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Darlene P Winston

Darlene P Winston

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I grew up in Sussex County (Waverly), VA and dreamed of studying to become an electrical engineer but later changed my mind and instead earned a b.s. and a masters degree in Business Administration.

Ten years ago, I wrote my first novel and has spent just as much time pursuing my dream of getting it published.

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  • Chester, VA, USA
  • member since July 8, 2008

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  • B Danielle Watkins

    B Danielle Watkins says

    Hello, I have a new book out... No Other Man: A Three Part Tragedy I encourage you to go to www.xlibris.com/nootherman.html and read the excerpts formmy book. I see your shelf, and i think my new series will be somthing you would enjoy... thank you

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Readers In Motion Book Club

    Readers In Motion Book Club says

    You can go to our site at http://readersinmotionbookclub.ning.com/. If you send us and email if you have any other questions or even want a book review.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    Jst a short story slighty sci/fi

    It’s Never an Ill Wind

    Dawn had just broken. Above, a purple sky began to glow pink in the distance as the smaller sun broke the horizon over the far cliffs several miles north east of where Gandra stood. Today the larger sun would also rise in the same quadrant, though a little later. An overly bright day would begin; temperatures would soar, fast.
    He set up his metal stall. Locked the stanchions in place. The sun rose higher.
    A hot dry wind began to blow from the direction of the cliffs. Brought with it grit and dust that settled in every nook and crevice. These cracks were already stuffed to bursting with the detritus of every other wind that had blown before.
    It had to come on Selling Day! Gandra squinted his eyes against the bright light. Why wouldn‘t it come the day before or the day after? It could cause so much more havoc on this one day when all the inhabitants from far and near gathered here to buy, sell or barter anything they had worth a price.
    Early vendors had moved outside of the main settlement to establish themselves into the few cave-mouths that faced north east but both the suns would soon be at their backs, allowing the rock to soak up the heat. It still meant they had the full force of the wind in their faces but with judicious positioning of swathes of cloth, they could deflect most of the dust to the side of their stalls and have cool rock at their backs.
    Gandra had arrived early. He always did.
    "Damn wind!" he grumbled as he fought the flapping side cloth that was eager to rise over the top of the cave-mouth, only to be blown back down the front of his stall to hide it, and his wares, from view. More grumbling. He found a length of twine to finally secure the errant flap. Then the wind blew in an irritant. Rubbing his eye, he tried to extricate a large chunk of mica. "Always the same. I should know better by now!" He offered this statement to no one in particular.
    A rustling behind him let Gandra know his offspring had arrived. It was her duty to bring the wagon of heavier sale goods once he was set up.
    "It doesn't always come," Soulla offered in answer. She was often generous.
    "At least ten times in my memory! There, got it." Gandra flicked the offending chip onto the ground where a chink left a bright spot. The chip glittered.
    Gandra stared at the glints as the wind found its way under the stall and ruffled the mica, causing the chip to rock.
    "I'll be . . . . !" Bending swiftly to retrieve the chip, Gandra snatched it up, buffed it with his sleeve and shouted to the swiftly gathering throng, "Who'll make me an offer?"
    Soulla stared blankly, then settled into mode as Gandra's back-up. "Corundum, people!"
    Once the first sale was made, Gandra panned the sand at his feet and in the rear of the cave. Many more chips came to light. He had several sizes and a variety of colours. He hoped the buyers had plenty of currency. They would need it.
    The bidding was swift. No more did Gandra complain about the wind on Selling Day. It had, after all, made him a small fortune.

    © Copyright Evelyn J. Steward. February, 2002.

    Words 559






    

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  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    I would be interested in reading the first couple of pages if you wish to send them to me, it can be on private email if you wish
    Evelyn S

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  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    I don't mind romance if it is part of an other story and just takes up a small poart of the book
    Evelyn ps each to their own

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  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    Sorry! Please clarify romance, mystery, murder, chic-lit etc? I am not sure what contemorary fiction means, having been out of the game for several years (group writing etc.)
    Evelyn S
    oh please excuse any typos as I am blind in one eye and I uaw a Netbook here where isa quitw small for a fastish typist.
    Evelyn S

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  • Evelyn S

    Evelyn S says

    What genre is you novel? Mine first one (unpublished) is scl/fi/fantasy (not sure quite which). I do write klots of short stories ans poems though
    Evelyn S

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  • Readers In Motion Book Club

    Readers In Motion Book Club says

    I would like to invite you to a great oppurtunity that would get you some exposure in the hearts and minds of 250 + readers. We are looking for self published authors who need a little more backing in the literary community if it sounds like something you are interested in doing please feel free to inbox me here or email me at rosebud735@yahoo.com to further discuss what we are offering.

    Thank You,
    Karen

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • BnRedeemed

    BnRedeemed says

    Thanks for the reply. I'll add it to my list. Thanks!

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  • BnRedeemed

    BnRedeemed says

    Hi Darlene, visiting your shelf after reading your review of Sins of the Mother. I just finished the book and loved it! Happy reading. I see you're reading a book by T N Williams. I'm not familiar with this author. How's the book? Wanda

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  • Simona Taylor

    Simona Taylor says

    Guess what! Valentine's day is coming up, and to celebrate I'm giving away two of my Kimani or Arabesque novels, winners' choice. To be part of the draw, just drop me a line here, and leave an email or other contact or email me at roslyn@scribble-scribble.com. I'll draw for winners on February 15. Give yourself or someone else a gift of romance for Valentine's! (The stamps from Trinidad would be pretty cool, too.)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • DeBerryandGrant

    DeBerryandGrant says

    In a moment of pique and frustration Virginia wrote an open letter to Oprah, and shared it with a few writer friends who are going through the same thing we are. Now the letter has started to go viral--getting a lot of repostings and inclusions in blogs, newsletters and on Facebook, so in case you hadn't seen it, we wanted to share our plight, the plight of many black authors with you, readers who have supported us all these years. http://twomindsfull.blogspot.com.

    In reality Oprah is just a metaphor--a name that might get this subject the attention it deserves. Because when you have a publication like Library Journal listing their 31 Best Books of 2009 http://ow.ly/HDU7 and the "genre" fiction list includes Street Lit --8 books but no category for contemporary African American writers, we are really in trouble.

    We are trying to encourage diversity in reading--we believe books should be windows, not just mirrors...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • zluv

    zluv says

    Ok - I added your book to my bookshelf, it sounds like something I would like to read. Yes, we must keep in touch to discuss other books.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • zluv

    zluv says

    Hello Darlene - Thanks accepting my friend request. I will have to check out your book.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Harriet W

    Harriet W says

    Do you have an editor for your novel, or do you need an editorial review for final changes in your edited manuscript? My name is Harriet Wilson, owner of VIP Editing, and I would love to be the editor for your manuscript. I would like to offer you a free first chapter edit for your novel to show how my editing service can enhance your manuscript. Contact me at your earliest convenience for more information. I hope to hear from you soon.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    lol yup!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    I am reading your book now!!!!!!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    Great, I will keep you posted!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    I have a book club so I will let them know!!!!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ssunshine

    ssunshine says

    I ordered it last night!!!!!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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