Back Talk Café

A gathering space filled with real-life stories through a fictional lens

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Back Talk Cafe

A gathering place filled with real-life stories presented through a fictional lens; stories that invite us to

Laugh . Dance . Sing . Love . Cry . Encourage . Share . Question . Resolve . Shop . Engage .

Chapter 1

Finding her balance, Lucky Maye took a slow deep breath as she smoothed the waist of her gown. “I can do this,” she thought. “I can. Do. This.” She closed her eyes. “I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues,” she whispered.

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“The Cafe ambiance engages the senses with music & dance, dining, and conversation.”

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If you like knowing what goes on behind the scenes of a story, check out the Back Story posts. The Back Story updates are the author’s personal blog posts that relate to the Back Talk Cafe’s fictional story. These posts offer opportunity to comment, share, and ask questions. Check it out!

So much to do before opening night!

For someone who doesn’t drink coffee, Corra never seems to have a shortage of energy. Perhaps that explains her no-nonsense approach to every situation. “Who has time for nonsense when there is so much work to be done? Look around you!” She is often quick to remind. “Our friends need help getting this place ready! Get off your butt!”

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Chapter 1. Welcome to Back Talk Cafe!

Finding her balance, Lucky Maye took a slow deep breath as she smoothed the waist of her gown and raised her hand high above her head. I can do this, she thought, I can. Do. This. She closed her eyes. “I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues,” she whispered, then tipped her palm upward. “Welcome […]

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Chapter 1 Backstory Notes: Hydration & Performance Anxiety

After releasing Chapter 1 yesterday, I recognized obvious connections between Maye’s opening night performance anxiety, Derek’s need to lower the keys in her songs, and Dellasura’s need for hydration, with my upcoming big band gig July 5. This concert will be the first time I’ve sung publicly since losing my voice almost five years ago. […]

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