What’s in the works, Jona?

I wanted to take some time and update you on what I am working on. Rather than working on several projects at the same time. I have broken my year down in writing in the summer and fall, editing in the winter, and publishing in the spring. The process has begun to really change for… Continue reading What’s in the works, Jona?

Celebrating Juneteenth with Free Writing Goodies!

A rasta flag with colors of green, yellow, and red with a black woman with an afro in the middle

Happiest of Juneteenth to one and all, In celebration of today, I want to offer a free writing template that I use to organize my ideas for a new story. It was inspired by an ex of mine, who tried to plot all the parts of a story before writing, I liked the idea of… Continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth with Free Writing Goodies!

Offer me flowers – A Poem

Strange how we decorate our pain with peonies and our suffering with daffodils.  A bouquet for your sacrifice. And a rose garden for your breaking, beating heart.  Tell me when did you realize that pain and beauty were synonymous with forgiveness and love.  Take my heart and hold it close to yours. Wrap it in… Continue reading Offer me flowers – A Poem

How to Write a 50,000 word Book in 45 Days

Photo by KoolShooters on Pexels.com Writing a book is time-consuming, but worth it. If your goal is to write a short and sweet book, that's to the point without much fanfare. This little writing guide is for you. Do keep in mind that this works well for thrillers, romance, and slice of life book genres.… Continue reading How to Write a 50,000 word Book in 45 Days