I was humbled and honored to be invited by Kaolin, an
accomplished author of the book, “Talking About Race,” to participate in the
#mywritingprocess blog tour.
Each person participating in this illustrious tour must
answer four questions. Hopefully after reading this, all of my #risingIcons
will have an informative manuscript of my writing journey. Here we go…
1)
What am I working on? I’m
working on a screenplay. I can’t believe my second novel; “A Love I Can Trust”
is going to be a film. This is truly a dream come true. When I wrote my first
book, I envisioned it as a movie, but the timing wasn’t right. I’m a holistic
being and believe things happen as they should - without force, rhyme or reason
– the universe miraculously makes the unbelievable a reality. Also, I’m deliberate
in my work to grow my radio show, “Sanya On-Air” (www.AllBlackRadio.com, Wednesdays
at 8 p.m. EST) into a force to be reckoned with. In less than a year, I’ve had
the most phenomenal guests; guests that I’ve only dreamed of meeting because in
my head, they were unreachable people only to be seen on television, in books
and in the media.
2)
How does my work differ from others? The
execution of my theme of love is unique. I talk about love in a very candid
way. Typically I find genders writing and speaking about love in a fantasy type
of way. Boy meets girl, girl falls in love and becomes pregnant, and in a few
months he might marry her. Over it! I write about a woman’s evolution of
love based on her experiences from childhood to adulthood. These important
details are often hidden and yet manifested in her actions and words. So,
instead of men always asking, ‘Why?’
I urge them to reconsider ‘Why Not?’
My writing is unapologetic as it boldly discusses issues that are taboo: rape,
incest, abandonment, low self-esteem and classism. I feel it’s time to uncover
whispers women go to their graves with. They hold on to secrets with a vice
grip as if it’s their grandmother’s precious pearls. By having unabashed
conversations, maybe, love can be authentic. Instead of a man meeting her
representative, let him meet the real you – scars and all.
3)
Why do I write what I do? It’s
my therapy. OK, I’m about to have an honest moment (takes deep breath). I’m
sick and tired of :
A) Women believing they’ve reached the
ultimate level of life’s success when they get engaged or get married. OMG, it
sickens me. They never share their stories of what it took to get the ring – a
lot of bumpy roller coaster dips and turns – they just show the end result and
flaunt a ring like anyone truly cares. Others are just looking at the ring size
and equating that with how much he really loves you. Don’t be fooled, Ms.
Honey!
B) My blog says it all, Love? I really prefer ice cream! I’m working on
establishing myself first and I suggest other women do the same. Who has time
to raise a child, further your education or skill-set, stay gainfully employed,
sustain entrepreneurship, maneuver thru toxic friends and family members AND
keep a man? I’m tired thinking about it! No thank you. I’d rather eat ice
cream, it doesn’t talk, is cold for a reason and you don’t mind licking it.
LOL. Yaaaaassssss. What’s funny is most would assume I’m single and bitter.
Honey puh-leeze, I’ve been in a relationship for many years. And even when I
wasn’t, I had fun in my in-between moments.
4) How does my writing process work?
1) I think about and write down
potential topics or a title
2) I give myself time to
have an “ah-ha” moment
3) I go to my favorite place and start writing
(without interruptions)
4) Edit
5) Share and ask for feedback from an audience
who can relate
6) Make changes if necessary, staying true
to Self
Continuing
this blog tour during the week of July 30th, I am proud to introduce:
Muriel
Demarcus is a self-proclaimed French Yummy Mummy
living in London. She was born and bred in France. She began blogging after
leaving the corporate world and hasn’t looked back since. Muriel's Blog
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