Write On: Believe in the Impossible

My name is C. Nzingha Smith. I believe in the impossible. I am a dreamer. I am a painter. The pen is my paint brush and any form of paper is my canvas. Painting masterpieces with the written word.

"The pages are worn, stained and man-handled
the sheets smell of a mixture of smoke and longing."
-Excerpt from, "IN-Gredients for Stimulation" Poem

Did you see the paper? Were you able to smell the smoke? Did it get in your clothes and cling to you for dear life?

I dream with my eyes wide open, defying reality by operating in faith. Finally catching up with myself, a person I had been running away from my entire life. Writing is as much apart of me as my arms and legs. I've been writing poetry since I was a little girl, but don't consider myself a poet. Love is my beau and we have had passionate affairs and nasty breakups throughout the years, but the addiction is strong, so I always find my way back to him.

Reading is something I do to escape my mind and thoughts, allowing it to temporarily transport me to another place and time. Currently I am taking notes from Ayn Rand and Paulo Coelho.

"Tri-colored trees stand at attention, leaves dance around my feet, rays from the sun kiss my smile, imaging the weight of your arms heavy on my shoulders as you hold me close...wishing you were here." Excerpt from "Thoughts of You" Poem

I'm inspired by life. Music is a great source of inspiration for me. Watching others operate in their gifts is a blessing and I always leave being filled and having to release by creating something of my own.

"Lust-Have Recipes: IN-Gredients for Stimulation", my first book is evidence in my believing in the impossible and dreaming with my eyes wide open. The cookbook features recipes containing aphrodisiac ingredients to help increase libido in men and women coupled with erotic poetry. My purpose for writing the book is to help rebuild connections through intimate acts of love. Plus there is no better combination.

I'm excited about the opportunity to encourage other writers, authors and lovers of words in their journey to achieve their impossible as I become a regular contributor for Black Authors Books.

"Sometimes it's hard to see what's right in front of us and the reflection we see in the mirror differs from the glance a stranger takes in passing. I'm grateful to finally be able to see an accurate reflection of me...a diamond in the rough, a star that needs polishing a bit, knowing that every diamond has to go through the right amount of pressure to be formed so that her true brilliance can shine through and value be increased. Believe in the impossible. The impossible is you."

Until Next Month, Write On.

C. Nzingha Smith is the author of "Lust-Have Recipes: IN-Gredients for Stimulation" and the principal writer and editor at SNC2 INK, a writing agency providing technical writing and editing services for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. Visit her author site www.cnsmithbooks.com to preview her new release or www.snc2ink.com for more info on services.

Black Authors Books - C. Nzingha Smith

Author's name: - C. Nzingha Smith

Where you live or where you from: -
Live in New York, NY & Atlanta

A little bit about yourself: -

A native of Chicago, I discovered my love for writing at the age of twelve. I have spent the last ten years working in the fashion and event planning industries and wrote in my spare time. I made the decision to begin my full time freelance writing career two years ago.

At that time I also decided to begin working on my first three books as well. I am an avid traveler, love to cook and love all types of music. In the summer you can find me in the park, people watching, reading a new book or listening to live music, under a sun hat and big shades. In the winter I am wrapped up like an Eskimo (I hate to be cold) so the most you’ll get is a glimpse of my eyes right under the brim of my hat and a smile. Summer and fall are my favorite seasons.

What Inspires You?: -

Witnessing other people operate in their gifts and talents is my first source of inspiration. Traveling also inspires me, new locations and meeting new people. Nothing is arbitrary, so you never know how a stranger will touch, inspire or motivate you to create.

What 2 tips would you share with a budding writer?:

Tip 1: My first tip for a budding writer is to learn discipline. It is something I haven’t mastered yet, but am better now, than I was a year ago. Writing is easy, having the discipline to stop, sit down and actually do it, is the hard part. You don’t have anything to sell if you don’t get it onto paper or a computer.

Tip 2: My second tip is to learn the business of writing. Unless you are already rolling in the dough and you’re writing is a hobby verses a source of income for you, teach yourself the business, it is not enough to simply create. The reason for you writing is to have others read it. You are your best salesperson. You have to learn how to market and sell yourself first and then your product. Both are imperative for your success.

An Outline of your Featured Book?:

Lust-Have Recipes: IN-Gredients for Stimulation, is a cookbook of aphrodisiac recipes and erotic poetry and images. Lust-Have Recipes , IN-Gredients for Stimulation reignites a desire and passion for readers in the bedroom as well as in the kitchen. The cookbook is a collaboration from C. Nzingha Smith, the Founder and Principal Writer of SNC2 Ink and Lifestyle Expert and Certified Foodie, Melissa Roberts. Lust-Have Recipes celebrates food, art, intellect and romance. The book will explore the wonderful relationship food and sex share and give the reader a different view of dinner time!

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