My Invisible Husband

Remember I Moved, My New Blog Home Is

2008-01-10T18:10:00.001-06:00

I have a new blog.So click on your and come on over to my new blog located at http://sheliagoss.com/blog/Get the answers to your questions and while there, take a look around. Be sure to let me know you were there by leaving a comment.Hope you like my new home.

My New Blog - I've Moved

2007-07-19T21:13:00.001-05:00

I'm back to blogging but I'm at a new spot: http://sheliagoss.wordpress.com/Stop on by and comment. I'll be updating the page with links and things so leave me a comment so I can be sure to add your page to the sidebar.Shelia

Paige's Web - The New Book and another Announcement

2007-06-19T10:15:00.000-05:00

Check out my new book Paige's Web. Read an excerpt and don't forget to order your copy now: Amazon.com.If you haven't picked up a copy of my other books at the store, you can order from the comfort of your own home. Click on the titles. My Invisible Husband Roses are thorns, Violets are trueI've enjoyed my time on the blogsphere. I love the interaction between bloggers. I've debated on whether

Top Romantic Movies, Songs, etc.

2007-02-14T07:03:00.000-06:00

A few months ago, I did a poll to determine the Top 5 Romantic Movies, Songs and romance authors. Some of you voted and here are the results: Top Five Love Movies for Valentine's DayLove JonesLove & BasketballGhostThe Best ManBridges over Madison CountyLet the Music Play: Top Five Love SongsHere and Now - Luther VandrossAt Last - Etta JamesYou and I - OBrianAll My Life - K-Ci & JoJoEndless Love -

Lights...Cameras...a Star is Released

2007-02-06T07:51:00.000-06:00

Readers & Friends,I wanted to let you all know that my new book Roses are thorns, Violets are true is in stores today. Please help me spread the word. Thank you. SheliaSibling Rivalry, Betrayal, Resentment…Redemption? The award winning actress Rose Purdue woos her audience with the drama she brings between the pages. Her twin sister, Violet, shuns attention but don't take her kindness as a

Happy New Year & Upcoming changes

2007-01-01T23:59:00.000-06:00

I hope 2007 brings you peace and joy in your life. I will be making some changes to all of my blogs. Instead of having several blogs, I will combine them all into one (except for the myspace page). I will list the url for the combined url soon.In the meantime, please go through the archives. I may leave the site up or delete it in it's entirety--still debating on it.I want to thank each and

Which Girlfriend are you?

2006-12-28T18:47:00.000-06:00

You scored as Mya. Woohu!! Youre a Mya!! You believe that happiness doesnt have to come at a cost. You always try your hardest at everything you do and you would even risk your life to make your family happy. You go girl!!Mya100%Toni75%Joan63%Lynn63%Which girlfriend are you?(from the hit tv show girlfriends)created with QuizFarm.com

Sippin' Tea

2006-12-11T09:42:00.000-06:00

My First Tea PartyWhen you were a little girl, did you ever play the "tea party game" with either other friends or your dolls? Well, I did, so to get an invitation to my first tea party as an adult was a thrill for me. I attended my very first adult tea party on Sunday in Longview, TX -- officially called "A Tea and Conversation."I want to thank the hostess and the other ladies for making me feel

My Stop at M.E. Ellis' Spot

2006-12-08T09:34:00.000-06:00

Live Your Life for YouAnother stop made on my cybertour was at M.E. Ellis' Blog. Not only did she give me a chance to speak on the subject "Live Your Life For You;" she interviewed me. See the link at the end of this post.A little bit about M.E. Ellis, she's a writer, horror editor of WildChild Magazine, Assoc. Editor of Dredtales Ezine, Novel reviewer and the list goes on and on. PERVALISM - A

Blog Tour Takes me to "Women's Fiction with Attitude"

2006-12-07T12:24:00.000-06:00

Pre-Sales JittersToday, I'm the guest blogger at one of Kathy Holme's blogs "Women's Fiction with Attitude." When I inquired about stopping by on my cybertour, Kathy was happy to oblige. Before I give you a link to my blog entry entitled "Pre-sales Jitters" I wanted to tell you a little about Kathy.She's the author of Myths of the Fatherless: 15 Myths Debunked MYTHS OF THE FATHERLESS attempts to

3 Days to Launch

2006-11-27T11:36:00.000-06:00

3 DAYS UNTIL LAUNCHREMEMBER THE GAME CHARADES? Well, Nikki Montana has taken the game a step further.Read the latest release from the ESSENCE MAGAZINE BEST SELLING Author Shelia M GossMY INVISIBLE HUSBANDChapter One ExcerptNikki's trip to Las Vegas was filled with gambling and shows. In addition to enjoying Las Vegas, she rented a car and drove to Los Angeles to do more sight seeing. On the plane

