Right as Reign with Author J.B. Vample
J.B. Vample is an author who fell in love with the written word at a young age. While in her final year of high school, she came up with the concept of her new adult fiction series, The College Life. After years of writing only for herself, J.B. published her debut...
Welcoming Mad Era
Am Bornfree is a proud native of the Midwest - from Flint, Michigan to Chicago, IL. She lives with her husband and two creative spirited daughters. A self-proclaimed Astronerd, Am Bornfree has been a student of astrology for years. A lover of the arts, Am enjoys...
Rage Against the Storm: How One Black Man Uses Writing to Find Peace
Marquise Thompson is a proud father and husband who is originally from Gastonia, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in history. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, drinking wine, and reading stories...
The Fatherhood Narrative
Curtis "Dom" Witters is bringing the much-needed conversation about Black fathers front and center with his book, Fatherhood at 19: No Tutorial Books. He is deconstructing the stereotypes and narratives that have hung like storm clouds over the heads of Black fathers,...
Why I Defend Black Authors
(Before I begin, I just wanted to let you know that all the book covers are linked to each author's website.) When I began putting together the idea of my podcast, I asked myself one very important question: would I interview authors no matter their ethnicity –...
Author Spotlight: Saye C. Leneus
Saye Carrie was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY of Liberian parentage. She holds a master’s in social sciences. Saye is an author and Speaker. Her two books are Hidden Commonalities: Identifying Cultural Similarities among Africans and African Descendants and...
Author Spotlight: Kiara Gaton
Kiara Gaton's brand, Love Anise, is inspired by two-year-old Nova Janae. Love Anise was created to empower and educate children and encourage literacy amongst the African American community. Love Anise’s sole purpose is to provide our children with educational...
Author Spotlight: The Blakk Dahlia
The Blakk Dahlia (E. Alexcina Brown) is a self-published, romantic suspense author. The Macon, GA native has created ventures within the entertainment and fashion industries in front of the camera as an internationally published model, as well as behind the scenes. As...
Author Spotlight: Nico S. Adams
Nico S. Adams has a very fulfilling and peaceful life. She is a wife and a mom to one son. Nico always influences others to live a positive life and encourages them to follow their dreams. Growing up she had a happy childhood, she has one brother and grew up around...
Author Spotlight: Emily Nicole
Emily Nicole was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She spent her college years in both Aurora and Dekalb Illinois, where she majored in Pre-Med, Psychology, and Journalism. Her interests include art, animals, scenic photography, music, and anything creative."One thing I...
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