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- About Me:
- R aye Turner, author of Pretty Monster, captures the life, humor, and perseverance of a young woman growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. The attention - grabbing tale of a young woman’s determination to survive leaves one questioning their own maturity. Despite her monstrous ego, Tangie finds humility through her faith in God and the wisdom of her grandparents as she struggles to be at peace while overcoming constant setbacks, family woes, and the complexities of being a single mother.
Flowing through life with torrent music Pretty Monster is an alluring tale that speaks to young women everywhere; from the inner cities to the tree lined streets of the American suburbs.

- My Birthdate:
- June 28
- My Birthplace:
- Somewhere in the Dirty South
- My Hometown:
- Chicago (Suburbs preferred)
- My Website:
- http://WWW.MRAYETURNER.COM
- My Favorite Website:
- http://www.myspace.com/prettymonster2008
- My Favorite Places on Earth:
- Home - with the occasional vacation, foriegn and domestic (more domestic for now!)
- My Favorite Foods:
- fruits and vegetables
- My Favorite Beverages:
- water, carrot juice and melot
- My Favorite Sweets:
- don't like sweets
- My Favorite People:
- genuine
- My Favorite Books:
- Pretty Monster
A powerfully portrayed story told with raw honesty and love...
Experience tears and laughter walking through the life and times of Tangie Waters, a resilient daddy’s girl who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. This attention-grabbing tale of a young woman’s determination to survive leaves one questioning their own maturity. Despite her monstrous ego, Tangie finds humility through her faith in God and the wisdom of her grandparents as she struggles to be at peace while overcoming constant setbacks, family woes, and the complexities of being a single mother.
Flowing through life with torrent music Pretty Monster is an alluring tale that speaks to young women everywhere; from the inner cities to the tree lined streets of the American suburbs.
- My Favorite Movies:
- Black Cult - heros of black performing arts
- My Favorite Television Shows:
- Girlfriends
- My Favorite Music:
- I like it all! Yes even country: secret die hard Be Gee fan (the lyrics are to die for)
- My School or Alma Mater:
- University of Illinois - Northeastern Illinois - Southern Illinois Unversity - CLC
- My Accomplishments:
- REAL MOTHERHOOD PUSHED ME INTO THE FOLLOWING!
Public Speaking, Consultant, Author, and just added Publisher -
More than 15 years of academic consulting, program development, and leadership training in the areas of: Workforce Development, Leadership, Self and Youth Empowerment, Pre-College Transitions, Customer Service, Professional Development & Etiquette.
- Why I'm Here:
- Professional, To Network
- My Passion:
- Currently promoting a novel, drafting a stage & screen play. In addition to touring, real motherhood and a 8 to 5 commitment to my educational portfolio working in academia.
- My Dreams:
- To retire outside of the United States
M. Raye turner's Blog
Numerology - My life number is 5... interesting to say the least...
By your Life Number, I am assuming that you are referring to your LifePath. This is your most important number and it represents 50% of your chart. The number 5 corresponds to the five senses and as such indicates that your are very likely a sensual person. This is the number of FREEDOM indicating that freedom is necessary for you and so is variety. Most likely you do not liked to be fenced in due to a restless and expansive nature; you have a tendency to be on the move… Continue
Posted on January 30, 2009 at 2:39pm
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