[2002] Seated near the entrance of the Westin Hotel ballroom, off of Coit Rd and I-75 in Dallas, I began preparing notes for the next performance.  While soaking in the surroundings and ambiance of the scene, I watched guest interact at the buffet.  Some were seated at round tables draped in white linen and decorated with tea candles placed in [...]

Young Adult (4 Stars) Girls Will Be Girls?  The Ultimate Test by Shelia Marie Goss is the prolific author’s first novel for and about young adults. From the first page, the reader is caught up in the flavor, authenticity, and language of young adults and how they feel, think, and respond to what goes on around them. Britney Franklin is [...]

From the time the Devon, England-bred Joss Stone emerged on the music scene at age 16; the sultry singer crooned her way to the hearts of many critics and her peers including the respect of black audiences. She has a throaty and soulful sound that is unique and fresh, yet still pays homage to the great soul legacies transcended from [...]

Shelia is an amazing writing who has published four books  in women’s fiction and set to release a fifth and she recently sold her first young adult series, The LipGloss Chronicles.   Shelia is a great friend, mentor and associate and I encourage you to check out her books and visit her site! www.sheliagoss.com www.thelipglosschronicles.com

I am a movie fanatic! I love watching them.  I’m a bonafide Netflix subscriber and frequent the theaters whenever I can.  Since my goal is to become an indie filmmaker of course I have to research the craft and I so love the research. Fave Movies: Imitation of Life, Madame X, Auntie Mame, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Calamity Jane [...]