Oops, Stayed Too Long

2006-11-20T13:44:00.000-06:00

Fizzle, FizzleThere are many love songs talking about the end of relationships and how hard it is to say good-bye. Relationships end for a number of reasons, someone cheating, beating, or what have you...but what if it just didn't work out...what if you love the person but know that he or she is just not the one for you and you're only wasting each other's time or avoiding the inevitable--a

Say It Ain't So - Not Chris Rock Too

2006-11-06T09:24:00.000-06:00

Public BreakupsSeems like another one bit the dust. TMZ.com reports that Chris Rock is getting a divorce. Some of us have gone through some major breakups or divorces...I can't even imagine going through a major breakup in the public eye.I recall how I felt when things ended with me and my ex about 2 years ago. I poured myself into my work and didn't want to be bothered. Once I took a long hard

Love on Layaway

2006-10-30T09:38:00.000-06:00

Commitment Phobia Over the weekend I watched a play by one of my favorite writers (David E Talbert) Love on Lay-Away starring Deborah Cox, Mel Jackson, Marla Gibbs, etc. If you haven't seen it yet, definately buy it or rent it. It's on sale now at Amazon.com.Anyway, after watching the play, it made me think about having "commitment phobia."Although most would contribute this issue to some men,

Who is the backbone of a relationship?

2006-10-23T00:50:00.000-05:00

Sometimes it may seem that the woman has to be the one to "keep" the relationship in tact, but it shouldn't be that way. In my limited experience I've found that if a man is really truly interested in making the relationship work, than he will do his part. He might not do it the way that we would or be a little slow about doing it, but he will still put in the work necessary to keep the

Men & Accountability

2006-10-16T06:28:00.000-05:00

Men & Accountability I received an email from someone and they made some points that you may agree or disagree with. They brought out the fact that it seems as if the woman takes a lot of the responsibility when it comes to holding a relationship together.Do men need to be more accountable in a relationship?

SheliaGoss.com Presents

2006-10-11T14:04:00.000-05:00

SheliaGoss.com PresentsWin a Phone Call from R & B Singer Brian McKnightPre-order My Invisible Husband by Shelia M Goss and be entered for a chance to speak with one of her favorite R & B singers, the sensational & sexy Brian McKnight. He'll be speaking with Shelia about his soon to be released new album "10" and she would love it if you also had a chance to talk to him.To enter go to: http://

Guest Blogger - Single Me, Financially Ready

2006-10-09T21:59:00.000-05:00

Single Me, Financially Ready Contributed by Kandie DelleyThe media hype surrounding unmarried, career focused women in their thirties isn't always fabulous. Normally they are stories filled with the desperation of 'sistah girls' seeking 'Mr. Right.' Our society has a long way to go to accept the growing number of women who have decided to be more than just wifey and/or mommy! For some women the '

Guest Blogger - East Coast vs West Coast

2006-10-03T00:23:00.000-05:00

Keshia Kola is the Guest Blogger for Today. THE HUNTING GROUNDS – East Coast vs West CoastWhen I lived on the East coast, men welcomed the hunt…reveled in the challenges set before them. They made eye contact and boldly went where no other man dares to have gone.On the West coast it’s a totally different playing ground or arena. The men expect the women to make the first, second and third move.

Tell Me Something Good

2006-09-18T10:21:00.000-05:00

Lyric James has this on her blog so I thought it would be fun for us to do here. Tell me Something...10 things. I'll start it off.10 Things About Me:1. My nickname is Ebony Eyes or Ebony for short2. I am petrified of spiders (okay let me be real...of all bugs)3. I can type 80 words per minute4. I was on the debate team in high school5. Speaking of high school, I did the benediction at my high

Interviews, Articles & Guest Blogging

2006-09-12T13:40:00.000-05:00

Look who has an interview on the Jus' Writin' Life Blog:http://www.juswritinlife.com. While there take a look around.One of my articles (Press Releases: Can You Write One Yourself) is in this month's Romance Divas "The Diva Dish" newsletter:http://www.romancedivas.com/newsletterSept.htmlI'm a guest blogger at Savvy Miss...check it out when you get a chance:http://www.savvymiss.com/your-blogs/

In Whom Do You Trust?

2006-09-11T07:31:00.000-05:00

This week's post is about something that most of the country is talking about this week. What were you doing 5 years ago on this date-9/11? Even if I wanted to forget, I can't. It happened 5 days before my birthday and is a reminder of how precious life is. I wrote this after hearing a lot of people talking about their fears.In Whom Do You Trust?by Shelia M. GossTRUST. What does the word really

Poll Should a woman approach a man...

2006-09-06T16:57:00.000-05:00

Should a woman approach a man she's interested in or wait for him to make the first move?Yes, a woman should go for what she wants.No, I think the man should make the first move.Not sure. It depends on the situation.Make Free Polls

September My Invisible Husband News

2006-09-01T10:48:00.000-05:00

While there take a look around. I updated my website: www.sheliagoss.com.

