"I agree Kristen. After all we are talking about fiction. If one is writing about an actual historical event or person as nonfiction, then of course one must be accurate and be able to document their findings. The novel gives a writer the license to…"
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Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Historical accuracy - Bendable? Or Deal Breaker?' in the group Historical Novelists
Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Historical Novelists'
"Hello all,
I'm Dera Williams and one of the moderators for Southern Writers. I am writing a novel set in the south in the 50s and 60s culminating in 1963 with the March on Washington. Right now I am trying to decide what to do as I feel it is…"
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Dera R Williams liked Meg Waite Clayton's discussion Our Published Novels!
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Dera R Williams liked Karoline Barrett's discussion I have an agent!
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'The Joys of Applying for Fellowships and Grants' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Sara said: I would love to be one of the inaugural fiction fellows for this foundation, but the truth is, whether I wind up winning one or not, the process of applying has benefitted me tremendously. These grant and fellowship people ask fascinating…"
Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Writers of African Origin'
"Hi Alexandra, looking forward to your blog. I just signed up to follow you."
Dera R Williams commented on the blog post '5 Questions for...Emily Raboteau'
"Great interview and I cannot wait to read the book. This is wonderful. And thanks for the tips on memoir."
Dera R Williams left a comment for Jacqueline Malcolm
"Hi Jacqueline,
I also look forward to getting acquainted with you and your work.
Dera"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Reaching Historians of African History' in the group Writers of African Origin
"You are quite welcome. I looked up your book and it sounds intriguing."
Dera R Williams liked Sarah Bewley's blog post Finding the Right Writers' Workshop
Jacqueline Malcolm left a comment for Dera R Williams
"Thanks for reaching out - looking forward to getting acquainted with your work :)"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- www.derarwilliams.blogspot.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Publications
Mother Wit: Stories of Mothers and Daughters, Mamm Productions, FL 2010 (Co-author)
Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady, SUNY Press: 2009 (Contributor)
Our Black Fathers: Brave, Bold, Beautiful, Five Sisters Publishing: 2008
(Contributor)
Coming of Age in 1963, Museum of African Diaspora (MOAD) I've Known Rivers Project- online 2006- http://www.iveknownrivers.org/allstories/?volume=004
Contributor, The Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellions: Greenwood Publishing Group, Fall 2006
http://www.greenwood.com/
Letters To My Teacher: Tributes to the People Who Have Made a Difference, March 2006- Adams Media
www.adamsmedia.com (Contributor)
My Mother, Myself, Help! I’ve Turned into My Mother: Strebor Books, November 2005,
http://www.streborbooks.com/ (Contributor)
Profiles of African American Writers, Encyclopedia of African American Literature: Greenwood Publishing Group, November 2005
http://www.greenwood.com/ (Contributor)
Life’s Spices for Seasoned Sisters, Epigraph: In the Company of Women, published Spring 2005
http://www.nubianimagespublishing.com/index.htm
My Blackberry Summer, Peralta Press, published February 2004
www.peraltapress.com (Contributor)
Quilting a Legacy, A Cup of Comfort for Women, Adams Media Corp, September 2002
http://www.cupofcomfort.com/ (Contributor)
The Journal of Dera R. Williams: A Room of My Own (Blog) http://www.derarwilliams.blogspot.com/
Affaire de Coeur, reviewer bi-monthly - General fiction, nonfiction, romance (over 200 reviews); author interviewer and articles, 1997- present
http://affairedecoeur.com/
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Affaire de Coeur- book reviewer, interviews and articles
Reviewer/editor for APOOO Book Club review team
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Books
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Yes, mentoring. Have been co-facilitators of writing groups and mentoring to emerging writers.
Editing of articles for journal
Editing others' writing
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- AAGSNC Genealogy writing group, critique group
- My professional associations:
- Alumni of Squaw Valley Writers- 2001
V.O.N.A. (Voices of Our Nation) Writing Program, University of San Francisco
African American Genealogical Society of Norther California- board member
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 7:42am on January 9, 2013,
Jacqueline Malcolm said… Thanks for reaching out - looking forward to getting acquainted with your work :)
- At 4:55am on June 23, 2012,
Emily Kennedy said… Hi Dera!
Glad to be friends here. I'm not on SheWrites very often. Many of us here moved to Facebook. I even started a group called "A Purely Accidental Writer's Group." We talk to each other about every day. Join us if you like.
Best,
Emily
- At 12:06pm on September 11, 2011,
Rebecca Elswick said… It's nice to "meet" you! Can't wait to check out your book!
Rebecca
- At 10:04am on August 9, 2011,
Tara Betts said… - Dera, thanks for the kind words about my publications! I see you're a Squaw Valley and a VONA alum as well. It looks like you've published quite a bit too. It's an ongoing process, right?
- At 11:38am on July 18, 2011,
Tonya Rice said… Dera, I just wanted to let you know how beautiful and moving your Father's Day blog tribute to your dad was to me. My grandfather was from Tennessee and I was so reminded of him as I read about your father. As he called Richmond his home after WWII, he became a part of fighting for civil rights here - eloquently with words to the local and state government. His methodical, patient way of approaching the world is still with me. I mentioned him a bit in my Veteran's Day post last year, but I'll probably do another one to feature him. I've always been proud of him too and he's also one of the reasons I embrace the old-fashioned, country side of me! I know I'll also be on the lookout for your work in Our Black Fathers soon.
- At 5:27am on July 18, 2011, Tonya Rice said…
- Hi Dera! Oh how I wish it were staff position at examiner.com. It's an independent contractor spot, so the more we produce and aid in marketing efforts for readership helps our pay. The pay can be good based on output, which is why I need to get to cracking more at it. But, alas its part time for me. My research and the oral history I'm blessed to have helps me a great deal with the articles and certainly my novel.
Thank you so much for reading my blog! :)
I'll keep posted on the book. How is yours coming along? I love Southern lit so much. The range in voice is so vast, its mesmerizing. Right now I'm reading Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.
Do stay in touch!
~Tonya
- At 5:32pm on July 17, 2011, Tonya Rice said…
- Hi Dera! Thanks so much for your friend invite. Just looked through your bibliography; I'd love to read your piece, I've turned into my mother! Me, too. Scary stuff! :)
~Tonya
- At 11:45am on June 18, 2011,
Rukhpar Mor said… Hi Dera,
I think I will attend the anniversary meetup in Laguna Beach, OC. The details have not been established.
- At 6:08pm on June 17, 2011,
Yejide Kilanko said… - check your inbox :)
- At 5:42pm on June 17, 2011, Yejide Kilanko said…
- Hi Dera :)
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