Category Archives: Writing
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
The Thing in the Sky (1)
Sand stuck to skin from sweat. I kicked up grains of sand onto the backs of my legs and arms during 100- and 200-meter sprints. I exercised along the beach then repeated it, walking—a personal workout routine to build my … Continue reading
El Yunque Hike (revised)
I anticipated chimpanzeesrhythmically swinging from trees,belching intimidating grunts;I anticipated multicolored parrotsswooping over the canopy of treesas vigorous and refreshing rain massaged our bodies,keeping us composedand soon run for shelterunder oversized palm leaves. El Yunque was still,and the sun mocked usas we hiked.“No one can … Continue reading
Card Counting #1: Talking to the Ancestors
“I used to have a racist Chinese friend who changed his name to sound more European. . .”–Stephen Earley Jordan II Continue reading
Rejected: Taking a Chance With Your Writing
Five reasons why your writing may be rejected from publication. . . Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Your Writing Stand Out
New Essay, “5 Ways to Make Your Writing Stand Out” by Stephen Earley Jordan II #WritingTips #BlackAuthors #Literature #Poetry #Fiction Continue reading
Perception is Reality
“Poem with Shakespearean and other literary references. . . ” Continue reading
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
Paths Cross
“Please return on lonely nights or days, you discern when I need strength and solace. . .” Continue reading
Warm Rain
“Black boys are warm rain with nothing to gain. . .” Continue reading
Calming the Natives 