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Sandra Hamer Smith

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I am author of the book GLORY...THE HAIR. It is available in paperback and ebook. I am a language arts teacher with Memphis Business Academy Elementary School. Additionally, I have a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Memphis.

Also, I am a poet and a playwright. The play TRUANCY has been performed before live audiences in Memphis, Tennessee. The largest crowd was about 800 people. I give God the glory for every talent and gift. I thank Him for opening doors and providing favor. I expect great things.

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Glory: The Hair

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The Year of Expectation

I am expecting great things this year as an author. I am expecting to release new content with the help of an agent or publisher. I am expecting new friends and for new followers. I am expecting different things for different reasons, but most importantly I am expecting to move forward.

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Published on January 02, 2019 13:54 • Tags: expectations, perfecting-my-concerns

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Harlem Rhapsody

by Victoria Christopher Murray (Goodreads Author)

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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)

by Madeleine L'Engle

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Something in the Water

by Phyllis R. Dixon (Goodreads Author)

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Everyone, I talk to loves this book. It helps us to put things and people in their proper place so that they don’t stress over the small stuff. I am more liberty because of this book.
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