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March 10, 2014
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY MOMENT_MOVING PAST FEAR
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."2 Timothy 1:7
HEALTHY THINKING
Have you ever been so scared of something that you could not think straight? You were facing a situation that you know you needed to handle, but you just couldn't deal with it. Ignoring it won't make it go away, but the possibilities of the outcome terrified you. Fear can be so deeply rooted that it paralyzes us, causing us to become inactive...not making a move or decision one way or the other. And as we all know that can be more devastating than the situation itself.
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March 6, 2014
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Last night I was thinking of writing one of my Throwback Thursday posts. I was unsure which year I would reflect on, but I knew that was what I was going to do. Those posts are always a lot of fun as we remember when. But this morning after spending time with my Father, my direction changed. I simply want to express gratitude. Take a peek »
March 5, 2014
WRITER WEDNESDAY_GAME ON
My life? My life has been protected to some extent and yet has caused me to endure more pain and hardship than a little bit. Life isn't always a bowl of roses, and it doesn't have that perfect fairytale ending. People have ups and downs, they are discouraged and lost, and they are victorious and champions. We're blessed when we have more of the latter than the former. But there is a lesson in it all. And when we learn to rise above our limitations and stand strong, we can be victorious.
My writings focus on everyday challenges people face. Topics range from domestic violence to women's insecurities. I strive to reach as many people as possible, to let them know they are not alone in this world. Despite their circumstances or situations, they can and will rise up with belief in self and faith.
I believe people are in desperate need of help. Portraying real life situations with real people my readers can connect with is my aim. In the end, my characters will grow and learn to overcome. Their situations do not always have a fairy tale ending; however, they do find a way to rise above the adversity. If I can show readers that they too can do this and sometimes in a non-traditional way, I have reached my goal.
Here's an excerpt from my upcoming novel BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel:
CHAPTER 17: GAME ON
“I need just two more weeks and I will have it together…I know I said that last week, but I just started a new job and I will have income in two weeks. Please Mr. Clay. Alright, okay, thanks anyway.” Angel clicked the cell phone off and threw it on the couch behind her. Putting her head in her hands she tried to stem the flow of tears that stung her eyes.
“Mommy…mommy whas’ wrong?” TJ asked.
Angel sucked in a deep breath, rubbed the heel of her palms into her eyes, and then blinked rapidly before holding her head up to look at her little boy. His dark chocolate skin, oval shaped face, and medium brown slanted eyes were an exact replica of his father.
“Come here lil’ man,” she said, picking her baby up on her lap. She inhaled the fresh scent of his watermelon scented shampoo she had just washed his hair with. He was the only good thing to come out of her marriage to her husband, Black.
“You sad?” the little three year-old asked his mother.
“Umm, no I’m not sad baby. Mommy just has a lot on her mind. What do you want to do today?” she asked. She didn’t have much money left, but she was determined not to make this little boy suffer.
“Wanna see daddy. Daddy coming home today?”
Angel sighed again. She was tired of lying to her baby. His daddy wasn’t coming back home and she didn’t want to keep getting his hopes up. But she wasn’t quite sure how to tell him that his whole world had shifted and would never be the same again. All because his daddy couldn’t keep his pants zipped. Every time Angel thought about finding Black with Kianna she became angry all over again. The only thing she wanted to do was snatch Kianna bald and rip Black’s penis off his body. That one little member of his body had brought her so much pleasure and so much pain the duration of their relationship.
“Well baby Daddy isn’t coming home today. Daddy has a new place to stay now.”
“Why? We gonna stay with Daddy?”
“Um no little man. Daddy is staying with…with a friend of his now. So it’s just you and me. But I promise we’re gonna have so much fun and Daddy will see you from time to time.”
TJ started crying to Angel’s chagrin. He wanted his father and nothing she said to him would change that.
“Baby sit right here. I’m gonna call Daddy and see if he can come over today okay? Please don’t cry…it makes mommy cry when you cry.”
With that announcement TJ stopped crying and wiped his face on his shirtsleeve.
“I’ll be right back. You sit here and watch TV.” Angel changed the TV to a cartoon channel and took her phone to the bedroom she had once shared with her husband.
