Black Authors Who Used Pen Names — Inspired by a writing group discussion earlier this year, I adopted a pen name for my fiction writing journey. I knew this practice had been a common thread among many renowned authors. This post explores the intriguing stories of famous black authors who chose to write under pen names or…

Thirty-three years later, she remembers the chill. — KJ expected America to be cold like the hills of Santa Cruz late at night when the pan-men practiced their road march songs. Clad in long, vibrant skirts, knee-length socks and long-sleeved tops, she felt the first gust of icy wind cut through her. Oh, my god! Her mind screamed…

Sasha was considering The Holy Father’s heartfelt concerns about the care of our earthly home. — Thank you to Susi Moore for this great prompt in Photo Prompts — Musers and Scribers! #4 Sacha Hebert Wrote A Letter My Dearest Child, As I write to you today, the words of Pope Francis in Laudate Deum have stirred something deep within me. He encourages us to “begin to think of ourselves differently…

Getting the know-it-all to collaborate with the shrinking violet leads to better outcomes. — I often learn about exciting and new concepts from writers on writing platforms. For example, a recent article by Dr Mehmet Yildiz explored the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This concept was new to me, and despite actively following psychology literature, I hadn’t encountered this research before. …

A reflection on an article by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, ‘Why Envisioning Death a Few Minutes Daily Makes Me Livelier and Happier.’ — It’s quite uncanny that I am reading the attached article by Dr Mehmet Yildiz today. Perhaps the season of Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and the Day of the Dead has brought the topic of death to the forefront of my mind and feed. Why Envisioning Death a Few Minutes Daily Makes Me Livelier and Happier I no longer fear my mortality as I’m immune to it by rewiring my mind for acceptance and seeing it as a natural…medium.com

His harsh words and cruel commentary on my creation gutted me. So, I picked up my shell and filled it with more of me. — “K, there are students who are naturally talented at this. But unfortunately, you are not one of them!” As I listened to him, tears began to well up in my eyes; I was determined not to let them spill. I was quiet as I stretched my hands to him to take my artwork back. As I returned to my desk, the statement echoed in my mind: I am…

Not the assignment, but when I saw this picture prompt, the horror of my aunt’s body at the end came immediately to mind. — Cancer’s ruthless grasp, Aunt’s fierce fight, body obliterated, Tears flow, our hearts break. — K. Joseph In the final days of my aunt’s life, I watched her transform into a mere sliver of the vibrant woman she once was. …

The series combines diverse romance, sensual intimacy, and the allure of the supernatural. — Rating: ★★★★☆ The “Scottish Wolves” series by Theodora Taylor emerges as a captivating and distinctive addition to the paranormal romance genre. …

Here’s the backstory of my pursuing the Change Management Practitioner label. — I labeled her as soon as I saw her exit the elevator — the vision of my future self. She was a professional business consultant with PwC. She flies in on Mondays and leaves on Thursdays — a traveler. …