Author: nyquebrown

“Is it love, or is it convenience?” This book was chosen by Oprah’s book club, and you know once you see that seal of approval, it’s always a go-to read. And I’m so glad I found this book because I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in one day. This book shows the relationship … Continue reading Book Review: An American Marriage

noun; the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Mastering patience is essential to live a loving, successful life. In today’s society, everything is instant and in your face, right now. And that can be good for some instances. Like when you have to transfer money over from … Continue reading Trust the Process: Mastering Patience

Chapter 2   Bank account ending in 723 has a balance of 0.93$. She counted out the money she had in her hand again. This was the fourth time it came up to only five hundred dollars. What was she going to do? She was short twenty-five hundred dollars. Her grandmother was on the verge … Continue reading Only Human Chapter 2

Chapter One Serena, Carmella, and an awkward silence sat in bumper to bumper traffic. The gray thick clouds covered the sky, leaving rain drops as big as quarters in its aftermath. February’s cold front, along with the torrent of wind and rain made the day’s task for the two young women even more daunting. “Take … Continue reading Only Human: The Beginning

  I have been a fan of Omar Tyree since I read Flyy Girl when I was a preteen. I loved his storytelling, and the connection I can make with his characters to people in my own life. Of course, through out the decades of his career, he has produced some great works for his … Continue reading Interview with NY Times Best Selling Author Omar Tyree discussing his new e-series, The American Disease

Get The Steppin'! 5 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way   1.) Stop Hating Yourself It's not even that you hate yourself, you just don't love yourself enough. You rather someone else love you. Or what you think love means. You rather focus on a relationship or a career instead of nurturing your … Continue reading Get The Steppin’! 5 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way

Laying in the same spot you left me in Trying to drum up that rhythm from the last time u came Over Conjuring up your motions and movements Those ones that cause me to vibrate so flawless and smoothly Half dark Nerves trembling Searching for the memory of your entrance using your key hearing the … Continue reading Dim lights

  My mind is tired of fighting against the current of loving you...the waves of insanity creeping upon me Drowning me in melancholy My temple is null of feeling any heighten qualities...and nothing makes me shiver or causes butterflies to surge in my abdomen, like how they did before, with you I smile but there's … Continue reading Day 14 Without You

I finally told you I nervously looked into your eyes but you didn’t say a word. Turned your back towards me and fell asleep. That night killed me so the next day i went to kill the rest of the life i had pumping inside of me. And you never asked about it, i guess … Continue reading Concerned

It was hard for her to feel. Her emotions cooled into a bitter stillness of nothingness. From disappointments. Disillusionment, faulty trust. Unbalanced loyalty. To disgust. What a way to live. In the back alleys of existence. only to be overlooked, and caste away. So many have come and gone. Fragments of intimacy and unfulfilled closure. Lasting just … Continue reading TEMPTED

Lovers & Friends Pt. 2 GirlFriends Is it cool to experiment sexually with your friends, like with another girl? So you want to eat your friend’s box, huh? Should you do it? Ehh.. I don’t know about that one. This is hard to answer, depending upon the friendship you have and who you are. Speaking … Continue reading Lovers & Friends Pt. 2 GirlFriends

Pregnancy & Education: Tips and Experiences  I want to share information on how to get through school when you are pregnant, but this information is really universal for all women attending school. First things first. Don't be embarrassed. Being pregnant is not something to be embarrassed or ashamed about. When you come in the room for the first … Continue reading Pregnancy & Education: Tips and Experiences 

Become Interested in Yourself. Being in a Relationship is Not a Badge of Honor. Today I wanted to address something that I see in all ages and races of women. I feel as women we have identity issues. Well, that’s an understatement. I mean an identity issue particularly when it comes to being in a … Continue reading Being in a Relationship is Not a Badge of Honor

Have you ever went to the movies, out to eat, or a club by yourself? I actually just started hangin' with myself more. This is something new to me because I'm used to having at least one friend  go somewhere with me. But as of late, I have been wanting to participate in different activities but passed up the events because … Continue reading Goin’ Out Solo Dolo