It’s the second day of fall. I was born yesterday under a waning crescent moon. Mama could’ve named me Autumn, but she didn’t. A nun at her Catholic school inspired my name. French, my mother asked for, and French it was. Maybe someday I’ll appreciate it. I bet I will.

New fictional novel by Monique rardin Richardson on pre-order today!

Today is the day the lead character of my memoir passed away.  

This week, there's a little bit of news to share on Pieces of Me, my poetry chapbook, which is being published by Finishing Line Press....

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Pieces of Me, Poetry Chapbook Presale Begins Today!

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I want to be Happy on Mother's Day, and I've been blessed with a thoughtful husband and son who think of me on this holiday. We don't...

April 28 is a special day. It's my first love's birthday and my mother-in-law's birthday. That's how I always remembered this day...

I can add another "first" to the next chapter of my life. I'm thrilled to be #9 out of 15 chosen winners from almost 300 submissions to...

January 30... This day is quite an emotional one for me. It's the birthday of one of my closest friends, who had hit hard times, and...

It's fascinating when life presents you with little moments that make it crystal clear that you're following your passions and doing what...

I’ll never forget the first time I purchased a Judy Blume book . . . In middle school, I saw the title. Are you there, God? It’s me,...

Today I find myself reflecting on a line from a poem Brian A. Chalker wrote . . . “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or...

Don’t give in to the hunger—wait a moment longer, and a kind, compassionate person will come along and give you the nourishment you need....

Review of When Then Became Now By Maduabuchi Eze review of "When Then Became Now" by Monique Rardin Richardson.] John and Monique, two...

I'm so excited this poem got published in Wingless Dreamer's Dulce Poetica anthology. This poem is very dear to me because it's about my...