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Writing is a craft and placed in the hands of a writer who’s mastered their craft, an ordinary story transforms into an extraordinary work of art.
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- LaConnie Taylor-Jones, a native Memphian, is a health educator consultant and holds advanced degrees in community public health and business administration. Married, she is the mother of four and resides with her family in Northern California.
For over twenty-five years, Ms. Taylor-Jones has been an avid romance reader. In the summer of 2003 a challenge from her husband made her seize the opportunity to blend her enthusiasm for teaching health, social responsibility and social justice with her love for reading the genre. Her experience as a health educator sparked a multitude of storylines and her romance, which she defines as the spirit of adventure, played a pivotal part in her road to publication. In a little over four years, she’s authored three full-length novels.
Ms. Taylor-Jones is an active member of the Contra Costa Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the African American Community Health Advisory Committee, Black Women Organized for Political Action, and the San Francisco Area and Black Diamond chapters of Romance Writers of America.
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Your Doors/Jim Inspired Musings... 1 Reply
Hello, If you have any Doors or Jim inspired musings{writings,art,etc...} that you would like to share,please do.:) Here are a few poems I wrote for Jim: "My Muse" I hear his voice and then th...
Started by Michelle Baldwin. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jun. 22, 2008.
The Gifts of Jim Morrison 5 Replies
The gifts of some musicians are eternal and I think the ones Jim Morrison left us are like that. The gift of his poem-lyrics that give us beauty and mystery in the same breath. The gift of his musi...
Tagged: morrison, jim, music, icons, rock
Started by In Love With Music. Last reply by sage Apr. 14, 2008.
Jim Morrison 1 Reply
I have to say I am not a die hard fan of his music, but I am utterly inspired by his poetry. Maybe his music was before my time or I just change feelings on music as time passes. Something I loved ...
Started by reefls. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jan. 21, 2008.
interpretation on ""I am Troubled Immeasurably..." By Jim Morrison 3 Replies
i have to say it grabbed me as soon as i saw it. So i shared it with an artist friend of mine and she viewed it much more negative then I did. I tired doing some searchs on the net for interpretati...
Started by reefls. Last reply by Michelle Baldwin Jan. 21, 2008.
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2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.
3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
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And welcome to Creative Thinkers International. I am, of course, a little bit familiar with your work already through Marlive Harris and Grits.com. In fact, I am actually working at present on a blog in connection to your forthcoming virtual book tour. The subject is definitely a challenging one dealing with relationships and I may or may not be able to avoid stepping on toes once it's posted :-) What can I say, every writer has to call it like he or she sees it.
Looking forward to learning more about your work.
Aberjhani
Thanks for the words of encouragement.
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LaConnie
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