Articles in Follow Artemis
Let me introduce you to ARTEMIS BRATHWAITE. She has the look of Erykah Badu, the sass of Jill Scott, the stage presence of Eartha Kitt, and the voice of Heather Headley. Artemis has two loves: …
Artemis is sitting on the curb crying hysterically. Mellow has never seen her like this before — she has never been in love like this before. “Girl, stay with me tonight. Don’t go back there. …
The loud ringtone of Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman on Mellow’s cell phone interrupts their sleep.
Mellow strugggles to gain his composure after a night of drinking champagne with Artemis. Looking down at his phone, he …
Boom, boom, boom.
A stranger banging on her closed driver’s side window startles Artemis. The car is idling; she’s crying and hugging the steering wheel.
“Lady, are you alright?” A Good Samaritan with his cell …
“This ain’t even no Saturday, and I’ve been on my feet since 8:00 this morning and now it’s 2:00. I need something to eat. Who died, what concert is going on, is Ebony …
While reading about Katherine’s family lineage on a Who’s Who website, Randall recalls a goal he made several years ago — ‘be the best, marry the best, and spawn the best.’ He promised himself that …
“Hi, James Wynn, here. I am calling to reserve a recording studio later today around 4:00, please. I have a few students who want to work on a demo. Great. No, …
James is relaxing at home listening to the Count Basie album he purchased earlier that day re-living a great recording session with his students.
He’s so proud of his group — serious, determined, talented, …
James has performed all around the world, with some of the biggest names in music, selling out many venues. He has even performed at the White House. But, he doesn’t recall being as …
“Where you going, baby?” Auntie Byrd watches Artemis as she packs an overnight bag.
“I’m going to the Vineyard. Mellow and I have been invited to a fancy barbecue on Oak Bluffs. Some …
The 45-minute sundeck ride from Wood’s Hole to Martha’s Vineyard on the Steamship Authority ferry gave Artemis an opportunity to calm down from her argument with Auntie Byrd. Artemis does not remember ever having …
“Honey, that sounds wonderful. We’ll have our own celebration next weekend,” Randall tells Katherine with a purr. He listens intently about the events happening on the Vineyard — except …
