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Mercurial Kay

Mercurial Kay

Of this world. Not from this world.
20
Jan
An older Black Woman, wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and sitting atop a blue sofa, holds a baby on her lap. Both the baby a

Things I did and thought upon learning of of my mother’s death

*Yesterday, a childhood friend asked me to call her. I did. She let me know that my mother died on
3 min read
16
Jan
positive young african american lady holding light bulb in hand on gray background

Open Book Blog Hop – What I Wish I Knew

I stumbled up the Open Blog Hop while chatting on Counter Social the social networking site I use instead of
2 min read
16
Jan
pensive black woman reading book on bench

5 Proven Techniques for Writing a Compelling Story

Are you struggling to keep your readers engaged in your story? Look no further! Below, I share 5 proven techniques
2 min read
06
Jan
Another Blog Post About Coming Back to Blogging

Another Blog Post About Coming Back to Blogging

This post may not make sense because I’m in the throes of hormone-induced insomnia. Despite completing my bedtime routine
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31
Oct
[Highlights]The Parable of Sha’Carri Richardson

[Highlights]The Parable of Sha’Carri Richardson

I don’t normally share my thoughts on the highlights I post, but the author of The Parabale of Sha’
2 min read
17
Aug
[Highlights] Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

[Highlights] Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

On moments of joy and clarity “Suddenly, I could breathe again, and at least the pilot light was back on
2 min read
15
Aug
[Highlights] Beyond Series Bundle

[Highlights] Beyond Series Bundle

On the stupidity of racism “Because he’s black?” Bren shook his head with a snort. “No, Dallas doesn’t
1 min read
14
Aug
[Highlights] Bad for You

[Highlights] Bad for You

On contextual honesty “When someone asks you something, be honest in the context of that situation. Do not go forth,
1 min read
13
Aug
[Highlights] Black Butterfly, Book 3 of the Black Burlesque Series

[Highlights] Black Butterfly, Book 3 of the Black Burlesque Series

On movement to facilitate healing “She had come in healing.” Black Butterfly, Book 3 of the Black Burlesque Series (Kindle
1 min read
13
Aug
[Highlights] Black White and Jewish

[Highlights] Black White and Jewish

On the pain of trauma “Shame sticks to me like sweat.” Black White and Jewish (Kindle Location 704) “I start
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