Marlene Banks

I was blessed with a dedicated and sacrificial mother from the old school. I say the old school because like so many attitudes and action...

I've decided to call 2020 my year of the writer. It's my own categorization of underscoring literature; writing it and reading it. I plan...

In the United States of America, this day, November 11, 2019 is Veterans Day. It is a day to honor all those who have served in any branc...

Sarah Sundin is a wonderful multi-published writer. Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by this CAN blogger and sister in th...

My Generations series of short stories was born from a need for practice. I wanted to become proficient in writing the short story or at ...

My Mother, Phyllis, in her younger Days. Wasn't She Cute?

I adore spring and with it comes a lot of horse racing excitement. There are some serious high profile horse races taking place every spr...

I am writing a new series that I am happy to announce is titled GENERATIONS. The series title pretty much explains the theme. This is a w...

As most people in the United States know, February is African American History Month or better known as Black History Month. I prefer the...

Today we commemorate Dr Martin Luther King Jr. on his annual birthday holiday. There is so much that has been and will be said about thi...

PBS sponsored the Great American Read campaign. As someone who truly enjoys a good read, I watched and anxiously waited those months for ...

As a writer, through the years, I have become increasingly aware of language and its influence, in particular the importance of words. Wo...

I appreciate this season. Autumn weather is wonderfully comfortable and the foliage beautiful with its breathtaking autumnal colors. The ...

Global musicians coming together to make sweet music! Good music, good lyrics, doesn't get much better...have a Holy Spirit filled Blesse...

It's National Book Lovers Day, people! A day made for avid readers and bibliophiles alike. I'm proud to admit I fit in both categories. N...

Here is a recommendation for a wonderful summer read. This is an oldie but goodie, a classic blast from the not too long ago past. https:...

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The Museum of the Bible is absolutely wonderful. Well worth the trip and a spectacular place for the whole family. Check it out. Here's a...