I'm Back

2006-08-28T07:21:00.000-05:00

I'm back. I don't have a topic this week. I want to find out what's been going on with my blogging buddies. What have you been up to? What have you been listening to? Right now, I'm really feeling that song "Bossy" by Kelis and "DeJa Vu" by Beyonce. Letoya Luckett's CD is good too. Seen any good movies lately. If you like adventure, check out Pirates of the Caribbean. I want to so see Idlewild

The Dog Days of Summer & My New Book Cover

2006-08-01T00:09:00.000-05:00

What does summer and my new book have in common? They both are hot. Check out my new book cover and don't forget to swing by Amazon.com and order your copy.

Doing a Drop By

2006-07-19T20:36:00.000-05:00

I'm enjoying my sabbatical although I'm still busy, but not as busy (if that makes any sense)...anyway, I'm doing a quick drop by to let everyone know that My Invisible Husband is now listed on Amazon.com. That's right, if you haven't gotten your copy, you can pre-order it now:Okay, I'm out of here...See you in a few weeks (be prepared to see the new book cover next month...it's hot...well I love

Taking a July Break

2006-07-07T09:51:00.000-05:00

Quote for the month: May you feel a fresh breeze of relief and refreshment from the heavens falling fresh on your soul. Something great is about to happen. You are, too blessed, to be stressed. ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor (www.DoNotGiveUp.net)I don't know where you are, but it's hot in the south...hot and humid. But anyway, I hope you have a great month. I'm taking a sabbatical this month from

Happy Independence Day

2006-07-04T09:27:00.000-05:00

There won't be an official post this week. Hope you all have a Happy 4th of July.Here are the results from last week's relationship poll:55 percent of you agree that couples SHOULD NOT live together before marriage.36 percent of you said couples SHOULD live together before marriage.9 percent said it doesn't matter one way or the other.If you haven't voiced your opinion already, do you agree or

Live Together or Apart

2006-06-26T13:53:00.000-05:00

Last week Karlyn sent out a newsletter and asked a good question. Should couples live together before marriage? Take this week's poll and feel free to comment. What are the pros & cons? RELATIONSHIP POLL Should couples live together before marriage? Yes No It doesn't matter Current Results

Is He Mature?

2006-06-19T00:24:00.000-05:00

Maturity - Is It a State of Mind?The results are in. Out of the people who participated in last week's poll, most would agree that MATURITY is important no matter how old the man is (younger or older). 42 percent said they would date or marry a man 5 years younger, 25 percent of you all said 10 years younger or that age doesn't matter and 8 percent said 2 years younger. One person made a comment

Would you Date a Younger Man?

2006-06-12T11:18:00.000-05:00

The topic this week is "Would you date or marry a younger man?" Take this week's poll and feel free to post your comments. RELATIONSHIP POLL Would you date or marry a younger man? Yes, 1 year younger Yes, 2 years younger Yes, 5 years younger Yes, 10 years younger I wouldn't date/marry a younger man. Age difference doesn't matter Current

Bridezillas

2006-06-05T07:51:00.000-05:00

Bridezillas - Do You Know One?Before I go into this week's topic, I want to thank everyone who participated in last week's poll: How long should a couple know each other before they get married?40 percent said 2 years, another 40 percent said "length of time doesn't matter" and 20 percent said 1 year. No matter what time frame, all agreed that you should take the time to know your partner (

Take this week's Relationship Poll

2006-05-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

Relationship PollThe Nikki question this week is in form of a poll. Please take the time to vote now. Scroll down.Relationship Poll #1How long should a couple know each other before they get married?3 months6 months1 year2 yearslength of time doesn't matternone of the aboveCurrent Results

Free for All

2006-05-23T13:52:00.000-05:00

What's On Your MindI don't have a particular topic for this week; instead this is an opportunity to speak what's on your mind on any subject--the good, the bad, the ugly.Or look at a few of the previous posts and leave your comments.Get to commenting :)

From Friends to Lovers

2006-05-15T15:32:00.000-05:00

From Friends to Lovers: Does it Work?Last week I was visiting Princess Dominique's blog like I normally do several times a week and one of her posts sparked this week's topic-what happens when you go from being friends to lovers. I've always had males as friends since as long as I can remember. I have several male friends who are like brothers to me. There's nothing they wouldn't do for their

Take the Blinders Off

2006-05-08T00:58:00.000-05:00

From the Outside InIt seems that we have blinders on when we first fall in love or meet someone we think is all that and then some. Sometimes others are able to see what we can't. Have you ever been in a toxic relationship and everybody can see it but you? The people around you bring it to your attention, but you deny it to the end and sometimes alienate the folks that truly care for you because

After the Breakup

2006-05-01T16:18:00.000-05:00

Pampering YourselfAfter the Breakup or Just BecauseFor regular readers of this blog, you may recall an entry I wrote on pampering yourself. Well, I turned the entry into an article, "Surviving Mr. Wrong," and it's in the current issue of Vivica Fox's new magazine JOLIE. I've chatted with a few of you and because it's a new magazine, some are unsure where to get their copy. Jolie is sold at Barnes

