Hello people out there in my computer! My “followers” … lol. I can’t believe it’s just hitting me how cult-ish that sounds. Continue reading »
Author Archives: D. Bryant Simmons
My very first rant
I pride myself on being a pretty cool customer. Takes a lot to get me riled up. Takes even more to get me to show it. But that said, I need a moment. I’m just gonna get it out there and maybe I won’t feel like throwing a glass at the flat screen the next … Continue reading »
Oh Rosey, My Dear Rosey
My great-aunt (my grandmother’s baby sister) passed away just after this last Thanksgiving. I loved my aunt Rose. Not in that obligatory way that you have to love your family. I loved her for who she was-her personality and what she brought to my life. Like the way she told you exactly what she was … Continue reading »
Kevin Hart (my favorite comedian)
Stand-up comedian, Kevin Hart does “Seriously Funny.” Continue reading »
Killing Johnny Fry by Walter Mosley
Killing Johnny Fry: A Sexistential Novel by Walter Mosley My rating: 4 of 5 stars It starts suddenly, in an instant really. Don’t let the title fool you. It’s not about murder, it’s about sex. Well, it’s a little bit about murder but really “Killing Johnny Fry” is a metaphor for the sexual awakening of … Continue reading »
The Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley
The Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley My rating: 1 of 5 stars I was disappointed with this novel by Mosley. I got maybe a third of the way into it and couldn’t bring myself to read anymore. So, I can’t really offer any insight into what happens from cover to cover but … … Continue reading »
Mommy Journal #4
So, I’m back in balance. My writer self and my mommy self have learned to co-exist. This new arrangement has actually prompted some funny/challenging moments. ***Quick fact about my daughter, Zizi, she loves to be held by most people but especially by me so I’ve learned to do everything with one hand. I’m typing this … Continue reading »
Can We Just Say No to Guns?
Well, so far I’ve been able to avoid political commentary on this blog. My rationale has been that I write fiction not political commentary so I’ll just stay mum on all that. BUT this topic does find its way into my writing (one of my characters is a weapons savant) so I’ll make an exception … Continue reading »
Christmas to Come
Exciting News! One year from today I’m going to release 2 novels from The Morrow Girls Series. The first, How to Knock a Bravebird from her Perch is just about ready for publication. I’ve been posting about that process for about 6 months now – the front cover, the back blurb, and having a professional … Continue reading »
Six Sentence Sunday – Mya 5
This is an excerpt from the second novel in The Morrow Girls Series. I hope you enjoy it! Mya ran her tongue over her top row of teeth and forced herself to look away from the woman who used to be her sister before asking, “What happened?” “Nothing, really.” “It’s Mia isn’t it? She said … Continue reading »