Dear God, help me humble myself to call this man so my baby can be okay, Angel thought to herself. She dialed Black’s number and felt the butterflies doing a number on her stomach. She hated calling him because she didn’t know if he would be with her or not. The worst part was not knowing how he would react when she called. Sometimes they could almost make it through a phone call and sometimes it ended in a shouting and screaming match, with her crying when all was said and done. She couldn’t do that with TJ in the other room. She had enough on her plate as she thought about her call to Mr. Clay. He wanted the rent money at the beginning of next week and he wasn’t willing to negotiate. She didn’t know where she would get the rent money from, not to mention she had lied…she didn’t have a job, or the prospect of one. If she didn’t have it at the beginning of next week, he would start the eviction proceedings. Her time was running out.
You will want to stay tuned to learn how Angel overcomes her adversities. BEJEWELED: THE FLIGHT OF AN ANGEL COMING IN MAY 2014
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Come check out my books, and learn more about the woman behind the blog at my website www.cmichelleramsey.com . Until the next time I'm just...
Writing My Dreams,
by: Chelle Ramsey www.cmichelleramsey.com
My writings focus on everyday challenges people face. Topics range from domestic violence to women's insecurities. I strive to reach as many people as possible, to let them know they are not alone in this world. Despite their circumstances or situations, they can and will rise up with belief in self and faith.
I believe people are in desperate need of help. Portraying real life situations with real people my readers can connect with is my aim. In the end, my characters will grow and learn to overcome. Their situations do not always have a fairy tale ending; however, they do find a way to rise above the adversity. If I can show readers that they too can do this and sometimes in a non-traditional way, I have reached my goal.
Here's an excerpt from my upcoming novel BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel:
CHAPTER 17: GAME ON
“I need just two more weeks and I will have it together…I know I said that last week, but I just started a new job and I will have income in two weeks. Please Mr. Clay. Alright, okay, thanks anyway.” Angel clicked the cell phone off and threw it on the couch behind her. Putting her head in her hands she tried to stem the flow of tears that stung her eyes.
“Mommy…mommy whas’ wrong?” TJ asked.
Angel sucked in a deep breath, rubbed the heel of her palms into her eyes, and then blinked rapidly before holding her head up to look at her little boy. His dark chocolate skin, oval shaped face, and medium brown slanted eyes were an exact replica of his father.
“Come here lil’ man,” she said, picking her baby up on her lap. She inhaled the fresh scent of his watermelon scented shampoo she had just washed his hair with. He was the only good thing to come out of her marriage to her husband, Black.
“You sad?” the little three year-old asked his mother.
“Umm, no I’m not sad baby. Mommy just has a lot on her mind. What do you want to do today?” she asked. She didn’t have much money left, but she was determined not to make this little boy suffer.
“Wanna see daddy. Daddy coming home today?”
Angel sighed again. She was tired of lying to her baby. His daddy wasn’t coming back home and she didn’t want to keep getting his hopes up. But she wasn’t quite sure how to tell him that his whole world had shifted and would never be the same again. All because his daddy couldn’t keep his pants zipped. Every time Angel thought about finding Black with Kianna she became angry all over again. The only thing she wanted to do was snatch Kianna bald and rip Black’s penis off his body. That one little member of his body had brought her so much pleasure and so much pain the duration of their relationship.
“Well baby Daddy isn’t coming home today. Daddy has a new place to stay now.”
“Why? We gonna stay with Daddy?”
“Um no little man. Daddy is staying with…with a friend of his now. So it’s just you and me. But I promise we’re gonna have so much fun and Daddy will see you from time to time.”
TJ started crying to Angel’s chagrin. He wanted his father and nothing she said to him would change that.
“Baby sit right here. I’m gonna call Daddy and see if he can come over today okay? Please don’t cry…it makes mommy cry when you cry.”
With that announcement TJ stopped crying and wiped his face on his shirtsleeve.
“I’ll be right back. You sit here and watch TV.” Angel changed the TV to a cartoon channel and took her phone to the bedroom she had once shared with her husband.