An Ex is an Ex for a Reason

2006-04-24T10:33:00.000-05:00

Should an Ex Remain an Ex? Have you ever broken up with a guy and then days, weeks, or months later gotten back together? Did anything change that second time around? As I look back on the times that I went back to an ex, I realize now that in most cases, it was a huge mistake. After awhile, one or both of us was back to doing whatever it was that caused us to break up in the first place. There

Something Non-Relationship Related

2006-04-21T10:21:00.000-05:00

You Know You've Made itis something I wrote this morning after getting a disturbing email this morning. Funny how folks find you when it's convenient for them. Anyway, enjoy...SheliaYou Know You've Made it When......Folks start writing tabloid stuff about you....You have long lost relatives appear that you knew nothing of last year....Your so called friends finally start returning your phone

You Got Game?

2006-04-11T14:12:00.000-05:00

Be Real and Get Real Results This topic was originally posted last week. It seems the conversation is getting good, so I'll leave it up again for the week of April 17th. Read on...I was reading this article by Natlie Krinsky that someone emailed me. The subject of the article was about the dating games men and women play. It made me wonder, why do we even have to play games with one another

Bitter - Not

2006-04-03T09:29:00.000-05:00

Bitter - I Don't Think SoThis week's topic comes from a regular visitor of the blog. She'll remain anonymous, unless she decides to reveal herself.Why is it people will blast a woman who is obviously hurting and say: "That's why you don't have a man." It's as if they think saying those words will make them feel less worthy without a man. In my opinion how is that helping the matter by slinging

Save the Drama

2006-03-27T11:06:00.000-06:00

Single, Committed or Married - Save the DramaOne of the blog readers suggested a topic for this week, so I'll address it from a single woman's perspective. Feel free to jump right on in. As a single woman and dating, you run into all sorts of men. For the most part, most men who approach are single. But then there are those who forget that they have a significant other.Let me first define single,

Independent Women

2006-03-20T10:50:00.000-06:00

Will the Independent Women Please Stand UpThe topic this week is carrying over from last week. Just in case you missed it, the question was “Does it make you a gold digger because you like nice things and want to be spoiled by your significant other?” There's nothing wrong with a woman because she wants the royal treatment from the men she dates.Does it make her less independent? I don’t think so

Am I A Gold Digger?

2006-03-13T09:24:00.000-06:00

I'm Not Saying I'm a Gold Digger But..."Now I ain't saying she a gold digger. . . But she ain't messing with no broke __" are a few of the lyrics to "Gold Digger" a popular song by Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.I heard the song over the weekend and decided to center this week's post around it. Some may disagree with what I'm about to say, but there's nothing wrong with a woman because she wants the

Lie vs White Lie

2006-03-06T11:41:00.000-06:00

A Lie is a Lie Or Is It?I'm back from a week hiatus. Thank you for being patient and still taking time out to leave your comments. Before I get into what I want to talk about this week, I wanted to say that I'm thrilled that I received an honor as 1 of 10 Hottest Bloggers in the first Annual Princess Dominique Hot Blogger Award. Okay, back to what I was saying (smile)...Over the weekend, I met a

No Post this week

2006-02-27T09:19:00.000-06:00

There won't be a post for this week, so if you haven't had a chance to browse around the My Invisible Husband blog, please take the time to do so this week. Be sure to check back next Monday when I return with a new entry and Nikki question of the week.

Living Together - Is It an Option?

2006-02-20T21:47:00.000-06:00

Living Together Before Marriage - For or Against?In the novel, My Invisible Husband, Byron proposes that Nikki move in with him. Nikki is very adamant about not living with a man before marriage. Over the past two days, there's been interesting emails in one of the writer's groups on this same topic.With Shai's permission, I will share with you her response on this topic:Living together is not

10 Things She Can't Do Without

2006-02-13T09:22:00.000-06:00

Pamper YourselfNikki doesn't wait for a man to pamper her, she pampers herself. Whether she's single or in a relationship, she doesn't stop treating herself special. Her sister Adrienne tries to make her feel guilty about certain indulges, but Nikki ignores her. Here's Nikki's Top 10 Things she can't do without:1. Sweet Pea Bath and Body Products2. Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Spray 3. Calvin Klein

Blind Dates

2006-02-06T10:26:00.000-06:00

Blind Dates - To Go or Not to GoFriends and family mean well when they try to introduce you to other single men that they think or feel you’ll be interested in. However, I’ve found that people really don’t know you as well as they think they know you when it comes to picking the ideal date for you. Nikki’s sister Adrienne insisted on fixing her up on blind dates. Most of those dates ended in

Love at First Sight

2006-01-30T14:22:00.000-06:00

Do you believe in love at first sight? In the book, My Invisible Husband, Nikki is immediately attracted to Byron even though she wouldn't admit it. Some would say, it was love at first sight. I've seen surveys that both men and women believe there is "love at first sight" and in fact, I asked this question recently to a few males and out of the males asked, 95 percent agreed that "love at first

Are you for or against "Prenupts?"

