Odessa Etienne

Sample

She was almost home. She could see her Brownstone apartment building clearly, welcoming her to get there as fast as she could. Her apartment was her sanctuary and she wanted to keep it that way forever. She bounded up the stairs two at a time, eager to be inside and out of the freezing weather. She quickly opened the door and the warmth hit her like a Caribbean seaside. She breathed in the warm air like a starving fire and relished the feeling for as long as she could, not wanting it to be over too soon. The interior was brightly lit, which hurt her eyes a bit as outside was so gloomy and w...

The Conversation

“This is terrible,” he said softly, not raising his eyes from the page, but still reading. “The plot is inconclusive, there is no dialogue, there should be dialogue in the first five minutes or it's usually a snooze fest happening, and your plot devices are nonsensical or irrelevant to the essence of the story.” All of this was said without him even glancing up to look at me. I knew that it wasn’t going to be a blockbuster, but what he said was that it was actual trash. I willed the ground to open up and swallow me whole. This meeting was a mistake and I just blew it. It’s back to the draw...

The Villa

When I left that night for Italy my heart was torn apart. Leaving Adam was the most painful thing I had ever done. We clung to each at the hangar of his private jet, until we ran out of time. He promised to visit me as soon as he could. My final wave to him was made with tears streaming down my face. But I am here now and really wanted to make the best of it. Adam was afraid of being followed by the paparazzi and decided not to visit for a while. The villa was tucked away in the hills of Italy amidst lush greenery covering most of the walls, making it almost hidden from the outside world....

Real Estate Romance

The air was warmer today than usual, which gave the impression that it would be a hot day ahead. The water looked calm and inviting as it always did, beckoning anyone who dared to look to jump right in. Having a restaurant with this view was priceless: endless bluegreen waters, mesmerizing skies with fluffy clouds, and a bright clear atmosphere all encouraged regulars and visitors alike to come back time after time to sit, enjoy delicious food, admire the fantastic horizon and hang out until the sun went down or the moon came up. Azure Bistro was my late mother’s creation and meant more to...

Travel Guide

So, you are one of the treasured few who embrace traveling as a way of life, and without which, life loses much of its flavor. When the thrill of the unknown calls, your blood runs ever so much faster in your veins and the palpitations of your heart increase its rhythm to fever pitch. You envision disembarking from planes or jumping ashore from sea vessels as the waves tumble–equipped with only the essentials, as your sole purpose for living. Attempts to curb your enthusiasm for traveling prove futile and as such you seek information to assist you in intelligently navigating the big divide...

Living Minimally

Minimalism is the conscious reduction of material possessions and by extension way of life by individuals who embrace the notion of lessening their carbon footprint. It relies heavily on embracing the notion of less is more. Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s most important things—which actually aren’t things at all (Millburn & Nicodemus, 2017) It proposes that decluttering would make for a more purpose driven lifestyle, elevate relationships and activities, and enable a renewed appreciation of the value of time. Experiences are now valued o...

Finance for teens

Do you know that as a teen it is important that you learn about personal finance long before you embark upon financial obligations such as: paying rent, student loans, or even obtaining a credit card? Learning to successfully harness the power of managing your personal finances will take you a long way in obtaining early financial security. Becoming confident about ruling your personal finances will take practice learning to maintain good financial habits will not happen overnight. Habits you need to learn may include learning how to budget, save, invest, manage debt and credit, and bel...

Finance for Young People

The Misadventures of Mandy: A Teenager's Credit Card Story Mandy turned 18 and applied for her first credit card. She was eager to prove her financial smarts to her friends and family. The day the card arrived in the mail was one of the happiest moments of her life. She tasted the freedom it had to offer and relished it. At last, she could make purchases that didn't involve her parents or nosy sister. She imagined the cool gadgets, trendy clothes, and shiny jewelry piled up outside the front door, waiting for her to retrieve them. Mandy used her credit card responsibly for her first f...

The Misadventures of Mandy: A Teenager's Credit Card Story

The Misadventures of Mandy: A Teenager's Credit Card Story Mandy turned 18 and applied for her first credit card. She was eager to prove her financial smarts to her friends and family. The day the card arrived in the mail was one of the happiest moments of her life. She tasted the freedom it had to offer and relished it. At last, she could make purchases that didn't involve her parents or nosy sister. She imagined the cool gadgets, trendy clothes, and shiny jewelry piled up outside the front door, waiting for her to retrieve them. Mandy used her credit card responsibly for her first f...

A customer · 5.0 · May 2024

I appreciate Odessa's dedication to deep and accurate research, her writing skill, and perseverance. She did adjust her writing to the conversational style that I needed. We worked together well, and I would enjoy working with her again!

A customer · 5.0 · February 2024

great jj0b

A customer · 4.3 · January 2024

Thank you Odessa. Your authentic voice makes the manuscript shine.

A customer · 5.0 · October 2023

Odessa wrote a brilliant outline.

A customer · 5.0 · July 2023

Thank you for your adherence to my vision and instructions.

A customer · 5.0 · July 2023

Odessa's work was excellent!