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 the cover. I greatly appreciate having the chance to offer input throughout the process.
“Malawi’s Sisters,” was selected by Edwidge Danticat as the winner of the inaugural Kimbilio National Fiction Prize. The story was inspired by the 2013 shooting death of Renisha McBride and tells the story of a black family thrown into the national dialogue on race when the youngest (adult) daughter is killed by a white man. The family must overcome overwhelming grief, resentments and personal demons to find love and family unity once again.
Next step is promoting the book. I’m open to ideas, so if you have some thoughts, please pass them along. I know for sure that I’ll be in Portland for a writers conference in March 2019, and plan to schedule reading events throughout the year.
Word of mouth is the biggest way to get the word out. I’ll be working hard to make this book a success, and I’d love to have your help. Can you share with your networks? I’ll be sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads.
Thank you for supporting me along my writing journey.
briefly with Ernest Gaines, who received the North Star award for his work. He had been a guest speaker at Hampton University when I was a student there, and I admit, I was in awe to see him again all those years later. I took my worn copies of his two books – “A Gathering of Old Men” and “A Lesson Before Dying” – and asked him to sign them, recounting our first meeting. And he signed them both with a personal note: “Good to see you again after so many years.” What a joy!
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 all. Hope to see you there!
