By LMReviews on Apr 10, 2009 in Multicultural Writing, Self Culture | Comments Off
In the culture of “YOU”, who are you when no one’s looking? I had a friend once tell me how she doesn’t like to be alone. Having lived the majority of my life alone, I really couldn’t understand it. As we talked she explained that when you are alone you are forced to be genuinely [...]
By LMReviews on Apr 8, 2009 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | Comments Off
Like viewing the past through a different set of eyes, things look familiar but they are just not quite the same. This greatly describes our recent focus on race relations. Due to the election of a multicultural president and nearly everyone’s economic struggle, a light shines brightly on the topics of race and class. I’ve [...]
By LMReviews on Apr 6, 2009 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural Lit Reviews, Multicultural Writing, Writing/Freelancing | Comments Off
In Marta Acosta’s contemporary paranormal romance, The Bride of Casa Dracula, blood-lust, jealousy, first class wedding skepticism and thematic hints of chicklit stories past abound. Milagro De Los Santos is a hot Hispanic freelance writer on the fringes of the rich and famous vampire society with only a series of wedding rituals, a loyalty agreement [...]
By LMReviews on Apr 4, 2009 in Multicultural Writing, Writing/Freelancing | Comments Off
When it comes to freelancing there is a lot to be said for timing, courage and faith. With courage, I quit my job nearly 11 months ago on the belief that I could be a freelancer. Back in November, I even planned a vacation for this month when I had know idea where the money [...]
By LMReviews on Apr 2, 2009 in Multicultural Writing, Writing/Freelancing | 1 Comment
Last Friday, I did what everyone dreads this time of year. I sat down with the tax guy to review my tax obligation for 2008. In previous years, I daringly filed my own taxes using one of the leading tax software programs. But this year with the interesting financial moves I made and having actually [...]