Category Archives: Book Review

Black History Month. Author 7: Akwaeke Emezi

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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Black History Month. Author 5: Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead is an American novelist and essayist known for his works exploring the themes of race, history, and humanity. Continue reading

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Black History Month. Author 2: Sapphire

[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.] Sapphire is an … Continue reading

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Rejected: Taking a Chance With Your Writing

Five reasons why your writing may be rejected from publication. . . Continue reading

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Feral Child, Feral World

Short essay analyzing short story “Feral Child” by Stephen Earley Jordan II and public shaming of men, primarily within the latin community; domestic and child abuse; and developing characters for your stories. Continue reading

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