On this Valentine’s Day 2012, I just want to let you, my readers, know that I appreciate you and I mean it from the bottom of my heart. image: iheartfallyn
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Read to Your Child Day – Feb 13
This is a literary observation I found during my research. Take the time to read to your child(ren). If you don’t have any children, I can assure you that there is one close by who would love for you to do so. Image: ababycare
Freelance Writers Appreciation Week – February 13
Freelance Writer’s Appreciation Week is near and dear to me because I left my human resources career to pursue my passion of writing. I was supposed to be a freelance writer, got discouraged (yes, I was a punk) and stopped. However, my interview with Dr. Maya Angelou on last week was evidence that freelance writing…
In Remembrance of Whitney Houston
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Check Out My Interview on Basic Blog Tips
I was blessed to connect with Ileane Smith, the creator of Basic Blog Tips last year at the advice of Vernessa Taylor, creator of CoachNotes Blog. I started following her site and have since gained much blogging knowledge . Here’s my interview on Basic Blog Tips.
Internships Available at Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine
While seeking contacts to pitch a story to Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine, I found quite a few student internship opportunities. If you or anyone you know qualifies, please apply.
My Interview with Dr. Maya Angelou is Today!
This will be the best time spent in 2012 EVER !
Are You a Writing Hater?
I attended a Black History event at Woodson Library this weekend, and two of my fellow writing and blogging pals were there, LaShawn Williams, the Arts & Culture reporter from Gapers Block and LaRisa Lynch from Neighborhood Scribe. I was so happy to see them. After the event, LaShawn said she wanted the contact information…
Happy Update: I Have an Interview with Maya Angelou Next Week!
I just wanted to share because I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo elated!! I’ll let you know what happens. “Still, I rise….” Image: mayaangelou.com
Special Interview: Christian Terisi, AWP Conference Director
I received word from the Chicago Writers Association that the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)‘s Annual Conference & Bookfair is being held at Hilton Chicago and the Palmer House Hilton from February 29 to March 3, 2012. In my excitement, I was going to write a story announcing the event. BORING! Instead, I…