

My writing has changed. I’m no longer interested in inventing distance between myself and the page.
These books examine who I am, where I come from, and what it means to be Black, female, and forged in Pittsburgh, America. Prelude to the Crescendo, Negro, and the third book complete that reckoning.


The 412 Drop is my love letter to Pittsburgh and to everyone building something real with grit instead of gimmicks. I created what I needed when I had nothing: practical business ideas, honest research, and a path forward without the smoke and mirrors. Build something that pays your bills, protects your future, and belongs to you.