All good things must come to an end. Today I’m interviewing Patricia Sargeant about Campaign for Her Heart, the final book in the yearlong Decades: A Journey of African American Romance series.
A Love Letter to My Daughter Before She Falls in Love for the First Time
My Sweet Girl: People told me when I was pregnant with you that the years would fly by, and now that you’re 14, I see that more and more every day. You’re becoming a young woman right before my eyes, and since I’m being honest, while I love seeing you grow and change, there are […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: It’s Time to Get Checked
If I never see another operating room in life, it will be just fine with me.
Author Sharon Draper Releases New Book for Tweens
My daughter and I are huge fans of New York Times bestselling author Sharon Draper. I think we’ve read most of her books. I was so excited when she posted on Instagram that she is releasing a new book for tweens on Oct. 30, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Our Daughters
Tomorrow is my sweet girl’s 14th birthday. What better way to usher her into this new phase of life than by praying for her? Please join me in saying a prayer for her and all of our daughters, and if you have a minute, I know she would love it if you wished her a happy […]
Love Doesn’t… Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship
The summer before I turned 18, I fell in love for the first time.
New Board Book Encourages Little Ones to Dream Big
Looking for a great read for your baby? Check out the board book Dream Big, Little One written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. If you don’t follow Harrison on Instagram, you’re missing a treat. Her drawings of real and fictitious black women will leave you inspired.
10 Scriptures About Forgiveness (Best of Book of Splond)
Whether it’s someone hurting you or you feeling as though something you’ve done is not worthy of forgiveness, there are some days where the act of forgiveness just weighs on you. During those times, where are a few scriptures to help you.
Help Me Celebrate My Third Blogiversary!
Do you know what tomorrow is? It’s my blogiversary. October 16 marks the third anniversary of when I officially launched my blog, which back then was called Magic City Momma. Over the course of the last three years, I have published about 750 blog posts. What an awesome blessing for someone who back in 2015 […]
Author Lisa Watson Visits, and Things Get Spicy
National bestselling author Lisa Watson is spicing things up. I recently talked with her about her short-story contribution to a new anthology.