Toi Thomas's Blog, page 19
June 15, 2020
New Book, Old Poem for #blacklivesmatter
Below is a short story and poem I wrote for a blog contest 2 years ago. I came in 3rd and was very pleased. Please click here if you’d like to read the other wonderful submissions in the contest. They have nothing to do with #blacklivesmatter. The theme of the contest was Fall and Winter. … Continue reading New Book, Old Poem for #blacklivesmatter
June 12, 2020
Urban Nightmare #WEPFF Challenge featuring Driving Home #amwriting #poetry
Sorry, I posted early. I meant to schedule this for the 17th but must have put in the 12th by mistake. Driving Home It’s cold outside, but I can’t wear a hoodie. My pants are too tight, but at least it doesn’t look like I’m carrying. My car is run down, but at least I’m … Continue reading Urban Nightmare #WEPFF Challenge featuring Driving Home #amwriting #poetry
June 3, 2020
#IWSG June 2020: What really matters?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: Writers have secrets! What are one or two of yours, something readers would never know from your work? I’ve chosen not … Continue reading #IWSG June 2020: What really matters?
May 17, 2020
#Childrensbook #Fundraising #Giveaway Winner Announced
I just want to say thank you to everyone who helped spread the word about my book Joe and Chip in Quarantine. Thank you to all those who downloaded it while it was free, and thank you to all those who entered my giveaway. Just to recap and wrap-up: On Giving Tuesday I gave $20 … Continue reading #Childrensbook #Fundraising #Giveaway Winner Announced
May 11, 2020
Joe and Chip in Quarantine #childrensbook #fundraising #giveaway
Today, I’m launching Joe and Chip in Quarantine to the world. To celebrate this launch, I’m offering a free ebook and a fundraising giveaway for #GivingTuesday. Daddy, what’s a quarantine? Mommy, why can’t I play with my friends? Life in the time of a quarantine can be hard and sometimes kids have trouble understanding what … Continue reading Joe and Chip in Quarantine #childrensbook #fundraising #giveaway
May 6, 2020
#IWSG May 2020: Getting into the zone
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: Do you have any rituals that you use when you need help getting into the ZONE? Care to share? I don’t … Continue reading #IWSG May 2020: Getting into the zone
April 20, 2020
Connecting with people is hard ’cause #IRead and “they” don’t.
I find that my friends and family don’t have much in common with me when it comes to books. Even my followers seem to like to read but don’t want to talk about it. Sometimes I feel like an endangered animal. I just don’t know why more people don’t read, especially since everyone tells kids … Continue reading Connecting with people is hard ’cause #IRead and “they” don’t.
April 15, 2020
Antique Vase #WEPFF Challenge featuring Even I Know #amwriting #flashfiction
Even I Know Silvia was the best, but even I know, the best things never last. I bet her funeral was lovely if the reception afterward was any indication. I was so pleased to be placed front and center as family and friends entered to sign the memory book. I didn’t much care to be … Continue reading Antique Vase #WEPFF Challenge featuring Even I Know #amwriting #flashfiction
April 13, 2020
Hey, I finally made some videos! #amreading
Yay, I did it! I managed to record three videos in one day. So if care to squeeze me into your streaming schedule for the day, I got a little someth’n for ya! Here I am Counting My Blessings. Here I am talking about what I read in the month of March. And, as usual, … Continue reading Hey, I finally made some videos! #amreading
April 1, 2020
#IWSG April 2020: How are things?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. So, yes, I posted late. The world is a little crazy right now. I tried to schedule this last night and had to apply … Continue reading #IWSG April 2020: How are things?
