I had a chance to talk with Angelia Vernon Menchan, an extremely prolific and noteworthy independent author, about her new book, Fifteen Years Delayed. I think of this book as the love story with a twist because the two people its about have a lot of upheaval in their lives but they don’t fall into … More Fifteen Years Delayed by Angelia Vernon Menchan
A week from today, I’ll be in Atlanta with some dear friends: Nia Forrester, Jacinta Howard, and Rae Lamar for the third Wine With Writers book discussion and event. We’re being joined by two fabulous writers, Tasha L. Harrison and DL White who I can’t wait to meet. I’m so excited. Not only because there’s an … More DL White & #WineWithWriters/Atlanta
We’re getting down to the wire now. The third Wine With Writers event, this time stationed in Atlanta is less than two weeks away. On Saturday, March 10th, six well-read and well established independent authors will come together to participate in a vibrant panel discussion on Identity and Individuality: The Movement towards Issue-based Black Women’s … More Rae Lamar & #WineWithWriters/Atlanta
I adore comedians but then it’s humor that gets me through this life. No question about it. From a young age I realized that if I could just find the funny, my world would not just be alright, it would be better. My family was funny and we teased each other mercilessly. I’ll never forget … More LJMiniReviews: Comedy for the Ages
I just realized that the last time I was in Atlanta, GA was almost twenty-four years ago. No wonder I’m excited about this Wine With Writers event! I’ve been wanting to get back to The A for a long while, but the truth is, that’s not the only reason I’m excited. I cannot wait to … More Meet me in Atlanta at #WineWithWriters
There are conversations and then there are conversations. Wine With Writers events, to my mind, have always had the distinction of being the type of conversation we all want to have: authentic, deep, funny, and memorable. What will we talk about? ‘Identity & Individuality: The Movement Toward Issue-Based Black Women’s Fiction.’ What does that mean? Well again, … More Jacinta Howard & #WineWithWriters/Atlanta
The event we fondly refer to as Wine With Writers has a tagline: Sip. Meet. Chat. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? As a reader myself, I know having an opportunity to talk to authors about their work or the work of other favorites we all know and love is the best. Especially when a writer’s book has made you … More Tasha L. Harrison & #WineWithWriters/Atlanta
This will be the third Wine With Writers event since Nia Forrester conceived and implemented the idea in Washington, D.C. three years ago. A friendly, relaxed forum, Wine With Writers offers readers and writers an opportunity to have an intimate, no holds barred discussion about the books they love and why they love them. The theme … More Nia Forrester & #WineWithWriters/Atlanta
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