Creativity is my anti-drug.
I’m a lover by nature, a writer by choice, and a photographer by trade.
I have a moral responsibility to myself to be honest, respectful, and to overcome obstacles to move forward.
I write, take pictures, socialize online and in person, shop, and do everything else in between when I have free time.
My name is Sharon, a self-proclaimed hot mess. I am not a perfect person; I am as flawed as humanly possible. On this site, you may see a little bit of yourself in me; you may not. My hair is nappy, I am not a gourmet chef, and I am no expert in anything except for sass, sarcasm, and cursing. I do have one thing under my belt: the ability to write well. Admittedly, I do make silly mistakes in my writing (mixing up verb tenses is my biggest sin), and I own them.
I began my writing journey at the age of nine. I originally wanted to be a lawyer, but my speaking skills were lacking. I picked up a notebook and began writing some poetry here and there. As I grew older, I came across a book that included a section on journal writing and decided to try it for the summer. I was hooked on keeping one, and I still keep one. Years later, my lack of speaking skills didn’t stop me from taking a job as a field organizer, enrolling in a public speaking class in community college, or majoring in journalism, where I had to ask questions to the people I interviewed.
40 facts about me
- I am a middle child.
- I was born, raised, and currently reside in Chicago, Illinois, and am contemplating a move to another part of the country.
- I lived briefly in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, and Houston, TX, from 2005 to the tail end of 2009 before moving back to Illinois.
- My astrological sign is Leo.
- I worked in grassroots politics for four and a half years.
- I graduated from the community college system with honors.
- I discovered my passion for creative writing in the fourth grade.
- I have had poems published in a few anthologies.
- I love to roller skate.
- I suffer from writer’s block off and on. I combat that by turning to photography.
- I was a journalism major, thinking of switching to English with a concentration in Black literature.
- My favorite comfort food is pepperoni pizza.
- I’m terrified of all bugs.
- I cannot ride a bike.
- I can cook, but I want to really cook.
- I finally own a car.
- I can’t dance (turns in Black card).
- I’m an avid bibliophile.
- I’ve kept a journal for over 20 years.
- I binge-watch television on my days off from work via services like Hulu and Netflix.
- I’m a Backstreet Boys superfan.
- I love to travel, especially with a few select items.
- I once lived in a shared space to save money.
- I am a chronic insomniac.
- I give myself challenges that force me to come out of my comfort zone.
- I am a challenge when it comes to romantic relationships. I want to change that.
- I’m a firm believer in karma, both good and bad.
- I believe that face-to-face communication is a better choice than texting or using social media.
- I have a fantasy to publish a book that I want to make a reality.
- I have had a period of homelessness and unemployment.
- I am a single mom to a lively little girl named Zora.
- My biggest goal is to return to school, graduate with honors, and receive my Bachelor’s degree. I may even go for my Master’s degree in mass communications.
- I write short stories in a variety of genres, ranging from fiction to erotica.
- I am learning to walk my talk in many areas of my life.
- I am a cat person.
- I do not share certain items I own or hold dear to me.
- I love exploring Chicago and all of its nuances.
- I have a Rod Serling and Hitchcock addiction.
- At one point, I wanted to become a lawyer.
- I am in my forties and loving every minute of it.
