Yep. That’s the truth. After a few days mulling it over, I’ve figured out that what I “get” the most from Beyonce’s latest offering, a visual album titled #Lemonade released on HBO/Tidal this past weekend, has absolutely nothing to do with the content of the work. Yes, I think it’s a brilliant, creative, and transparent …
You and I Will Be Okay–No Matter What
It's simple. Believe God. Believe in Yourself. I know, I know. It's not that easy to believe in yourself when you carry baggage from past hurts and rejections and insecurities. Trust me. I know this better than most. But you just HAVE to, you know? It's human to want validation. I get it. But when …
My Mission/Vision as a Writer
Back in 2009, right after the release of my second novel, Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine, I was prompted to write a mission statement as part of a writing exercise. It was a way for me to define who I am--my purpose--as a writer, particularly in a publishing industry that loves to do …
Dinner with Greatness
Sis. Toni and me. (My apologies for the graininess of these photos. Between the lighting and a cracked iPhone...well, this is what you get. 🙂 ) The three legendary laureates. A Selfie with Sonia (What?!) Yesterday evening was a defining moment for me as I had the wonderful opportunity to have dinner with Toni Morrison, …