2006-01-23T10:31:00.000-06:00

PRENUPTS - FOR OR AGAINSTPrenuptial agreements are not just for the rich. If you have property such as a home, possibility of inheriting property, own your own business, help put a spouse through school, or a spouse helps put you through school, etc. a prenupt might be something you would want to consider. A prenupt protects both parties involved.Women these days are making just as much (if not

Is He or She Your Type?

2006-01-16T00:26:00.000-06:00

What Is Your Type?Nikki, got involved with a lot of "wrong men" because she kept dating "her type."How many times have you dated someone because you considered them to be "your type?" Sometimes people get involved with "their type" and then the relationship doesn't work. They again find another person with the same qualities they consider "their type" and end up in another dead end relationship.

Break the Cycle

2006-01-09T00:09:00.000-06:00

Can You Break the Cycle?Nikki Montana at one point in her life possessed some of the characteristics that some of us do. During her quest for finding the right man, she's run into all types, with the end results being the same--a bad relationship.Like Nikki, in the past, I found that my natural instinct has been to play the role of rescuer, but I stopped. If I would have stopped sooner it would

How far would you go to please your family and friends?

2006-01-02T11:50:00.000-06:00

How far would you go to please your family and friends? When does fiction become reality? Since I wrote My Invisible Husband, I've received emails from women who admit to being tired of people always in their business. Although Nikki took it to the extreme, they found the story humorous and made them laugh at their own situations.Imagine my surprise that the fiction world that I created was

Welcome Back and Happy New Year

2006-01-02T10:54:00.000-06:00

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!!!There will be a few changes this year on the blog. We’ll still be discussing relationships, books, or whatever else is on your mind.I'll be counting down to the re-release of my novel My Invisible Husband. It's a possibility that the book cover will change. For those of you who didn’t get the self-published copy, you’ll have a chance to get the new version when

Happy New Year

2005-12-31T07:03:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2005-12-24T06:39:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New YearI want to thank everyone of you who has stopped by my blog during 2005. I hope you'll be back in 2006. In 2006, I hope to keep the blog interesting and I'm going to try something new (shhh...you'll find out in January). I also want to tie all of my blogs in together somewhow. I will be posting once a week, which will give you all week to stop by and comment at

Jinx

2005-12-22T19:49:00.000-06:00

JinxDo you think talking to friends about a man you met and really like will jinx the relationship before it has a chance to blossom? I'm not superstitious at all, but it seems when I tell friends about "so and so", then "so and so" does something stupid or starts to trip and then the next time my friend asks, I have to tell them oh "so and so" is history because of "xyz" reason.Mums the word now

Do We Know What We Want?

2005-12-20T13:07:00.000-06:00

Do We Know What We Want?Have you ever set down and wrote out a list of the qualities you're looking for in a man? You know the list that is your ideal Mr. Right. Have you ever met a man that's come close to the things you have on your list? If so, are you with the guy now or did you find out that the guy isn't really the guy you wanted even though he fit the criteria you've been searching for.

No My First Name Ain’t Baby

2005-12-17T09:01:00.000-06:00

No My First Name Ain’t BabyBy Shelia M GossNote: I wrote this as a guest blogger on Nikki Woods' blog a few days ago, so you might be reading this for the second time.Never thought almost 20 years later, I would be singing lyrics to an old Janet Jackson song, “No, my first name ain’t baby,” but I am.Why do men take it upon themselves to call women, “baby” during the course of a conversation?Is

15 Things

2005-12-16T01:28:00.000-06:00

15 ThingsNikki Woods "tagged" me. My assignment: to write fifteen interesting facts about my writing/reading life. Some of these you know about me, but then again maybe not.Writing:1. I can write the first draft of a novel in a month if the characters are vivid in my head. I usually wait until the characters hound me to write their story so that it'll flow. I've tried writing any other kind of

The Simple Way to Make a Relationship Stronger

2005-12-14T08:02:00.000-06:00

The Simple Way to Make a Relationship StrongerBy Shelia M. GossAre you in a new relationship? Has your current relationship lost some of its pizzazz? Here are a few simple ways to help make your relationship stronger.To read what I wrote, please visit Sylvia Hubbard's blog. I'm a guest blogger there.The post is @http://loveablackwoman.blogspot.com/2005/12/simple-way-to-make-relationship.htmlI

Which female R&B artist are you?

