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Hey guys! I’m taking you on a quick trip to #Rye, #England! I’m calling this the English countryside. Am I right? Or wrong? I have no clue!!!

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Black Woman Traveling

This was a short #travel excursion to the countryside. #Rye was such a quaint town with a #castle, beautiful church, antiquing, but no #Uber!!! How does that happen?! If you have ever been to #Rye let me know what you think? And if you have suggestions for other beautiful places in #English countryside, let me know. Check this video out on my #YouTube channel!

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There is a balance to everything, right? Life balance is about priorities. But how do you do that when you’re a mom, travel nurse and #indiepublished #author?

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Mom, Travel Nurse and Indie Published Author

#HeatherRae is a #self-published author who has been #publishing for six years. She also work full-time and is a mom of three. Now, throughout my #indiepublishing career, I’ve always worked while I pursued my dream, and it has not always been easy to find time to #write. This why you find there are times when I’ve fallen off and I haven’t #published #books. #HeatherRae and I talk about this illusive balance, and just what it takes to try to stay relevant in the world of #indiepublishing. We also chat about her career and a travel nurse and why I need another degree To watch this video, check out my #YouTube channel!

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Can anyone say, “Road Trip”? Yay! We were able to hop on a train and take a quick trip to #Liverpool. I don’t really know what I expected, but I did enjoy each moment!

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My mother once told me that she loved #TheBeatles, and so now that I have the opportunity to visit their land of The Beatles, why not visit?! To watch this video, check out my #YouTube channel!

Can I tell you that this trip surprised me in more ways than one!! Have you ever done something in honor of someone else and then discovered something new for yourself? Don’t forget to check out my #podcast, Live Free, wherever you download your #podcasts.

I’ve heard a lot about Brian’s work through book clubs out of #Memphis, #Tennessee. The organizer of one club DM’d me and told me of her love for his #books and asked me if I planned to interview him.⁠ ⁠

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You know that if someone in my hometown vouches for anything, I have to check it out!!! So, I looked him up and reached out to ask him to join me, and he said yes!⁠ ⁠ If you’re not familiar with #BrianWSmith, now is your chance to get to know him!

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I want to introduce you all ot Afton Locke. She is definitely one of the most surprising women I’ve met on the #indieauthor circuit. She’s always so soft spoken and quite, but don’t put a microphone in her hand!!!

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Afton has published #Romance #books and for many years has written several #interracial #Romance #books. One of the things that I like about her is that she’s taken this chance. For those of you who are new to my channel, you may not understand that #writing #books that feature women of color is taking a chance. I and other Black women #authors have been turned away from some publishing houses because of this face. Which is why it makes it so unique that Afton, who is not a #Black woman, takes this step and writes many of her #books from this POV.

I hope that you guys will join me as I chat with Afton to learn more about this quiet woman who took a chance with her #writing and chose to publish #novels rich with history and diversity.

Here’s more about Afton.

Afton Locke is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes outside the box. Her trips always inspire her, sometimes years after they’re over. She lives with her husband, usually surrounded by animals, both wild and domestic. When she’s not writing, Afton enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and watching retro T.V.

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I went to see a #football stadium in the #UK. The #TottenhamHotspur team stadium located in North #London.

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I’m sure you guys know that I know nothing about #football (for the #Americans #soccer), but when I was told about the stadium, I wanted to see it. I mean why not. I’m in #London, how could I not visit a #football stadium.

First thoughts — I was amazed at the sheer size of the stadium. And the amount of love they put into the design. Also, they play #American #NFL games at the stadium. I found a little piece of home during the visit. Shout out to the #Tennessee #Titans!!!

I don’t know the #TottenhamHotspur song. I’ve never seen a match between them and #Arsenal or #Chelsea or any other team. But this stadium is amazing and I most definitely will be returning to see a game. But now, I have to compare the stadium :-)!! I wonder which #football team’s stadium I will visit next. Ha!!!

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I don’t remember how many years ago I met Olivia Gaines, but I rememer that the first time we spoke, she complimented me and I never forgot it. #Indiepublishing can be complicated, it is nice when you find someone else doing what you do who supports you along your journey.

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Over nine years, Olivia Gaines has published fifty #books. She’s been nominated for and won several awards. Olivia’s humor is one of the things that always shines through to me. I think that you will see it in this interview as well as in her #books.

Here is more about Olivia.

Olivia is a USA Today Best Selling and multiple award-winning author who loves a good laugh coupled with some steam, mixed in with a man and woman finding their way past the words of “I love you.” An author of contemporary romances, she writes heartwarming stories of blossoming relationships filled with heart and humor. The Technicians, The Blakemore Files, and the Modern Mail Order Brides, are one clicks for thousands of readers.

When Olivia is not writing, she enjoys quilting, playing Scrabble online against other word lovers and spending time with her family. She is an avid world traveler who writes many of the locations into her stories. Most of the time she can be found sitting quietly with pen and paper plotting more adventures in love.

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Hey guys! In pure celebration of my #50th #Birthday! I spent the day hiking about the #Putney #Wimbledon (and #Richmond) Commons.

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I love #hiking. Now, let me quickly clarify, this does not mean that I strap a backpack to my back and wander around hiking the Appalachian trail. I can’t tell you which shoes are the best hiking shoes or the best hiking backpack or anything about hiking gear. However as I declare my #50andfabulous status, I do like to keep fit and one way I try to do that is by #hiking.

This episode shares with you one of my favorite places, the huge #park area in #London that spans across #Putney, #Wimbledon and #Richmond. I hope you guys enjoy this episode, and if you do leave a comment and tell me if you have a favorite #hiking place. And to my #50andfabulous crew, tell me what perks do I get for joining the club!!! Check out this episode here!!

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Stella is the author of 34 books! She has #self-published since her first #book. She and I discuss her #indiepublishing journey.

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In the world of #indiepublishing, you meet many people along your #writing journey. If you stay on it long enough, you’ll meet people who will help you succeed. Stella is one of those people. Stella started a Facebook chat group of #indieauthors, and from that chat sprung another Facebook group dedicated to Black Authors/Readers of Romance. I wanted to chat with Stella about why she started her group and about why she joins me in the belief of the power of collective strength.

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Here’s more about Stella. Stella is the author of 34 Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. She’s married to her sexy hubby and soon they will celebrate their 22nd Wedding Anniversary! Together, they’ve raised two beautiful children. One of her daughters is her personal stylist who ensures that her mother is beautiful before every camera appearance! Her Romance stories will elevate your pulse rate, and make your heart skip. You will laugh, and you might cry a little, but you will pant with excitement. If an emotionally intense happy-ever-after is what you want, start reading now. She dares you to read all her hot stories!

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If I live in #London for too much longer, I may never buy a car! I love explorin #London by walking through the streets. Everything moves slow enough to where you don’t miss anything.

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Brick Lane is in the East End area of #London. I was told that it was an area I had to visit because of its #streetart. I’m an #American in #London. So, of course, I was curious. We have a lot of #streetart in #America, but since moving to #London, I hadn’t seen much. If you know where I can see more, leave a comment. I can’t wait to see this area after the #lockdown, I’m sure it will be alive in a whole new way.

Join me as I take a walk through this artsy part of #London.

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