Writing ESSIE'S ROSES: On Location

Writing ESSIE'S ROSES: On Location

“I closed my eyes again soaking in the perfume, taking in such a deep breath it pushed on the walls of my chest making it tight until I released it.” — ESSIE'S ROSES, Michelle Muriel

Happy spring! There is nothing like writing in nature with the fragrance of magnolia blossoms, roses, earth, leaves, and grass. I visited many beautiful gardens and historical sites that inspired scenes for my novel Essie’s Roses. I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite writing locations.

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ESSIE'S ROSES Amazon Kindle Bestseller and a Giveaway!

ESSIE'S ROSES Amazon Kindle Bestseller and a Giveaway!

ESSIE'S ROSES Hits #1!

January was a thrilling month for Essie’s Roses. Thousands of readers chose it to read, and at the end of the month, it hit #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list in Literary Fiction African-American category. It also hit the top 20 in US Historical Fiction. Extremely humbled and grateful Essie’s Roses has stayed on an Amazon top 100 list since last August.

YOU have made it happen. I am overwhelmed so many people have told me they have enjoyed this story.

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