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We Have a Cover
We have finalized a cover for “Malawi’s Sisters,” due for release from Four Way Books next spring, and I hope you love it as much as I do. Many thanks to Four Way Books associate director, Ryan Murphy, who designed … Continue reading
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Malawi’s Sisters Coming in 2019
I’m thrilled to announce that my novel, “Malawi’s Sisters,” was selected by Edwidge Danticat as the winner of the inaugural Kimbilio National Fiction Prize. My novel will be published in the spring of 2019 by Four Way Books. I’m especially honored to have Ms. … Continue reading
Panelist at AWP17 Conference
I’m excited to announce I will be participating on two panel discussions at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, the largest literary conference in North America, being held in Washington, D.C. next month. The annual event attracts more than … Continue reading
Legacy Award Brings Together Writing Heroes
What a fabulous experience I had at this year’s ceremony for the Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Awards. The event was at the Washington Plaza hotel on Friday, Oct. 21. After more than 20 years, I had the chance to chat briefly with … Continue reading
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Short Story Collection On Sale!
My short story collection, Let No One Weep for Me is now on sale during the month of July at Smashwords – just for the e-book. You’ll get 75% off when you use the discount code at checkout. You can’t beat it. If … Continue reading
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A Trip of a Lifetime
Bali was more than words can express, though I did try. Please click through to my essay where I describe this amazing experience. Below are some random pictures. Enjoy!
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Featured on Vocal Expressions
Many thanks to local author Dee Lawrence who asked to interview me for her blog. I met Dee a few years ago at a book festival and we continue to bump into each other at book festivals. Click through to the … Continue reading
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Meet the Authors Event, Sept. 27
You are invited to join me and Cheryl A. Head for a reading of our work on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 pm, Sankofa Video and Bookstore, across from Howard University on Georgia Ave. The event is free and open to … Continue reading
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Planning has begun
The flight has been booked and I fly from Dulles to Tokyo to Jakarta and finally to Bali. The journey is 30 hours including layovers. I have been assigned a writing coach and we will talk soon about creating an … Continue reading
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Summer Sales
It’s been a great summer so far for selling my books and bookmarks. I spent a couple of Saturdays at the Fenton Street Market in downtown Silver Spring, and spent a day with my friend Dottye at the Juneteenth Book … Continue reading
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