I am proud to share that my girl, Author Letrise Carter, is releasing Lucy’s Worth, the first book in her #LucyMasonSeries today. The paperback is for sale on Amazon. Lucy’s Worth is a short story about teenager Lucy Mason who grows into a woman experiencing domestic violence. She goes through a few episodes of abuse…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
A Little Funny For You
I found this video on Twitter and wanted to share it with you. Watch the little girl. Have a great day!
Start Questioning Your Health Care Providers More
I was scrolling through my Twitter timeline one day and this tweet captured my attention. Actually, it sickened me. The fact that the federal government buys “fresh” aborted baby body parts is bad. However, if you read the entire article, you’ll read that some of the fetuses could have survived. Now, this post is not…
I’m Back! I Missed You All
I have not blogged since November 2020 and I miss you all. I’ve been in transition personally and creatively and I felt like I had nothing to offer anyone. Also, I felt like I had to blog consistently because that’s what I tell aspiring bloggers to do in my workshops and interviews. I had to…
Business Owners: It’s Time For A Rebound In 2021 [Guest Post]
Running a small business in 2020 meant that you had to innovate often. Between the loss of business and learning how to navigate a global pandemic, many small and medium-sized business owners were left shuttering their doors weeks to months at a time. And if you’re one of the many businesses just getting ready to…
Be Careful Whom You Ask for Information
I’ve been conducting research on Chicago’s roller skating history for 10 years now and this project is not easy. While it was a great idea when I thought of it, I was unaware of the amount of work required to gather information on this topic. Allow me to share a few of my challenges. First,…
Rande Somma Speaks About Crappy Leadership in Corporate America [Guest Post]
“Although it is easy to see that many leaders have lost integrity, I would argue that it is much, much more than that. They have lost their dignity; they have lost our respect; and worst of all, they have lost our trust.” These words were spoken by Rande Somma, author of Leadersh!t: A Look at…
Time-Saving Tech Tools for Solo Entrepreneurs [Guest Post]
When you operate a business as a solo entrepreneur, productivity is key. Your time is extremely valuable, but it’s also spread incredibly thin. How can you get everything done on your own? Technology is the answer! Through online services, apps, software, and freelance help, you can keep your business running smoothly—and moving forward—without hiring employees…
Read About Letrise Carter’s Breast Cancer Journey in Sistah’s Place Magazine
Sistah’s Place Magazine is the brainchild of writer, author and my girl, Letrise Carter. I’ve been the senior writer for this publication since March 2019. I typically write the cover stories and author or book spotlights in each edition. So, yes, I wrote the articles about all of the amazing people on the covers above….
Thoughts of A Fried Chicken Watermelon Woman [Book Review]
Editor’s Note: Read Jennifer Brown Banks reviewed this book a couple weeks ago. Be sure to read it when you get a chance. When I saw the book title and cover (which fits perfectly for the title), Thoughts of a Fried Chicken Watermelon Woman, I immediately had two thoughts. First, what is a fried…