The photo above was taken about 5 years ago. I wasn’t in my 30s yet. Oh, I was also 20 lbs smaller than I am now. I laugh every time I see it, because my trainer at the time used to always say, “get your stomach out your shirt!” On this particular day, I reached […]
I recently wrapped up season 2 of the Spike Lee produced Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have It. The show is loosely based on his 1986 film of the same name. Nola Darling is a struggling artist who simultaneously dates several people in the midst of finding herself. Each of her lovers cater to a different […]
2019 marks the eighth year of professional writing for me. I self published my first book, Blurred Vision, and started 7th Sign Publishing nearly two years later. Although I have contemplated going the traditional publishing route a few times before, I enjoy the creative control that I have with publishing through my own company. Don’t […]
Last year, I was faced with a writing dilemma that I’ve never experienced before. My previous poetry books have included some personal elements mixed in with experiences from other people. However, Eleven: Things We Never Said was very different. The poems were personal this time. They were angry. These poems were therapeutic, depressing and at times, […]
Algorithms control everything from how your social media posts are viewed to the types of ads that deliver to your phone. It’s easy to blame everything on the power of technology. The current capabilities of digital media are at an unprecedented all time high. However, aren’t we the ones that create those online footprints though? […]
Most people are surprised when I tell them I’m not a morning person. My typical routine is to work out before I get to work (around 7:30 am). I’ve already been awake for a couple of hours so I’m fully alert by then. Why would I even bother working out in the morning if I’m […]
We are already over one full week into 2019. As many of you know, I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. However, I know I definitely want to do some things better this year than I did in 2018. Finances are usually at the top of everyone’s list during this time of year. Maybe it’s […]
This is the year for increase. This is the year you’re finally going to start that business you’ve been talking everyone’s ear off about for the last decade. 2019 is the year you’re going to eat right and get fit. It all sounds great, but how likely is it to really happen? I’m not one […]
I released my fourth poetry book, Stingrays, about two years ago. At that time, I had only released the book through eBook format only. Now, for the first time, Stingrays is available in paperback through my site for a holiday discounted price. The concept of the poetry in that book details how certain situations in […]
Today is always a nostalgic day for me. However, it’s extra special because it marks the 7th anniversary since the release of my first book, Blurred Vision. I still remember the jitters I had right before the book came out. I didn’t know if people would understand it or like it. Many people have told […]