Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm
“It’s difficult to classify myself solely as a writer of romance, when in fact writing about women’s lives, and the complexities that has gone into making her that woman, entails a great deal more than romance.”
Next Book Out September 24th 2020
Love Again
Runner up in the Saga Literary Prize
Swimming with Fishes
Stepping out of 2025 . . . Into 2026
Giving thanks for another year ahead - filled with good health, prosperity, wealth, family love, good company, creative tribe . . .
Success.
Big thanks to those who showed up for me in 2025 - I see you & I appreci-love you.
#2026 #family #love #tribe #opportunity #healthyliving #writerslife #selfcare #abundance
Step into YOUR Power . . .
The feeling of being appreciated is a powerful energy.
Being shortlisted for the @globalwomanclubonline @global_woman.magazine Innovation Award is a reminder to step fully into my purpose, trust the vision, and keep creating spaces that uplift and empower women, girls and creativity.
Grateful. Grounded. Energised.
Thank you @globalwomanclubonline @global_woman.magazine @lindaattram @mirela.sula_globalwoman
#globalwoman #innovationaward #womenwholeadwomen #gratitude #purposedrivenlife
Writers’ Life . . .
I spent a wonderful Friday afternoon at the @booksforcookslondon shop & restaurant in Notting Hill with the author & personal coach @mbekewinternational
A three course meal cost £8 - seriously! Fish Friday style!
We also popped into @saucybooks - taking time to see the shelves that housed all romance novels.
We ended the afternoon with a brisk walk around Portobello & Notting Hill.
#writers #authors #writerslife #cookbook #readers #fridayfun
Good people, good vibes . . .
2nd Sunday of every month is a special time for me.
Sundays are sometimes difficult days for me. Grief knocks. But the 2nd Sunday brings me joy 🤩
I meet with my writing tribe & for our Human Stories monthly get together - in anticipation of our Living Book & the lived experience she’ll share.
Then we lunch, banter, & sometimes we party hard 😂 💃🏽 💃🏽 💃🏽
We set goals for 2026 💪🏽
#writers #writerslife #authors #humanstories #womenempowerwomen #ladieswholunch #ladieswhospa #ladieswhotravel #goodpeople #goodtimes #goodvibes
Writers Life . . .
Big thanks to author @olaawonubi for stepping up to host a Self-Publishing V Traditional Publishing workshop for my Creative Writing students at the Macbeth Adult Education Centre.
The emerging writers gave positive feedback, stating that they loved @olaawonubi passion and asked for me to invite her back.
It’s a great time to be a writer ✍🏾
#writers #authors #selfpublisher #traditionalpublishing #emergingwriters #creativewriting
I had the time of my life . . . The Ring of Kerry
I was invited to Kerry in Ireland 🇮🇪 by the Kerry Women’s Centre as a Keynote speaker, and to deliver a creative writing workshop on writing memoirs at the Kerry Women’s Conference.
This was also to acknowledge the UN International Day for the Elimination of Male Violence Against Women & Girls - 16 days of activism.
I met change maker @sherinhughes who established @sistershedsireland - so proud of her and the works she does, @deekeoghshow and the @kerrywomenscentre - the phenomenal work they carry out on behalf of women, and of course @kerrywritersmuseum
Big thanks to @barbara.derbyshire1 for giving me your wonderful, thought provoking books - which I will be sharing with @wilde_foundation writing group & Book Club.
Thank you all for the warmth, hospitality, creativity, sisterhood, and introducing me to Kerry 💚💚💚
#writers #authors #writerslife #sisterhood #sisterlove #sistershedsireland #vawg #writing #women #timeofmylife #womensupportingwomen #womensconference
Writers lunch date - with @edakwillietheauthor . . . before she flies home to Nigerian 🇳🇬
Storytelling is food,it’s language,it’s laughter when women come together 😂
@gentlejoan @hope4amal1
#writers #authors #writerslife #poets #laughter #lunch #women #lifestyle #liveyourdreams #love #livelovelaugh
Universal Peace Federation Event.
It was an honour being invited to be a guest speaker at the UPF event - discussing one of my favourite topics, Leading Through Stories.
I chose the topic; Amplifying Women’s Voices Through Storytelling and Media.
Stories are not just entertainment. They are lifelines. They hold memory, identity, hope, and truth.
One of the wonderful thing about the evening was meeting so many people from different cultures, all in one room, all advocating for peace.
#peace #writers #speakers #women #culture
I love quotes . . .
All the writing tribes that I teach will confirm that I start all my workshops & classes with a quote.
I have many favourites, and one I often use is ‘write something worth reading or do something worth writing.’
I’m looking forward to Joining this creative panel for the Universal Peace Federation - UK for an evening of stories, discussions, and cultural celebration.
Website: https://uk.upf.org/leading-through-stories
#authors #writers #storytellers #peacemakers #thewildefoundation #hfwritersfest #leadingthroughstories
@wilde_foundation @hfwritersfest @kari_that_thought @cocomars_06 @lazylion698 @gentlejoan @mslondonmusicreviews @stellaonithewriter @dd_writer @jacarandabooks @olaawonubi @smiyvo @kabliterary @original_drederal
Lazy and entertaining afternoon with some of my writing tribe at the Southbank, taking in the Literature Festival.
A great ‘Artist Day Out’ with writers.
Then we had lunch, stimulating banter & a bucket full of laughter.
We ended the day thankful, appreciating life, travel, creativity, health, ourselves & each other. Then we bought ourselves flowers 🌹😂
#artistday #writers #authors #fun #laughter #selfcare #selflove #literature #literaturefestival #health #flowers
JustWrite . . .
I encourage all my writing tribes to exercise their writing muscles every day.
Writers are like dancers, athletes, without that exercise, the muscles seize up.
Decide on how much time you’ll spend writing every day - and stick to it.
My writers from the Macbeth Adult Education Centre, beginners and advanced, every Wednesday 10am - 12pm, and 12:15pm - 2pm.
Our women only online, JustWrite is Saturday mornings, 10:30am-12:30pm. Hosted by @wilde_foundation
Our Human Stories women only, where every month a woman becomes a living book is the second Sunday of every month, 12:00 - 3:00pm.
Hosted by @wilde_foundation
It’s a great time to be a writer ✍🏽✍🏻✍🏽✍🏼
#writers #emergingwriters #poets #writingtribe #womenwhowrite
@bbbookfestival
Had a wonderful day networking with authors, readers and emerging writers .
Wonderful bumbing into my my publisher @valbrandes from @jacarandabooks - meeting new creatives, @agnes.kaye_author linking up with my fellow #2020jacarandaauthors @stellaonithewriter @dd_writer @kabir_kareembello my author-friends @pamwilliamsauthor @olaawonubi @edakwillietheauthor @mbekewinternational @consciousdreamspublishing @gentlejoan #wilde_foundation Trustee @lazylion698 my wonderful student @kari_that_thought
@mslondonmusicreviews
I was humbled when readers brought my novels they’ve had for years for me to sign -and of course new readers who bought my books on the day.
It’s a great time to be a writer ✍🏾✍🏼✍🏾✍🏾✍🏽
#writersfestival #writers #readers #poets #authors #creatives