2005-12-14T00:02:00.000-06:00

Which female R&B artist are you?AALIYAH: Like Aaliyah, you are one in amillion, girl. You don't care about what othersmight say about you, you just keep it real anddo you. You are a sweet, caring person who isalways happy and knows how to have fun. Peopleknow that and can't keep away from youraddicting personality. You hold it down foryour family AND your friends. And those HarryPotter books? You

25 Things A Sista Should Never Apologize For

2005-12-13T00:23:00.000-06:00

25 THINGS A SISTA SHOULD NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR 1. Never apologize for pursuing what makes you happy. Even if you need to quit your job, transfer schools, or move across country, always do what you really want. 2. Never apologize for using proper English. Keeping it real doesn't mean speaking Ebonics. 3. Never apologize for giving your best in a relationship that just didn't work out. 4. Never

Help! My daughter’s turning into a girl

2005-12-12T11:55:00.000-06:00

Help! My daughter’s turning into a girlBy Guest Blogger Deirdre SavoyWhen Shelia asked me to guest write for her blog on the topic of relationships I was at first stymied. Even though I write romance and romantic suspense, I don’t spend much time contemplating relationships of the man/woman variety. I’ve got a pain-in-the butt husband like every other woman I know. Aside from those of the abusive

Why Are You Playing Games Part II(As The Music Fades)
2005-12-11T01:15:00.000-06:00
Why Are You Playing Games Part II(As The Music Fades)By Shelia M Goss I’ve been thinking about you more than I shouldAnd your actions are doing me no good.I was there for you whenever you called.But when I needed you, you couldn’t be found.When I’m not there, you should understand why.I gave you my time, and you gave me some lies.Tell me, Do you get a thrill on playing these games.Do you look at

In Search of the Real Nola

2005-12-10T08:07:00.000-06:00

In Search of the Real NolaBy Guest Blogger MahoganieNola Darling.What was it about Nola that captivated an audience during the late 80’s? Was it the fascination that a female could be just as bold as a male and participate in casual sex? Was it the fact that Nola stepped over the taboo line of the time and engaged in an affair with another woman? Perhaps it was because Nola represented a voice

Reclaiming My Femininity

2005-12-09T00:01:00.000-06:00

Reclaiming My FemininityBy Guest Blogger Nikki Woods"That's not quite rape." That was a listener's response to a call-in which a distraught listener related her emotional trauma that she was still suffering through ten years following a brutal assault at the hands of her fiancee."What did you just say?" I asked, incredulously."That's not quite rape." Seconds ticked by as the rage slowly worked

10 Things Men Want From Women

2005-12-08T00:06:00.000-06:00

10 Things Men Want From WomenContributed by Guest Blogger Yolanda Johnson Yes Ladies. It is the men's turn. So grab your pen and pad and take notes. I surveyed a vast array of men, from different social economical backgrounds, ages, and professions. If you've ever thought all men want from women is sex; you are probably right; depending on which man you ask. One thing I found was that younger men

Dreaming In Perfecta-Vision

2005-12-07T00:13:00.000-06:00

Dreaming In Perfecta-VisionBy Guest Blogger Wanda D. HudsonTrue love, does it exist? Everlasting love, is it a reality? The white horse, the golden carriage, the wedding bouquet, or the garter belt that is tossed into your desperately sweaty needing hands, are those the things that tag along with a soul mate? Why of course they belong if you’ve imagined your perfect relationship while you were

Grief and Loss Healing after a Breakup or Divorce

2005-12-06T00:41:00.000-06:00

Grief and Loss Healing after a Breakup or DivorceBy Guest Blogger Jewel Diamond TaylorThe 5 Stages of Grief were defined by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book "On Death and Dying."The 5 Stages define the process a bereaved person must go through in order to resolve their grief. Grief is a complicated, multi-dimensional and an individual process that can never be "one size fits all." The five

A Kiss Aint Just A Kiss

2005-12-05T00:01:00.000-06:00

A Kiss Aint Just A KissBy Guest Blogger Linda "Princess Dominique" GrosvenorI remember my first kiss. Not that delicate lip to lip thing that we're all eager to experiment with in kindergarten before we learn to put up boundaries to ward off the opposite sex, but beyond that. I mean I remember the exact moment in time when a boy pulled me close and laid it on me, thick, sweet and heavy in that

Lessons on becoming a Woman of Virtue

2005-12-04T00:39:00.000-06:00

Lessons on becoming a Woman of VirtueBy Guest Blogger Jacqueline MooreNow it’s time to talk about us single women. Now I won’t ask how many of you have never been married. There is something I want to ask and that is how many of you unmarried women are still virgins? Does that question make you uncomfortable? Well it should. Since there is nothing we can do about our past, let’s talk about our

Killing off Characters

2005-12-03T00:55:00.000-06:00

Killing off CharactersBy Guest Blogger Tzynya PinchbackI am no wallflower or greeting card cliché. I am, however, a hopeless romantic who happens to be a tad bit commitment-phobic, jaded and nostalgic.I need the clever pillow talk, kisses in the rain, picnics in the tub, hundreds of emails about absolutely nothing. It’s the ‘til death do us part’ I can’t quite grasp.But put down your rose petals

