Over the years I must admit that I got swept up in the misconception that the book was a reflection of the writer. How stupid and prejudicial of me, being a writer myself and having told countless people that the stories and the characters that I write about are not me or my life. Yet, I fell into the very mindset that I’d vehemently shouted against–when it came to me.
As with anything,it takes a major jolt, a reality check to jar prejudice from its roots. My jarring came during a bus trip that I took this past summer–the Soul Expression Bus Tour.
I have to admit I come from the old school of book publishing and reading. Covers were tame, tame enough for the most part (except for those damned bodice rippers–LOL) that you didn’t need a brown paper bag to cover it in order to read in public without a lot of eye-rolling, raised brows [...]
Creating Your Novel Notebook By Donna Hill
As writers, especially beginners, we are under the misconception that the brilliant idea that you have for your novel will simply springforth in a rush of wonderful prose. Hahahaha!!! The truth is, the hardest part of writing a novel is the preparation. However, if you prepare in advance, the [...]
I recently had an interesting conversation with a fellow author who firmly believes that integration, touted as the road to equality for Blacks in America, has ultimately led to our downfall. Although the comment is shocking, I believe it and have professed it to those who would listen.
We have been so eager to [...]
