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Notorious Celebrity
They say that the author is the new celebrity. I can see how that is true because I place my favorite authors on pedestals that are higher than most of the movie stars and entertainers that...
Excerpt from FLOSS by Monica Marie Jones
CHAPTER 1
Dionysus
Since Jabez, the one she really wanted to be with, wasn't available she took Tyse up on his offer. They'd agreed to meet at his place at 7pm then they would ri...
Don’t Steal Someone Else’s Joy Just Because You Can’t Find Your Own
You may think that I am writing this blog to rag on someone that has been mean to me but in all actuality it is quite the opposite. This is more of a self-reflective piece. You see, I spen...
New Reviews for FLOSS
Author Monica Marie Jones delivers greatness once again with her 3rd book, Floss. But don't let the title fool you, this book is far from your typical urban fiction novel littered with the pligh...
Roughing it for Diamonds
After a scorching six hour car ride from a family reunion in Mississippi most might have thrown in the towel after getting a flat tire followed by a flat spare tire less than an hour later, but m...
Flattered or Offended? My Weekend Review
After coming home from a fabulously productive and inspiring week long writer's retreat in beautiful Northern Michigan I was met by a weekend of interesting occurrences.
On Saturday I had a book signi...
My Super Sweet Thirty!
I have an idea that I am so excited about that I am just dying to get off of my chest!
I have always felt that the trials, events and relationships in my life would make for a good movie, mini-series...
Trust Your Truth
While reading "Do You!" by Russell Simmons I realized that I have, over time, lost sight of many of the simple truths that make me who I am.
As a result, my writing has become stifled to the poin...
The Lies That Bind (Full Story)
For those of you that didn't feel like clicking on the link the first time that I posted this, here is the chapter that I wrote after a dream that I had about P. Diddy. There will be more chapte...
The Ups and Downs of Being Round- NEW Reviews!
Review by Jacquelin Thomas
(Best Selling Inspirational Fiction Author)
(Amazon.com: 5 Stars!)
Ms. Jones did a wonderful job with this story. I enjoyed it and found myself thinking about...
Profile
- Personal Bio:
- Monica Marie Jones is an author whose published works include The Ups and Downs of Being Round and Taste My Soul. She is also a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Girls Soul, New Directions for Youth Development and several publications and youth development training materials for the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. She has worked as a columnist and freelance writer for the Michigan Front Page Newspaper and does consulting, editing and content development for businesses and non-profit organizations. She is also a member of the Motown Writer's Network, Business Women Attaining Millionaire Mindsets (B.A.M.M), Elysian Business Group, and Fully Figured Out.
Monica received her Bachelors Degree and teaching certificate in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. She also received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
In addition to writing Monica is a professional dancer, dance teacher, and aerobics instructor. She has danced with Gospel recording artists including several venues around the United States with Dorinda Clark-Cole and a three-city tour in Japan with Kierra 'Ki-Ki' Sheard. Currently she is an active member and the Executive Assistant for the Spirit of the Moment Praise Dance Ministry.
Monica teaches youth dance at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Michigan as well as Kick Boxing at Northwest Activities Center in Detroit. Her next novel, Floss, will be released this year
- Do you have any published books:
- "The Ups and Downs of Being Round" and "Taste My Soul"
- Why did you join this group?
- To connect and share resources with other writers.
- Favorite Writing / Book Related Site?
- Motown Writers Network
- Website
- http://www.monicamariejones.com
Monica Marie Jones's Blog
New Release! "FLOSS" by Monica Marie Jones
Hello my fellow writers!
I am sure that you can all relate to the flashy lifestyle of my hometown Detroit, Michigan and other major cities like it. Well, I wrote a book about it and as I am sure you can imagine it is filled with all of the drama, scandal and action that accompanies a lifestyle based on acquiring material possessions!
The book is in the final stages of publication, but in the meantime it is available for review and pre-order. Check out my website, www.monicamariejones.com for d… Continue
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