Life would never be the same for Erica B. Davis once she entered a conference room in the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago. After hours of tense negotiations, high emotions, and finally, an unfair agreement between both parties, she was single again.
Learn how this influential professional overcame obstacles to achieve success in her personal and professional life after sliding into a situation she never envisioned reliving. By applying the principles Erica used to regain control of her life, you can also chart your course to experiencing pleasure and achieving your goals while temporarily or permanently single.
Let’s explore ways you can be satisfied in whatever state you’re in. It’s doable. You truly can be content without a significant other, until …
Erica B. Davis, a Chicago native, is a twenty-plus-year Public Health professional who manages large-scale projects, as well as develops and implements effective behavioral health program models.
Single Again? Living Satisfied Until …. is her transition from academia to the literary world of Contemporary Fiction and Non-fiction genres. This mother of two adult children loves international travel and live performances of the Arts.
This new Release is a must read. Here’s the synopsis: . It came in a white mist which left death in its wake. Children playing in the St. Louis streets inhaled the clouds and embraced the cooling mist as it danced around our bodies. Who would have thought that these mystical veils were part of a diabolical government plot that had the potential to destroy our hopes and dreams? , Dr. Vanessa Howard’s book From the Projects to a Ph.D. discusses humble beginnings, challenges in pursuing higher education, and the determination needed to succeed. You will be inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit, as she shares personal insights, and experiences of racial inequities that shaped, but did not define her life. . Amazon: http://bit.ly/projectstophdAMZ B&N: http://bit.ly/projectstophdBN Apple Books: http://bit.ly/projectstophdAPP Kobo: http://bit.ly/projectstophdKB . Cover designed by: J. L. Woodson for Woodson Creative Studio
If you’ve ever wondered whether faith and determination are a recipe for success, “Things That Keep Me Up at Night” answers that question.
McKenzie takes you through her journey from adversity to triumph in this compelling memoir.
From sexual assault at the age of eleven, through to becoming a successful Registered Nurse, McKenzie charts her path through the hills and valleys on the way to success.
She pays tribute to the people who inspired, encouraged, and supported her through various stages of her journey. ✨ Marie McKenzie is a Registered Nurse, educator, community volunteer, victims’ advocate, and trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Born in Jamaica, Marie migrated to the United States of America in 1989, and currently resides in Orlando, FL. ✨ Buy links:
Below is an essay I wrote about my Mother. It first appeared in the Mother’s Day Issue of the NK Literary Magazine.
My speech wasn’t ready.
It’s Mom’s 70th birthday, and she wanted a party. Mom rarely asks for anything, but she wanted to celebrate this milestone. My sisters and I sprang into action.
The venue was secured. The theme was the Roaring 20’s. The caterer was instructed to prepare creole cuisine to reflect Mom’s Louisiana childhood. The invitations and programs were printed. We uploaded a video reflection of her.
But my speech wasn’t ready.
People arrived at the appointed time, and the program began. I played hostess greeting friends and family. And then we came to our moment on the agenda. Time for remarks from the three daughters. We gathered at the podium and assumed our places, naturally falling into formation of our birth order. As the oldest, I was given the mic first.
And my speech wasn’t ready.
I looked out at the awesome gathering of people sitting there in their sequined flapper dresses and pinstripe gangster suits. The scent of savory spices from the jambalaya and boudin whiffed over the room. Mom sat at the center table beside her Mother and beamed up at us.
What do you say to the woman who gave you life? The woman who raised you, nurtured you and sacrificed for you? What do you say when I love you isn’t enough?
I took a deep breath, and this is what I said.
My mother was mean.
Before people and especially women were told “No” is a complete sentence, my Mother knew it.
I would ask to go somewhere or do something with friends and nine times out of ten, it was a “No.” Sometimes with a “Because I said so” thrown in when I dared question the decision.
Don’t get me wrong. I felt loved. Mom is an affectionate and loving woman. But I often wondered why her love was so overprotective. Why did she keep us so close? Why wasn’t I allowed to do the things my girlfriends were doing? Didn’t she trust me?
Looking back at as an adult, I know she was only trying to keep us safe. The world can be an unkind place for women and particularly for a Black girl/woman. I appreciate her for doing the best she could.
But my major complaint was her constant mandate that I be a role model for my younger sisters. “You’re the oldest,” she would say. “You have to set a good example.”
I hated it.
She said it so often, it did influence the decisions I made in my life. I tried to be a good daughter, student, and person because my Mom was counting on me to help raise my sisters. I spent a lot of time trying to be a good role model, and I thought it was because of this pressure I felt from my Mother.
But that wasn’t the case. I was emulating the role model I saw every day.
Mom, thank you for being a role model for my sisters and me. You showed us how to be a strong woman, how to handle business and trust God. You taught us about sacrifice and family. You were the embodiment of love.
And the winner of the COA-Spring Fling is Deborah Reed.
I appreciate all the people who partipated in this Rafflecopter and took part in the Cavalcade of Authors – Spring Fling. Be on the lookout for the registration link for the upcoming October 2021 Cavalcade of Authors.
(This is a new series of posts where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, En Vogue.
There aren’t many groups burning up the charts nowadays. However, one of the most popular and most successful female groups was En Vogue. The vocal group from Oakland, California was assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. The members were Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson, and Terry Ellis.
Remember when an artist had to know how to “sing” to get a record deal. Let’s take a musical stroll back in time to enjoy good music.
Enter to win the complete Virtues & Vices series by J.L. Campbell. I enjoyed it and I know you will too. Hope to see you at the Cavalcade Spring Fling on April 23-25th.
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Women. Money. Parties. Dominic Whitehorn’s life revolves around these staples until he wakes up to the reality that he’s broke, and living in a foreign land.
He hates his overbearing brother, and can’t stand his mother’s lectures. The only other source of help is his father, who suffers a heart attack.
With tighter reins on the family business, and his loan called in, Dominic’s problems multiply.
To make matters worse, the woman he’s interested in believes he’s a lightweight, and another claims he’s the father of her baby.
Ashley Dennis knows Nick is a troubled soul because she’s been there. They make an unlikely couple, but will her example and conviction be the catalyst he needs to turn his life around?
***Dominic’s Pride is inspirational fiction with a focus on family, relationships, and romance.
