Author’s Bio: Michelle Paris is a Maryland writer who believes laughter can heal the heart. Her debut novel, New Normal is loosely based on her own experience as a young widow. Her personal story of overcoming grief was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. And her essays about grief and mid-life […]
This is the first time I’m reading anything by Kathryn Shay and it won’t be the last. So, let’s meet Special Agent in Charge Nick Marino who is assigned to the Presidential Protective Detail of the president of the United States, James Monroe Manwaring. The president wants Nick to go to Catasaga to protect his […]
Poet’s Bio: Carolyn L. Robinson knew early on where her talents and interests lay and has been performing on stage as well as writing since the age of twelve. Carolyn has published eight poetry books to date in addition to having her poetry published in several anthologies as well. She is committed to keeping the […]
Poet’s Bio: Claire Dorsey studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She has worked as an actress for almost 20 years Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway, originating roles in Pearl Cleage’s Late Bus to Mecca at the Judith Anderson Theater and Diana Son’s Stealing Fire at SoHo Rep. She appeared in an episode of the TV show The Wire. […]
Poet’s Bio: Kyoko Heshiimu is a poet and visual artist. She has exhibited her artwork in several galleries in NYC. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 she received artist grants from SIArts and showcased her artwork both in person and online. She considers herself an activist, tackling subjects in both her artwork and poetry on topics […]
Poet’s Bio: Virginia is a poet, freelance writer, grant writer and reviewer, and teacher of ten-plus years. She is a self-published author of the Color of Crime series, Sheba’s Place, and Hallelujah Night. Her published poetry books include The Mending, By the Ocean, and Songs at Dawn. Virginia is also the CEO of Author Virginia […]
Poet’s Bio: Buddah Desmond (aka BDez) is a writer/poet, artist, singer, entrepreneur, and health + wellness advocate. His writing highlights the gritty side of life, while offering messages of hope, love, healing, and resilience. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including MOOV, MUSED, MelaNation, Mixed Mag, LitMag 2020, No Line Left Behind, Osamasetorbest.com, and […]
I’m an avid fan of Walter Mosley’s crime fiction novels. I love the way he crafts his characters – flawed with some sense of justice and humanity in a world filled with crazy twists and turns. Archibald Lawless, Anarchist at Large fits the mold seamlessly. So, let’s meet Felix Orlean, a journalism student at Columbia […]
Hello book lovers! In celebration of Women’s History Month, I would like to present to you, playwright, essayist, novelist, poet, and political activist, Pearl Cleage. In 1981, she produced her first play, Puppetplay, followed by Hospice in 1983, Good News in 1984, and Essential in 1985. She also produced three of her most well-known works […]
Hello book lovers! In celebration of Women’s History Month, I would like to present to you, poet, novelist, and essayist, Julia Alvarez. Her work is influenced by her Dominican-American experiences and focuses on issues of immigration, assimilation, and identity. She has achieved critical and commercial success internationally and is regarded by many literary critics as […]