Dear God, help me humble myself to call this man so my baby can be okay, Angel thought to herself. She dialed Black’s number and felt the butterflies doing a number on her stomach. She hated calling him because she didn’t know if he would be with her or not. The worst part was not knowing how he would react when she called. Sometimes they could almost make it through a phone call and sometimes it ended in a shouting and screaming match, with her crying when all was said and done. She couldn’t do that with TJ in the other room. She had enough on her plate as she thought about her call to Mr. Clay. He wanted the rent money at the beginning of next week and he wasn’t willing to negotiate. She didn’t know where she would get the rent money from, not to mention she had lied…she didn’t have a job, or the prospect of one. If she didn’t have it at the beginning of next week, he would start the eviction proceedings. Her time was running out.
You will want to stay tuned to learn how Angel overcomes her adversities. BEJEWELED: THE FLIGHT OF AN ANGEL COMING IN MAY 2014
If you enjoyed this post, I encourage you to share it with others by clicking the social media icon below. Thanks for dropping in and as always please leave a comment, because I just love chatting with you. You can link up with me online using the icons above.
Come check out my books, and learn more about the woman behind the blog at my website www.cmichelleramsey.com . Until the next time I'm just...
Writing My Dreams,
by: Chelle Ramsey www.cmichelleramsey.com
March 3, 2014
BOOK SPOTLIGHT_THE SECRETS THEY KEPT
AMAZON OVERVIEW:
It is often said that what a person doesn't know can’t hurt them, but in the case of Brittany, Tyra, and Alisha, what they didn't know not only hurt, for one of them, it killed. From destroyed marriages and surprise identities to lethal love affairs and drug addictions, the secrets kept from, and by, these women set in motion a chain of events that ripped their worlds apart, threatened to destroy their friendships, and made it impossible for any of them to ever trust again.Show more Show less Take a peek »
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?_MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
We become what we think about. –Earl Nightingale
HEALTHY THINKING:
I missed bringing you your motivational moments in February. But I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the love stories and romance excerpts from my wonderful author friends. And I hope you enjoyed them as well.
Now that March is here, (my birthday month)...we're back on track to thinking and living healthy. And I didn't forget to include a healthy living recipe with the thought of the day for you.
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March 2, 2014
HAPPY MARCH_BEJEWELED COVER REVEAL
Happy Sunday and Happy March glorious people. So I have been working on my next project BeJeweled: The Flight of An Angel. I have left excerpts here and there and allowed you to meet a couple of the characters. The book is currently with my editor after receiving it back from my Beta readers. I am also working with my campaign manager, but in the midst of all of that...I worked with a book designer for the first time. Take a peek »
February 28, 2014
SECRET LOVERS_JANINE & RODNEY ON 20 DAYS OF LOVE
There are all types of love that we can experience, puppy love, a teenaged love, strong love, and a forbidden love. But what happens when you find yourself in the midst of a love triangle? The one you love is intent on tearing your heart apart, and the man of your dreams is waiting to put it back together again. Sometimes it just may lead to more than emotional pain. Come learn all about Janine and Rodney's love triangle as it hits the airwaves, today on 20 Days of Love.Take a peek »
February 27, 2014
THE GREATEST LOVE_ RHONDA MCKNIGHT ON 20 DAYS OF LOVE
Today we're getting up close and personal with Christian fiction Author Rhonda McKnight as she talks about her writing, her life, and the greatest love of all...the one she shares with Jesus Christ. Come on in, sit down and kick up your feet, and join us for a little chat today on 20 Days of Love with Rhonda McKnight. Take a peek »
February 26, 2014
A CRAZY LOVE_ADRIENNE THOMPSON ON 20 DAYS OF LOVE
Sometimes love can enter our lives when we least expect it. Fed up and ready to do something different, love could be the furthest thing from our minds. But when it hits, we find ourselves acting out of character and doing some of the craziest things for love. Author Adrienne Thompson shares an excerpt from her new release "Your Love Is King" today on 20 Days of Love.Take a peek »
A CRAZY LOVE_ADRIENNE KING ON 20 DAYS OF LOVE
Sometimes love can enter our lives when we least expect it. Fed up and ready to do something different, love could be the furthest thing from our minds. But when it hits, we find ourselves acting out of character and doing some of the craziest things for love. Author Adrienne Thompson shares an excerpt from her new release "Your Love Is King" today on 20 Days of Love.Take a peek »
