Author Archives: Stephen Earley Jordan II

About Stephen Earley Jordan II

Author of "Beyond Bougie", "Cold, Black, and Hungry" and many other books. www.StephenEarleyJordan.com

Reroute

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Running Petra desert, Searching for you. Exhausted, dehydrated, and informed: You’ve been here before.  Led to choice– Left, redemption; Right, condemnation. Jordan was rerouted. Miracles still happen.

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You, too.

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

You, too, understand why disappointment happens after accomplishing life’s dreams. Lonely.

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Black History Month. Author #13: Charmaine Wilkerson

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

[Every day for the month of February, I will post a brief write-up of a Black author and links to some of their books. Please click the links in the text to find copies of their works.] Charmaine Wilkerson is … Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author #12: Saeed Jones

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

[Every day for the month of February, I will post a brief write-up of a Black author and links to some of their books. Please click the links in the text to find copies of their works.] Saeed Jones is … Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author #11: Yaa Gyasi

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

[Every day for the month of February, I will post a brief write-up of a Black author and links to some of their books. Please click the links in the text to find copies of their works.] Yaa Gyasi is … Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author #10: Jericho Brown

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

[Every day for the month of February, I will post a brief write-up of a Black author and links to some of their books. Please click the links in the text to find copies of their works.] Jericho Brown is … Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author #9: Tade Thompson

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

[Every day for the month of February, I will post a brief write-up of a Black author and links to some of their books. Please click the links in the text to find copies of their works.] Tade Thompson is … Continue reading →

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Death of an Artist in B-flat

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Sorry was enough. Apologies rejected. No forgiveness haunts.

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Black History Month. Author #8: N.K. Jemisin

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Born in Mobile, Alabama in 1972, Jemisin has been writing fiction since she was a child and has published numerous books and short stories. Her works explore a wide range of themes, including social justice, systemic oppression, and the complexities of human relationships. Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author 7: Akwaeke Emezi

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Akwaeke Emezi is a Nigerian-born author and filmmaker whose work explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural. Continue reading →

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