The Implicit Bias Black Authors Face From Black Readers And How We Can Stop It
Implicit bias. We’ve heard the term and maybe even used it or accused someone else of taking actions based in it, but what does it actually mean? Also known as unconscious bias, implicit bias can be defined as the attitudes and beliefs that occur outside our conscious...
After That… Read This ft. Talena Tillman
Sistah Girls! Let’s discuss one of my favorite pens in this Black indie author game… Ms. Talena Tillman. In a lane all her own, Tillman’s storytelling has been a favorite of mine since 2021. That was back when the (then) new-to-me author had dropped her two-book...
Book Review: At the End of It All by Rae Lyse
At the End of It All by Rae Lyse Sistah Girls, this story is a slow burn, but it captures your attention on the first page. We’re introduced to Ace and Ason Sr. A father and son duo who moved from Los Angeles, California to Houston, TX. Their relationship has been...
Book Review: Hair to Share by Sylvia Walker
Hair to Share by Sylvia Walker Hair To Share is a charming children’s narrative about a young girl named Amaya who suffered from hair loss. It's a fresh take on celebrating the beauty of natural textured hair. The story tackles the difficulty of childhood medical hair...
Book Review: Soulmate of a Monster (Baited By The Beast Book 2) by Journee Jordan
Soulmate of a Monster by Journee Jordan The aftermath of the war between Mordecai and Mufasa still weighs heavily on Steele Daniels now that he’s free from Mufasa’s control. He’s trying to leave his past behind and focus on the man he wants to be. As he sets out on...
Book Review: A Time To Lose by Rita Banks
A Time To Lose by Rita Banks A Time To Lose is a steamy, emotional, and suspenseful read that will keep you reading. The story follows Leanna Martinez, a smart, independent woman who is trying to find her way in the world. She is drawn to Damian Reed, a charming and...
Book Review: Chaos Theory by Nic Stone
Chaos Theory by Nic Stone Soooo, I'm just a tad bit ashamed to admit that until a few weeks ago, I'd never read a thing by Nic Stone. I'm fully aware that her debut novel, Dear Martin, is "powerful, wrenching, vivid"--all the synonyms for A-mazing. I know Clean...
Book Review: Symphony Of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Symphony Of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Sistah Girls, I’m back with another book review and y’all already know it’s a thriller! Symphony of Secrets is a brand-new novel by Brendan Slocumb, that weaves a compelling tale of friendship, deception, and tragedy in both...
An Interview With Christina Milliner: Author Of Meet Clay Brown
An Interview With Christina Milliner Fiction is one of my least favorite genres to read. Growing up, I just couldn’t get into it. I wanted to read self-help books and memoirs–topics centered on real-life people and situations. I couldn’t connect with the genre and...
A Conversation With Author & Poet Keith Nweze
Sistah Girls, you know we love us some poetry over here. In celebration of National Poetry Month, we got the chance to speak with author and poet Keith Nweze. Newze is the author of several published books of Poetry; Struggle, The Black Collection Vol 1, Soul...