In this photo from HelpGuide.com, a troubled girl reacts to a rude text message while also being isolated from the others. About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, JermaineContinueContinue reading “Book of Rhymes: How to Beat Internet Bullies and Trolls”
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Only Desperate Women Propose to Men
Here, a woman happily kneels while proposing to her husband-to-be. Photo from Buzz-Caribbean.com About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s emailContinueContinue reading “Only Desperate Women Propose to Men”
Succeeding in Relationships by Burning Off Emotional Leeches
Photo by WordPress About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professorand writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writing advice andContinueContinue reading “Succeeding in Relationships by Burning Off Emotional Leeches”
Black Men Don’t Cheat: Derrick Jaxn Exposed
Photo by Zee About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is a college English professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writing adviceContinueContinue reading “Black Men Don’t Cheat: Derrick Jaxn Exposed”
Memo to the Rebel Black Boy in the Name of George Floyd (Jury Pick Starts Today in Trial of Derek Chauvin)
In this photo, a melting pot of protestors peacefully demonstrate shoulder-to-shoulder after the murder of George Floyd. Photo by: Vox.com UPDATE Oct 28, 2025: Read about the man on trial for stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times here. Update: Derrick Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in April 2021 in relation to hisContinueContinue reading “Memo to the Rebel Black Boy in the Name of George Floyd (Jury Pick Starts Today in Trial of Derek Chauvin)”
Memo to the Rebel Black Boy in the Name of George Floyd (Jury Pick Starts Today in Trial of Derek Chauvin)
In this photo, a melting pot of protestors peacefully demonstrate shoulder-to-shoulder after the murder of George Floyd. Photo by: Vox.com UPDATE Oct 28, 2025: Read about the man on trial for stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times here. Update: Derrick Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in April 2021 in relation to hisContinueContinue reading “Memo to the Rebel Black Boy in the Name of George Floyd (Jury Pick Starts Today in Trial of Derek Chauvin)”
Beware of Slum “Publishers”
Photo by Pexel For the umpteenth time, an agent has rejected your manuscript. Your heart skipped a beat when you saw the email, but the excitement the agent led with is gone by the fourth word. You exhale, sinking into yourself like a deflated ballon. What’s the purpose of writing all of this if youContinueContinue reading “Beware of Slum “Publishers””
Beware of Slum “Publishers”
Photo by Pexel For the umpteenth time, an agent has rejected your manuscript. Your heart skipped a beat when you saw the email, but the excitement the agent led with is gone by the fourth word. You exhale, sinking into yourself like a deflated ballon. What’s the purpose of writing all of this if youContinueContinue reading “Beware of Slum “Publishers””
Black Trump Supporters Are Weird ASF
Photo by http://www.insider.com Now that the dust has settled, I can address the Johnny Come Lately Trump supporter syndrome infecting Black people across America from the elites to the not-so-elite. What started with a failed reality tv show star (Omorosa) and two unhinged Black women (Diamond and Silk), the Black Trump supporter movement has snowballedContinueContinue reading “Black Trump Supporters Are Weird ASF”
The Irony of Johnathan Price
From left to right: Murderer Shaun Lucas, Victim Johnathan PricePhoto by: UpnUpNews “I never got that kind of energy from the po-po,” Johnathan Price wrote, concerning officers. From his experiences, he claimed, he never got bad treatment from police. He urged Black people to judge by their own experiences, not everyone else’s. Johnathan defend cops.ContinueContinue reading “The Irony of Johnathan Price”