WOMAN He calls me Woman because that’s the way some men refer to their wives in this part of the world. He calls me Woman! But I have a name. Ngozi is alone in her house. She sits all alone in her well-furnished parlor, on a love sofa, reading a magazine. Beside her … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Mary Lo-Bamijoko
Meet #RWISA Author Lynn Hobbs
Not Interested, by Lynn Hobbs “Cordell.” A booming voice called his name above the chatter of the crowded café. Cordell perched sideways on a swivel stool. “What’s up?” An older man approached, narrow reading glasses sliding on his nose. His bald head glistened. “Mr. Moore.” Cordell stood, and they slapped each other on … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Lynn Hobbs
Meet #RWISA Author John Howell
Last Night by John W. Howell © 2017 So, with nothing better to do, I figure I’ll stop at Jerry’s place and grab a couple of drinks and a burger. Usually, I don’t go there on Saturday night since there’s a crapload of amateurs taking up what would be considered prime space. I figure since … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author John Howell
Meet #RWISA Author Ronald E. Yates
THE LEGEND OF TOKYO ROSE By Ronald E. Yates INTRODUCTION During a 27-year career with the Chicago Tribune, much of it as a foreign correspondent in Asia and Latin America, I encountered my share of remarkable and unforgettable stories. Some came out of the horrendous suffering I witnessed while covering the wars in … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Ronald E. Yates
Meet #RWISA Author Michelle Abbott
Meet Author Michelle Abbott. Her "story" blows me away! The 136 I can do this. I can make it. Wet hair plastered to my head, gasping, I propel myself toward my target. The 136 bus. My heel catches on a crack in the pavement. My ankle twists sideways, sending a sharp pain … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Michelle Abbott
Welcome #RWISA Author Jan Sikes
R-E-S-P-E-C-T By Jan Sikes Henry Jacobsen ran gnarled fingers through 84 years of living and swatted at a fly that buzzed around his head. The sun warmed his old bones and he turned to face his longtime friend. “You know, Aaron, what the world needs now, is for people to show a … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Jan Sikes
Welcome #RWISA Author Beem Weeks
Wordless “What’s that word say?” “That’s an easy one, Daddy. Just sound it out.” Levi Bacchus can’t read. 36 years old, and he’d never learned the meaning of a single sentence. “I just ain’t cut out for this, Jamie Lynn.” The girl’s countenance dropped in disagreement—just like her mother, that one. “So, you’re a … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Beem Weeks
Meet #RWISA Author Wendy Scott
Navigator by Wendy Scott Luke's body whirled through the portal in a kaleidoscope of starlight and rainbows. Burnt ozone stung his nostrils, and his stomach roiled as if live dragonflies flitted inside. He clutched his grandfather's palm tighter, the only connection anchoring them together while they spun into the void, guided by the compass … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Wendy Scott
Welcome RWISA Author Gwen Plano
Love at First Sight By Gwendolyn M Plano “It doesn’t seem real. It just doesn’t seem real.” Mom muttered as she ran her hand over the curves of dad’s headstone. Sighing deeply, she stared blankly into the horizon. After a few minutes, she turned and faced me. “I tell myself that it must be … Continue reading Welcome RWISA Author Gwen Plano
Welcome #RWISA Author Laurie Finkelstein
Bulletproof Vest By Laurie Finkelstein The bulk, padding, and steel plates weigh me down. The protection of a bulletproof vest is necessary. No matter the weather, I wear the cloak. The weight is a burden, but I trek on because wrapped is the only way to navigate my journey. The jacket protects my heart from … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Laurie Finkelstein
Lynda Filler 