Author Archives: emanita01

The New York Times ————————————— Thank you for participating on NYTimes.com. Your published submission can be found at this link: http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2017/01/23/enter-my-donald-trump-poetry-contest/?comments#permid=21285014

They say I’m not the average black girl because I’m so well spoken Poised, full of etiquette, a white man’s token You know I remember my ex’s mother telling me, “I didn’t know how I was gonna react when he … Continue reading →

The Bluebell Book’s short story slam week 37 got me sparked to write-up a rough short story. Before procrastination steps in, I decided to post it as is. So, here we go: Camping Confidence Canned By M. Anita Bailey for … Continue reading →

After Charlie* After Charlie, folks will look at folks’ differences, perhaps not even aware what they are doing. Folks will look at folks… Mistrust & fear not even aware…. What are they doing? Apprehension–  Apprehension, Mistrust & fear will drive … Continue reading →

Indescribable Instant All in one indescribable instant, everything changes. The instant just before that delicious sparkle, the one that sets off the sharing… That instant that can never be caught or identified; the instant, after which nothing is the same. … Continue reading →

Keep your light burning in times of darkness… …for dark moments are the backdrop for future enlightenment. Emanita ❤

Why I Went from HarperCollins to Indie Publishing Posted on August 20, 2014 by Administrators Signing with a mainstream was my breakthrough, but it was also my downfall. I was signed to a three book deal with HarperCollins. A dream-come-true … Continue reading →