At heart I’m just another girl from the Caribbean. When I was three I decided to be a writer because I just loved stories. On my island, Trinidad, everyone’s a storyteller and there is plenty of folklore to keep even the most fidgety kid riveted to the spot on a dark evening.
After short careers in teaching and educational publishing, I decided to make writing my full-time career. It’s not for the faint of heart. I am continually looking for work and the manuscript rejections are brutal even when they’re polite.
So far, I’m moderately successful. My debut novel, Angel’s Grace was published in 2005 and was well received. I have four non-fiction books being released in 2009: Overcoming Prejudice, Jerry Spinelli, Madeleine L’Engle and Being a Leader and Making Decisions.
While doing this, I also have a fondness for knitting and the kind of creativity that allows. And with two young children, a husband, a house and the never-ending pile of laundry and dishes, it’s an interesting life. Not quite what I expected, but definitely enjoyable.
You can find out more about me here.
8 Comments
November 7, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Hi!
I love writers and once in a while, i play around with some words also( my blog is a proof of my amateur writing skills). it kind of keeps me sane and serves as a place where i pour my emotions.
best wishes!
November 7, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hi Kukugal! Thanks for taking a look. Good luck with your writing.
June 29, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Hi Tracey,
I love your smile and your creative spirit. I have been a creative all of my life. I found you today on twitter and did follow through with your directions to get the free copy of your signed book. It is OK if you don’t send it, but I’d love to have it. I also am writing because I am going to publish you on my blog http://www.togetherseparated.blogspot.com -
It is a “blogzine”. My newest term for magazine style bloggs. If you have any information or are totally against this idea — then let me know– i did submit my email address– Thx and Bless you– Mark Steven Lewis aka DRAGONFLy
June 29, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Hi Mark!
Nice of you to drop by. I’m happy to include you in the book giveaway. Did you follow me on Twitter and then retweet the message? Because that doesn’t show up on the contest manager. I just want to make sure you are properly entered to win.
I checked out your site. The bit about “writing with light” … love it!
July 2, 2009 at 10:35 am
I am so inspired by you. Just when I was about to give myself an excuse for giving up my life long dream of a writing career, you come along and prove that it can be done. Thanks
July 3, 2009 at 8:54 am
Hello Gwen!
Thanks for dropping by my blog. I checked out your site and you are indeed a creative person. I’m happy to be an inspiration to anyone, but you seem like you’re well on your way. I think the big difference between writers and people who want to write is that writers are actively writing, which you are.
Good luck to you in all your creative pursuits! And keep in touch.
November 30, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Hi Tracey,
I just found your blog and absolutely adore it. I am a young aspiring writer and I am using my blog to write about various challenges I am facing.
Just letting you know, I am adding your link to my blog!
SB
November 30, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Hello Sarah!
Thanks for visiting the blog and good luck in all your writing endeavors.