Because of the division that's going on in our world right now, the hate that's being stirred up and spewed by these White Supremacist groups, we felt it appropriate and extremely necessary that we share a piece from our President, Nonnie Jules, that needs to be wide-spread. I am a black woman, … Continue reading A Message from#RWISA President Nonnie Jules
Welcome #RWISA Author Linda Mims!
You Take the Blue Pill, the Story Ends. You Take the Red Pill … By Linda Mims I was sixteen when I first suspected that I might be the one. I’d seen people in my family striving for excellence all my life. My parents’ friends were creative types who often took time to quiz … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Linda Mims!
Meet #RWISA Author Stephanie Collins
Guilt, Shame & Fear By Stephanie Collins “I can’t stand the feeling of being out of control, so I’ve never had any interest in trying drugs or alcohol,” I mused. “You sure seemed to have an interest when you were younger,” Dad informed me. He responded to my perplexed look before I had a … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Stephanie Collins
Meet #RWISA Author Joan Curtis
A Gift of Silence By Joan C. Curtis The man stood outside the store window, shifting from foot to foot. I’d have probably gone right by him, but as I passed, he looked me straight in the face, sending a chill up my back. Mystified, I found a place in the shadows and … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Joan Curtis
Meet #RWISA Author Bruce A. Borders
One Nice Fall Day by Bruce A. Borders ©2017 Bruce A. Borders & Borders Publishing Not having a good Monday at work, I decided to cut my day short and head home. Home, my sanctuary. As a single guy, I often retreat to my sanctuary when things become intolerable, such as today. Pulling … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Bruce A. Borders
Meet #RWISA Author D. L. Finn
EXPANSION Flowing out before me – while approaching - In the sweeping motion of a grand gesture Presenting its soulful sweetness. Behind me is a small desert I’ve crossed - shoeless While carefully stepping over the littered offerings. Salt saturates my senses As the gentle-wind styles my hair, With the latest sea breeze … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author D. L. Finn
Meet #RWISA Author Michael Hicks Thompson
DETOUR à CUBA PART I Once the port-of-call jewel for Magnus Wealthy, Cuba has been a country lost in time for the last half century, plus some. Never been to Cuba? I recommend it. But do it before it returns to the playground of the filthy rich and the Hemingway admirers. Yes, I’ve been … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Michael Hicks Thompson
Meet #RWISA Author Robert Fear
Es Cana, Ibiza, Spain - August 1977 Jose took an immediate dislike to me. He worked as a waiter at the Panorama hotel near the seafront. I had been there to see Diane, an English girl I met while at work in Grannies Bar. Petite and with short blond hair, she had … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Robert Fear
Welcome #RWISA Author Marcha Fox
Your Wildest Dreams I inhaled sharply when I recognized the introductory riff wafting from my favorite 80s station as Your Wildest Dreams by the Moody Blues. Even though I had the original 45 RPM record, the album on cassette tape, and more recently, the CD, I kept them safely locked away so I wouldn't … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Marcha Fox
Welcome #RWISA Author Jeff Haws
DIM LIGHT BREAKS by Jeff Haws Jolting upright, I squeeze the Jack Daniels bottle between my thighs just before it tips over to the floor. I look down and see the black label staring at me; the little bit of whiskey that's left is tilting toward the lip, ready to fill my shoes if … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Jeff Haws
Lynda Filler 