I have a little secret: I don’t believe in writer’s block. Whenever I tell people this, they always look at me like I’m crazy because for many writers, it seems to be a natural part of life. Not for me. You may ask why not, and my answer is simple. My daughter needs to eat. […]
The 31 Books of Christmas
One of the best things about the holidays is being able to catch up on reading. If it’s Christmas books, that’s just extra whipped cream on the sweet potato pie. Here are a few stories by African-American authors to keep you reading all season long. Plus, in honor of the holiday season, Magic City Momma is […]
This Weekend in the Magic City, November 19, 2015
The Thanksgiving holidays are a week away. There’s plenty to do in the Magic City to celebrate this weekend.
How to Help Someone Who is Mourning
If you want to help someone who is mourning, especially during the holidays, Steve Sweatt, clinical director of Community Grief Support, offers several tips:
Author Erynn Mangum releases new series
Erynn Mangum loves women and words. From her popular Maya Davis series to her Lauren Holbrook series, Mangum has a way of featuring real women in relatable situations.
Counselor Shares Tips to Deal with Mourning During the Holidays
Although many people look forward to the holidays, there are those who view this time of year with dread because they are mourning the losses of loved ones.
A Tribute to My Daddy
It was a Wednesday morning when I got the call my daddy had died.
Spit Out the First Draft
I wasted a lot of time when I first started writing trying to make the first draft for a still-unpublished manuscript perfect. It wasn’t until I had written a few manuscripts that I learned a very valuable lesson: The first draft is not supposed to be perfect when you finish.
Author Jacquelin Thomas Ministers through the Written Word
Prolific author Jacquelin Thomas has a passion for writing and for helping aspiring authors launch their writing careers. Thomas burst onto the literary scene in 1997 with her novel Hidden Blessings, and since that time has published more than 50 books, including her latest, Jezebel’s Daughter, which was released in June.
This Weekend in the Magic City, November 12, 2015
Here are a few events to start getting you in the holiday spirit this weekend in the Magic City. George Benson Legendary musician George Benson will perform on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center. This event marks Benson’s first visit to Birmingham in four decades. Purchase tickets for this must-see performance.
