New Projects

Well, while I've been away dealing with house issues, I haven't managed to find the time to focus on my writing. One project at a time, guys. I've got way too much going on!

Recently, I've decided to participate in providing writing for a domestic violence documentary and website called Dream for the Stars, whose focus is to raise awareness about domestic violence. This is something I'm really excited about because my mother is a domestic violence survivor and I think it's important for those who "make it through" to reach back and help someone else.

I've also embarked on another new project that is also something that I'm really excited about. This new project is something that I've considered for, dare I say, years! My husband's cousin, Vernell Jones, is serving 17-35 years in prison for murder and attempted murder in a case that was pretty widely-known in the Philadelphia area back in 2001. Vernell was known as the "Black Widow" because she was forced to make a list of everyone with whom she had sexual contact. By the grace of God, she was unable to get to everyone on that list and was eventually sentenced to 17-35 years in prison for her role in one murder and one attempted murder. Currently, she is incarcerated at Cambridge Springs SCI in Cambridge Springs, PA. I'm looking very forward to hearing her full story and recounting it and pray that I am able to convey the depth of her experiences. Vernell's story is also one that has its roots in domestic violence, and I think because things did not end well, it's necessary for people to understand the importance of making the right choices when faced with this type of problem.

So, I've been a busy little bee! Now, besides writing to Vernell consistently and planning a visit to see her sometime soon, I'm just trying to write a little each day just to get back in the swing of things. I'm excited about getting my creative juices flowing again and praise God for making sure my needs are met as I embark on this journey.