Apr 1Author Interview: Thetta JamesThetta James is one of the authors contributing to the upcoming Contemporary Romance anthology: Fiesta Nights. She writes Erotic Fiction with suspense and is the creator of The Erotic Book Review. She loves reading many different genres but is particularly drawn to Romance that isn’t shy about exploring sexuality. She…Romance5 min read
Published in The Haven·Nov 14, 2021Choose Your Own Adventure Story: Mental Health EditionIn the United States — as I can only speak for this country — the word ‘therapy’ is finally starting to lose its stigma. Having a mental illness is no longer taboo….within reason, of course. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, etc. …Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Haven·Oct 5, 2021The Demon in My RoomLatinos tend to be a superstitious bunch. Or, at least, the ones in my family do. I like to say I’m fairly skeptical and don’t consider myself religious. However, I did, once — while house-hunting with my fiance, Tim — decline to buy a house because I knew it was…Halloween5 min read
Aug 29, 2021Book Review: Perception by Amelia CognetNote: Mild spoilers Author’s photo “After escaping an abusive relationship that nearly killed her, Parker tries to build herself back up the best she can, forced to live with the terrible memories that plague her. She has found love again and believes she can move on with her life, but…Book Review2 min read
Jul 28, 2021In a Heartbeat“There’s been an accident.” Georgia raced to the hospital. Xavier. Images of his childhood followed her through the sterile hallways. Yesterday, they were lifting the couch out of the trailer, excited about the move. Today, he was in the hands of the surgeons he aspired to be. …Fiction1 min read
Published in Tell Your Story·Jul 10, 2021Social Classes via a Fuel GaugeWhen I was a little girl, my idea of “making it,” of reaching success, was a full tank of gas. Our car was always barely above ‘E.’ …Poverty7 min read
Jul 5, 2021Manuela’s Gift: The Trouble with GhostsManuela could see dead people. This probably wouldn’t be so much of a problem if she could tell the live ones from the dead. And this probably wouldn’t be so much of a problem if the dead weren’t so thoroughly in denial of their current status. Manuela lived in a…Short Story4 min read
Published in The Motherload·Jun 29, 2021Toddlers and Accidental Drug OverdoseThinking it could never happen to you is dangerous. — One of the most dangerous things we can think of as parents is, “That could never happen to me.” This comes from a place of fear and instills a sense of complacency. If we’re hypervigilant, nothing bad can happen to our children, right? Except no one is perfect. At some…Parenting5 min read
Jun 27, 2021The Broken by J. J. Hernandez: A Book Review***May contain slight spoilers. In The Broken, J. J. Hernandez writes a captivating crime thriller that explores grief, loss, consequences, greed, and power. Julian Serrano led a life of crime to provide for his family. A lifestyle that would catch up to him the day a close friend betrayed him…Book Review2 min read
Published in The Motherload·Jun 21, 2021How to Teach Your Sons about RapeBecause we already teach our daughters how to try and avoid it. — Ask any woman what she’s been taught about staying safe and she’ll likely list the following: Don’t travel alone Splay your keys between your fingers when you walk to your car alone Don’t go out alone at night Carry mace Carry a taser Learn self-defense Don’t leave a drink unattended…Sexual Assault7 min read
