Short Story: ‘The Social Butterfly’ By Danielle Calhoun [READER’S VOTE]
"The Social Butterfly" by Danielle Calhoun The Social Butterfly Stage: Brooke begins to put her hands in the air and move her hips, as her box braids swish left and right across her shoulders, hooting and hollering, drawing attention to herself as her favorite song...
Short Story: ‘Nothing Just Happens’ By Ingrid Mercé [READER’S VOTE]
‘Nothing Just Happens’ By Ingrid Mercé If only I loved my husband as much as he loves me. The dawn is breaking and the sun is slowly creeping into the sky. It was early morning, the crack of dawn to be exact. The only people awake at this time of day were old people...
18 Books To Add To Your Reading List From ‘Behind The Pen 2018’
Hey Sistah Girls, did you attend Behind the Pen 2018? If you did and you're still trying to get to know the authors, I've made a nice list of books to begin your reading journey. The event was amazing, I met some of my favorite authors and got a chance to meet some...
Behind the Pen 2018: Authors Pre-Order Information
Behind the Pen 2018 is Coming! Sistah Girls, Behind the Pen 2018 is less than a month away–where did the time go? If you will be joining us in New York City be sure to check out the participating authors who have pre-order forms. The great thing about pre-order forms...
Stay consistent & Push the envelope: AN INTERVIEW WITH B.M. Hardin
Stay consistent & push the envelope B.M. Hardin is a Black contemporary author, who has published at present over 30 books independently. I came across Hardin's work looking for something to read, her cover for her latest novel, Give Him Back, stuck out like a...
10 Books by Black Authors to Add to Your Summer Reading List
For some of us with the hustle and bustle of "adulting" reading is not an option. Yes, we've placed reading a book or two on our list for our New Year's resolution, but six months into the new year, you've yet to read one. Well, let's help you with at least one....
Short Story: #loversfriendsandfoes by Tiera M. Jones [READER’S VOTE]
#loversfriendsandfoes by Tiera M. Jones "Y'all have been knowing each other since the 90s," Shaila said in between sips. "What's your point, Shai?!" I snapped cuz I already knew where she was going with her semi-drunk statement. Shaila sucked on her lime, squinted and...
Short Story: The Midnight Knock by Mary B. Banks
The Midnight Knock by Mary B. Banks The little girl showed up on my crumbling doorsteps looking like a tragic tattered ghost baby doll. Her French braid was undone. Blood was smeared on her cheeks. When she opened her mouth, I saw that both of her front teeth were...
Book Review: Welcome To Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo
Welcome To Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo Earlier in the Spring, I received an A.R.C. of Welcome To Lagos. The book had been on my TBR List for 2018. As excited I was to begin to dive in and read, life happened. Upon starting the read, I was unfocused and lost interest. I...
Book Review: Take Me as I Am by Bianca
Hey, 👋🏾 Sistah's Hey! This next novel that I read all I can say is OH MY GOD! This is for sure a 5 star novel across the board. At first, I was side-eyeing these main characters and adding in what I would do (I know authors HATE this) but I just couldn't put the book...