Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette | Updates

Eight Words

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:29:54 -0400

Carla and Trinity are best friends and housemates. Carla is the feet-on-the-ground professional; Trinity is the head-in-the-clouds artist. Their last phone conversation reveals much about their relationship...yet not enough to save one of them.

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I am on Inkitt!

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I haven't written a short story in a LONG time, so I joined Inkitt for the sole purpose of getting back into it.

My first one is VERY short--1600 words--but I think that it packs a punch. That is what I always try to do.

Give it a read, and let me know how you feel about it.

https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1798308

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Subsidizing My Passion

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I am using every gift and talent that God has given me, in hopes that at least ONE of them will sustain me.

Too many of us sacrifice our passion for a paycheck. I was the oddball in my family because I was more interested in being creative when they only expected me to "just get a job" and work myself to death, like they did.

I remember asking my relatives if they'd ever dreamt of doing more, being more, contributing more to their lives than the "wake-up-go-to-work-go-to-sleep" hamster wheel. None of them ever gave me an answer. They may have resented me for asking.

I watched them all, floundering through life after retiring. Literally not knowing what to do with themselves. Work had become their lives, their god. And without it, they were just breath in britches, marking time till death came for them.

That will NEVER be me.

Don't get me wrong...I am NOT against working or having a job, especially one that pays well. But if your job is all that you have to show for your time on Earth, then you do not have a life.

At the very least, your job is supposed to subsidize your passion. A dream without money will never come true. That is the world that we live in now. The seeds of creativity that I have sown for decades have gotten me nowhere--because I don't have the necessary funds to water/nurture them.

CLM Creations is my only "water source" right now.

I have made a few gift baskets for the Juneteenth season. I am not trying to commercialize yet another holiday/observance. My motivation is to facilitate the celebration of our freedom, our community, and our excellence.

I have posted these baskets on two sites: Ebay and Big Cartel. Whoever gets to them first can have them.

Happy Juneteenth!

Love, Ms. Chantal

Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/clmcreations

Big Cartel: https://clmcreations.bigcartel.com

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CLM Creations

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I would love to say that Cassonade Press, my publishing imprint, was a subsidiary of CLM Creations.

That would not be true. Cassonade Press came first, because my writing comes first. It does now, at least. CLM Creations was birthed from my need to market my work, to plan events, and to subsidize Cassonade Press.

And now...

CLM Creations, which encompasses the rest of my marketable gifts and talents, appears to be taking on a life of its own. I am ready for that, even if I have to change the name (for possible trademark reasons).

I am ready for this, Father.

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Warriors and Motherlines

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My book event is THIS SATURDAY.

I will be selling, signing, and discussing my debut novel, Hard Pressed

Tickets are being sold through Eventbrite. Tickets will be sold at the door.

This is my platform. Please show your support.

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NEW DATE for Warriors and Motherlines Event

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I'm ba-a-a-ack!

And WAM is back ON! New venue, new setup, new attitude!

Get your tickets at Eventbrite, because the tickets at the door will cost more. Hope to see you in the building.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warriors-and-motherlines-tickets-1985220119819?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Dollhouse Dilemma

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, I demolished a four-foot doll house that I'd been dragging behind me for fourteen years.

It was initially a gift from Melissa, a woman who allowed me to live with her when I could no longer afford my apartment. I had told her in passing that I'd given up on the fantasy challenge of building a doll house from scratch, because I'd never be able to afford one. What I didn't tell her was that building a full-sized doll house is very impractical when you don't own the space that you're living/working in.

So when I unwrapped that huge box of wood pieces, I smiled politely and never really intended to assemble it.

Melissa--I would come to realize--had a different plan. An entirely different agenda symbolized by this house.

Should have done that a LONG time ago.

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Warriors and Motherlines

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

Social media promotion is okay when it works, but it is NOT working for me right now. I have wasted much time and talent in 2025, creating posts, trailers, and content that NO ONE is watching. 2026 will be different. I can feel it.

I need a real-life audience to address. That is what the Teacher in me is used to. That is what I am told that I'm good at. I believe that if I can get a bunch of book-loving women in a room to see who I am and hear me out, then I can sell my book in spite of every roadblock that has kept me from success.

Hopefully, that will get "Hard Pressed" to the women for whom I wrote it.

I will be presenting/selling/signing at MY OWN EVENT on February 28. Tickets are on sale NOW. Eventbrite link is at the bottom of this page. You are invited to join me. Bring a friend or two, if you already have the book. We're going to have a BALL!

The Maker/Creative in me is ecstatic at this assignment, and it is bringing out the best of who I am--which hasn't seen the light of day in a long time. If I do it right, WAM will only be the first of many book events for me this year.

Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you there.

