The life of an enslaved child held no guarantee of safety
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Angels Make Their Hope Here
my third novel is finding its feet and, though I've been this way before, I'm checking my maps, taking the auguries, putting on my hat and pulling up my socks
"The life of an enslaved child held no guarantee that she would not be involuntarily separated from her mother and father. She might be sold, she might be put to work on another plantation, she may be beaten, she may be raped, she may die of disease or malnutrition. The only certainty in her life is that the people who love her cannot protect her. They can only facilitate her escape. Fear, uncertainty and a certain certainty motivate Dossie’s parents to make a plan and implement it.”
from my interview on LATE NIGHT LIBRARY
I was pleased to have the opportunity talk with Anne Rasmussen for Late Night Library and muse on my characters, discuss their roles as parents and offer insights about the tri-racial community of Russell’s Knob. I shared some of the photographs that I use to nourish my creative imagination. Once I’ve “adopted” a soul captured by chemicals and light, I feel as though they’re my own People.
read my entire interview at : http://bit.ly/1vimpLq
On Monday,November 24th at 8pm, I’ll be part of Books Without Borders, a panel discussion on the art of writing historical fiction and writing books that are set outside the USA.
Books Without Borders Panel Discussion and Author Showcase will be
Monday Night, November 24 at 8:00-9:00 pm Eastern time on BAN (Black Authors Network) Radio - additional info at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/black-author-network
Host: Ella Curry, EDC Creations Media Group
Call in number for everyone: (646) 200-0402
Chatroom for BAN fans: http://bit.ly/19ICtJo
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In July 2014, I had the pleasure of reading for the first time in Jersey City, New Jersey at WORD Books. We had a lovely evening. So, I was excited to be asked to participate in The American Booksellers Association’s INDIES FIRST event on November 29th, Small Business Saturday. I will be stopping in at WORD Books in Jersey City at 2pm to talk about my books and will also recommend other books. WORD has that great Stumptown Coffee and soup and muffins and all.
learn more about the Indies First Program at: http://www.bookweb.org/indiesfirst
Remember, a good book makes a boon companion. Take it on your holiday trip — in the car, on the train, at the beach or in the rain!
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