Some stories come to you like a whisper. Others, like a wound. See, Grace In The Rearview, here. At its core, When Vinyl Vibes is a love letter to Black creativity, and to the freedom we’ve always found in taking something beloved and reshaping it in our own image. Think The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. While both are cultural staples, my heart leans toward The Wiz. Maybe it’s subjective, but ... VIEW POST
Why Write When Vinyl Vibes
Why Write Talk About Him?
The Song That Birthed a Story: The Real Inspiration Behind Talk About Him Some stories come to you like a whisper. Others, like a wound. See, Grace In The Rearview, here. Talk About Him was born from a quiet, aching place in my life, when I felt like I was bleeding silently and no one could hear me. During that time, I found myself returning to Fantasia’s version of “Lose to Win”, not ... VIEW POST
Why Write Grace In The Rearview
A closer look at Christian Romance novel: Grace In The Rearview. See Mint and Regret, here. If divine inspiration hit for Grace In The Rearview, I have long sense forgotten how or why. However, tackling the less than desirable results of being a part of the Mormon church was always on my bucket list. In the digital age, I’ve seen more and more people deconstructing their faith—particularly ... VIEW POST
Why Write Mint and Regret
A closer look at Christian Romance novel: Mint and Regret Mint and Regret went through a couple of different iterations. It was initially written with a secular eye, but I returned to it with a faith filled heart. It had a different cover and title. The initial idea that sparked this novel was the same. I wanted to tell the story of a man determined to move up and out of his community. ... VIEW POST
Why Write A Shot Of Revenge
A closer look at romantic suspense novel: A Shot of Revenge A Shot of Revenge went through a couple of different iterations. The cover itself decided the final idea for the novel. Originally, our heroine Jade was going to be involved in some East Coast/West Coast drama, ala Tupac and Biggie, and the agent was going to be brought in to diffuse the situation after things got too serious (bomb ... VIEW POST
Why Write One Day Home
A closer look at contemporary romance: One Day Home One Day Home is an ode to Grace and Frankie. You don't need to have seen the show to read the book as there is no direct or indirect affiliation. However, this story picks up on the theme and runs with it. No other show outside of the terror that was Vampire Diaries (in the later seasons) has gotten me so fired up. Grace and Frankie was a ... VIEW POST
