This is a photo from the 1998 literary gala and fundraiser hosted by the Hurston/Wright Foundation in Richmond, Virginia at The Jefferson Hotel. It was a spectacular literary event that brought together a stellar cast of writers including Gloria Naylor,…
In this month’s blog post I continue last month’s topic about the publishing industry and focus on self-publishing. The self-publishing industry is a 26 billion dollar industry. Four million self-published books were released in 2019. Self-publishing by working with an…
For my books, article, and essays I have interviewed scores of people who possessed information, or perspectives I have needed to successfully write my stories. I have interviewed women who served time in prison, police officers, victims of rape, rapists,…
How to Write a Memoir Part Four Write Like a Novelist There is a saying about writing, of which there are many variations, “All stories are true, even those that are imagined.” When I write a novel I am creating…
Welcome! If you are reading this, I know you are probably a writer and I am sure you are an avid reader. You care about culture and finding community with others who are passionate about ideas, creativity, innovation, and using…