As defined by Webster, literature is writings in prose or verse, especially: writings with excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. So, how does a race and gender forbidden to learn even the spelling of their name,...
Sula by Toni Morrison Wanna know something funny? I’ve always considered Toni Morrison one of the most prolific writers in the history of ever. In fact, she is one of my favorite authors in the history of ever, yet until last week, I would have been hard pressed to...
Happy-Merry-All-The-Things Sistah Girls! Miss 2023 is practically out of the door; and as we wrap up the remaining weeks of this year, I hope everyone takes time to reflect on all the wonderful things they’ve accomplished. Whether you’ve successfully hit your reading...
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. Love, Angel Dear Journal,...
A New Jersey indie author and mental health specialist weaves together her passion and purpose with her upcoming novel April Showers. Janay Harden, a clinical social worker and owner of Restoring Your Destiny Counseling and Consulting is set to release her fifth novel...
What it do Sistah Girls! Even though I hate to dwell on such heaviness post one of the greatest experiences of my literary lifetime (Behind The Pen 2023). There is no way I could let a situation as odious as this fly by unaddressed. Thanks to acts of deception, greed,...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.