I LOVE and I do mean LOVE New Edition!!!!!! Been down with NE since '83!!!
But I also listen to Donell Jones, John Legend, Jill Scott, Maxwell, Ledisi, Rahsaan Patterson, Rachelle Ferrell, Anthony Hamilton, Lyfe Jennings, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Silk, Shai, Darius Rucker, Gwen Stefani, Robin Thicke, Leela James, Ne-Yo, Raheem DeVaughn
HIP HOP
LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Brat, UTFO, Run DMC, Whodini, Ludacris, Outkast, Goodie Mob, Mos Def, Common. The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul
OLD SCHOOL
Teena Marie, O'Bryan, Shalamar, Switch, Atlantic Starr, Guy, Mary Jane Girls, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, Heatwave
GOSPEL
Smokie Norful, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, The Clark Sisters, Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Martha Munizzi, Deitrick Haddon
DC GO-GO
Chuck Brown, Rare Essence, Junkyard, EU
Movies
My all time favorite movie is...
THE COLOR PURPLE!!!
Other favorites include: Love Jones, Love and Basketball, Brown Sugar, Sugar Hill, The Best Man, Akeela and the Bee, School Daze, Ray, The Five Heartbeats
OLD SCHOOL
Claudine, Car Wash, The Wiz, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Greased Lightening, Carmen Jones, Bustin Loose
BLAXPLOTATION
Blacula, Cleopatra Jones, The Mack, Foxy Brown, Super Fly
OTHER
When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, Now Voyager, Silence o the Lambs, Imitation of Life, The St. Louis Blues, Pulp Fiction, Scary Movie 1 and 2, There's Something About Mary, Napoleon Dynamite, It's a Wonderful Life
Television
First 48, CSI, CSI Miami, Deal or No Deal, Golden Girls, Judge Mathis, People's Court, Family Guy, Oprah, Mad TV, Good Times, Sanford & Son. Oh and I LOVE The Boondocks!!!---.."You gon' pay what you owe.".. - Riley Freeman to Santa Claus :)
Books
Of course my favorite book is...
..LOVE LESSONS!!!!!!
.. Other favorites include: A Fool's Paradise, Addicted, Friends and Lovers, Seduced, Sisters and Lovers, Disappearing Acts, The Coldest Winter Ever, Their Eyes Were Watching God, every E. Lynn Harris book, Black Betty, A Raisin in the Sun
Heroes
MY FATHER!!!----it takes a hell-of-a man to raise two girls by himself!!!! And my grandmother (RIP, Granny-Ma) the epitome of style, grace, and class.
I've been writing short stories since I was a pre-teen. My friends Gina, Erika, Tisa, Julia, and Erica used to write about meeting New Edition. YES, I'm embarrassed to say it's true!!! That's how it all started. As I got older, my writing evolved. I never thought about actually publishing my work until my friend Nancey Flowers encouraged me to "Go for it!" And though it took me over 3 years, Love Lessons finally hit the shelves!!!
*****
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!!!
“Love Lessons is a witty and passionate, true-to-life novel dealing with the subtle complexity of true love. It gives a new understanding to the cliché good things come to those who wait.” Nancey Flowers – author of #1 Essence Bestselling novel, Shattered Vessels and No Strings Attached
"Imbued with emotion, drama and reality, Love Lessons is a wonderful read. I absolutely loved the strong family bonds of both the Jacksons and the Morgans. For me, it was a trip down memory lane with Stacey's cd and note. I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the Spike Lee comment. (I thought I was the only one that hated that too.) Love Lessons is a pleasure to read, as the love and reality of the story unfolds. This was a very promising debut, and I look forward to Terren's next novel." Toni, OOSA Online Book Club
"I absolutely enjoyed Love Lessons. Though it is a fictional story, many can relate to the issues surrounded by the love triangle of Stacey, Patrick and Ronnie. Ronnie and Stacey..whew..they heat up the pages! Ronnie is the type of man that many women fantasize about. Get a copy of the book! You will not be disappointed!" Cherron C., Morrisville, NC
This was a well written book. The flow was exceptional. I do hope that the author will consider writing a sequel. I would love to know how Ms. Jackson and Mr. Morgan handle Atlanta. Monica D., Clinton, MD
This book was definitely a page turner and it even brought back memories of my college days. The characters were well developed and throughout the story you felt as if you were right there with them. This book is a good example that love can conquer all and that there are still good men out there. I look forward to the next novel!! Dana M., Columbus, OH
Good read! Loved the way the story unfolded. Liked that Terren included humor in the story! Looking forward to the sequel! Deniece T., Alexandria, VA
Love Lessons was totally fantastic! It was awesome. I could relate to so many things in the book especially the big legs. (smile) I laughed so hard when Stacey’s father made the comment about Spike Lee and having his characters floating down the street. That was too funny. The story is very interesting and keeps your attention. It’s down to earth and full of excitement. I lost myself in the book and by the end, I learned as Stacey learned. The book, as corny as this is going to sound, even taught me what real love is about and even renewed my hopes that it can happen! God has gifted you and you are definitely on your way to carving out your own niche. All I can say is the book was outstanding!!! Romona J., Gainesville, FL
*****
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YES! I do too, but I can't breathe, I can't sleep and my head is throbbing....I went to the Pharmacy last night and she hooked me up, so I hope with these meds I can get to feeling better. I am not coming in this afternoon to work. We might actually do that. Send a text my way and remind me, if you don't mind. I'd love to do that! We are SOOO loving our vacation time and love being around people too. the extra money we made from taking those paid surveys online helped out so much!! you should really do them too; i mean, hey, the extra money comes in handy, right? i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
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anyways, so, I will see you next Tuesday. Have a great day!
ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, WE HONOR YOU From your first heartbeat, and your first breath, we have been blessed On your birthday, I am sure the earth stopped for a moment In that moment, OUR CREATOR, made room for all the good you were to bring, and for all that you have touched, from that first heartbeat and your first breath Happy Birthday for us that you are here for us on your Birthday MAY JOY RAIN DOWN ON YOU LIKE SEATTLE RAIN
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You know something, with all that may be going on in your life, this is the perfect moment to stop for a few minutes, become still, go within and see... really SEE, that YOU are a PERFECT SOUL; And within that perfect soul, which is YOU, is every perfect gift to master, create, produce, do, be and accomplish anything. It’s all there...in that perfection called you. It's all in your consciousness! I'm not kidding....think on it.
And come see me June 23. :-) Namaste. Israel Malik! Awakening Light International www.awakeninglight.org
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I just posted my lastest short story: Consequences.
This is Lynette and Jerome's story. I hope you like it. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. If you haven't done so already, consider subscribing to my blog.
I just posted the third part to my lastest story. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
I apologize for the long time in between the second and last story. I was in China doing some business for me full time gig!! I hope you understand. Gotta make the paper to pay the bills.
I can’t take back what I’ve done in the past Nor can I retaliate on all that’s been done to me, At best I can learn from experiences I’ve had Shake the chains of regret and be free,
The future has its own set of tests and trials So why dwell upon yesterdays woes, My road only changes if I’m willing to change it The door of opportunity is never closed.
I must free up my psychological arms To make space for better things to come I should dispose of the junk from the past And seek the source where all natural treasures come from.
We are the wardens of the prison in our minds Condemned by guilt, regret and sorrow, But I stay at peace, when I learn to release- Yesterday, and appreciate the hope of tomorrow!
Hello,
Just stopping through to say that I value our friendship and also to let you know that my debut novel Holy Seduction is available now! Order yours today at www. amazon. com or wherever books or sold. Thanks and God Bless