In the Be A Man Universe, one swing of the bat can carry more than just a ball—it can carry the weight of doubt, dreams, and redemption. This excerpt from an upcoming coming-of-age African American novel captures a pivotal moment in a young athlete’s life, where failure looms and legacy hangs in the balance. WithContinue reading “On Deck: Finish strong”
Category Archives: Coming-of-age
Between a rock and space
This is from a work-in-progress (WIP) project without a release scheduled. Enjoy this as I have more coming in the future. I saw clouds embellishing the deep blue, partially obscuring the boundless void of space, as I faced the vast expanse of the sky. They drifted like wisps of cotton candy, delicate and ethereal, spreadingContinue reading “Between a rock and space”
The Fishing Archer
This is a simple short story used to help me develop some characters in the Be A Man series. This is not a part of any manuscript or storyline I plan to write, but this passage embodies the characters from a future title from the Be A Man universe. At fourteen and a juniorContinue reading “The Fishing Archer”
Be Ready Stay Ready
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”
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”
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”
Be A Man short
Chapter 9: Growing Up short story The conversation between Tommy and I prompted me to make my next move. Nowhere near being dressed for my evening with Rachelle, I left him in my room and left the house. I marched over to the Arlene house, I rang the doorbell like I had done previouslyContinue reading “Be A Man short”
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