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Author Monika M. Pickett *Nikki Blue, the unforgettable heroine of the eye-opening debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE, is back. In THE DARKEST SHADE OF BLUE, released during Pride Month, Friday, June 21, from iUniverse Publishing, author Monika M. Pickett pens a searing, sexy continuation of Nikki’s riveting story, a lesbian’s ongoing search to find […]

[…] I scolded him. “Oh, my God, Ma! I’m going to do it. You sound like grandma.” Without missing a beat, I replied. “I AM grandma, damn it!” Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE, will be available on Amazon on June 9, 2017. Pickett […]

Monika M. Pickett’s 55th Birthday/Book Reading (Photo: Monika M. Pickett) *Living with a chronic illness for which there is no cure takes a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. After thirteen years of battling Neurosarcoidosis, my will to live was slowly slipping away. On my 55th birthday, I experienced the most severe […]

Monika M. Pickett’s ‘The Evolution of Nikki’ *Pride: A Deeper Love This can’t be happening! Not now, God. Of all times…I found myself unable to walk unassisted two weeks from Pride. The constant pain in my legs reminded me that something as simple as an infection could wreak havoc on my compromised immune […]

Monika M Pickett *My friend has diligently taken care of her wife through a grim diagnosis of stage 4 cancer. I was having a rough day and thought hearing her cheerful voice would lift my spirits. I left a message checking on her, her wife, and their eight-year-old adopted daughter. I woke up […]

[…] with a chance to start anew. I consider what others may be going through during this holiday season. I am thankful to be home for the holidays. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an advocate and […]

[…] and respecting each other as we continue to guide and support him, together. And yes, with love and God’s grace, time will heal all our wounds.   Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an advocate and […]

Monika Pickett *Like most people, I had a vision for what my life should be. I believed that by the time I turned 50 I would have a beautiful life with a beautiful wife. I daydreamed that we would be a chic lesbian couple, spoiling our grandchildren. Trips to Disneyland and Paris would be […]

[…] you. You are going to walk out of here and I am going to watch you.” She blushed and slowly sauntered away as I watched her go. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an advocate and […]

Kyle & Katie *Within mere hours, my emotions swung from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. It was April, and I looked forward to my son marrying the woman I loved for him. My mother, my sister and I could barely contain our excitement for the wedding ceremony. That is, until we […]

[…] I will pray with and for you as our ancestors cover you in their hopes and dreams. I will love you unconditionally, as my grandmothers loved me. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an Advocate and […]

[…] of the late Nina Simone’s words of wisdom from “You’ve Got to Learn”: “You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served.” Monika Pickett  Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an advocate and […]

[…] was that he had a mother and a father. I’m sure that they were not concerned with whom I chose to love. And neither should anyone else. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an Advocate and […]

[…] to my 18-year-old self. Without hesitation, I would say: Be gentle with yourself. Pray. And never give up, because you will have many opportunities to recreate yourself. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an Advocate and […]

[…] daydream of smelling her scent as I cradle her in my arms. She has no idea what a blessing she is. One day, I will tell her. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE is available on Amazon. Pickett is an Advocate and […]