Linda Royal-Herman's Blog (5)

Look at me, take a long, hard stare.

I'm the face of HIV. I represent every woman 25-34 who has died or is dying from AIDS.

AIDS is the leading cause of death in African American women in this age group.

So, LOOK at me!



Do you think I'm ready to die? I'm not ready. I don't want to leave my children, family, and friends. LOOK at me!



Can you honestly tell me we can't change the statistics by raising awareness? Can we not see the… Continue

Consequences: When Love Is Blind, published February 15, 2008 by Xpress Yourself Publishing, is a winner in the Novels to Films Feature Length Competition!



As this great news progresses, we will keep you informed! To learn more about the title, read below. To visit Linda online, go to www.LindaRHerman.com or www.XpressYourselfPublsihing.org/lindarherman.htm.

Also, stop by http://www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org/newreleases.htm to view Consequences, the full length… Continue

Family, I'm in tears as I type these few lines. My co-worker recently lost her mother who was only 54 years old. She died of cancer in October 2008. My co-worker and friend is currently reading Somebody Prayed for Me, and she just called me in tears after reading the story "One Moment With You" and the poem "Always In My Heart." These are pieces dedicated to the memory of my maternal grandmother who raised me, nurtured me, loved me, and taught me about being a strong woman. She died at the age… Continue

After a four year affair with a married man, Tyanna Washington is devastated when her heart is broken by the man she loves and thought she'd finally won after years of being the other woman.



When the right man, Derek Bridges, comes along, Tyanna must decide if she's worthy of true love or will her sins condemn her to a life of lonliness.



"A Time for Love" is now available at www.LadyLeoPublishing.org, Amazon, and other online ebook retailers!



Be sure to download… Continue

Talia James is young and quite naive. The daughter of an alcoholic mother, Talia had to grow up fast and mother to her younger siblings and cousin.



Needless to say, Talia made some bad choices in life where love and men were concerned. After two broken relationships and two sons, she feels as though she has won the lottery when she meets Andre Peters, a very well-to-do sports agent. The fact that he's married takes a backseat to Talia's happiness.



Imagine her… Continue