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Alma Hudson is an author of two published books of fiction called “Checkered Fences” and “The Trouble With Change”. Her second book, The Trouble With Change, was Best Book in the “Women’s Literature” category of the 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards and an Award-Winning Finalist in the "Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit" category of the 2011 International Book Awards.
She likes to write stories and poems about subjects that affect Urban Communities and her books are based upon her own personal experiences. Ms. Hudson also loves to sketch and paint. She works in legal management and possesses an Associate’s and Bachelor of Arts Degree. She lives with her two children and husband in California.
Ms. Hudson is a member of the WNBA (Women National Book Association) and the OBS (Organization of Black Screenwriters). She is currently writing her third book a comedy and a collection of art, which will available to the public.
Reviewed by Geri R. for Readers' Favorite
Checkered Fences by Alma Hudson is the story of Diane Jones, a young black girl growing up in California during the 1970's. Her life has not been easy. After seeing her mother suffer so much at the hands of her father, Diane is determined to not make those same mistakes. She is determined to never have to depend on a man for anything. When Diane meets David Shaw, the eldest son of the couple for whom she nannies, she is bothered by the fact that she feels an instant attraction for him. Not only is he a male, but he is a white male and the son of her employer. She is determined to do everything to not fall for him; however, David makes it very difficult when all of his attention is focused on her.
This story was very poignant, and while it dealt with such themes as abuse and discrimination, which I have never dealt with, I was still able to relate to Diane. I was able to relate to her humble upbringing, her desire to finish college and her drive to work hard. Ms. Hudson developed characters that were believable, and showed raw emotions through small snippets of the days. I was pleased to see the transformation take place in Diane. She realizes that not all men are abusers like her father, and that David only has her best interests in mind with the attention he gives to her. She is used to being invisible, but with David she is invisible no more. This book was a delight to read, and one that I had a very hard time putting down. A short novella great for an afternoon read!
