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Deartra D. Boone, Writer
I'm a WRITER! I don't just to teach students how to write. I write!
Writing Motto
Writing takes practice! Yes, I'm talking about PRACTICE!
Writings You Can Purchase
Self-Published Works
Mama Pearl
2015
Mama Pearl is a slice of life short story about a Soul Food restaurant, and the people who work there.
The restaurant experiences an astounding loss, and the people left have to pull themselves together and keep the place running. This quaint story is sure to have you laughing as you learn about the people of Mama Pearl's SOOOOUULLL Food Restaurant.
Rumors
2015
Rumors is a collection of short stories that examine how rumors in the church affect people. A rumor is being spread about a prominent pastor and a popular Gospel singer. One member of the church goes the extra mile to find out if the rumor is true or not. But, the pastor's spouse, doesn't do the same thing. On the same day that the pastor decides to address the rumor, the distress and pain of the situation is too much for the pastor's spouse, and a tragedy occurs.
This heartbreaking story will have you examining how rumors affect your own life.
Published Writings
Writings that have been published.
What's in a Word? Speech Affects Us All
1994, Vol. IV
Essay published in The Trinity Temple Times
Selected Writings
All writings are copyrighted.
These are writings from my time obtaining my Master's degree while at Tiffin University.
Begin at the Beginning: Don’t Embarrass the Family
Critical Essay on Ernie Barnes’ Art Work
Literacy Narrative: Mama, I Want to be A Writer
My Discovery of the Black Bourgeoisie
Preserving Your History through Life Writing
The Black Pentecostal Movement, Sex, and Sexuality: A Personal Experience
The Poetry of Gospel Music
In Service for A King
A slice of in life story about a family and church that honors Dr. Martin Luther King.
