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March 27, 2026

In Joseph’s Shadow Part Two

People knew his father and what he had contributed to the movement. They still spoke Joseph’s name with a kind of reverence, as though saying it might conjure the courage of another time. His photograph—creased at the corners, and yellowed with time, hung in barbershops and church foyers, beside posters for fish fries and gospel… Continue reading

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March 8, 2026

In Joseph’s Shadow: Part One

Tanya McNair, dressed in her favorite navy-blue blouse, which bore a faint trace of glitter from the campaign rally a month ago, moved from group to group of the crowded apartment. Her living room was alive with chatter, laughter, and the occasional burst of applause from friends and neighbors whenever a commentator announced another state… Continue reading

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November 29, 2024

The Stella Series: Meet the Family

As mentioned, I am reviving the Stella series with a fourth book! For those who have not read the first three books, I’ll share excerpts, nuggets, and tidbits as we prepare for the fourth installment. Today, we are refamiliarizing ourselves with some of the family. Enjoy! Stella May Born in 1845, Stella is the daughter… Continue reading

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November 19, 2024

The Stella Series Continues

I published the first book in the Stella Trilogy in 2015 and revised it in 2020. I have been working on a part four recently, and I am excited to continue this family’s story. If you have not read the series, I highly recommend it in preparation for the next part. (If you read these… Continue reading

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October 15, 2015

Why Not Write a Series?

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: Series is the new black. It seems like everyone is writing them these days. Having a published series of books is a great way to keep readers interest for long enough to have them remember your name, actively seek you out, sign up for your newsletter, or ask to… Continue reading

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Stella Series

In Joseph’s Shadow Part Two

In Joseph’s Shadow: Part One

The Stella Series: Meet the Family

The Stella Series Continues

Why Not Write a Series?