Don’t neglect where you are. Maybe you’re not there for yourself, but to open a door or make a way for someone else. And it’s not always about you. If you’re living life for yourself or always worrying about … Continue reading
The past is the past and don’t let people hold you down because of the old you.
There will always be people in your life that will constantly try to remind you of the things you once did or the person you were in the past.
Those are the people you should eliminate.
Who you were doesn’t have to determine who you will become.
Have a great day!
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Sometimes it’s so easy to get so worn out for nothing.
We worry as if it would change a situation.
We stress like it’s going to solve the issue.
We get frustrated like it’s going to make us feel better.
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.- Corrie Ten Boom
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Last year was a great productive year for me with my writing, and I thank all of my readers, and supporters for your love and support! You guys are great.
Remember what I said about resolutions. Be real with yourself:-)
I’m looking forward to this year.
ARE YOU?
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Why waste so much time and energy doing what you hate when you could be doing what you love?
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Whatever it is that is stopping you from getting to where you desire, make a plan to get there. If it’s getting a degree to get there, do it! Don’t be discouraged by the years it’ll take. Time flies. If it’s moving up the ladder at your job, work your butt off. Go out of your way: get to work early, stay late, work hard. If it’s starting a business, then start saving money for the business; learn about the business, research the business, and ask around. Cut out some expenses. Think smart.
There’s always a way. Pray about, get direction from God, get some wisdom from the Word of God, and apply it to your life.
Do your part, and God will do the rest!
Night night!
Slowly fading, slowly aging,
the days have turned into months.
Slowly pacing, slowly gazing,
inside your heart to hear your plea.
Slowly dancing, slowly weaving,
to get closer to the truth.
Slowly aching, slowly longing,
to abolish what was once a fantasy…
MFA or NOT?
This post is mostly to those writers who ponder on this question. I know I did for a while before I went ahead and decided to go to grad school.
So, we hear it over and over again. Should I get an MFA in Creative Writing? Isn’t it pointless?
Well, ask yourself what you want to do with the degree. We all have different reasons. For me, it was to better my craft, grow as a writer and to have opportunities in the teaching field. Since the MFA is a terminal degree, it’d allow me to teach at the college-level, which is what I’ve always wanted.
If your goal is ONLY to find a NY agent and get published, then I wouldn’t advise you to go to grad school for that. If you’re good enough, you can find an agent without an MFA, but if you want more exposure and connections within a writing community, then that’s different.
I was a little bit hesitant about my decision at first, but now I’m glad I went straight to grad school. If you’re the type of writer who doesn’t mind sitting in workshops almost five days a week, and hearing critics from classmates on a regular basis, then going to a regular MFA Creative Writing program would be okay for you.
However, if you’re one of those writers who’d rather do the writing mostly alone, and only come face-to-face with mentors and classmates not so often, then a low-residency program would be good. You’d only meet with your fellow classmates twice a year for about 8-10 days depending on the school.
Low-residency programs are slightly picking up. I think they are great for writers, because writers mostly write alone. I chose this path because it allowed to remain where I am. I didn’t have to move to another state or start my life over.
I’m writing in my own space and loving it.
I’ve just finished my first semester and it’s been a great experience. Now I’m looking forward to seeing my cohort in the January residency.
To close out, the MFA is a personal degree. It can either work for you or not. If you go for it with the right reasons, it’ll be worth it. But like I said, don’t go in only hoping to become some NY Times Best-selling author…..because that’s not what it’s all about.
You’re either born a writer or not. The degree won’t validate that.
Good luck to all of my fellow writers.
Hello, guys!
It’s getting cold isn’t it? Yep that time of the year has finally arrived–not that I was looking forward to it! LOL
Anyway, just wanted to update you all on what’s been happening on my side…
Well, I’m almost done with my 1st semester of grad school (last week), and I’m glad!! I love it, and feel that I’ve grown a lot as a writer. Although the program is time-consuming, every moment was worth it. Looking forward to the next semester.
Umm…what else? Oh yeah, of course, My debut novel has been selling very well on amazon. Thanks to all of you who have supported me. I even made the Best-Selling list in Multicultural Romance in the Kindle Store. That’s amazing!
About my second novel, UNFAITHFUL, I’m still working on it. Should be done writing it next month–before 2012. That’s my goal!
Everything is everything and I’m just looking forward to the future.
Life has so much to offer when you learn how to embrace it. Follow your dreams. Everything may not be as you wish everyday, but keep trusting God and He will work it for you, but you gotta do your part first!
Anyway, I’ll be posting some short fiction soon.
Stay tuned!
