denise Leora madre

Because I'm stuck in the 90s musically, I'm usually late to most listening parties. So by the time I've heard a song and become obsessed with it, most people have moved on to something else. And I'm okay with that. Such is the case with "Mercy" from Brave New World,  the 2015 debut project from Bethel Music's Amanda Cook. (And see, I was going to call it an "album," but I'm trying not to date myself more than absolutely necessary.) Like most music that is new to me, I heard it one Sunday morning courtesy of our amazing worship team. At the time, I was captivated by the mood of the melody, the poignant emotions conveyed by both the vocalists and the musicians.

The big day is FINALLY here! The Kindle version of my debut novel, ANOTHER 4.0 , is available for immediate purchase at Amazon.com .  This day has been a looooooooong time comin'...cue The Winans...and I'm so excited to finally share this book with you. The print version is coming in a few weeks, but for now, head on  over to Amazon and snag your Kindle copy today! SUMMARY: Daria Nelson’s life seems perfect. She’s the apple of her father’s eye, the love of Maurice’s life, and a straight-A sophomore at Howard University. But all is not as it seems. Daria is angry with her father...because her father is angry with her. After four years, Adrian Nelson still doesn’t like Maurice, which makes no sense to his daughter. Maurice is the handsome owner of a successful West Philly barbershop and the kind of guy any girl would be lucky to have. So what’s not to like? Well, no, Maurice hasn’t exactly supported Daria’s decision to matriculate some 150 miles...