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Tracy L. Darity

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As a child, she had a creative imagination and a love for reading. In her early teens, she began writing short stories as a hobby. It was not until she attended the 1997 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, that she decided she wanted to fulfill her dream of becoming a novelist. The words of Tavis Smiley inspired her. She jotted down this message during his speech at one of the forums: “We all have a God-given talent, but if you don’t have the desire to define, develop, and deliver your talent, you will always be in the audience and never on stage.”

Tracy returned home from the festival energized and began penning her first novel. She didn’t complete the manuscript until late 1998. Over time, Darity became discouraged after receiving
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Unveiling the Journey: Adapting My Debut Novel into a Series

Justice Book One of the He Loves Me He Loves Me Not! Series b Tracy L. Darity Transitioning a novel into a series is an exciting journey...
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“Baby, God ain't gonna bless you with another woman's husband, not today, not tomorrow, not ever.”
Tracy L. Darity, Love...Like Snow in Florida on a Hot Summer Day

“It must be an awful feeling to have love all around you and not feel loved, to be in need and unable to accept whats being offered, to see a world of possibilities but trapped inside your own mind.”
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“Since the beginning of Humanities every era has had an elitist group that attempted to dictate what is and is not acceptable forms of art. As time has moved on, what is considered the “peasant” class or the lower echelons of society have overwhelmingly gone against the elitist point of view. Without that continuous evolution art would not be where it is today…enjoyed by the masses.”
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message 10: by Jaree

Jaree Francis Just wishing u great weekend

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Katrina Burchett hi Tracy: I read your blog post on Amazon (Candid Conversation With a Bookstore Owner)- Thanks for the education ;)


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Tracy Darity Hi All,

I am the featured author in the August edition of From A Writer's Point of View. Here is the link.
http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/theau...

Tracy

For more archived interviews visit Tracy's Book Club at: http://tracyldarity.ning.com




SassyMama Hi, Tracy...WELCOME to goodreads...and thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...CONGRATS on your book...good luck with any/all future writings...looking forward to sharing chats reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed end of the week...and Happy Reading :-)


message 5: by Liane

Liane Spicer Thanks for adding me to your circle, Tracy! Greetings from the Caribbean!


message 4: by Tracy

Tracy Darity MissyT wrote: "Hi Tracy,
Great interview on blogtalk with Pam Osbey.
Big congrats to you and best wishes for your continued success. "


Thanks so much for the support.

Tracy


MissyT Hi Tracy,
Great interview on blogtalk with Pam Osbey.
Big congrats to you and best wishes for your continued success.


MissyT Hi Tracy,
Thanks a bunch for reaching out!
Have a great week.


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