Workshops at the Coffehouse for Writers begin onAugust 2, 2010Workshops at the Coffehouse for Writers begin onAugust 2, 2010
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Month: July 2010
Congratulations to Jennifer Brown Banks!!Congratulations to Jennifer Brown Banks!!
Jennifer Brown Banks, my mentor and veteran freelance writer, will be adding Managing Editor and owner of Coffeehouse for Writers to her long list of accolades effective August 1st. Coffeehouse[...]
Fasting is NOT a Diet Plan!Fasting is NOT a Diet Plan!
I told a couple people that I was fasting and their responses were, “I need to fast so I can lose weight” and “You look fine.” All I have to[...]
Marcie’s Thoughts While Reading About Black Women in HistoryMarcie’s Thoughts While Reading About Black Women in History
Disclaimer: I am not a racist. I have strong feelings and views about the history of black people in America. I am reading When and Where I Enter: The Impact[...]
Random Ramblings from ShortyRandom Ramblings from Shorty
I thank God for people in my life who support me in my endeavors. Sometimes it’s just a matter of listening to me rant and rave about a whole lot[...]
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: There is Strength in TearsThe Writing Life of Marcie Hill: There is Strength in Tears
One day I had a huge crying spell. Some of it was professional, but I think it was more spiritual in nature. I am moving to a new level in[...]
Marcie’s Thoughts on Michael VickMarcie’s Thoughts on Michael Vick
While conducting research on Michael Vick’s latest act of judgment, or the lack thereof, I found topics of news stories contradictory in nature. First, there were reports that the NFL[...]
Go Ahead…It’s OK to CryGo Ahead…It’s OK to Cry
People mistake tears for weakness. Sometimes you have to have a big, hearty cry for emotional and spiritual cleansing. It’s OK to breakdown, have a fit and release all your[...]
Authors Needed at the 2010 Authors’ Showcase in OctoberAuthors Needed at the 2010 Authors’ Showcase in October
Books Ink and Carter G. Woodson Library are gearing up for the 2010 Authors’ Showcase to be held in October at the library as a part of the Chicago Public Library’s annual[...]
Being Short Has Perks…And a Camera Helps, TooBeing Short Has Perks…And a Camera Helps, Too
I attended the 20th Annual Chosen Few House Music Picnic on Saturday, July 10th, and realized two things: Being short has perks Having a camera comes in handy Let me[...]