FAQ

Who are you?

I’m Twanna, the brown-skinned writer behind Funky Brown Chick. Full bio is online. My name is is pronounced with 2 syllables (Twa-nuh) and spelled with 2 Ns and 2 As (Tw-A-NN-A).

What’s a sexpot?

A person with sex appeal. I use the word because I think everyone should strive to be happy and seek out the fun / enjoyable / sexy things in life.

Why do you hate the phrase “dating expert?”

Because everyone has the right to learn from their mistakes, get hurt, pick themselves back up and try again. I’ve learned (and will keep learning) from my mistakes; at the same time, that doesn’t give me the right to prevent others from making theirs. Information on my site is for entertainment purposes only.

I’m a big shot at one of your favorite smart & witty media outlets. I’d like you to do a film, tv or radio gig with us. Will you?

Probably! Let’s talk about working together.

I want to be a writer, too. What’s your secret?

The reality check I give new writers is this scenario: Walk into any bookstore and look at the hundreds of thousands of books piled on shelves around you and, for fun, start counting the number of  titles you see. You probably won’t finish, but it’ll give you a bit of perspective. Few authors become famous. Or, how about this: What’s your favorite magazine? Okay, now, name ten staff writers, editors or freelancers who regularly write articles for it.

Want my honest advice?

Get some tangible skills and life experience under your belt because, if you want to be a writer, it’s probably smart to start with a very clear understanding that you probably aren’t going to be rich, few people will ever read your work and your book is highly unlikely to be a best seller.

Only write because you fucking LOVE doing it; count anything else as an unexpected blessing. That’s totally what I do.