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Beautiful Inside and Out  - A look Inside My Character’s Life
By Alexia E. Fraser - Author of the Memoir Memories of Mom

Because my book is a memoir, it provided the perfect vehicle to look inside my character’s life. The main character in my book “Memories of Mom” is my wonderful, loving mother. There were no unnecessary complications in her life. She was just pure and simple in every way. As a little girl I watched her every move and I loved what I saw. She was beautiful inside and out.

The excerpt below epitomizes the kindness that permeated my character’s life. An amazing woman! Who wouldn’t want to write about her?

“As a little girl growing up, I can recall that my mom hired a gardener to take care of our lawn. His name was Alan. Alan kept busy doing the landscaping, and whatever odds and ends he had to do outside.

Mom, who was a very good cook, was busy making lunch for us in the kitchen. She asked me to set the table and said that I should include Alan. This came as a surprise to me. I turned to my mom and I asked, "Is Alan sitting at the table with us?" “Yes!” she replied.

I never saw a gardener dine with a family before. They would sit outside or someplace else. My mom continued by saying, “Alan will be joining us at the table. We are all equal. He has a mother, too. He is someone’s child and I would like my children to be treated the same way.” Mom truly had an egalitarian spirit within her.

Lunch was ready, and Mom called out to Alan and told him to take a break and have some lunch with us. Alan stopped what he was doing, washed up and came inside to join us. Mom told him to have a seat. He was in awe. He then turned to Mom and said, “Ms. Spence, no one has ever been this kind to me. Thank you.”

Mom replied, “You’re welcome.” We all had an enjoyable lunch at the table with Alan. That was one of my most memorable moments, one that will always stay with me. It was certainly a good lesson to learn. Since then I have tried to live my life with a sense of equal treatment to others.”

Daphne Monica Spence is the embodiment of the type of characters I love writing about.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alexia Elizabeth Smart-Fraser was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica. After marrying her high school sweetheart Edward, she migrated to the United States. She is the proud and loving mother of two children, son Sean and daughter Paige. She now resides with her family in New York City.

Alexia Fraser studied acting at H.B. Studio. She worked as an extra on the set of “Cosby Mysteries” with Bill Cosby, “New York Undercover” with Malik Yubo, “Central Park West” with Lauren Hutton, and the series “Prince Street” with Mariska Hargitay.

As well, Alexia Fraser has written and produced three original non-fiction one act plays both off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway. “The Ryans,” “Dope the Endeavor” and “Blind Trust.” Her fourth play “Our God is Awesome” is not yet produced, but will be in the near future. Alexia is the original founder and partner of her production company, Paige Unlimited, LLC (www.paigeunlimitedllc.com) of which she is the Creative Arts VP.

“Memories of Mom” is Alexia Fraser’s first published book. She was driven to share her story after seeing her mom suffered unacceptable nursing home and hospital care. Her second book is already partially scripted. “Write what you know” is what she believes.


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