Is it really all that bad? A young well dressed, articulate black man came up to me at one of my book signings and asked, “Was slavery really all that bad?” I was stunned at the question. Later when I thought about it, I felt his query was a reminder that we often don’t know […]
When I heard the news of Nelson Mandela’s death, first I was shocked, then I couldn’t hold back the tears. A giant the likes of Ghandi and Martin Luther King, he overcame anger and social injustice and modeled for an entire world kindness, humility, peace, and above all, reconciliation. Mandela’s enormous courage, perseverance and vision were […]
Virginia Living has uploaded the September/October issue online and the link to an article on The Treason of Mary Louvestre is included below. This will open up a digital version of the magazine. By clicking the icon on the bottom of the page that looks like a tic-tac-toe board, you will be able to go directly […]
I simply loved the Colorado book tour. My publicist, Marianne, saw to it that we wanted for nothing. She arranged for our stay to be at the luxurious mansion of an artist friend of hers. I’d say, if you’re going on the road, this is the perfect way to do it. I spoke at […]
We all have dreams. But as we remember Dr. King’s message 50 years ago in the famous “I Have A Dream” speech, we must go beyond dreaming. We must move to action. My dream is for us to realize we’re not just neighbors. We’re related. My mother always said “change your thinking to change your […]
Last Saturday I enjoyed the” Sisters” book club at the home of Loveda Ford. Great fun, great fellowship, and of course, good food. The lady knows how to throw a book club event and make you feel welcomed! I also have several events coming up in the next couple of months that are listed […]
“SO GOOD!” That’s the phrase that aptly describes this recent event. My personal editor, Paula Stahel, and I conducted a couple of workshops entitled: “Symbiosis—Role of Writer and Personal Editor.” Paula is such an enormous value to me as a writer that it was a joy to share her and the other “Paula’s” out there […]
This event last week was at the College of Southern Nevada. Along with CSN professors, staff and students, there were numerous community guests, we celebrated the life of this great American who spoke of possibilities. I was honored to be the keynote speaker and allowed to share my stories which are replete with possibilities, challenges […]
Book clubs are popular and proliferating at a rate I could have never imagined. What a joy that people are still reading! The Sun City McDonald Ranch Book Club couldn’t have been more inviting. Thankfully, I am beginning to feel more comfortable that I no longer hide behind the lectern. The fun is directly interacting […]
Finally, I am beginning to catch up with myself since the book tour. It fun to share with you some of the fascinating people I met along the way. Under “Media/Gallery” you can see some the faces of the book tour and the Springs Preserve event.
