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 Chicago Book Festival. They are looking for authors who are interested in participating in panel discussions and book signings. Deadline for inquiries is Aug. 1….
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Being 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 share my story. While cruising the crowds by the stage, people let me through to the stage because they saw me with my DSLR camera. …
Question About Compliments
If someone gives you compliment but adds a sarcastic negative remark, is it still a compliment? I was told that I would reach my goal – it may take awhile – but I’ll get there. Was that extra stuff really necessary? Anyway, this person called himself being positive and encouraging, but there was always a…
Technology Makes People Cowards
Technology has definitely changed the way people communicate. Some people use it because it is faster and more convenient. Other people use it because they are cowards. I try to accommodate people’s communication preferences. Personally, I want people to call me. However, I have friends who live by text messaging; other people respond mainly through…
As NOT Seen on TV: Black Inventors
Whenever we look at TV or movies, you always see people coming up with inventions or interesting concoctions. If my memory serves me correctly, none of these people were black except Steve Urkel, played by Jaleel White, on Family Matters. If you do recall seeing black people creating things, were they practical, and not silly…
Harlan Ellison: Pay the Writer
Mr. Ellison says it all.
Fredrick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July
Fredrick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” He delivered it in 1852. Fellow Citizens: Pardon me, and allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What have I or those I represent to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom…
The Writing Life: My Purpose In Writing for Teens
Writing is not only my passion; it’s my purpose. I know I have been commissioned by God to share things people would not know otherwise, thus Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource and As NOT Seen on TV. However, I am still trying to determine my writing purpose for my teens (when I finally get…
Are You Kidding Me???
I had a meeting with a male prospect on Saturday regarding a blogging opportunity. This dude veered off the blogging path on so many levels. We did have a discussion on Black history and the state of Black Americans today, which wasn’t business-related, but it wasn’t inappropriate conversation either. First, he used sex as an…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: I Am Stressing Myself Out – Ugh!
As I get closer to launching and presenting my new event casting service, I find that I am stressing myself out. This is NOT good. I was thinking about the marketing materials I need as well as the words needed to present my service to prospects. After tripping for a full 30 minutes, I realized…