Writing, Thoughts and Experiences
Yaa Gyasi takes the reader on a multigenerational journey, starting in the 18th century with two half sisters born in Ghana. The sisters grow up, never knowing one another to live very different lives based on their circumstances. One, marries an Englishman and lives in the Cape Coast Castle, while the other is captured and... Continue Reading →
This book touched me on a level that I had not expected when I purchased. The storyline intrigued me, and with Black History Month upon us, I decided to actively seek out black authors more intentionally when seeking new books to read. So many important topics and concepts are covered in The Vanishing Half by... Continue Reading →
As part of black history month, the Women’s National Book Association, LA Chapter's Reading group (So Cal Readers) selected to read Yellow Wofe by Sadeqa Johnson The story instantly pulled me back in history and I wasn’t able to set it down until I finished reading the story of Pheby Delores, raised in on a... Continue Reading →
People keep saying that they wish 2020 would hurry up and end, as if by some force of magic, a new year will bring better tidings. While this year has been filled with fear and pain, the idea that all will be set right in the world when the clock strikes 12 on December 31st,... Continue Reading →
As a young girl, I dreamed of becoming an author. I wanted to write a book, submit it, and have it accepted by a publisher followed by becoming a top selling book. Finally ready to pursue my passion, I continued to write and plan. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I... Continue Reading →
It's November once again. That means it's NaNoWriMo, or National Write a Novel Month. Tis the season to break out the laptop and notebooks and get to writing. Personally, I dream about writing all year and in November, I make it happen. This year, I entered the month with a plan and outline. Normally a... Continue Reading →
You have a million dollar book idea. It's guaranteed to be a best-selling novel. It's outlined and waiting to be written. But, as is the case for many of us, writing has to happen in between work and other life related responsibilities. Writing can easily become the task that is pushed aside for the must-do... Continue Reading →
I am a master novelist, or rather master novel starter. Why don't I just finish them? That is an excellent question. I always hit a road block about 3/4 of the way through and never seem to be able to get the ending down on paper. Take a break and come back to it. That's... Continue Reading →
The Women's National Book Association (WNBA) is an amazing community for writers, authors, and book lovers. As a lifetime writer and book lover, I was surprised that I had not heard of the WNBA before a year ago and so I thought I would share. The WNBA was originally founded in the year 1917 on... Continue Reading →
Reedsy, a site that provides tools for authors, also provides a weekly writing contest with no entry fee. Each week, a new series of prompts based on a selected topic are released with submissions due on Friday, or one week from the day the prompts are provided. Prize money of $50.00 is awarded to one... Continue Reading →
Laurel E. Cole 