WYATTEVANS.COM is proud to present an array of authors and writers who bring their distinctive, compelling voices—along with their unique “flava”– to the table for the reader to savor. Having been carefully selected, these Guest Columnists craft thought-provoking prose that engages the mind, inspires the spirit…and fills the heart! Give yourself a literary treat by doing a deep dive and immersing yourself…
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“Love Is Not Always Blind” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I stood at the door to the apartment, preparing myself for the mystery that was in store for me. “Behind this door might be my perfect soulmate,” I thought. I checked my clothes, my breath, my hair—everything. I had to make sure that I was totally “on point.” My hopes soaring, I got [...]
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“Roll With Being A Role Model!” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Trusting you are well and staying cool this summer. I’m currently giving thanks every day for air conditioning, cool beverages, and lightweight clothing. Although I’m a Southerner by birth, this heat is something else! Despite the high temperatures, I spent this past Fourth [...]
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“Four Simple Words of Comfort” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman It was so dark in the room that I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face. It was so dark that I could probably hear a pin drop; that’s if a pin did drop. I know that if I were a kid, I would probably be scared, [...]
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“Parents Are People, Too!” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! I send a virtual shower of confetti and a round of kudos for the college graduates and their family members partaking of this month’s literary offering. Regardless how long the journey took, you made it to the end and you should be celebrated. Along with [...]
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“The Things We Do,” Part One Guest Writer: Mark O. Estes “I’m so drained, Evan,” Derrick mumbled to me through his meaty palms. “I’m so fucking drained with no semblance of an end in sight.” I sat across Derrick at a seemingly swanky restaurant (until they brought out the oxymoronic monstrosity of gummy, stale pasta) as he spilled [...]
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“Spring Cleaning the Negativity Out of Your Life” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! We are now officially in the middle of spring; and depending on your faith, past the pastel parade that is Easter Sunday when it seems that everyone has to break out the suits in shades of sherbets. For the most part, [...]
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“Who Do You Think You Arr?” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready for spring to officially arrive. I love the opportunity to bundle up with thick sweaters and strut my stuff in cute boots, but I’d much rather leave the house wearing a light jacket [...]
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“The Greatest Love Affair of All” Guest Writer: Mark O. Estes Picture, if you will, a young, Black man on a personal journey during the chaos known as New Orleans at Mardi Gras. He ends up in an establishment on Bourbon Street where the music is just as lively as the gyrating bodies keeping up with its heavy [...]
Balancing My Virtues and Vices
"The Virtues of Communication" Guest Writer: Ja’Won T. Blackmon After pondering my experiences as part of the LGBTQ community, I’ve learned so many things about myself, and the friends and acquaintances whom I have crossed paths with along the way. The variety and multitude of issues, facts and opinions are always interesting to listen--and respond to, as well. [...]
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“The Power of Prayer” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I pray that the doctors find out what illness my friend has, and cures him. I pray that my cousin graduates high school, continues on to college, and stops hanging with the wrong crowd--before he ends up in jail. I pray that my fifth novel, "Honey Hush, Don't Ask and I Won't [...]
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“Who Do You Think You Are?” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! I send well wishes, and hope that 2017 has been filled with good things. We are not going to talk about what happened in D.C. on the third Friday of this month. It is enough to say we should not focus on being discouraged. Instead, [...]
Mark’s Surreality
“The Divine Power of Surreality” Guest Writer: Mark O. Estes Per Webster’s Dictionary, the word surreal means “marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream; unbelievable; fantastic.” The latest election; the virulent spread of false information in the form of memes, fake news sites, and sheer stupidity; and personal demons have all coalesced into a hazy blanket of what seems like a [...]
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“Looking Back to Move Forward” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Can you believe it has been an entire twelve months since we were introduced? My, doesn’t time fly! For those whose 2016 has been filled with all kinds of shiny and new things, I send thoughts of congratulations and celebrations. [...]