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Everlasting Editing - 5,011 Views
As some of you may know who follow my blog, this past January I landed a four-book deal with Soul Mate Publishing for my Cass & Nick...

Alretha Thomas
Apr 8, 2014


Sofa Wars - 4,811 Views
(The above is not our actual sofa) Eleven days ago Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared and has not been seen or heard of since, in...

Alretha Thomas
Mar 19, 2014


The Plane - 4,693 Views
Anytime I hear “The Plane” uttered, I can’t help but think about the 70’s television series, “Fantasy Island.” The character Tattoo would...

Alretha Thomas
Mar 13, 2014


Saving Daylight - 4,187 Views
In case you haven’t heard, it’s time to move our clocks forward. An easy way to remember is we spring forward and fall backward. So this...

Alretha Thomas
Mar 7, 2014


When Giving Pays Big Dividends - 4,377 Views
Last week I received an email on Facebook from an author named Charles Burgess with a request to read his new novel titled “Balllin’ the...

Alretha Thomas
Feb 11, 2014


A Dream Realized - 5,214 Views
“We have an offer on Married.” Those were the words that appeared in the subject line of an email I received from my agent, Stacey...

Alretha Thomas
Jan 23, 2014


A Small Poem in Memory of a Monumental Man - Nelson Mandela - 4,222 Views
My coworker gasped and I braced myself for what she had to say. The last thing I expected was for her to tell me Nelson Mandela died...

Alretha Thomas
Dec 5, 2013


Not Just Another JFK Story - 4,421 Views
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy’s death. People all over the world are taking time to remember the man who was...

Alretha Thomas
Nov 22, 2013


Inspirational Reader - 4,880 Views
While reading her email I could feel every ounce of enthusiasm and excitement that enveloped her being. Her words bounced off and danced...

Alretha Thomas
Nov 9, 2013


133 Minutes a Slave - 4,446 Views
Yesterday I had the opportunity to see the movie “12 Years a Slave.” I had first learned of the controversial film while at the theater...

Alretha Thomas
Oct 27, 2013


I think I have Oldorexia - 4,445 Views
You’re probably scratching your head wondering what in the heck is Oldorexia. Well it’s a new word I have coined and it’s trademarked....

Alretha Thomas
Oct 12, 2013


Fourteen years ago today... - 4,864 Views
I said “I do” to my soulmate. September 18, 1999 was one of the happiest days of my life. It was a day I never imagined would take place....

Alretha Thomas
Sep 18, 2013


A Kindergarten Flop - 4,671 Views
The month of September is somewhat bittersweet. The sweetness can be attributed to my book launch party for my latest novel “The Baby in...

Alretha Thomas
Sep 2, 2013


I Can't BeWEAVE it! - 5,008 Views
Recently it was reported in the news that a preacher out of Texas banned the women in his congregation from wearing weaves. I thought it...

Alretha Thomas
Aug 21, 2013


425 Million Reasons to Quit My Day Job - 4,998 Views
In case you haven’t heard or read about it, the Powerball Jackpot is up to $425 million. I usually don’t play the lottery, but I had 425...

Alretha Thomas
Aug 7, 2013


Happy Birthday, Mommie - 5,117 Views
Today is my mother’s birthday, and if she were still living, she would be 75-years-old. Wow, I can’t even begin to imagine my mother at...

Alretha Thomas
Aug 1, 2013


Move Over Prince George--There’s a New Baby in Town - 4,375 Views
“The Baby in the Window!” Yes, my fourth novel will be available on Amazon.com on August 1. The launch party is scheduled for August...

Alretha Thomas
Jul 26, 2013


Why I Went Six Consecutive Days Without Eating 4,242 Views
I know you’re probably thinking I had to have eaten something. No, I ate nothing. I did however drink water. If I hadn’t, I would be in...

Alretha Thomas
Jul 21, 2013


?#@*&% Happens! - 4,922 Views
The hairs on the back of my neck bristled when I slammed into the truck in front of me. It was Friday, June 21st and I was living one of...

Alretha Thomas
Jul 18, 2013


Up Close and Personal with the N-Word - 4,361 Views
Yesterday Americans celebrated the Fourth of July with food, fun, and fireworks. But for Paula Deen, the rockets, missiles, and cherry...

Alretha Thomas
Jul 5, 2013
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