"I would like more information on this June Nano. I wasn't aware of it. Is it run by the same folks that do Nano?
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Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Writers of African Origin'
"I'm up in the Bay but I will be thinking of you. Congratulations; what is the name of your book?"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Celebrate Black Books Giveaway Hop' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Hi Sybil,
Did you mean Bloomsbury put a white girl on the cover intially? That was my recollection and the backlash was far and wide but I don't recall them admitting to any wrong doing. The story was about a black girl. I do believe alot of…"
Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"Barbara, I loved your blog. What a journey. I hope this one works."
Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"I agree with Kathleen. Valerie's words of wisdom hit me where I live; just what I needed. And might I add very poetic. There is a poem in there somewhere."
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'B&N refusing to stock any books published by Amazon' in the group Publishing Industry News
"Oh, okay. I stand corrected. Now that you mention it when I told a writer she was charging too much for her ebook through Amazon ($16.99), she said she lowered it considerably but within two days, it was back to the original price and this happened…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'B&N refusing to stock any books published by Amazon' in the group Publishing Industry News
"I thought Amazon.com just reported another record-breaking quarter. Sooo, is this feud a result of Amazon's success and seemingly monopoly on ther literary world? Sounds like a tantrum to me."
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"I agree with this advice."
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Thanks for the link Zetta. I have a list of topics I want to explore but that one is way down on the list. LOL. Many of the tobacco plantations in the Carolinas were owned by the Scots. The Hairstons come to mind. The black Hairstons and white…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"I'm familiar with Forest Gate. Some on my online book group read it and had good things to say despite the despair. I prefer to read stories of hope and I hope that is reflected in the stories I write and want to write but I think the journey…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
""I definitely don't think you, as a white woman, should be writing about people of African descent."
Hmm, that's kind of a strong statement coming from a writer. I am intrigued with the Renaissance period; maybe someday I…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Zetta, it is true that some black writers write about worlds or experiences other than their own. But I have heard more than one black writer who has been asked why is this main character white or to change it to black by a publisher/editor. Why is…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Black is Black?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"I heard a great quote today, I think from somewhere in She Writers. "Forget about write what you know, write what you want to know. I agree with Zetta for the most part in that one most research and write with sensitivity. One thing I would ask…"
Dera R Williams commented on the group 'Writers of African Origin'
"Fa ntastic news. I know many of you read or your children were readers of Walter Dean Myers.
Walter Dean Myers Named New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature,…"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Is It the End of the Black American Narrative?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"If we don't tell the stories of black disenfranchisement, then who will? See yet another interview with Jesmyn Ward, winner of the National Book Award.
http://loop21.com/culture/jesmyn-ward-next-toni-morrison"
Dera R Williams replied to the discussion 'Is It the End of the Black American Narrative?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Hi Jolie,
I hope you were able to click on the link Zetta provided to read the essay by Charles Johnson, The End of the Black American Narrative. I don’t think anyone here is saying black people are incapable or do not deserve happiness. What…"
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 (21 comments)
- 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 :)
- At 7:59am on June 15, 2011,
sara selznick said… Yo, Dera,
Thanks for friending me. I am putting up warnings all over: today is the first day of no school for my kinderle. I will not be able to check emails etc every day from now on. boo hoo.
Sara
- At 10:34pm on June 12, 2011, Rukhpar Mor said…
Hi Dera,
I live in Orange County. How about yourself?
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