excerpt from a Be A Man sequel As I thought about that day, I knew preparing for my speech had my mind all over the place. My wife stood by my side through thick and thin. I always wondered how our lives would have turned out if I had not asked her to marryContinue reading “Be Ready Stay Ready”
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Hitchhiker Ghost
This is a story that was told to me as a youngster and gave me chills. It frightened me one night as I drove this same highway to visit someone. I know I saw this hitchhiker ghost. Enjoy! On a chilly October night, a young man from Youngsville, NC was on his way to aContinue reading “Hitchhiker Ghost”
She’s The Man excerpt
As I close the creative side of my latest project out, it gives me joy to share this with you. The following is the opener of She’s The Man ripped straight from the Be A Man Universe. She’s The Man differs greatly from its predecessor in tone and pace. I can’t wait until I canContinue reading “She’s The Man excerpt”
New Life
This is an excerpt from She’s the Man and a spinoff of one of my short stories. I call this excerpt “New Life” because new life represents a change we all have when it enters the world. Brielle and I quickly made our way to the room where Kimorri sat with her visitors. InContinue reading “New Life”
Beginning of the Be A Man Universe
I ripped this excerpt straight from the pages of Be A Man. The first conversation Walton and Rachelle have with each other. If you like this and want more, click here and pickup your digital or hard copy today. One cold December night after Christmas, I was playing poker with my mother and Marcus’Continue reading “Beginning of the Be A Man Universe”
Your boys got you: Rest in Peace Grandpa Walter
I once said that I was Walter Burchette the first, my father was Walter Burchette Jr., and my grandfather was Walter Burchette III when he and I had a discussion when I was about five years old. Of course, I had it backward, but it didn’t matter. It was one of those stories that heContinue reading “Your boys got you: Rest in Peace Grandpa Walter”
excerpt from The Perfect Weapon
This is from a new project I’m working on that’s much different from my normal work. Being a big fan of comic book characters and superheroes, I thought I’d try my hand in writing a story based on just that. This is still a work in progress, but nonetheless, enjoy this excerpt. Being fromContinue reading “excerpt from The Perfect Weapon”
One More Round
I wrote this passage to my fallen cousin while seated next to his casket. His passing devastated me, but moreover, he leaves behind a beautiful daughter, an amazingly wonderful fiancée, and a host of family and friends that’ll miss his amazing flair for life. I call this: One More Round. This is the last timeContinue reading “One More Round”
Smile
for an untitled sequel of Be A Man Your smile is perfect. It lit up my life. Every time I saw it, my soul was in harmony with yours. The space between your ears made perfect with that smile. Accenting your bright eyes, your sharp nose, and strong cheekbones, your smile was your best accent.Continue reading “Smile”
The Wedding Vows
from Chapter 11: I Do excerpt from Be A Man As the beads of time trickled down to our moment, lots of thoughts traveled throughout my mind. Rachelle’s stunning beauty completely shocked me and gave way to a moment that I could not ever think. When Mr. Yoast announced that Rachelle and I preparedContinue reading “The Wedding Vows”
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