It’s the first official weekend of the Christmas season, and there’s lots to do in the Magic City, whether you want to stay home or go out.
A Few of My Favorite African-American Christmas Movies
It’s officially my most favorite time of the year. In addition to celebrating the real reason for the season, there is lots of food, family and fun going on in our house.
Author Michelle Stimpson Publishes New Mama B Book
Author, speaker and educator Michelle Stimpson is back with another tale in her popular Mama B series.
Anthony D. Sparks Talks How to Get Your Life (Coach)
Getting a life coach seems to be one of latest fads. How do you know if one is right for you? Magic City Momma recently spoke with author, speaker and life coach Anthony D. Sparks.
And the Winner Is…
The question of the day at Magic City Momma is who’s the winner?
Sherri Graves Smith: Author’s sports series scores with readers
Sherri Graves Smith’s life has evolved in ways she never imagined over the last eight years.
This Weekend in the Magic City, November 26, 2015
It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Birmingham, and for many that means food, football and fun.
Technology Talk: How Soon Is Too Soon?
It’s not uncommon these days to see toddlers playing with cell phones and tablets, but is this too much too soon? As a parent, how can you tell if you child is ready to tackle technology?
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
What would you do if you knew fear weren’t a factor?
Three Reasons You May Have Writer’s Block
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.
Book Spotlight: Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey
Most of us have been there.
