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,...
In 2009, Australian author, Justine Larbalestier, published her second novel, Liar. It is the story of Micah Wilkins, a 17-year-old pathological liar whose history of dishonesty comes back to haunt her at just the wrong time. The book was well-received by Australian...
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...
The Beginning My mom said that I loved to write as soon as I knew how to scribble on the page. 1994 was when everything changed–I got my first journal. They were given out by my first-grade teacher Ms. Strinban. She had long blonde hair and freckles all over her body....
Preserving Culture in Black Literature Happy Black History Month, Sistah Girls! Now you all know a thug loves sharing a story with you. So, grab a glass of fermented grapes, settle into your favorite reading spot, and let me tell y’all about the time that a young...
Are Romance and Erotica novels the Same Thing? Sistah Girls, before we get started, I am going to give you all a moment to make sure the kiddos are occupied, the boo-thang is on the game, and you have a glass of fermented grapes to hold you steady because we are about...
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.