Last night, Joy and I attended Women In Film Los Angeles and #WomenAtSundance’s “Demystifying Film Financing” panel discussion…
It’s Happening!!!
Yay, Fam! Pre-production for my first feature film, SACKED, has OFFICIALLY begun!
Oh, What A Night!
Apologies, Fam. Things have been happening so quickly, I haven’t had time to tell yaw how AMAZING my #SACKED screenplay reading celebration was…
Super…What?
Yay! The Superbowl is this weekend, but yaw know what I’m excited about?
Got My Dream Team!
Fam! I got the dream team for my screenplay reading!
Got a review from Black List!
Happiness is getting a great review from The Black List. 🙂
I Finished My New Year Rewrite!!!
Fam, I’m proud to introduce you to #SACKED my new 120 page bundle of JOY!
My New Year’s Resolution….
I’ve decided to enjoy and celebrate my writing process more in 2018….
Give the gift of LOVE for the Holidays!
Happy Holidays, Fam! Can you believe there are only 7 days until Xmas?!
If it’s snuck up on you like it’s snuck up on me and you still have a child in your life to shop for, I have a suggestion….My children’s book #NanasFridge!
#MeToo: A Response
Been mulling over this for awhile, Fam. Finally had to weigh in. Check out my new essay #MeToo: A Response.
For Erasing Solange’s Crown or…. that’s what QUEENS do
Fam, God blessed me with a new poem for my birthday. Now, I share it with you. Hope yaw like it. 🙂
It Could Have Been Me….
Fam, I’ve done done it again…I’ve published another essay. 🙂 This one’s sharing my truth about why I’m so committed to teaching creative writing to girls in prison.
Whoo Hoo! My Essay Got Published!
Good news, Fam! My new creative non-fiction essay about my mother – who is a cancer survivor and my shero – has just been published!
The Journey Continues…
This week, I began my third semester at Pasadena City College (the alma mater of my shero Octavia Butler, by the way) and I’m slowly forging a path towards my goal to earn a Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics at the University of Southern California!
Whoo Hoo! Got some new press!
Hey, Fam! Check out a my interview with my wonderful friend and “Address: House of Corrections” editor, Rachel McLeod Kaminer, published today in #EntropyMagazine.
Ain’t Life Funny….
Fam, I been doing this writing thang for a minute. And every time I think I know what I’m doing … I always get schooled.
renaissance city Sneak Peek!
While we were rehearsing my scene #renaissancecity last night, Ryeal jump back into filmmaker mode and started recording. Thanx to him, I can offer yaw a sneak peek of what you have a chance to see tomorrow and Saturday night in #EnoughIsEnough.
And…The Countdown Begins….
Fam! There are just FOUR days until I stage my scene, #renaissancecity again!
Last night was AMAZING!!!!
Fam, my headline says it all. #AntonioLyons #NoraHawari and #MichaelOosterom are the BEST gift I could EVER get as a writer-director.
Back in the Director’s Chair….
GM, Fam! I should be asleep, but I can’t, because I am so excited!
Yaw do my heart good….
Today, instead of complaining about smaller size of my inauguration crowd…I mean, supporters…I want you to know how GRATEFUL I am to yaw for hanging in there with me.
So Grateful!
GM, Fam! Not sure what time it is where you are, but here’s it’s 5:30 in the morning. That’s pretty damn early for me, but I can’t sleep, because my mind is still racing from my final edit session with Rachel.
Happy New Year, Fam!!!
It’s almost noon here in Pasadena and already 2017 is off to a great start. And you all have something to do what that. 🙂
Working Hard, Fam…
Just delivered the manuscript of each book to my editor, Rachel, and once she takes her red pen to it and gets it back to me, I’m on my way to publishing!
Phase 2 Is On and Popping!
Just had a lunch meeting with Rachel re: our editing plan for rebirthing “Address: House of Corrections” and I am so psyched!
My Final Tally
I want to share the final tally from my first round of edits with all of you.
I Finished!
Can ya believe it, Fam?! I finished my first round of edits of “A: HC!”
Yaw Know What Time It Is….
Happy Thursday, Fam. Just dropping off my weekly update on how my “A:HC” edit is coming. I’m closing in on the final chapters. Only 20 more to go! 🙂
Progress….
I know progress can sometimes feel like watching paint dry, but I think it’s important to celebrate steps along the journey, not just the finish line.
This Just In….
I am making hellafied progress chopping down my novel, “Address: House of Corrections.”
What I Did For Summer Vacation….
I’ve got some good news to report.:)
For Make Believers….
On the run today, but HAD to share these sage words from Spike Lee….
note to self 6.27.16
Don’t know if mercury is retrograde or what, but I’ve been the guest of honor at a pity party for the past couple of days.
For Make Believers…
Lawd Jesus! This has been a rough week. And it’s only Wednesday! LOL!
note to self 6.20.16
Fam, I saw history last night.
For Make Believers…
I was gonna write — It’s Wednesday again and Lawd knows I don’t feel like being bothered — but that would have been too long. LOL!
note to self 6.13.16
Was drawn to post this reminder to myself as my testimonie for you. Hope it helps. 🙂
For Make Believers….
I stumbled upon this quote from #ThePurpleOne, reminding me that life is a gift….
note to self 6.6.16
If you were feeling some kinda way about career choices you may or may not have made like I was this past weekend, maybe this will speak to you. LOL!
For Make Believers….
“First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable.” ~ Octavia Butler
note to self 5.31.16
This one is really speaking to me today. Hope it gives you a nudge and resonates with you, too. 🙂
The FINALE of “Address: House of Corrections!”
Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly present The FINALE of our #EarMovie “Address: House of Corrections!” #DropTheMic Subscribe to hear it on Patreon!
The FINALE of “Address: House of Corrections” TMRW!
Fam, get ready! Only 1 Day to the FINALE of our #EarMovie “Address: House of Corrections” TOMORROW!
The Making Of “Address: House of Corrections” Blooper Reel!
Joy, Toby, Tangie, Cheryl, Carl, Quincy, Taji and Scott had a ball bringing my novel-inspired to life and I’m sharing the blooper reel today as proof.
monice magazine #12
There’s nothing more creative than using what you got to help those around you in need. You do that and your efforts will always be blessed. Trust.
Next on “Address: House of Corrections!”
Fam, this is it! Just 2 DAYS until the 2 EPISODE Finale of our #EarMovie, “Address: House of Corrections!” Check out this preview!
Previously on “Address: House of Corrections!”
Dora and Excellent both love Merry and Johnson. But what the hell love got to do with it?
note to self 5.23.16
As May draws to a close, I’m reminded to keep growing.
NOW on “Address: House of Corrections!”
“Address: House of Corrections” – our little #EarMovie that could – will be coming to a close next week. Subscribe to catch up and enjoy the last week of the ride!
Next on “Address: House Of Corrections!”
Fam, Merry knows she has to answer for disobeying her momma…But she didn’t expect this answer.
