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[…] as his words gave me the strength to fight this disease, heal from a devastating break-up and finish my first novel. I have finally found my purpose. 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 […]

[…] but think about the words I’ve heard so many pastors preach: Judge not, lest you be judged.Instead of judging others, you had better get right with God. Monika M. Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. She is the author of the #1 International Best-Selling novel Pretty Boy Blue, […]

[…] a mother and a grandmother, what more could I pray for? As she celebrates her 30thbirthday, I am proud of the woman Katie has fought to become. Monika M. Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. Her debut novel, PRETTY BOY BLUE-2nd Edition is a number one best-seller on Amazon […]

*In honor of National Grandparent’s Day, celebrated on the Sunday following Labor Day, this is my affirmation of hopes, dreams, and unconditional love for my granddaughter. Monika M. Pickett  My Dearest Keegan, You are the manifestation of a thousand dreams. I am in awe that you are finally here. Oftentimes, I would stare out […]

[…] “Girl, you better stop playing house and protect yourself! Don’t you watch the Lifetime channel?” I said. “The wife always wins!” I know. I was the wife. 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 […]

[…] My heart melted as I watched the parents nervously scan the room as they entered. I walked over and greeted a mother and her son. “Hi, I’m Monika and who do we have here?” A chunky little boy with rosy cheeks, cut-off jean shorts, and pink flip flops hid behind his mother’s legs. “I’m […]

[…] time or another. Recently I tried not to get lost in my own grief as I listened to my best friend cry. She could barely speak. “But Monika, she said she wanted to spend the rest of her life with me!” she sobbed. “I just bought a 400-thousand-dollar house. I don’t know who she […]

[…] and the courage it took to make them. I hope that they won’t have to face the same struggles I did to recognize the power in themselves. 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. […]

[…] little boy says, “Worry ‘bout yourself!” And that is the first thought that pops into my head when questioned about my relationship with God: Worry ‘bout 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 […]

[…] allies of all ages together for a meal and shared experiences. I thought of Miss Torres. She is counting on me to tell our stories, her story. Monika M. 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 […]

[…] are so damned needy! You need to create boundaries.” I cried myself to sleep…knowing that was the moment I began grieving the end of my marriage. “ Monika? What should I do?” My girlfriend’s voice snapped me back to reality. “Listen, babe, you have to follow your gut instinct. Your wife allowed this. No […]

[…] youth need reaffirming role models. They need to see women like me, women who survived when no one thought we could. The closet is way too crowded. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a veteran of the United States Army. She is releasing her forthcoming debut novel, Pretty Boy Blue. She is an advocate […]

[…] not going to give you more than you can bear.” It is then that I remember one of my favorite commandments. Honor thy father and thy mother. Monika M. Pickett Monika M. Pickett is a highly sought-after speaker and LBGTQ rights activist. She is available for press interviews and book signings. For more information, […]

[…] so many opportunities to tell my story and raise my voice in celebration of the LGBTQ experience. That has made this year’s Pride Month my personal best. Monika Pickett Monika M. Pickett‘s latest release, Pretty Boy Blue – 2nd Edition, has become the number one best-seller on Amazon.com in the U.S. and Canada across […]

[…] never teach you how to become a man. But I could prepare you to possess all the things our ancestors died for…freedom, equality, and education. Photo Credit: Monika M. Pickett I cradled you in my arms…molded you until you could hold your own, whether on the block in the “hood” or the halls of […]