I Don’t Love You Anymore

2005-12-02T00:05:00.000-06:00

I Don’t Love You AnymoreBy Guest Blogger Sylvia HubbardWhy is that so hard to say to another human being?When our pet gets on our nerve or becomes an inconvenience we can just drop it off at the Humane Society or get rid of it.Although we can’t drop our mate off at the Humane Society, unfortunately, we are not abruptly honest with them when our emotions wane for how we feel about them.I mean at

The Battle of The Sexes

2005-12-01T00:25:00.000-06:00

The Battle of the Sexes - Or Is It? (Part I) by Guest Blogger Sharon "Shaye" GrayDearest Handsome,Is it all a farce?A devilish ploy, designed and passed down through a wicked fraternal tradition, to make an innocent succumb to the perils of premarital sex and other various faux relationship woos.Am I your toy?Your ultimate conquest?Make her whimper-fall prey to the big bad wolf? Am I this said

Calling All Bloggers

2005-11-30T14:21:00.000-06:00

Calling All BloggersIn December there will be guest bloggers on the My Invisible Husband Blog.If you are interested in being a guest blogger during December, please contact me at sheliagoss@aol.com and I'll let you know which day I'll need your post.The subject should be about relationships. Let's have some fun.I have a real treat for you on tomorrow. The first guest blogger's contributing piece

All My Hollywood Men Are Breaking Up

2005-11-28T08:34:00.000-06:00

All My Hollywood Men Are Breaking UpWhat in the world is in the water in Tinseltown? Over the past month or so, I found out Morris Chestnut broke up with his wife and then to read an article this morning about Terrence Howard and his wife's seperation leaves me wondering--what in the *&** is going on? There was a rumor which hasn't been proven that another popular AA male celebrity that I love

Love at First Sight...or Lust?

2005-11-22T08:54:00.000-06:00

Love at First Sight...or Lust?By Chelsea Badeau, Comcast.net Relationships EditorYou're at a party when suddenly you lock eyes with the beautiful, yet slightly mysterious, stranger across the room and then something stirs deep within your soul and from that very moment, you know it's true love.The stuff of daydreams and Hollywood movies...or is it? The idea of falling head over heels in love with

THERE'S A TIME TO COMPROMISE

2005-11-13T19:52:00.000-06:00

THERE'S A TIME TO COMPROMISENever change yourself to fit someone else's needs, because guess what--their needs will change.I made that statement to someone last week and it stuck with me all weekend. I'm single again and meeting new people and wonder if I'm too outspoken, but then I thought about it. If a man can't deal with a strong willed woman, then he shouldn't waste my time nor his.I asked

Love is Blind

2005-11-11T00:09:00.000-06:00

LOVE IS BLINDAfter watching one of my favorite authors, Terry McMillian, and her ex-gay husband on Oprah this past week I came to the conclusion that LOVE IS BLIND.Now that we know Jonathan has clearly come out of the closet, one might ask themselves, why didn't Terry see that he was gay? Hmmm. Well, how can I put this. It starts with an L and ends with an E or it could end with a T. Lust led to

How sexy is your name?

2005-11-10T18:03:00.000-06:00

How sexy is your name? According to studies, the first letter of your first name reveals your sexual identity .. What do you think? Did yours ring true.I have to admit the S fits me.-S- You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to

7 Things

2005-11-08T21:21:00.000-06:00

7 things I plan to do before I die:1. Travel to every state in the US at least once.2. Learn how to swim.3. Learn how to speak Spanish fluently.4. Learn how to speak French fluently.5. Visit the Pyramids in Egypt.6. Leave a legacy for my kids or nieces/nephews.7. Develop a way to keep spammers out of my email box.7 things I can do:1. Create stories with a twist.2. Choose songs that will be hits

Words Women Use

2005-11-08T10:49:00.000-06:00

WORDS WOMEN USE FINEThis is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. FIVE MINUTES If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. NOTHINGThis is the calm before the storm. This means "something," and you should be on your toes.

This Week

2005-11-03T18:56:00.000-06:00

I've been in hiding this week working on something new. I'm debating on whether or not to change the look of the blog. But I kind of like the pink and the hearts, so I doubt if I change it :)Hope all is well with everyone and thanks for being patient.

The Highway of Love and Pain

2005-10-29T00:15:00.000-05:00

I wrote this along with two other talented people. We used to call ourselves the Poetic Flava Family. It's been awhile since we collaborated."THE HIGHWAY OF LOVE AND, PAIN"By Shelia M Goss~Markess A Wilder~Miguel A Wilder I drove down heartbreak avenue, made a left on teardrop lane. Hung a right on forsaken boulevard, and went through two streets.... ache, and pain.I stopped at the lonely people

Famous Quotes

2005-10-26T12:47:00.000-05:00

Famous QuotesInside every older person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened. -- Cora Harvey Armstrong Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the b-tch up with cookies. -- (Unknown) The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy. --Helen Hayes (at 73) I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows. --

Something a Friend Sent Me

2005-10-26T00:07:00.000-05:00

Something a Friend Sent Me (Is She Really My Friend?)Are you tired of all those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that really speaks to true friendship: 1. When you are sad - I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad. 2. When you are blue - I will try to dislodge

Who is Byron?

