This work is to educate those who want to be educated. To Be Educated is a series of essays that strive to spread awareness of the Black Lives Movement and the recent events happening in 2020 America after the death of George Floyd. When you read this work, you will learn about the state of America from a non-political perspective. Topics will include racism, police brutality, white supremacy, and many other topics. Resources will also be provided to help support the BLM movement if you're unable to protest due to Covid-19 or fear of persecution. I will also include spaces at the end of each essay to open for discussion between the readers as well as safe spaces for readers to share their grievances and beliefs. _____ My platform had always focused on spreading awareness of bullying. I believe it is my civic duty to use my platform and my writing to give the black community a voice. I'm not a member of the black community. I'm a person of color, an immigrant, low-income, a first-generation college student. I'm passionate about history and social justice. This work is a contribution to the black community, my black readers, and to any of my readers who wish to learn more about the movement and show their support. Thank you and be safe.

This is a story about bullying, and like the hundreds of other books on the topic, it will show you the harsh reality of what it is like to be discriminated, belittled, ridiculed for something you cannot control- how you look, who you love, or what you believe in. But unlike these books, this story's sole purpose is not to tear your heart out of your chest as you mourn over your loss of faith in humanity. Instead, this book will make you laugh and love alongside these characters. Just like in life, there will be moments of dread and surrender, but there will be just as many moments of happiness, laughter, and love. Naomi Lorraine, more commonly known as Nerdy Naomi with her thick-rimmed glasses and straight-A report card, is the most unpopular girl in her small school, Dartwell High. And even with the help of her snarky attitude, that doesn't stop her from getting bullied by everyone, every day. She only has to survive the laughs, insults, and bruises her senior year will bring before being free from the prison we know as high school. However, her final year in high school won't be how she planned when she catches the attention of the three new senior transfer students: Bennett Frazier, Jordan Wallace, and Declan Lynch. Their unordinary friendship may be what will save Naomi, not just from her bullies, but from herself. - This is a stand-alone story inspired by my 2015 Wattys Talk of the Town Award Winner TGGBB or "The Good Girl's Bad Boys: The Good, The Bad, and The Bullied". It is a separate work from TGGBB Series. Readers of TGGBB and Rereaders of this story will not be tolerated in spoiling the story for First Time Readers. Trigger Warning: Contains depictions of violence, bullying (based on racism, gender, sexuality, and more), sexual harassment and assault, mental abuse, and cursing in languages other than English (Yes, I have found a loophole on my no cursing rule).

He was the prince who got away. He had it all - power, fame, glory, honor. (Did I mention the unlimited supply of money, alcohol and women?) Yet he chose the human world. She wasn't shy, quiet or even remotely sweet. She wasn't your girl next door and she certainly was not a princess. When Victoria is hired to kill a mysterious stranger, she didn't know she was dealing with royalty. Of the immortal kind. Their worlds are about to get intertwined in a way neither could've foreseen. Welcome to a place where pretences are everything and everyone lies to get what they want. There will be scandals. Conspiracies. Betrayal. Love. Vampires, angels, magic and smoking hot men. And of course, a whole lot of "What the hell just happened?" *** Current ranking - #1 on Fantasy Wattpad Featured book Fiction Award Winner 2017 Completed

Book 3 in the "Life in-" series Sage Forest Rhodes thought his entire life was planned out. That was before the love of his life flew home from college, slept with him, and then dumped him on his front doorstep at 2 a.m. Now he's alone, something he never thought could be possible with four siblings, but it's true. His sister is in college. His best friend lives in a different state. His twin younger brothers are at school, but they're too young to cross paths with every day. For the first time in four years, he's forced to face his parents' death and the lingering hate he has against the world. All while dealing with Chloe Hale, the blatantly straightforward lab partner that's the only person who can truly see what happens inside his mind. A gift he doesn't even possess. With graduation around the corner and a promising baseball career looming over him, there's only so much he can ignore. Can he cling to the safety of his family while following his future? He's been hiding and now is the perfect time to find himself, even if he isn't ready * Winner of the 2020 Fiction Awards IF YOU ARE NOT READING THIS ON WATTPAD, IT HAS BEEN STOLEN. * * 21 in teen fiction (3/28/20)

