5 Hairstyles You Can Rock While Working on your WIP
Hairstyles When Working on Your WIP Sistah Girls, if you’re anything like me, you take your comfortability seriously. Whether I'm traveling, running an errand, or in bed binge-watching something on these pricey streaming services… either way the cookie crumbles,...
Dear Omar Tyree, You Are Out of Order
In 2018, author Omar Tyree celebrated the 25th anniversary of his classic novel Flyy Girl. I was excited that he agreed to be interviewed on our podcast to celebrate this momentous occasion. In the Black literary space, Omar Tyree was a demigod, he had accomplished...
10 Powerful Quotes from Black Authors Who Inspire Me
Black Authors + Quotes Sistah Girls, some people call them affirmations, assertions, or daily reminders. Whatever you choose to call them, just know they’ve helped me when I’ve lost myself, doubted myself, or simply forgotten who I am and was created to be. Quotes by...
Beyond the Ban: How Authors Can Build a Resilient Brand
How Authors Can Build a Resilient Brand Ok, tell the truth. What was your response when you hopped onto TikTok a few Sundays ago and realized they’d shut down? Did you cry? Were you terrified about what a ban could mean for your page? Did you laugh—thrilled to say...
Book Review: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby I’ll be the first to admit I have a male-deficient bookshelf. Most of the books in my library are written by women for a female audience. It was never purposeful, it just happened. In the spirit of a new year, I’ve challenged myself...
Reclaiming Your Purpose, Peace, and Power: A Conversation With Nakeia Homer [Audio + Video]
A Conversation With Nakeia Homer Sistah Girls, it's the end of the year and I wanted to end it with someone who could help us say goodbye to 2024 and embrace the new year ahead. Author and Well-Being Educator Nakeia Homer was the perfect woman for the job. Nakeia...
How to Create a Black Literary Movement: An Interview With A.A. Lewis [Video]
Sistah Girls, A.A. Lewis is that girl. She's an author, entrepreneur, literary advocate, marketing expert, and creator of the Black Writers Appreciation Event aka BRAE. BRAE is a highly anticipated literary event where Black readers can access a portion of...
Mother Wounds: A Conversation With Diamonde Williamson [Audio + Video]
A Conversation With Diamonde Williamson If I had to give Diamonde Williamson one title to define her career, it would be an artist. She's been able to introduce different parts of herself to showcase her artistic abilities that surpassed what others envisioned based...
10 Black Christmas Romance Novels You Must Read
Christmas Romance Novels Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, and it has nothing to do with the presents; okay, it is the gifts too. During this time of year, I love sharing some holiday books with my favorite people. So, let us start this listicle with...
Book Review: The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall
The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall The Last One has a unique title that, after reading, you understand how it perfectly accompanies the storyline. It began with an oddly familiar theme for this genre and it took me a few chapters to decide what to make of this tale....
