Book Review: GASP by Shelda Sauls **NO SPOILERS**
Sistah Girls, ya favorite Midwest Gypsy took time to read Shelda Sauls’ friends-to-lovers novel, GASP. Y’all know how this goes; take a moment to read the synopsis and then we’ll chat. “Monica Harris is a successful hairstylist with her own thriving salon in San...
Winter Tales: The Knight Before Christmas by K.L. Hall [Audio]
WINTER TALES: WINTER AUDIO SERIES Sistah Girls, it's cold outside and this is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. And while your TBR list is probably tall there is also room for just one more story...and that's where Winter Tales comes in. Winter Tales is...
6 Black Authors To Look Out For In 2023
Authors to watch in 2023! Sistah Girls, in 2022, we gave you listicles filled with authors who were new or new to you. Our goal is always to bring fresh Black literature to your eyes, and now that we are gearing up for 2023 it's only right that I share some authors...
7 Black Romance Novels to Read in December
Black Romance Novels for December Sistah Girls, this year was another great reading time for me. So, I wanted to get you guys in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. The books on this list include a few holiday stories and some good ole fashioned Black love...
What Themes/Trends Did Black Literature Embrace In 2022?
Well Sistah Girls, we’ve reached that time of the year again. The wick of the 2022 candle is in its last month aflame, and Black literature remains #1 in categories across the board. Debate someone else, because I said what I said. As many of the book-loving...
Short Story: As You Say by Lainey Starr [READERS VOTE]
Instructions: Read the short story and once you’re done (scroll to the end of the story) VOTE on whether this story should be turned into a novel or novella. And if you don’t think the author should keep going, we have a choice for that too. "As You Say" I see it all...
Short Story: What Happened? [Submitted Anonymously]
What Happened? "I will devour you" are the words that I seemingly cannot let go of. Although he lustfully uttered those four words to me four years ago, I have always wondered what his mouth would do while I lay on my tattooed back with my caramel thighs wide open...
Short Story: Why Do You Write? by Sharon L. Mitchell
Why Do You Write? by Sharon L. Mitchell “I am a writing genius!” Thirty-year-old Olivia, a/k/a Liv, stood before a hanging mirror and yelled her daily mantra. Sucking her teeth, she rolled her dark-brown eyes at the image. “Who are you kidding?” For over six years,...
Short Story: Friends to Lovers by Javonda Robinson [READERS VOTE]
Instructions: Read the short story and once you’re done (scroll to the end of the story) VOTE on whether this story should be turned into a novel or novella. And if you don’t think the author should keep going, we have a choice for that too. "Friends to Lovers" The...
Short Story: Silent & In Awe by Lillian Taylor [READERS VOTE]
Instructions: Read the short story and once you’re done (scroll to the end of the story) VOTE on whether this story should be turned into a novel or novella. And if you don’t think the author should keep going, we have a choice for that too. "Silent & In Awe"...