What's the story behind your latest book?
Who Be Charlie B. reveals young Charlie's struggle as a black man from a white family in a small town. Set in the early 20th century, he endures prejudice and hatred and the love and support of a protective mother. Learning where his color came from and how he fits into his world is key for this young man.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
I guess when the light comes in the window. I don't work outside the home anymore. I was a nurse or worked in the healthcare field for over twenty years. In that professions you live by the clock. I mean you really live by it. The clock tells you when to be to work, but then it tells you when to give someone medication or a treatment and you have to keep track of pulse, respiration and so forth. All of it is by the clock. When I had to go on disability, the watch went bye bye. I've slowed down a lot, and that's helped me find the time to slow my mind down and write. My best time of day is afternoon and evening. So, I get up because I wake up and it's the thing to do. I guess I'm pretty boring until about two o'clock.
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