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Minding My Black Ass Business
What happens when the people who sustain everyone else finally decide to choose themselves?
In a world that constantly demands our resilience, opting out is a radical act.
I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest novel, "Minding My Black Ass Business," published by MiEon. This story follows Darius and Amara—two successful but "invisible" individuals who flee the noise of their lives for the remote Olympic Peninsula to rediscover the voices they’ve neglected for

Rajah Smart
Feb 201 min read


F@#! Ya’ll Beat
We also laugh, very hard. To me laughing is vital to life. This weekend, Hubbs and I were in bed laughing(our nightly routine).

Felicia Banks
Dec 10, 20242 min read


A Peaceful Pause: A New Approach to Holidays
This weekend I sat on the couch for Thanksgiving. We didn’t have people over. We didn’t go out to visit with family.

Felicia Banks
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Coming Soon: The Sakura Cloud by Rajah E. Smart and Felicia M. Banks
Announcement of the new book, the Sakura Cloud set in fantasy, mystery, and murder.

Nina Holmes
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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