Solstice has already died once. She's not afraid to face death head-on, once again. When girls' night ends in a melee with a would-be parasitic killer, Solstice goes into action doing the right thing. After awakening under the protective care of a deceptively intriguing man with the ability to "taste" her every thought. She discovers …
New Sci-Fi Saturday – Before There Were Mindstalkers…, There was Just Solstice Bellatrix having a Rum & Coke.
Solstice Bellatrix gets more than a rum and coke when she decides to meet her best friend out at the Skyline Lounge to catch up. Everything isn't as it seems when she meets a mysterious stranger and a dangerous new threat. The world is a strange and scary place as it is, and Solstice is about to be thrust into a whole new side of the universe she thought she left behind.
New Short Story Alert – The Prequel to Syphons: A Novel
My official debut novel, Syphons. Yes! The prequel to Syphons is here, honey. And, no worries, it's free..., (for now)! If you didn't know. I self-published my first novel, Syphons almost two years ago. My sci-fi follows the life of a curvy, not so confident, twenty-something whose past comes back to haunt her in the …
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Sci-Fi Friday: Syphons: A Novel – The Prequel – Chapter 1: Trouble In Da Club
Some people, find love in the club, Solstice Bellatrix, finds trouble...
Speaking What’s On My Mind – Enter 2021
Photo by Kate Kalvach on Unsplash I did not share my Covid-19 story with the masses on my blog last year. For one thing, I expected that the media did more than enough. I only come forward to share my truth as a form of therapy. For over a year and a half, I was …
What an obnoxious year we had.
Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash I am about to be more honest than individuals running for the White Office. I haven't written a single thing since Covid-19. Unlike most Americans, I worked in an office face-to-face surrounded by co-workers who did not believe it was a big deal. So, I just remained quiet and …
What Are My Main Characters’ Favorite Foods?
Picnic Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash Main characters gotta eat, just like you and me. So, I thought it would be awesome to share some of my main characters' favorite meals even if they're not mentioned in the novel, they would be definitely something my characters would love to partake in. Solstice Bellatrix (Lead Character) Pad Thai …
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What I Do To Deal With Writer’s Stress?
Guy reading by lake Photo by Ben White on Unsplash I thought writing all of my thoughts down every single day either in a journal or a Medium.com article would be therapeutic. And, it is when I really need to vent. But, some days I need a break from writing, otherwise, it stresses me out and I burn …
Why Write A Novel About Parasites?
Dive into the world of Syphons here! Parasites fascinated all my life. I didn't realize I was fascinated by them. In all honesty, I feared parasites. They lived in raw meat, dirty water, in kitty litter, and/or just plain dirt. They could infect a human and cause them to be violently ill. Or even lead …
Nobody READS Anymore
Man stepping on debris Photo by Quinten de Graaf on Unsplash Every time I hear the phrase in the title of this post. My blood boils. Usually, a well-meaning family member reminds me of the fact that "Nobody Reads Anymore". Those kinds of statements, even if a smidge true, are so obtuse that I hate myself for believing …
Treat Yourself With Urban Fantasy & Sci-Fi Freebies All Month Long!
Did You Already Get Your Free Copies of Stolen By The Ash & A Preview of Syphons Did you ever sign-up for a email newsletter just to get a free book, and then weeks and months go by and you never actually read it? If you're that person, then please stop reading. I'm really looking …
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5 Things I Learned in My 20s After Turning 25
A woman wearing a black & green dress Photo by Etty Fidele on Unsplash After turning 25 last October, I learned that a lot of people still consider me a child and so “very” young, yet mature for my age. All I’ve got to say to that is. Mmm. K. So, now that I’ve entered my mid-twenties. There’s …
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Need A FREE Fast Paced Sci-Fi Novel During Your Vacation Time? Look No Further
Free Preview of Syphons! Ready for a long weekend away from work and school? Good, then why not take a break with a great read? Syphons is a fast-paced sci-fi with a 5-star rating plus reviews of on both Goodreads & Amazon. Now's your chance to grab a free preview of the novel, no strings …
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Why Did A Black Chick Write A Sci-fi About A Black Woman Fighting Parasitic Aliens?
Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash This article isn't meant to bash anyone's skin color. Really, it's just an answer to a problem I've had since the early 2000s. As a teen, I started reading adult fiction, works by Stephen King, Annette Curtis Klause, Douglas Adams, Patricia Briggs, and the author that changed my life was Gini Koch. …
New Sequel To Sci-Fi Romance, Syphons is Coming In 2020
https://videopress.com/v/eni8mFle?preloadContent=metadata Photo of Jellyfish by Mathieu Turle via Unsplash Solstice Bellatrix and her friends are returning in 2020 with a brand new story in the sequel to Syphons (2019). The story is currently in the Oh-My-God-There's-So-Much-To-Revise stage and will be released sometime in mid-to-late 2020. As I get closer to releasing book two, I will …
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