Tag Archives: Haiti
Calling all READERS…
I have sent a query letter to a well-know literary agent and to my surprise, I peaked her interest. She has recommended that I setup a forum, a readers circle if you will, BEFORE I send the first 30 pages of my novel, Taboo Down the Bayou to her New York office.
On FaceBook and Twitter, I have mentioned that I needed “readers” to create a Readers’ Review Circle and the response has been overwhelming – thank you, kindly! Please let me redefine what I “need” from a Reader. I need volunteer readers that… Continue reading
HOPE FOR HAITI NOW…
In an unprecedented act of love and support, all major networks and all top broadcasting corporations (including Viacom and all of its networks such as MTV, VH1, and Epix) has donated 2 prime time hours of commercial-free broadcasts in efforts … Continue reading
During this American Recession, how can WE help HAITI?
Everyone can help in THEIR own way…everyone!! You can donate to UNCIF http://www.supportunicef.org/site/pp.asp?c=9fLEJSOALpE&b=1023561 and/or the Red Cross www.redcross.org or another legitimate organization helping Haiti. Offering prayer is a wonderful thing or ask your Church (or Mosque, or Temple, or etc,) to gather donations for Haiti. … Continue reading
“Taboo Down the Bayou” Chapter 24
Davide Montpelier came back from France in high spirits. His formal education was completed and he was ready for the next phase of his life – manhood. He wanted to start his own business, running an opera theater. … Continue reading
Third Excerpt – “Taboo Down the Bayou”
Christophe De La Reux owned over 200 acres of lucrative cotton fields near Cane River. He was also part-owner of his father’s business, the third largest importer of French wines in all of Louisiana. Christophe’s wife, Sarah Jane, a deeply … Continue reading
Brief History of “Les Gens de Couleur Libre”
Taboo Down the Bayou is the official name of the novel I am writing. I have not decided if it is going to be an eBOOK or if I should go with a publisher (I should be so lucky.) Taboo Down … Continue reading