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Maricia Johns is a published journalist, published poet, editor and motivational speaker.  She is a proud graduate of Texas A&M Commerce (East Texas State University).  She is a columnist for one of the leading Black owned newspapers in Texas, The Fort Worth Black News.   Maricia's favorite topics are lifestyle issues, humor and education.  Her columns have been published in an array of publications including The Longview News Journal, The Christian Index, The Fort Worth Star Telegram and USA Today.  Her editing credentials include works by Andre Johnson and The Jewel Collection by Yolanda Starks. Her most recent editing work can be seen in the recently published memoir All My Siblings, by Yvonne Barron.  Maricia is a dynamic speaker who has spoken to various groups including, schools, Upward Bound programs, colleges, clubs, civic organizations and churches.

 

                                                          

                                                                                                                       
                                                            Presenting at Tarrant County Upward Bound                                                             
 
                     

   

 

                                             With Fort Worth Star Telegram Columnist Bob Ray
                                               Sanders at his book signing (Calvin Littlejohn--Portrait of
                                                                         a Community in Black and White)
                                                                                                                           

  Sample of books edited by johnswriteme

 

                                             

                                       Shifted by Hikia  

 

 

Can't Stay Here

by Andre Johnson

 

 

       Jewels from my daddy series by   Yolanda Starks-White

         

 

       

What Kind Of Mess Is This.. .

by Tameka Lancaster 

 

 

           

 Sample of books reviewed by johnswriteme

 

The story unfolds like a classic black and white mystery with Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart. The mystery starts out slow and continues to build. All that is missing as you read is the music that is prevalent in classic movies. It has suspense and romance that mix well together. As you read, the title will become obvious.  www.bloggingauthors.com

 

    

 Sample of writing by johnswriteme

                                                   

IDENTITY THEFT

REBIRTH

  

As the sun begins to set and his head hangs low, Tobias looks down through

tired, weary eyes to see the beautiful River Niger in all her glory flowing

below him.

 Her sensuous slow moving curves move to the rhythm of the drum that beats in his

head.

 The magic of his memory allows him to see the people of his village as they

scurry to feel the coolness of the water that the River Niger has given birth

to.

Tobias doesn't ever remember climbing this far up the cliffs of his village. The

villagers are singing something that is unfamiliar to him.

 A stinging sensation hits his back but he is unable to move his hands to the

spot.

 He hears his mother call out "Akeba!!" She moans and calls again "A-K-E-B-A!!"

 As his eyes begin to focus, he knows that the River Niger is only in his memory.

 He watches the ants scurry to the River of His Blood as Old Captain continues to

whip his skin that does not feel anymore.

 The songs of his people are the cries that Akeba will die today.

 

From this day forth, Akeba will be known as Tobias.