Debz
Hi, guys! I was a little bit sick, but I am so much better now! Here’s a lil fiction teaser for my readers! Enjoy the scene..
When they finally got home, they were both surprisingly in a good mood. As they walked in the apartment, Dion rambled on about her day and as they made their way to the living room, she hadn’t noticed the pictures on the living room table—but Tom did.
“Baby, you hear me? I said my job is getting too crowded…” her voice faded as she saw the pictures. “Oh my God!” she yelled, dropping her bags to the floor.
“What is this?” Tom clenched his teeth.
“I can explain, baby.”
“I can’t believe you. This is what you’ve been doing behind my back.?”
“No, it’s not what you think. I was going to tell you.”
“Tell me what, huh? You think I’m stupid, is that it?” Tom yelled.
Dion ran to his side and begged him to just listen to her.
“It’s not some random guy. I’ve known him for years and he was in town so we met up, and that’s when this happened. All we did was kiss; I promise that’s all we did! But I called the whole thing off. We were just friends and he wanted to be more than that, and that’s when I told him that we couldn’t talk to each other any longer.”
Dion stared at the pictures she had taken with Rick from his phone—pictures of them kissing. She was so upset. How could this be happening to her? Was Rick so upset that she ended things with him? He turned around and stabbed her in the back and even used the key that was only meant to use when Tom was out of town. She forgot to get it back from him when she ended things with him
Tom picked up the pictures and said, “I want to believe you, but I can’t even look at you right now.”
“Baby, please believe me. He did this. He is obviously so mad that I ended things with him.”
“You’re not telling me the whole truth. How did he get in here? Who else has a key to this apartment?” Tom asked.
Dion looked away. “No one.”
“Don’t lie to me.” Tom rushed toward her and grabbed her arms with full force. “I said, who else has a key to this apartment?”
Dion trembled with fear. “Let me go.”
Tom let her loose and stomped off to the bedroom. Once he got in, the situation got even worst. “What the hell?” he yelled.
Dion rushed to the bedroom. “Oh my God. I’m so sorry, baby.” That’s all she could say and she suddenly realized how annoying and pathetic the sound of her own voice was.
All of their furniture had been damaged and broken. The white walls were full of red writings on the wall with words such as: Slut. Bitch. Whore.
Tom turned around to look at Dion. “What the hell is going on here?”
“He must have made a copy of my key; I was not aware—”
“Save it! I’m out of this place!”
“No! Don’t leave me here alone. I’m scared, baby.”
“Scared?” Tom snickered. “I’m out.”
Tom stomped out of the bedroom with Dion behind his neck, yelling and pleading for him to stay.
“No, baby, please don’t do this,” Dion begged.
When he finally reached the door of the apartment, he turned around and stared at her without speaking. He couldn’t believe what was happening. What would people say when they’d find out he was calling the wedding off? He grabbed his keys and slowly backed away. There was a Bible nicely placed on a Leopard Dum table next to the door. Tom paused and picked up the Bible. He turned around with the Bible in hand and said, “You should read this more often.”
Life is funny sometimes.
I’ve learned a good lesson recently. Sometimes we tend to hold grudges against people for too long and for no reason.
You don’t have to be bestfriends with everybody, but staying in good relation won’t hurt ya. Holding grudges can block so many doors.
I had been praying for a job for months now, and it wasn’t until I forgave someone that a door opened for me. The same person I finally forgave is the very same person who hooked me up with a job. If I only knew!
So…
Please, just let go and let God surprise ya.
You never know when you might need a hand from the people/person you least expect.
I’m such a stranger these days, they say! And I would have to agree! So much is going on. Choices to make, decisions to take etc…but I am well. Good news:
1. My 2nd novel is almost finished. I took a break but picked it back up recently so I am almost at the finish line.
2. Secrets Buried in the Soul ebook version is still selling very very welllll, so I thank God for that!
Everything else is coming together, from the job search to my personal life. God is doing what He said He would do. He’s able.
I will try to post as much as I used to…but writing and school took its toll on me. But I will do my best… Much love,
Debz
Why do people blame others instead of themselves?
See, it’s so easy to be in church and hear the preacher say something so good that you’re thinking to yourself, “Oh man..she/he should have been here. This message is for them.”
Hum..really?
Maybe the message is for yourself. It’s so easy to see the flaws of others, but then we ignore our own flaws. I understand that it’s not always easy to face the truth about ourselves. It’s hard to handle, but it’s something we must learn to do.
So, be real with yourself today! Face the truth.
I am BACK! Was I missed? Some of you are probably thinking ”what in the world happened to her!?!?” I am still here, guys! I have not forgotten about you all! I am back now! Thanks to my #1 fan … Continue reading
