Just A Girl and Her Laptop
Volume 6, Issue 4
Hi My Loves!
April was so slow, and also, so fast. Writing is still a struggle, but I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel… I hope. There’s been a bit of a shake-up at work—my boss is leaving, and I am not okay. She’s been the kind of leader you wish for, the kind you want to emulate, and I will miss her, and the feeling of safety working for someone like her provided.
Sad girl shit has been attacking from all sides, and I have never had a month so unproductive. I have to get ready for an event at the end of May and I don’t feel prepared. I’m listless and tired, anxious and withdrawn. I can see myself spiraling, and I’ve decided to find a new lady’s couch to lie on and unpack everything.
On a bit of a brighter note, I am still here. And as long as we’re here… we move. Thanks for hanging in with me.
In Shameka the Writer News…
Shameka the Writer is getting back into editing. If you have some line/ copy edit needs, I have openings all June for stories. You can email me for rates and availability at shamekae34@gmail.com
I had an interview on IG Live with my baby, Jaleesa, as the first author for her new interview series. Check it out—Hey Friends w/ Jaleesa Reads
Where You Can See Me
The Black Romance Book Fest is happening May 31- June 1, 2025 in Atlanta and promises to be one of the year’s best, with authors from all over the Black Romance galaxy, including yours truly.
BRBF tickets are closed, and so are my preorders, but I will have books at my table!
The Write Women Book Fest is back next year, July 19th and 20th, 2025, and your girl will be posted up to table and kick it with you in Bowie, MD. Write Women Book Fest
Tickets for the Write Women Book Fest are on sale! Tickets
The Boozy Book Tour is making its way to my neck of the woods in 2025, and I will be exhibiting there July 26th, 2025. Boozy Book Tour
Tickets for the Boozy Book Tour Arlington are on sale! Tickets
I will also be an attending author at the Curvy Hearts Book Club Virtual Signing, September 12-14th. Details in their Facebook group and on their IG Curvy Hearts FB group Curvy Hearts IG
My Latest and Greatest aka, What I’m Reading, Writing, and Listening To
Friction- Christina C. Jones
Ms. V’s Hot Girl Summer- A.H. Cunningham
Fortunate- Nikki Blaire
Heat and Run- Adriana Herrera
Words
I’m halfway through a soft, sapphic, nanny romance (Find Me An Angel), nearly finished the last book of The Elements series (His Fire and His Ice), and a prologue and half a chapter into my dark romance idea, The Hijacked Wife. Words are a struggle, and I’m trying not to stress about it.
Sounds
Bloom- Durand Bernarr
When- Alex Isley
Hommage- Boldy James
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