Me and My B.I.G Mouth

Me and My B.I.G Mouth

Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence. ~ Spanish proverb “When’s the baby due?” the doctor asked the reporter, making small talk before his interview. He had no idea that no matter the season, this particular reporter wore

All Things Bookish

All Things Bookish

I am a Christian fiction author. I love writing contemporary romance books where the reader can fall in love and learn about God’s goodness. But before that I became a published author, I affectionately referred to myself as an avid

THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH

THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH

“Do you really believe?” Last month, a dear colleague of mine asked me this question. It got me thinking about my faith journey. Here is the story. I was standing nearby as my colleague retrieved a spoon from our communal

Chosen

Chosen

“You’ve been chosen…” Those were the last words I’d wanted to hear out of the judge’s mouth the two times in my life that I was chosen for jury duty. Work and family obligations were more pressing as far as

Daredevil

Daredevil

[This is a re-post from my “Stories and Lessons” blog, originally posted in 2014] Practical is my middle name. (Actually it’s Leigh, rhymes with ‘see’, but you know what I mean.) I am not the person that you would mistake

The Bling Brigade

The Bling Brigade

Recently, I had this CRAZY idea about the perfect swag for a group of booksellers, attending the annual RT BOOKLOVERS Convention. Over the years, I’ve given them travel-size games, such as tic-tac-toes, mirror compacts, and other goodies. This year, I

The #Caregivers Pact

The #Caregivers Pact

Remember the adage, “It’s easier said than done?” For some caregivers, they may wonder where is the help to care for a loved one, especially from everybody who claimed to assist. In my new series, the Caregivers, I created realistic

**Love**

**Love**

Every year, I look forward to February for so many reasons. First, it’s my birth month. Next, it’s Black History month where Black American history is researched, discussed, and challenged. Then, there is Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl of love

Character Driven Stories

Character Driven Stories

Not only am I an author, trust me, I’m definitely a character. The most popular one is Grandma BB. Mrs. Beatrice Tilley Beacon a.k.a. Grandma BB steals the show every time she struts into a scene. Her wit, sassy unapologetic