Good Morning. Thought I would share this with the writers among us: “When to Say When” I’m working on this film script, an adaptation of a character from my first book. It was an easy write bcuz that character, in … Continue reading When to Say, ‘When’

My favorite quote by James Baldwin, “I am not a Nigger, and if you think I am, it’s because you need one.” People do not realize the weight of those words. Often times, people need someone to hate, so they … Continue reading I Am Not Your Negro

So I was settling in from my flight from Atlanta just trying to relax and let the jet lag wear off, when eating strawberry ice cream my lips began to swell. Now I know what you’re saying I’m probably allergic … Continue reading How a Strawberry did Me In

As I watched the panel discussion about August Wilson I realize that I am not that complex a playwright. Learning more about August Wilson I’m realizing that it is just the nature of the Beast. It is our vision that … Continue reading Watch “August Wilson’s Legacy (Working In The Theatre #354)” on YouTube

Today was no typical day, it was pick on Andrea day. I think today was one of those days that people stood on a line and took turns at me. Why are so many people lacking in Customer Service?  They … Continue reading What a Day

HELLO World, did you know I am also a playwright, Directir, Producer? Yes, and my latest play, It’s a Family Affair is doing a staged reading at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival and we need your help. We’re asking if … Continue reading Help “Get us to Atlanta”

So, I’m sitting here wondering just how real this image could possibly be. A kid learns his father is someone from the neighborhood. He goes out to the area where men often gathers and says, “Who da Pappy?” holding up … Continue reading Who Da Pappy?

Well, it’s that time again. A time when we must reassess our lives for betterment. I am in the process of preparing for the Fall season. How about you? Life seems so redundant, dont you think? Well, with that being said, I am looking over my plans and endeavors to make sure that I still feel about them today, how I felt about them yesterday, in 2015 when I made the plans. I am a playwright-screenplay writer-journalist-research writer struggling with Lupus. One who loves to help people, whether personally or through my nonprofit organization, People Helping People, Inc.. When things … Continue reading I Will Survive-and Help Others To…

How’s your day going so far?  Well, you can better it by throwing some prayer on it.  I’ve been posting on Instagram a lot over the last year or so but you can expect some great things from this blog … Continue reading What a Great Morning

Looking forward to another production of Murphy’s Law: Group Therapy Gone Wild. We workshopped the play December 6, 2014 and received great feedback. As I went back to the table and began making alterations to the script, I pictured each of the cast and the wonderful job they did and, it wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be, to cut the play down to size. I cut a bit of the script and added a bit. We’re doing more with lights and sound. We’ve bought a few folk on board who have experience on the … Continue reading MURPHY’S LAW: Group Therapy Gone Wild