I am so happy and excited to release the initial book trailer for my upcoming book! Anyone who knows me, knows I go BIG or I Go Home. Therefore, this is just the first in a series of book… Read More ›
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Mara Prose Monday: Who is Mara Prose?
First, let’s start with some announcements for Mara Prose. I have officially signed my first author who is a family member to Mara Prose Publishing. We are in the development stage of her riveting story. More details to come…. Read More ›
Death to you and me & all in between (A Mara Prose Poem)
“This poem came about because of one person but it is directed at many. Let’s never forget I am a perpetual evolution – don’t try to understand me, you will continually barely scratch the surface. It’s all about empowerment now…. Read More ›
Mara Prose Monday: Let’s talk about the victim mentality
Of course, everyone is well aware that I am a huge Game of Thrones fan. I am so die hard, I believe I am a member of almost every Game of Thrones fan group on Facebook. In one of my… Read More ›
Dating Tales Wednesday: How to Get a GREAT Guy in 3 easy steps! by Andre Blaylock
FIRST: A undisputed fact… THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS. If you try to change anything in your life without first changing your thought process surrounding it, your brain will access the information it has previously accumulated, which is your past and current thought forms and experiences, and like… Read More ›
MARA PROSE’S AHA MOMENT: Regrets
I used to say to myself that regrets are just a part of life and there is not much you can do about them. I believed that everything I ever did in my life was exactly what I wanted to… Read More ›
Momma, I apologize…(A Mara Prose Poem)
Momma, I apologize for all the tears I made you cry I regret all the unnecessary good-byes And for all the times I told you lies It’s taken me too long to appreciate your wisdom It’s been too long of… Read More ›
Mara Prose Monday: Timeshare Man – Part II by Andre Blaylock
Contrary to popular belief, life is not lonely at the top. For certain men… Tall, handsome, successful men have no shortage of women to choose from. Many men assume that women are not into sex as much as they are. That’s FALSE! The… Read More ›
Mara Prose Monday: The Timeshare Man by Andre Blaylock
Often times a highly-coveted piece of property is too expensive for the average single individual to acquire on their own. In many cases these properties are offered on timeshare. A timeshare is a ownership model where several people collectively own usage in the same… Read More ›
Why Can’t I…(A Mara Prose Poem)
Happy Mara Prose Monday! It has been a minute since I last posted. This poem came to mind from a conversation I had with a very close friend who is having trouble in the dating world. The verbiage “How many frogs… Read More ›
You Can’t Tame Me (A Mara Prose Poem)
There one day and gone the next Nothing but a beautiful memory was left I read the texts but now they make no sense, so I’ve slowly done away with them Was it a lesson learned? Maybe Should I feel… Read More ›
You said forever…(A Mara Prose Poem)
You said forever You said we’d never be apart But when the tide started flooding You quickly made your depart You said for better or worse You said it’s us against the world But when I needed you the most… Read More ›
Mara Prose 5 Weeks of Reflections
Healing – Letting Go At 40, I find myself finally healing from all hurts from the past. I am letting go of my baggage and starting a new life. I am finally facing all that has ever hurt or caused… Read More ›
DAILY MP REBLOG: “I Don’t Know Her” (A Mara Prose Poem)
There she is, I fight hard to keep her at bayI don’t recognize her but she knows me wellShe remains hidden until she senses weaknessThen she dims my light and my soul is left in shambles I don’t recognize her… Read More ›
Mara Prose 5 Weeks of Reflections
Facing the Uniqueness of Me There came a point in January where a light bulb went off inside my head and I suddenly began to see myself for who I truly am and not who I have pretended to be. … Read More ›
Tuesday Thoughts: What A Difference A Year Can Make!
Picture courtesy of Thai Language Tuition This will be short and sweet but I have to Thank God for where I am today, as opposed to where I was last year around this very same time. Last April, I was… Read More ›
Dating Tales: Tinder and the Dawn of the “Dating Apocalypse” by Nancy Jo Sales
I find this Vanity Article by Nancy Jo Sales so disheartening. How empty and shallow the world has become. I was completely turned off by the men boasting of their sexual conquests in this article . However, it is not… Read More ›
Tuesday Thoughts: Confidently Lost by Sabrina Claudio
My daughter turned me onto Sabrina Claudio’s music this morning. Sometimes, the lyrics of a song accurately reflect your soul – and this song really describes where I’m at in life. I am a new fan for sure now. Be… Read More ›
Mara Prose Monday: Is Facebook Bad for Your Mental Health? by Allison Abrams
Picture Courtesy of HealthGlu I decided to continue with the theme of Logging Out – cutting back on frivolous and pointless social media activities. We recently purchased my daughter a new IPhone, but it started to malfunction only a few… Read More ›
Thursday Thoughts: Logging Out: More Real Time, Less Fake Time
Lately, I have become less and less interested in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These platforms lack very little substance and I am bored with the selfies, the hateful comments and the overall nonsense that is so prominent in these places. … Read More ›
Dating Tales: Dear ‘Broke’ Men: Don’t Punish A Woman for Not Wanting to Date You by Shantell E. Jamison
Picture Courtesy of NaijaNewsPlus have standards; step up or step out.” – Steve Maraboli You ever meet someone, man or woman, romantic or platonic, real or fake, that makes you feel bad for having standards? I’m talking about those folks… Read More ›
Mara Prose Monday: A Day With The Girls – Pearland Chico’s Spring Fashion Show
Image courtesy of Chico’s I have always loved fashion and have been known to be a shopaholic, like most women. Chico’s is hands down is one of my favorite stores. I have been a faithful shopper since 2003. After my layoff… Read More ›
Friday Preview: Here is a snippet from my debut novel The Davenports: A Battle of Wills
I receive a lot of inquiries about my upcoming novel, especially after reading the prologue. I decided I would give my Prosers a little preview from one of my chapters. The Davenports will grace us with their presence December 2017! … Read More ›
Dating Tales: Do men prefer a Scarlett O’Hara or a Melanie hamilton – Wilkes?
Photo courtesy of http://www.popmatters.com Not long ago, Gabrielle Reece, the world famous model, volleyball star and wife to pro surfer Laird Hamilton, sparked controversy with her new memoir “My Foot Is Too Big For The Glass Slipper”. In her memoir,… Read More ›
Wednesday Wisdom: Harsh Lessons (A Mara Prose Poem)
Picture courtesy of Truth Follower At this time last year, my world was unrecognizable. It was turned upside due to back to back hardships. I took some time to reflect on all of it and thought to myself ‘Wow’, I have… Read More ›
