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A Story of Life-Changing Guidance That She Never Followed

The high school teacher advises her star student on life choices and inadvertently unlocks the power of negative possibilities.

Sep 18

A close-up shot of a beautiful middle-aged, dark-skinned Black woman standing in front of the kitchen window. The sink was devoid of dishes, and the clock on the wall ticked steadily.

Sep 18

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The Scriber’s Nook

Harlem Bodega Blues: Night Shift Restock

Brian and Candice have lived just a few blocks apart for years, their lives orbiting one another but never fully intersecting.

Oct 1

handsome twenty-something year old Black man, in a dark brown custom-tailored suit and quiet confidence. In a Harlem Bodega. Bright big eyes, staring into the camera. Tight on his face. Shelves of the grocery is the background.

Oct 1

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Blue Pencils

Harlem Bodega Blues: End of Day Rhythms

Thoughts of panthers and kittens invade Candice’s mind at the end of the day.

Sep 30

Harlem Bodega Blues: End of Day Rhythms

Sep 30

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Harlem Bodega Blues: Collage

Finding images that suit my fancy.

Sep 30

Harlem Bodega Blues: Collage

Sep 30

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Blue Pencils

Harlem Bodega Blues: Procession

Candice observes the life of the humans who breach her orbit every day.

Sep 29

This twenty-something year old Black woman, store attendant, is looking from behind the counter and plexiglass screen, into the bodega at an old weathered Black man handing her a lottery ticket.

Sep 29

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Blue Pencils

Harlem Bodega Blues: Enter Candice

A day in the life of a bodega attendant — navigating the everyday struggles of her community and her life.

Sep 28

beautiful twenty-something year old Black woman. Harlem Bodega. Bright big eyes, staring into the camera. Tight on her face. Shelves of the grocery is the background.

Sep 28

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The Shortform

Harlem Bodega Blues: Soundtrack

Fiction | Writing Process | Muse | Musical Blooms

Sep 26

a black woman model, a deep blue silver transparent veil covers her head and eyes, diamonds on her lip, she peers through giant diamond.

Sep 26

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Scarlet Yearnings is breaking free of constraints.

☝🏾 TUNE IN to hear about me and my book, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire.

Sep 24

Scarlet Yearnings is breaking free of constraints.

Sep 24

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Me and You, Medium.com

Reflections on the anniversary of my time on Medium + notes to new Medium writers.

Sep 22

AI-generated image of a diverse set of writers in variety of spaces, collage of with architectural drawing style. Via Midjourney.com.

Sep 22

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The Fiction Writer’s Den

Exciting News: My Debut Book is Coming Soon!

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James

Sep 18

A close-up painting of a Black woman with a contemplative expression, looking upward. Her hair is adorned with vibrant red flowers that blend into a textured red background. The artwork highlights her strong features, glowing skin, and the striking contrast between the dark tones and bold red hues.

Sep 18

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