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In the Spring of 2011 I led a gypsy-like existence, living from place to place, and commuting almost two-hours one way sometimes, but in that time I wrote the short story, “July’s Independence”, that was featured in the 2011 July edition of Tiffany Lewis’ “Thematic” Magazine.
By the time Fall of 2011 arrived I was blessed with a new gig that offered me an opportunity that I would have been a fool to turn down. Needless to say one thing remained constant throughout the days and nights — my writing. In addition to “Daddy,” I started working on the novels, “Red,” “ICON,”, & “Rise”, and even piddled around with a fourth installment of my well received series, “Ripped & Ready”. Desire is one thing and reality is another. In order to keep a roof over my head there has to be income, so writing and employment are a mainstay in my life currently.
I could go into detail about my decision to put “A Touch of Grace” in an indefinite state of hiatus, but a true professional keeps those private tales to himself — at least for now. So, that said, I had to draw a circle in the sand and communicate my plans for the show. Yes, “A Touch of Grace,” will return. I have several new ideas for it, and they involve seeking the help from a couple of trusted peers to help run the show. This expansion idea from the normal format has been on my mind for quite some time. The benefits of a partnership far outweigh those of an independent operation to me, so those individuals will be receiving proposal letters from me.
There are also a couple of authors that I owe interviews to and they will be amongst the first to be interviewed, and in addition to the literary arena, I will continue my exploration beyond the parameters of word into the music world. The lovely, Mary Edwards, was my first musical guest ever, and she currently has a new CD being released, so I’ll be bringing her back to “A Touch of Grace,” but there are several others that I’ve been networking with over the past year who I will be bringing on.
This time around, “A Touch of Grace,” will be bigger and better. Life really does get better when you participate in it.
In the meantime, keep writing, singing, and following your passion, because life is really too short not to,
All the best,
Author & Blog Talk Radio Producer, G D Grace
July 2011
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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Friday, November 18, 2011
I Have Only Myself To Blame (reflections of a writer) GD
A deep longing can really alter perception and wound the spirit. Over the years I have learned a great deal about myself and know that I have the tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve — and it’s out in view far too often.
Susceptible to roving eyes that are interested in seizing an opportunity to benefit either emotionally or monetarily, we wander into situations out of curiosity in search of whatever it is that is missing within ourselves, trying to fill that void in our lives.
What I had to grasp onto, eventually, is that sometimes we allow ourselves to be in the role of “victim”, and we wallow around in self-pity, immersing ourselves in despair and cluttering our spirits with the aftermath of heartbreak, but our depression really is self-inflicted.
If we let our hearts lead us during every encounter then we are really setting ourselves up to be disappointed, however, if we lead with an understanding that is fueled with courage and strength, then we walk into these situations fully equipped and prepared for any outcome.
When I learned to confidently say, “I have only myself to blame,” that’s when I gained full control of what I call, my life.
(reflections of a writer)
GD
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Dwight "Heavy D" Myers May 24th, 1967 - Nov 11th, 2011
Dwight "Heavy D" Myers -
There are certain transitions that really hit me hard, man, and yours was one of them.
So full of life were you.
I remember you in Janet Jackson's "Alright" video, and in the late Michael Jackson's "Jam" video.
I really love what MC Hammer said, when he said "...you were what is good about life...", and a truth like that is undeniable.
Today, I realized that we were born on the same day (you a few years after me -- lol). So, you have transitioned to the other side.
Well, for the music, for the joy, for the smiles, for the laughter, I thank you, and send my prayers and condolences out to your friends, family, and fans all around the world.
GD
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
“Self Worth” (reflections of a writer) GD 10-18-2011
Self worth. It took a few years for me to actually get it; if you don’t love yourself enough to expect for friends, family, and people you meet along the way to treat you with respect, then you spend quite a deal of time trying to justify their existence in your life. The crazy thing about it all is that, sometimes, we get wrapped up in trying to live up to the expectations of the wrong people. Over time we wind up questioning ourselves and become disenchanted with life. Life consists of several stages, but the ones I remember the most are youth, mid-life, and older. I was a foreigner to myself during those first two stages of my life and I often found myself dissatisfied with who I was. I was always looking for love in the company of others, always needing their acceptance and approval. I failed to realize that I never needed their acceptance because I was my own, wonderful, beautiful, and spirited person.
It took a stint in rehab to help me understand that, if people like you — really like, they like you for who you are. During that span of time in my life I couldn’t embrace how much of a positive impact I had on others. I never participated in my joy because, strangely, I kept missing it. Accomplishments, personal achievements; the successes, large and small — I couldn’t see them. I was too busy trying to be somebody else for someone else — beating myself up repeatedly for not being enough of this and that. Then I’d attack my physical appearance — I was too this and I wasn’t like that. Hell, it was no wonder that I was always questioning myself. I was living up to an expectation that was being dictated by other domineering insecure people. I was trying to exceed the superficial mold being crammed down my throat by the media until one day I woke up and found a passion that would whisk me out of follower status and into leader status.
After all of that toil and struggle, those tears and strife, that insecurity and self doubt I eventually found out that I was the person that The Almighty designed me to be. I walked away from unhealthy relationships, learned to accept my friends and family for who they were, and carved out an existence equipped with the title of “writer”. Even if I inspired one person, I was participating in my life instead of watching it drift by without question. This blog of mine, and the books I have written are my way of reaching someone — anyone. It doesn’t have to be on a mass scale either. As long as I reach one person, that’s all that matters. I write out of a love for it. Hell, don’t get me wrong, I wish I could make some major dough doing it, but if that is not in my destiny then it won’t come to pass.
Today, after three years of struggle, I have managed to land a gig that will allow me to dig myself out of this hole I dug for myself three years ago. It is by Faith and Grace that I am still standing. Even in my worst of times I held on, and if that wasn’t enough to assure me of my strength, then I don’t know what is.
To the person reading this who feels lost.
To the soul reading this searching for their place in this world.
For the spirit broken and desperately praying to see the light.
Hold on.
Embrace those real friends and family who love you when you have nothing, for they are the only ones that matter.
Look deep within to locate that passion and nurture it until it grows.
Even if only one person gets it — that’s one more person that understands who you are.
Trust me — there will be more than one.
This is GD Grace, 5 times self-published author, blog talk radio producer, and leader in progress signing off.
(reflections of a writer)
GD
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