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“People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that's a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated.”
~Lucille Clifton

Hello all,
I publish two blogs. My personal blog is Black-Eyed Susan's. My blog focuses mainly on books but I also discuss family, politics, writing and literacy. I run and publish Color Online, an online community that focuses on women writers of color. We talk books, culture and literacy. Up until I began a new job, I published daily at Color Online.

Ok, my bio: I'm a loc-wearin', black Quaker, feminist, veg-head, writer, activist, literacy advocate. I have two daughters. They are 24 and 14. I have a wonderful guy who is a wonderful cook and we have an older kitty. I've been online for more than a decade. I have a few writing clips under my belt mostly small press including online journals and two brief stints writing for small print publications.

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N. Angail replied to the discussion 'Supporting Writers & Bloggers' in the group Mother Writer!

I definitely agree. I always comment when its not too complicated. I hate it when i want to comment, then I click on it and I have to register and fill out my address, ht, wt, blood type... I just say forget it. I LOVE commenting, but sometimes we…

Feb 19, 2011

N. Angail replied to the discussion 'This Is How I See Black History Month' in the group Mother Writer!

This is true. It goes beyond slavery. It has to, because we're still here, right? We didn't just out after the war (though I'm sure some would have preferred it that way.) The things we do during Black history month should be…

Feb 19, 2011

This Is How I See Black History Month

I’ve been here 350 years but you’ve never seen me.~James BaldwinBlack History month has provided an opportunity for another reader response. Today, I wrote the following reply to a review of The Listeners by Gloria Whelan at Rhapsody in…See More

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Lorraine Wilde replied to the discussion 'Supporting Writers & Bloggers' in the group Mother Writer!

I do feel that comments matter. For me, I often post on my blog and wonder if anyone is actually reading it. Having even one comment on a post keeps my motivation up, keeps me remembering to write a new blog entry. I recently wrote a review of a…

Jan 25, 2011

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Girl Power: Celebrating Women's History Month

Posted on March 21, 2010 at 8:37am 0 Comments 0 Likes

For me, it's about girl power 365 a year and during March my fanaticism- eh, my passion is deemed appropriate. I wanted to put this up earlier but life with a female teen is uh, well, let's say, requires spending less time here.

With the exception of the adult sisters in the first title, the others have girl leads. Some show how girls from different… Continue

Sweet, Hereafter: A Reader's Response

Posted on March 13, 2010 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes

sweet, hereafter

Angela Johnson

Simon & Schuster

2010

Having read the other titles in the trilogy, I think Sweet, Hereafter is a deft closing. This final installment is about Sweet, a young girl we meet through Marley in Heaven. Sweet is odd; she wears knee high rain boots, isn’t obsessed with ipods or Facebook, drives a truck dubbed Alice and likes feeding ground hogs apple peels. She doesn’t fit in with her perfect, beautiful… Continue

Honoring Women in History: On Fire For The Revolution

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 4:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes

On Fire For The Revolution

Roya and her sister were young college students when the Islamic Revolution swept their country. They had been part of history, rallying alongside their brothers for the overthrow of the Shah. On the day of victory, they took flowers to the Ministry of Justice where they interned. That’s when… Continue

A Wish After Midnight Release Giveaway!

Posted on February 13, 2010 at 9:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Amazon Encore launches A Wish After Midnight nationally of February 16th and to celebrate, Color Online is hosting a giveaway. You must enter at the… Continue

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Who I am:: Color Online

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: My work is featured in the following small press publications:
Women of the Web Anthology
Peeling the Vidalia:15 women and one guy
Maxis Review

My writing is:: Fiction, Poetry, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: I write book reviews

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: no

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At 8:10pm on June 27, 2010, Kamy Wicoff said…: Hi LaTonya -- wanted to alert you to something I'm doing with Carleen as part of a week-long series for She Writes to celebrate our first anniversary. It would be so wonderful if you could call in and take part in the discussion, and spread the word to others you think might be interested.

MONDAY, JUNE 28TH:
"WHITE READERS, MEET BLACK AUTHORS": How Women of Color are Reviewed, Read and Received, with Kamy Wicoff and Carleen Brice.

Tweet: Live chat with Carleen Brice and Kamy Wicoff about how women of color are read and reviewed, 1-2PM EST, call in 347-884-9779.

Monday, June 28th, from 1PM to 2PM EST on She Writes radio, call 347-884-9779 to join a discussion with Kamy Wicoff and Carleen Brice, who created the tongue-in-cheek video "White Readers, Meet Black Authors." Carleen Brice is author of the novels "Orange Mint and Honey" (which was optioned by the Lifetime Movie Network) and "Children of the Waters," which One World/Ballantine released in June 2009. She also wrote "Lead Me Home: An African American’s Guide Through the Grief Journey" (HarperCollins), and edited the anthology "Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number: Black Women Explore Midlife" (Beacon Press, Souvenir Press). Her book "Walk Tall: Affirmations for People of Color sold over 100,000 copies and was in print with traditional publishers for 10 years."

At 6:17pm on February 27, 2010, Stephanie Bird said…: LaTonya: I don't know what mysterious technological force is keeping my interview from getting to you but it certainly perplexes me. I sent it two ways today, from my yahoo address (conjur1@yahoo.com) and through www.shewrites. Did you receive it either way by any chance? If not, do you have a fax number or should I send it here?
So sorry for all the trouble,
Stephanie

At 1:40pm on February 27, 2010, Judith D. Angeles said…: Thanks for your comment on my Poetry Vs. Spoken Word discussion. I appreciate your feedback and your insight. I agree with you in many of your points and I am often faced with this internal pulling and tugging between this "debate". Anyway, thanks. Hope you will accept my friend request.

At 11:31pm on February 13, 2010, E Victoria Flynn said…: LaTonya,

Happy late birthday! Just had mine too :) Glad to read your blog and even more happy to have a place to share it.

--Victoria

At 7:17pm on February 13, 2010, Irma Gonzalez said…: Alafia. In response to your hurt heart. peace. i watched the video. what a strong woman. i loved the ending. i feel so happy really to even just have learned of her name only now. thank you. and i'm sorry for your hurting heart. but she said to celebrate. dont forget that.
be well.