Category Archives: Writing

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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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 #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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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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Black History Month. Author 6: Celeste Doaks

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Poet and journalist celeste doaks is the author of Cornrows and Cornfields, Wrecking Ball Press, UK, March 2015. Continue reading →

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Black History Month. Author 5: Colson Whitehead

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

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 4: Ta-Nehisi Coates

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Stephen Earley Jordan II

Ta-Nehisi Coates is a renowned American author, journalist, and commentator. He is best known for his work on race and American culture, including his critically acclaimed book “Between the World and Me” Continue reading →

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