“My Haley is a brilliant writer. THE TREASON OF MARY LOUVESTRE is a fascinating historical novel that captures the bravery of an unheralded heroine. This is a page turner that will make a great movie.” —William Gladstone, international bestselling author ofThe Twelve and The Power of the Twelve.  

Diana Waller hosted me to speak yesterday to an august group here in Las Vegas called the Soroptimists.  The mission of this international organization is humanitarian and their good works are of various kinds like working on the problem of human trafficking, and they work to provide single mothers with opportunities to go back to school, get better jobs, and better housing for their families. I could not have been […]

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 enough of the history of who are as Americans.  What is the composition of its […]

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 a beacon to show us a better way, a real humanity.  We all are beneficiaries […]

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 to the page with the article (page 34-35).   http://issuu.com/capefear/docs/2013_10oct-issuu

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 the African-American Museum to a lively audience, which always makes it fun.  There were book-signings […]

A couple of days ago, I did a very exciting interview with the eminent Cynthia Brian of the Starstyle Be the Star You Are show can be heard at: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/72101/drmy-haley-hypertension-be-a-philanthropist She was a blast asking intriguing questions about Faith and Purpose.  Did I like that! I also did an interview with Suzanne Strisower on the Awaken To Your Life Purpose show can be heard at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/living-well-talk-radio/2013/08/27/the-doctors-inn-1 That was big fun. […]

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 life”.  I would just add to that “and thereby change the world”. Do some thing.  […]

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 here. Also my interview with the exciting radio talk host, Phillippe Matthews can be heard […]

  This coming Wednesday, July 17, I will be interviewed on Blogtalkradio, Klarque Garrison’s show entitled, “Conversations with Klarque.”   The time is 4:40 PM, PDT.   I will be talking about my newly-released book, The Treason of Mary Louvestre, my life and practices as a writer, my work with Alex Haley on ROOTS, and how I am continually inspired to do what I do.   The link to the […]