Many thanks to one of my partners in creativity, Jose Mendez, for being the first person to purchase my book. Jose has blessed me in so many ways. He has given me several great ideas for future roller skating projects I’m working on; freely shares his experiences; and expands my knowledge of Mexican culture. This…
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Lessons Learned on My Book Writing Journey
Great news! I ordered an author copy of my book, Chicago Roller Skating History, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. An author copy is a single copy of your book that you will review to ensure all elements are correct prior to mass printing. I am one step away from completion. Woo hoo! My Book Writing…
My Chicago Roller Skating History Book is Almost Done!
I started inquiring about roller skating in Chicago in 2009 at Markham Roller Rink in Markham, Illinois. Now I am proud to share that my book is almost done after 16 years of progress. To give you an idea of the magnitude of my project: Chicago’s roller skating history started in the 1880s and continues…
Local Celebrity Sighting: Val Warner
Do you know the beautiful woman in the photo with me? To be honest, I didn’t know either until after my roller skating session yesterday. I saw her skating and thought she looked familiar, but I could not place the face…neither could a few of the fellas at the rink. She’s Val Warner, the Emmy…
My Books and Online Course
I’ve created several products over the years and do not promote them as much as I should. So, here is information about my books and online course. Purchase them for yourself or for people you know that can benefit from them. Feel free to contact me with questions about my books and courses; to purchase…
Get Your Tickets for How We Roll: History of Black Skating in Chicago – December 8, 2018
You are invited to my event, How We Roll: History of Black Skating in Chicago. I decided to have this event to commemorate the 80th year of the very first day black people were able to roller skate indoors in Chicago. After all these years, there’s still a pretty big roller skate community in the windy…
Happy Thanksgiving from Marcie
I just wanted to thank you so much for supporting Marcie Writes and wish a you a very blessed and safe Happy Thanksgiving. Image credit: bearwiselandscapers.com
Thanks to Marquette Bank & Entrepreneurs Circle for a Successful Blogging Workshop
I would like to thank Marquette Bank and Entrepreneurs Circle for a successful blogging workshop on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Thanks to Ngonzi Crushshon for inviting me and taking pictures. Be sure to check out the sites of the ladies, which are listed below. Entrepreneurs on Left Dr. Ngonzi Truth Crushshon http://www.faithhopelovecommunity.com Tameika Hinton MEIKAs…
3 Practices Stalling Your Freelance Writing Career
This is the second post in My Freelance Writing Mistakes series. Last week I highlighted 3 Practices Stopping Freelance Writers from Starting Their Writing Journey. This week I’m discussing 3 Practices Stalling Your Freelance Writing Career. Some of these things are intentional; but all of them are emotional. Even if you’re on the right track,…
3 Practices Stopping Freelance Writers from Starting Their Writing Journey
This is the first of four posts in my Freelance Writing Mistakes series. I’m sharing my mistakes and successes with the goal of making your freelance writing journey easier. A career in freelance writing is not for the faint of heart. There are no freelance writing degrees or roadmaps to success. Your success is determined…