Eric Ruvalcaba
The Making of a Leader
Meet Eric Ruvalcaba from southern California. When asked to share his thoughts about his writing and personal goals, Eric told us, “Writing allows me to vividly express anything that goes on in my ever expanding mind. I lose myself in every letter, every word, every sentence, and I can never get enough.” Eric‟s hobbies include reading, violin, puzzles, eating, and multiple TCC activities. His ambition is to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology and become a successful clinical psychologist with his own private practice.
Marlon Moore
Bella Blues...Bella Blues
Marlon attended Howard University, in Washington D.C., where he earned his Bachelor of Arts. Marlon‟s passion is to become a screen and play writer. He has been surrounded by the entertainment industry most of his adult life. Marlon began interning at BET (Black Entertainment Television) in Washington D.C. He was also fortunate enough to work with famed director and producer Bille Woodruff, some of whose credits include the movie Beauty Shop and Honey Videos. His works feature such artists as Jessica Simpson, Toni Braxton and Usher. Marlon later began working as a production assistant for Geneva Films in Los Angeles. He has also freelanced as a writer for Pride magazine in London and the Afro-American newspaper in Washington DC. Asked why he likes to write Marlon‟s response was, “Writing gives me an outlet to create. Growing up in DC, I discovered the meaning of art and culture. Writing provides a chance for me to define the world through the eyes of others.” Marlon is also currently working on a novel while simultaneously shopping a screenplay. He is focusing his studies toward earning a law degree.
Chandra Mayeux
Sanctuary
Although she moved away for a period of time, Chandra Mayeux was born and raised in Fort Worth. However, her love for Fort Worth and Texas brought her back. “I started writing when I was little as a way of expressing my emotions. Writing is now one of my ways of sharing my imagination.” In her spare time, Chandra also enjoys impressionistic painting, gardening and nature crafts. When asked about reading, her reply was, “Yes I do read for entertainment. I love anime and have a large collection dating back to the late 70‟s.” Chandra decided to return to college for a career change after her child became a freshman in high school. When asked about a major, she informed us she is still thinking about it.
Teya Kelly
The Liz
Teya Kelly is working hard to earn his Associate of Arts degree. His hobbies are drawing, reading, writing, and playing an Asian strategy game called Go. “I enjoy writing because I love novels and reading. My favorite author is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I love drawing because my grandmother and grandfather were both part-time artists. I am also a fan of Japanese manga. I have gotten so used to reading manga (right to left), that I sometimes confuse myself when drawing my own comics left to right.” When asked about his writing contribution, The Liz, Teya told us this is a true story. He states that Liz is now two feet long and extremely fat. Unlike most bearded dragons, she is not picky about whether or not her food is alive or not. Teya says that after leaving TCC, he plans to go to UTA for accounting, finance, marketing, and real estate. “I have a strong interest in economics and love almost anything that has to do with cash flow. I am highly money motivated and ambitious to nearly an impossible degree.”