I have not yet read “Ode to Toni Morrison (and Collected Poems)” by Jennifer Brown Banks, but my high regard for her personally and professionally is the basis of this book recommendation. When I decided to embark upon a freelance writing career, Jennifer was the only freelance writer I knew. She was (and still is)…
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New Year with New Direction
It has been a long while since I last published on Marcie Writes because I lost interest in blogging about blogging and writing. Then the pandemic hit; life changed as we knew it; and my creativity dwindled for awhile. I continued to journal and free write in hopes of finding a “niche”, but that did…
Keep Your Income Tax Documents
I recently learned that a taxpayer received a letter from the state saying that he owed income taxes from 23 years ago. Now he has to pay taxes for ALL all those years plus penalties and interest. Whaaaat? There are statute of limitations of how long the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Illinois Department…
Lucy’s Worth by Letrise Carter – Book Release & Virtual Book Release Party Today
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…
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…