Thanks for the thoughts Kimberly, you are so right we  all have a box, the trick is getting outside it. But to those ladies who find 'getting outside' a little difficult, use the same rules and ideas to streeeech the box as far as you can.

Good thinking Teicha, we can't really change who we are so using who we are and our cultural habits helps our writing. Cheers!

Hello Rebecca, I read your blog a couple of times to get a hold of it in my head. I write crime although I like history and learning so I try to incorporate that in my writing as well. I must admit that I was intrigued when you mentioned...

Good for you Kami! You say what so many of us want to. Cheers!

NO I haven't seen themovie yet or read the book both things I plan to do. I am as you can see quite white, caucasian, whatever but please understand that I respect the coloured girls of our world for what you are-- brave and you just keep on getting...