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- Who I am:
- I am a professor who mid-life has decided to become a writer. I am currently enrolled in an MFA program at the University of Baltimore.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I have only written critical essays. I have a book of essays titled, African Spiritual Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison, published by the University Press of Florida.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- At this time, none.
- My writing is:
- Fiction
- My professional associations:
- The Toni Morrison Society
The Charles Chessnut Society
The American Literature Association
The College Language Association
- I found out about She Writes from:
- I was surfing the internet.
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I am a writer
Posted on February 26, 2012 at 10:57pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My quandary is to get my academically trained mind to step back and let the engine of my imagination rev up and take control. This is no easy feat. You see, in the western academy, one is taught to make a claim and prove it through exemplification, illustration, etc. Then one adds to that the testimony of a plethora of folks folks pleated in to support the thesis. Finally, there's the tedious Works Cited page(s).
Imaginative and creative is daunting, but I think I am up for the…
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- At 7:15pm on March 28, 2012,
Kemba Mchawi said… Thanks Koko...you are so write...oops I mean so right...oh well, same thing when it comes to you. But yes, I will get it together - starting now - not in a lil bit...love the fact that you're always giving me those nudges....waking up....
- At 2:04pm on February 26, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Sounds like a fascinating experience, Koko, that would make a fascinating book!
- At 10:57am on February 26, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 10:31am on February 26, 2012, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Koko, Welcome to SheWrites, from an ex-of-Baltimore (a farm off Butler Rd., which we still dearly miss) and mid-life career-changer (ex-lawyer). If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists (Struggling or Not) group.
Hope you enjoy it here!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light
- At 5:24pm on February 20, 2012,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Amber Medina West
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