Marquessa is a storyteller.
A voracious reader at an early age, she discovered that the pages of a novel could be a sweet escape into exciting worlds beyond her own. Little House on The Prairie, Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley High were just a few of her favorite books growing up. It was only when she fell in love with “I Know Why The Caged Birds” that she realized just how hungry she was for characters who looked more like her and narratives closer to what she could relate.
She quickly realized that she had the power to write the kinds of characters she wanted to see more of, like the characters in “How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents“, “Coffee Will Make You Black” and “The Joy Luck Club” and many others books that influenced her preference for novels with more of a cultural component.
Right now, Marquessa’s goals are three-fold:
Her primary goal is to write for the JOY of it. Her (secret) childhood dream of becoming a famous and revered published author has morphed into simply wanting readers to ENJOY the work she chooses to share with them.
Marquessa’s second goal is to cater to women who love seeing a little bit of themselves in the characters and stories she pens, being a voice for characters who happen to look like her within stories that are light & fluffy, dark and emotional, romantic and sexy and sometimes even inspirational.
Lastly, Marquessa is committed to challenging her writing and personal life boundaries – more to come on a little passion project she is working on.
When she is not trying to complete an evergreen unending list of to-do lists, Marquessa can be found hiding away from the world, ideally curled up on her couch with her laptop, chilling to one of her 70’s or 80’s playlists with a bowlful of M&M and brainstorming the next cliffhanger she can come up with.
Marquessa is currently working on overcoming her current writer’s block and being indecisiveness about what project to start and finalize so if you would like to keep up with her updates, sign up for her newsletter here.
Right now, the best place to reach out to Marquessa is on this blog via the Contact Page.
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When I was young my summers were spent writing stories. I always got a new spiral notebook to write in. I should do it again. Can’t wait to read your works.
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That’s an awesome idea! A new writing notebook on Jan 1 of each new year as a catalyst to fill it with great stuff in 365 days!👍
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Hi Marquessa, it’s the Meg you already know… I’ve decided to write under a pen name (personal privacy reasons) and I’m starting fresh with a new blog. See you around!
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Understood! I just followed you!😉
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Thank you! 😃
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I like that ‘Disclaimers and Copyright information’ thang you have there. I never thought of that. Perhaps I should!
Have a great day,
Robert.
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Thanks! Lots of bloggers have it.
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Excellent. 🙂
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Having only just read a select few of your blog posts I am very intrigued to continue with both past and upcoming entries. I’m especially keen on your fiction series.
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I hope you join in on Fridays!👍
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Have my word.
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Looking forward to it! 🙂
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Love lost and sorries….https://marquessamatthews.com/2017/11/12/songlyricsunday-what-could-have-been-ginuwine-musicchallenge-music/
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I found your blog through Dr. G’s self-love post. I also had the opportunity to participate so I was especially enamoured with your self-love answer. You are a poet my lady! And so much more. 💥
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Thank you Dr. A! I see that I am in good company. Looking forward to yours!
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Hey there! For some reason the reblog button is missing. I will use the Press This option instead! Cheers!
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Love your tagline, “Life is just a story. And I’ve got a pen.” And I also have some of my best ideas when the world’s asleep, hehe!
All the best for your writing career! 🙂
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Thanks MistressoftheInk!
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Hi there! So nice to meet you. Love the art here. I must explore the writing. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy A to Z!
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Nice to meet you too Lillian!!!
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Hello Marquessa,
I am working on a little project, and I’d like to ask for a little help from you 🙂 Could you drop me a little note at cyranny@gmail.com so I can tell you a little more about it, please?
Have a lovely week! xx
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Love your energy through your words!!
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I have really enjoyed following you for quite some time now. I began when we were both writing in one of the WordPress University Challenges. I have been enthralled with your growth as a writer, and as a blog site. (Your work gives me more inspiration to get on my grind. 🙂 ) Keep doing what you’re doing! Just know your work is always appreciated.
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Thanks Sis! I appreciate you too from back when you were talking about ivf.
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