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Behind the Words

Works in Progress

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APARTMENT 517 - Tragic tale of toddler, Cecily Hill, discovered in an abandoned apartment high rise amid a mysterious death, political coverups and social disparities (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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BACK TO THE LAND OF THE STINKY FEET - A mysterious blue car rolls into town, sending the citizens of Stinkafitte dashing to get a peek; but resident know-it-all Smelly Shelly gets an adventure she'll never forget when she determines to get more than a quick glimpse. (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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MR. BAXTER'S ASHES - Cora, the wife of heart attack victim, Harold Baxter, can't quite accept his tragic situation as par to her upcoming yard sale. (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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POETRY NIGHT - Poetry breaks the mundane routine and  personal drama sprinkled through the life of corporate admin, Rema Williams, until a desperate getaway to Italy changes everything. (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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ISABELLA SMILES - Baby elephant, Isabella, feels abandoned and alone until she befriends, Natalie, a tiny gnatcatcher, also missing her family. But will there friendship be short-lived? (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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LATE EXPECTATIONS - Everyone may think Rema Biondi is a tragedy waiting to happen, but the girl can cook! Her unexpected intelligence and talent will set her on a path to break generational curses and forge  (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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52 Positive Thoughts - a workbook for self-analysis and social betterment (Kindle Vella, Jess K. Vaughn)

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Completed Works

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A Symphony in Black - full ensemble of dramatic readers poetry recital, (Detroit 1988 John J Pershing HS Library)

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - contribution, anthology, From Eulogy to Joy (Capital 2000)

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"Mirror, How Far Down?, Rat Race" - Selected poems, (Timbooktu.com 2005)

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I'm Not Angry, I'm Bitter - poetry / dramatic criticisms, (I-Universe 2006, ISBN: 9780595393060)

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Poems on Twitter- poetic inspiration based on poetry prompts posted by Reaslistic Poetry on Twitter (Amazon/Kindle, August 2018)

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Cuts on Me - poetic compilation inspired in part by excerpts of Michelle Obama's con-versations at the Philadelphia Conference for Women, 2017 (Amazon/Kindle, May 2018)

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52 Positive Thoughts - a workbook for self-analysis and social betterment (Amazon/Kindle, May 2018)

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A Café Rendezvous - A spoken word poetry collection exploring the emotions of a developing relationship, told from both the guy's perspective as well as the girl's. It is romantic, full of feeling while remaining lighthearted and fun!  (Amazon/Kindle, March 2019)

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Countenance - The theme of Countenance is facial expressions that are conjured up in the mind when one is going through turmoils in life: painful relationships, depression, disappointments, hardships, injustices and more.

 

As Is the Sky - A spoken word poetry collection honoring the late matriarch of the family, Jean Allen, in a semi-biographical exploration of her experiences from hand-written notes, being born and raised in the post-slavery South. 

I am a passionate creative writer, poet, blogger, self-published author, and aspiring novelist. As an enduring partner and fiercely protective mom, I juggle my time between crafting short stories, chapbooks, greeting cards, novels, children's tales, and an endless array of innovative projects waiting to see the light of day.

My love for writing began in third grade when I penned my first award-winning poem, "Bored to Death." Inspired by a billboard on a mundane walk to school, I hastily scribbled a poem about a girl who died of boredom in class. What I dismissed as trivial, my teacher, Ms. Phillips, saw potential in and entered it into a contest. To my astonishment, I won, outshining students up to high school age!

 

From that early encouragement, I knew writing was my calling. My high school years were a whirlwind of reading a book a day, honing my unique styles, and expanding my vocabulary. At sixteen, I sold my first idea to Hallmark Cards. Though their interest in hiring me faded once they learned my age, it was an invaluable experience.

 

Poetry has been my greatest passion for over forty years, though my interests extend to storytelling and playwriting. I thrive on free expression, allowing verses to flow organically without the constraints of rhyme, meter, or haiku. Experimenting with different styles and techniques keeps my work fresh and original.

Thank you for visiting and showing interest in my literary journey.

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Constantly learning

Always endeavoring

forever changing.

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