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Another Year Over

Sending my best wishes to all for a happy new year! “It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, … Continue reading

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A Novel Affair: A National Novel Writing Month Event

Join me on Saturday, November 15 at 1 pm for A Novel Affair: A National Novel Writing Month Event at the Greater Tried Stone Baptist Church, 1363 Otis Place NW, Washington, DC (a short walk from Columbia Heights Metro; 52 and 54 bus … Continue reading

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Story Published Online

It’s always exciting to get a story published. Many thanks to Memphis Vaughan, editor of TimBookTu, for selecting my short story, “New Clothes,” to be included in the site’s Summer Quarter. I hope you enjoy it. http://www.timbooktu.com/hatter/newcloth.htm  

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On the Radio

In January, Yvonne Battle-Felton interviewed me for her weekly radio show “The Writing Life,” where she talks to some notable figures in writing today. I met Yvonne several years ago when we were both studying at Johns Hopkins, and was excited … Continue reading

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Thank You for a Thank You!

I was so thrilled recently to receive a thank you card from Ms. Wendy Thorbjornsen and her class at Trinity University for having visited them last month. It was such a cool surprise in the mail. Each student signed their … Continue reading

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A Writers Retreat in Paradise

I just had the most amazing experience at a writers retreat in the Bahamas. There’s no better daily commute than a ferry to a private island and a morning doing writing exercises in a coconut grove. If there is a … Continue reading

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Great Visit to Richard Wright PCS

I had a wonderful visit on Monday morning (April 15) to the Richard Wright Public Charter School in DC. Thank you to Ms. Harris and her two classes for such a warm welcome and interesting Q&A sessions about my novel. … Continue reading

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New Book Released for Seniors

I’m excited to share the release of “Health and Fitness for Seniors” – I had the pleasure of working with Newlie Hewson, who turned 90 this year, in helping to edit his book. He has created a comprehensive guide to help … Continue reading

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Marita Golden at Busboys and Poets

Enjoyed hearing Marita Golden, award-winning author of more than a dozen books, read from her newest book, “Living Out Loud, A Writer’s Journey” at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC. She shared the spotlight with Jamaican-born writer, Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn, … Continue reading

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Story Featured on The Whistling Fire; A Camping Tale!

Many thanks to Athena Lark, guest editor at The Whistling Fire for selecting my short story, “Nikki,” to be featured on the site. She says, “the characters are rich, the setting is intimate, and the plot intriguing.   Hatter gives a knock-out … Continue reading

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