tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123832492011-05-03T00:12:09.470-02:00This blog was created by me to get into the world of blogging. It will have stories, poetry, rantings, ravings, and just anything you'd like to see.Zaria Garrisonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12383249.post-1132291540178411002005-11-18T03:23:00.000-02:002005-11-18T03:25:40.180-02:00

You are cordially invited to enter my first Annual Holiday Short Story contest. Open to any and all writers, published or unpublished.Help spread the holiday spirit by entering this Holiday short story contest, with a chance to win holiday CASH for shopping.Entry fee is $10.00First Prize: $100.00 CashSecond Prize: Colby Ultra - slim CD playerThird Prize: Autographed Copy of Baring it AllAll

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Baring it All is my new novel scheduled for release May 14, 2005.Love between a sinner and a saint, turns into a roller coaster ride of sex, lies, and murder. – Baring it All debut novel due for release May 14, 2005.Synopsis: Chocolate Paradise, the city's premier adult entertainment nightclub is the backdrop for this tale. Owned and operated by Marcus Thomas, Chocolate Paradise is host to the

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Everyone else has blogged a rant regarding the hurricane so let me get my twenty five cents worth in.As I watched the news coverage and read/listen to the dozens of stories I am heartbroken, appalled, and outraged.I read a story about a family that waited on their rooftop for rescue for 2 days only to be rescued and dropped beside a highway with no transportation, no food, no information, and no

Zaria Garrisonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12383249.post-1122666306273539762005-07-29T17:42:00.000-02:002005-07-29T17:45:06.273-02:00

This is my new Summertime Hairdo. It was done by braiding my hair down into cornrows then crocheting in curly weave. I'm only gonna wear it a few weeks then I'll be back to my micro braids. But I felt I needed to give my hairline a rest, if you know what I mean.

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My interview has just been published and has gone live with The Rock magazine. The Rock is an online magazine geared towards small businesses and entertainment news. The RockScroll down, then click on Author Interviews, choose my name, and read the interview. Also very soon I will have interviews published with Let's Talk Honestly and Soul of Romance.Stay tuned. The news gets better and better.

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This is a short story I wrote for a story contest. It won 2nd place. If anybody out there is reading my blog please let me know what you think of it. Love Stinks© 2005 Gena L. Garrison Love stinks! It stinks worse than a week old baby diaper. It stinks worse than 50 pounds of rancid garbage lying on the curb. It even stinks worse than this nasty bloated corpse that I keep coming

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I reluctantly had my first book signing on yesterday afternoon at For the Soul books and More which is owned and operated by Essence best selling author Angel Hunter.Let me first explain why I was reluctant to have a signing. I'd been told that generally any relatively unknown author like myself sits or stands in a store for 2 hours, gets little turn out and is LUCKY to sell one or two books. To

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I decided to write a blurb about my publisher Publish America, for those who may be interested.First of all the website address is www.publishamerica.com. I first heard about PA about 2 year ago when I was desperately trying to come up with enough money to self publish my book. As a single mother, on a tight budget that was next to impossible. I probably could have scraped up the initial payment

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I am way too busy for my own good. As I posted last week I've rejoined the rat race and am working 8 hours a day.After that I am working another 5 hours a day promoting my book, taking care of my home, and just basically having a life.I need a clone. LOLThis week in between working I've made bookmarks and postcards to promote my book and as soon as I finish writing this I will be mailing them

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I decided to lie on my floor and take these pictures.

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I haven't blogged in over a week because I now have a full-time job. *sigh* Previously I was chilling collecting unemployment and promoting my book and websites. Now I have to go to a grind daily from 9am-5pm. The Wayans had it right when they said "A job ain't nothing but work." LOLI'll be back I just have to find the time to squeeze my blog experience into my hectic lifestyle.

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Today a friend sent me a link to a page where you can build your own little icon dolls. I've seen these dolls all over the net for years and always wanted one customized to fit me. Well today I made a few and I'm posting them here. Later I'm going to make some, add some text, and really do things with them. If you are interested here's the website. Dollmakers It was loads of fun, like playing

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Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis!I simply love the Temptations movie and that is one of my favorite lines from the movie. Leon made an awesome David Ruffin. Much better than when he played Little Richard but this is about the Temptations.The things I loved about the movie were the music, the dancing, and just being back in that time. My son and I watch it over and over. We also watch the Five

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I will no longer refer to myself as a Christian. I am a person who loves God the Christ but I won't be associated with the likeness or that name of CHRISTIAN.Some good Christians have told me that I'm a liar when I say I'm a CHRISTIAN, and that God is not pleased with me. Now the God in spirit explained to me that this is a trick of Satan. If he can convince me that I am not a Christian then he

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I'm giving serious thought to no longer referring to myself as a Christian for the following reasons.1. Christianity has a bad name these days.2. Too many so called "christians" have done things to earn that bad name.I believe in God, and I believe in Jesus the Christ but what I don't believe in is religion, and tradition, and all the distorted, twisted things people do in the name of "

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REVIEWS Eitor in chief of Private Library Sandra K. Poole"Gena Garrison has taken a premise as old as time - The Sinner and the Saint- and made it anew.Her characters are real, everyday people facing the ups and downs of life and love. And to add a little spice there is a mystery...and murder.This is a true page turner and must for summer reading...especially at the beach. Even if you don't

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This is my other baby. Private Library is a story sight owned by myself, author and poet Ebony Farashuu, and webmaster Kelli L. Costly.It's a site where Ebony and I write stories in different genres. Kelli is in charge of all updates and maintaining the site.Currently we have mystery, romance, science fiction, erotica, christian fiction and inspirational.The current science fiction story is

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I had a great weekend. Nothing spectacular but no drama and that makes it great.This morning I went out and ran some errands then returned to work on more book promotions. I received an email to do an author spotlight on Literary Essence. I'm excited about that. I also contacted 2 newspapers for an address to send my press releases.As a writer, writing the extra stuff like press releases, letters

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How do people become so addicted to something that is so difficult.I lost my entire page yesterday just by trying to add a postAargh!!!!!!

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Why is it everytime I bid on an Xbox around Christmas time for my son, I'd lose the bid. I mean I bid on like 10 daggone Xboxes. Each time I'd lose.But TODAY I bid on a blame paper cutter that I didn't even really want, and with less than 5 minutes left in the auction...You guessed it...I'm the high bidder.Ain't that a blip.

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From l-r Raven Simone (Olivia), Malcolm Jamal Warner(Theo) Keisha Knight Pulliam (Rudy), Tempest Bledsoe (Vanessa), Sabrina Le Beauf(Sandra)It's good to see them again, all well and happy. It's too bad Lisa Bonet (Denise) couldn't join them for this picture. (I have no idea what the event was)Raven of course has her own show, CD's, and movies...I loved the Cheetah Girls. Sabrina is the voice of

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Once you understand.I'm getting better at this blogging thing but not as proficient as I'd like to be. I mean I did my own website with no HTML experience and I think I did a good job. I've done all sorts of online sites but blogging is trying to defeat me.I will not be defeated. I will learn how to successfully blog.Anyhoo...There are some fine brothers outside cutting grass for my landlord. But

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I am an online Diva. For those not familiar with the term it means that I spend quite a bit of time online surfing websites, posting to message boards, and reading blogs.I'm also an author. My first novel Baring it All will be officially released May 14 2005 but it's currently available in pre-release from my publisher www.publishamerica.com/book/8475 or my website www.genalgarrison.In addition

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I am having serious issues with blogging. I want to do it, I've seen others do it, but I keep having trouble.I hope this post displays. If not I'll start over once again.The Diva

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