Friday-Book Insight · 22. September 2023
The matriarch of Alphabet City 9 is introduced to us all. Ms. Evelyn Bates has lived in the community since the beginning of it's construction and she pens her story from a young age until the present day.
Friday-Book Insight · 25. August 2023
Kevon is the main character in Alphabet City 8 and he's someone you won't like. He's a drug dealer and contributing factor to the deterioration of the community. I pen how I wrote this book in today's blog.
Friday-Book Insight · 21. July 2023
Writing, 'Alphabet City 7' was fun and interesting. Tiffani is a character that becomes a owner of a new store. What kind? You'll have to click and read the blog to find out and also her story...
Friday-Book Insight · 23. June 2023
Alphabet City 6, I introduce Kendra who has had a rough life. Family life that forced her to leave home and fight to survive. I talk about this book and what went into writing this character and how this happens to so many young teens in today's world.
Friday-Book Insight · 19. May 2023
Part 5 of the Alphabet City series is the continuation of Cheryl's story but from the perspective of her children Jermaine and Shameka. A lot of experiences these young teens go through in this story and this blog delves into it.
Friday-Book Insight · 21. April 2023
Alphabet City 4 introduces Cheryl who is a single mother raising a son and daughter. She deals with a lot and writing a character that has to manage so much in a bad neighborhood, it takes its toll. This blog explains more what went into writing a woman like her.
Friday-Book Insight · 24. March 2023
Part 3 steps into a different realm with Ronald who is a gang member. This is a character I needed to write to showcase what the inner city is like on an everyday basis. Gang life is part of it and this blog goes into how I wrote Ronald.
Friday-Book Insight · 10. March 2023
Today's blog, I share some insight and advice for aspiring writers and authors. From the journey to writing, growth, website, and everything in between. These are things I've learned along the way, the ups and downs of working to achieve greatness in what you're passionate about.
Friday-Book Insight · 24. February 2023
Part 2 of the series we meet Vicky who is a funeral home owner and director. While death is part of life, her life as a mortician is intense and she deals with immortality on a daily basis. I talk about what went into writing a character like her in this series...
Mondays With Melo-Inside of My Mind · 06. February 2023
I've never been someone who follows the rules when it comes to certain things. I surely was someone who broke the rules when it came to writing and being an author. I share how I did it in this blog.