Writer's Workshop

Today I had the pleasure of meeting up with some of my dear writer friends for the 2nd annual African American Writer's Workshop which is held every year at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Scotlandville Branch. The turn out was nice and the speakers were dynamic. Part of being a good writer is reaching back and helping others along the way. As I've ventured through this journey I've learned some valuable lessons and priceless information from writers who were so willing to give of themselves. I've also learned that people like these are few and far in between. I made a promise that I would never turn my back on an up and coming author who was searching for information. I promised that I would look out for other writers; giving them the tools that they would need to become successful and most of all give them my moral support. Sometimes writers have to take a step down from their thrones, remove their diva tiara's and leave their egos at the door. Sometimes it's not just about you, it's about you and everybody who helped you along the way. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank several of my writer friends and I hope that you will support them in their writing efforts. Shout outs and special thank you's go to: Niaomi Piter, author of Broken Vows and In the Panty Drawer, Dr. Rani Whitfield, contributing writer for Not in My Family, Sevetri Wilson, editor of http://www.b-now.com/ , Byron Harmon, author of All the Women I've Loved, Mistakes Men Make, and Crabs in a Barrel and Anna J, author of My Woman His Wife and The Aftermath. Thank you guys for your support, guidance, raw honesty and most of all, your friendship.