Love,

Ms. Chantal

htpps://clmcreations.eventbrite.com

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Merry Grinchmas!

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I'm serious.

I am not feeling ANY of these Eurocentric holidays right now.

I want no part of the religiosity, the overspending, the false narrative of when Jesus was born, and the bastardization of my Christ-following faith.

I am DONE pretending that I don't know the truth about "Christ Mass" and all of its rebranded paganism.

I LOVE God. I LOVE my 50-plus year relationship with God. I LOVE real worship. I LOVE ministering to God with my artistic talents.

Having said that...

I absolutely, categorically, LOATHE "churchianity" and what yt people have done to the Gospel. Too many Black preachers/pastors are following the lead of yt supremacist 'christianity'. Their reward is on the way.

Till then, I am keeping to myself. Writing my stories. Bolstering my community. Continuing to rest. Protecting my peace.

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My First Podcast

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I will be a guest on Dr. Rhonda's YouTube podcast, talking about the themes of Hard Pressed.

Tune in Monday at 7 PM ET live on Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube.

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Book Fair--SUCCESS!

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I absolutely LOVED taking part in the Book Fair! Dozens of authors and hundreds of book lovers, all in the same room, vibing off each other! Sold a lot of books, made a lot of connections, and raffled off three gift baskets!

I would TOTALLY do this again!

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My First Book Fair!

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Sun, 6 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

https://literacynationinc.org/

Two months ago, I had no idea that there were book events for Indie Authors. There was a false start in May that I won't talk about, but God has made it clear that THIS is the event that is worthy of my time, talent, and energy.

This is also YOUR opportunity to meet ME. Like most introvert writers, I don't get out much. Barring another event being given in my home town, you may not get to meet me until this one rolls around next year.

Come to my table. I'll have plenty of goodies for you. Bring your books or buy them there. I will sign. We can schmooze. I will be happy to meet you.

Hope to see you there!

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If WE Don't Do It, Then It Doesn't Get Done.

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I have been increasingly frustrated since January 21.

Not with the Orange Pig, because I expected him to do his worst, and he is.

My frustration is with every American who has decided to "go along to get along" or even worse, to fight back with half an effort. Our elected Democrats are hanging back, telling us to wait till the mid-terms and blah-blah-blee.

Who told them that the mid-term elections will even happen?

President Oink admitted to stealing the election via Musk's hired hackers. He is literally ignoring the Constitution, the law of the land. Do you really think that Team Oink is going to take a coffee break for the midterms? No! They're going to hold on to their ill-gotten power by any means necessary.

News flash: regular rules no longer apply.

Second news flash: America doesn't fight back very well without *us*. That part is crystal clear, and it is also your problem to solve.

America is dead, and I still refuse to fight for it. I did my fighting at the polls, along with my fellow 92-percenters and the 80-something percenters who followed. My community has fought and protested for our basic human rights in this country for centuries. I will continue to fight for my community, because whenever we fight for America, America and its people sells us out.

My community wins when we get revolutionary. Go off-book. Get into strategically "good trouble."

I suggest that whoever wants to fight for America should also get revolutionary.

Like the French did when the aristocracy tried to erase them.

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I Don't Do Romance. Period.

Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, I’m saying this on Valentine’s Day 2025. Not to ruin anyone’s fun. Just to make it clear that I’m not a Grinch.

You all can do whatever you want today and tonight, with my blessing. I’m not mad at any of you for celebrating love with your ‘boo’. Not my business.

I don’t. I never have. From those early school days when the class passed out paper valentines and Sweettarts to everyone but me to scarfing candy from the heart-shaped boxes that Mom brought home from work to experiencing every man in my life breaking up with me just before a gift-giving occasion, I got the not-so-subtle message that Valentine’s Day was not meant for me.

And I’m good with that. Not bitter. Not hurt. Allergic to cats and foolishness.

At this point in my life, and considering the way men have devolved, I am deliriously happy with my life the way it is. I don’t miss what I’ve never had, and all that I have, I intend to keep: independence, low stress, and great credit.

Don’t expect me to write about it, either. I have neither the desire nor a frame of reference to have my characters explore romantic relationships. Life gives me all the material that I will ever need.

This felt good to get out of my system. As you were.

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Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette | Updates

Eight Words

I am on Inkitt!

Subsidizing My Passion

CLM Creations

Warriors and Motherlines

NEW DATE for Warriors and Motherlines Event

Dollhouse Dilemma

Warriors and Motherlines

Merry Grinchmas!

My First Podcast

Book Fair--SUCCESS!

My First Book Fair!

If *WE* Don't Do It, Then It Doesn't Get Done.

I Don't Do Romance. Period.

If WE Don't Do It, Then It Doesn't Get Done.