Married Man, the re-release!!!!!

Married Man is the love saga of Miles Jordan and Kendra Davis whose paths cross again after nine long years.

Miles, totally unhappy in his marriage to April Jordan seeks out to find his one and only true love who he let go for all the wrong reasons.

Kendra Davis has moved out of Philadelphia and now has a major position with a financial institution down in Charlotte, North Carolina where she's fast-tracking in her career. With no idea that Miles is looking to hook back up with her, Kendra heads home to Philly for a visit for the holidays.

When these two reunite, a lot of issues fall on the table. Can Miles withstand the pain of losing everything he's built family wise and is Kendra prepared for the consequences that involve dealing with a married man?

Find out what prevails in this story of infidelity, deceit and lust. What awaits these two?

The re-release is coming to a store location near you very soon.

Do you know what the term "scorned" means?

After talking with a few men who seem halted by my title and displayed facial gesters that tell me they are not too sure if they should touch my novel, A Woman Scorn'd--let alone read it, I'm left wondering how many of us really understand what the term scorned means. I mean aside from the infamous quote, "hell has no fury like a woman scorned." What fury has any person who is viciously beaten, abused mentally and physically, sexually molested and made to feel like their self-worth is invaluable?

In a commentary discussion where I was aired in Baltimore on WEAA (98.9FM)on July 10th, the topic that was aligned with my novel's related issue, domestic violence was rap music. I was asked to discuss the impact harsh and degrading words can have on us individually. I mean it is enough that we were called niggas and made to feel like our race was worthless but to hear it on a daily basis in a rap song, and what is it with women now calling each other the "b's, hoes, and wifey. Come on, yall know what I'm talking about. We now have books with these degrading titles. What messages are we delivering to our youth who more or less must become our leaders. Hopefully, they will turn these negatives into positives.

On Monday, I aired on Dr. Maxine's Thompson show www.artistfirst.com where we discussed domestic violence and the aftermath. Be sure to check out the site for the archive taping of this show so you can listen in and validate your issues and point of view.

Now back to scorned, In your opinion what determines this emotion/behavior in any given situation where a relationship fails us? I'd like to hear some views on this. If there is anyone who has been through this and is here to talk about it, please feel free to speak openly on the subject if you can do so without reliving it. I feel we must bring awareness to this as it isn't going away. Perhaps we can enlighten someone, uplift and inspire someone. Let's talk about it.

Reflections---missing her

I'm sitting here today reflecting and thinking about my sister-in-law. This time of the year is still hard for me as it brings me closer to the month she was taken away from us. So suddenly. So unexpected.

Thank God, I am a writer. Having this gift has helped me to get through alot. I always want to remember those who I have loved and cared about in a special way.

The one thing that I remember most about Tanya is her smile and how she'd make us laugh. When I think back, I can't recall ever seeing her down or with a frown on her face. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Her three children are just like her in that way. They have adapted her characteristics...the ability to smile.

Just recently, I was with Tanya's children at a college party for Tammie's son (Tanya's twin) and they just had me laughing all afternoon.

I know they miss their mother. But, the spirit in these children made me think...made me reflect. I felt like Tanya was present with us.

No one has to respond to this. I'm just reflecting. I miss my sister-in-law and just needed to jot down a thought.