen to these dudes, especially Welcome and Ryder.

While at the CityLit Festival, I met a writer named Devlon Waddell, who wrote a short story collection called, “Syrup Sandwich.” When I read the title, I immediately yelled out, “Hey! I used to eat syrup sandwiches with King syrup.” A conversation began that had us reminiscing about how wonderful syrup sandwiches tasted. His book drew a lot of attention, because it seems that everyone ate syrup sandwiches when they were young. I’ve read a few of the stories and they are just as filling as syrup sandwiches.

I’ve packed my bags for the CityLit Festival. I think it’s going to be a wonderful day.

Well, I got an e-mail from the publisher last night. It seems promising. She said she likes the plot, tone. It’s a little long for their format. So I’ll have to do some editing, but that’s a given in this industry. I think it’s a go, but I’m more of a wait and see before I celebrate type person. Still, if they take it, I’m coming out of the box running this time. I know exactly what I need to do and how to do it. And the best part about it all is, my family, friends, and other authors are willing to help me in any way they can. You can’t fail with that kind of support. It’s wonderful.