2005-10-25T03:41:00.000-05:00

Who is Byron Matthews?Byron...Jason George He's the man who vows to help Nikki, even if it means making certain sacrifices. If you have read My Invisible Husband, then chime in and ask questions about Byron.P.S. - All week, characters of My Invisible Husband will appear on the blog.

Ask Nikki

2005-10-24T03:09:00.000-05:00

ASK NIKKIWho is Nicolette Montana?Let's have some fun this week. If you have read My Invisible Husband,then chime in and tell us your thoughts about Nicolette (NIKKI).All week, characters of My Invisible Husband will appear on the blog.Can you see Sanaa Lathan playing Nikki?Shelia Goss interviewed Nicolette Montana days before her trip toLas Vegas. Find out what this woman did "all in the name of

Movie - My Invisible Husband Cast Hopefuls

2005-10-23T00:32:00.000-05:00

Here's the MY INVISIBLE HUSBAND All Star "Wish" Cast.Nicolette Montana…….Sanaa Lathan Byron Matthews………..Taye Diggs or Jason GeorgeCharlotte……………….Nia Long or Jada Pinkett-SmithFredrick………..………Mike EppsJoyce…………………….Sherri ShephardTara…………………..….Gabrielle UnionMya………………………Golden Brooks Gerald……………………LL Cool JApril………………………Tamala JonesJerry………………………Duane MartinJanice………………………Tisha CampbellPam……………

Roses are Thorns Cast Wish List

2005-10-21T00:29:00.000-05:00

Roses are Thorns Cast Wish ListIf you've read the book, take a look at the cast list and tell me if you agree with the actor choices. If you haven't read it, trust me when I say it is drama-filled. These twin sisters will have you rooting for one, while hating the other. To read a chapter excerpt from the book, go to this link: http://www.sheliagoss.com/rosesexcerpt.htm.Rose & Violet.....Halle

C stands for Cheater

2005-10-20T08:32:00.000-05:00

C stands for CheaterThe old saying "it takes two to tango" holds true for cheating. Have you ever met a guy and knew he was offlimits, but still felt the need to get to know him better? Did you trick yourself into believing you could just be friends, but ended up in between the sheets? Did he make false promises saying that his wife or girlfriend doesn't understand him and he can't wait to get

Rated M for a Mature Audience

2005-10-19T16:52:00.000-05:00

Rated M for a Mature Audience If you're not 18 or older, then please stop now and get off this blog. This post is for a mature audience only.Today's poll rates your sex life. How kinky is your sex life?Be honest. To take the poll, click here:http://www.hotlanta.com/kinktest.htmPost your scores here.My score came back as:101 to 200: You have an average sex life in need of kink.I'm not saying if I

12 TYPES OF MEN

2005-10-18T13:47:00.000-05:00

12 TYPES OF MENSince this is a blog where we discuss relationships, I thought I would post this here. If you any man from your past or present fit into one of the 12 categories, please share. 1. MR. THUG LIFEAdvantagesa. Real good at making loveb. Fun and excitingc. Makes you laughd. Has your back, will fight and protect youDisadvantagesa. Usually drinks and smokes too muchb. Always got dramac

Time heals all wounds

2005-10-17T01:47:00.000-05:00

Time Heals All WoundsWhy is the phrase “time heals all wounds” such a common thing said to a person when they are going through a breakup or any type of loss? During the time of distress, it’s hard for the human mind to phantom the concept that as hours pass, days pass, weeks pass, and months pass, the hurt and pain will no longer be as intense.From experience, I’ve learned that the pain does

My Life from A to Z

2005-10-14T01:22:00.000-05:00

My Life from A to ZA - Age: late 30s (now you don't think I would actually tell you the exact number did you? smile)B - Best Friend: They know who they are (didn't name you hear, just in case I left someone out by accident or on purpose)C - Choice of Meat: BeefD - Dream Date: hmm...let me think on this one...I better not say, just in case someone's reading this blog and he's not my dream date.E -

Two shoes on my wish list...nothing else needs to be said

2005-10-13T19:06:00.000-05:00

Two shoes on my wish list...nothing else needs to be saidLouis Vuitton makes more than purses :)

List of Three Things

2005-10-12T00:24:00.000-05:00

List of Three ThingsTHREE THINGS I DON’T UNDERSTAND:[1] Why does it matter that I'm over 30, not married and don't have kids?[2] Why does a man you've been with for 3 years act like you are total strangers?[3] Why did I let myself get tagged twice and finally resorted to doing the "list of 3 things?"THREE THINGS ON MY DESK:[1] my cds (Lil Kim, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Mariah Carey, Bonnie Rait..