Book 2 in the "Life in-" series Ashton and Scarlett have been together for almost two years. Between kids, college, and the never ending chaos of life their bond has stayed strong. She's his sweetheart, his never ending light. He's her Prince Charming. Together they're invincible. But what happens when Ashton's past catches up with him and Scarlett gets stuck in the cross fire? How much is Ashton willing to risk for his everything? Will Scarlett ever be able to trust him again? Love isn't patient or kind. Love is ruthless and cruel. The true test is if the heart survives the pain. ***** Hit One Million (9/28/20) IF YOU ARE NOT READING THIS ON WATTPAD IT HAS BEEN STOLEN ** I do not own this cover picture in any way, shape or form. All rights belong to the original owner.**

Jovie Rawlings is many things but in control is not one of them. She's arrogant, loud, sassy, the biggest flirt you've ever met and proud to say she's never had a relationship. Oh, and she's allergic to the entire planet. Yes, God truly hates her. At 17, she's faced with more stress than anyone should deem sane. Her father's gone, her mom's working herself to death and her twin brothers best friend won't leave her the hell alone. However, when a new boy moves next door everything seems to fall into place. Maybe Jovie can finally "grow up." Maybe she can finally make a relationship work. Maybe she'll finally share the real reason why she's afraid to go to college. But, maybe she'll learn that in the end things never are as they seem. ***** Winner of the 2020 Fiction Awards! IF YOU ARE NOT READING THIS ON WATTPAD, IT HAS BEEN STOLEN I do not own the rights to the cover image in any way, shape, or form. All rights belong to the original owner. #4 TeenDrama (10/29/19) My description needs help but this story holds a very special place in my heart. Oh, and she's Gabe's cousin!

Book 1 in the "Life in-" series Scarlett Rain Rhodes is just like every other 17 year old high school Junior. She goes to school, makes good grades, cheers on her schools squad and tries to stay out of drama. What makes her different is the fact that she is responsible for taking care of her four siblings after her parents passed in a car crash two years ago. Now her life consists of football games, doctors appointments and a whole lot of yelling. After spending two years of trying to keep every person she meets at arms length what will she do when the new guy just can't take a hint? Ashton McClain is charming, arrogant and extremely good looking. He's a perfect guy and he seems hellbent of getting to know the real Scarlett. Not the girl who smiles politely when people talk to her and remains quiet in the back of the classroom. He wants to know the girl who talks nonstop and yells obscenities at bad referees. The problem is that after two years Scarlett doesn't know if she's able to confront that side of her without completely falling apart. * This story is completed * * WON A 2019 CHICK LIT FICTION AWARD Hit 1 Million Reads (2/19/19) Hit 2 Million Reads (4/03/19) Hit 3 Million Reads (6/04/19) Hit 4 Million Reads (7/09/19) Hit 5 Million Reads (8/17/19) Hit 6 Million Reads (11/20/19) Hit 7 Million Reads (1/26/20) Hit 8 Million Reads (4/10/20) Hit 9 Million Reads (5/23/20) Hit 10 Million Reads (8/28/20) #1 in General Fiction (2/05/19) #2 in Fiction (4/10/20) #4 in Humor (1/15/19) #18 in Teen Fiction (3/05/19) #3 in ChickLit (12/22/18) #1 in Drama (4/19/20) #4 in Young Adult (3/15/19) #6 in Teen Romance (1/15/19) #1 in Football (12/ 03/18) #1 in Loss (1/03/19) #1 in Adorable (1/10/19) #19 in Romance (6/18/19) #1 in Teen Love (11/13/19)

Book 1.5 in the "Life in-" series Ashton McClain is lost. After two years of spiraling out of control he has nowhere left to go. Trying to find something to fill the void his anger leaves. His entire town hates him. He has no friends. And his parents can't even look him in the eye. His family packs up and moves to a new state with the hope that he'll find a new path. The problem is that after everything he's been through he's not sure he has it in him to care anymore. Just when Ashton's about to walk away from his clean slate he bumps into a girl with curly hair and an attitude like he's never seen before. In that moment he thinks he finds exactly what he's looking for. Who is Scarlett Rhodes and why does she always look so sad? There's always a purpose in life as long as you're willing to search for it. * * * * I hope you take a chance on this gem! Hit 1 Million Reads (12/30/19) #1 in general fiction (7/10/19) #11 in chicklit (6/14/19) #1 in teen love (6/13/19) #6 in teen drama (7/26/19) #19 in young adult (6/21/19)