Autumn is finally here, and it’s never too early to begin your reading list! Below, check out 5 great books to read this fall. White Smoke If you loved the movie Get Out, this psychological thriller will have you hooked. From California, Mari and her family move to a…
Summer is almost over. But, it’s not too late to begin your reading list! If you are at home, on the beach, or camping, check out 5 exciting novels to read before the summer is over below. Malibu Rising If you are into family drama, then this novel is…
Thousands of students pursue an MFA in creative writing every year. You may be wondering whether you want to get a degree in MFA. Is getting a traditional MFA worth it? Here are the pros of getting an MFA: Building up your community Critiques from people in your…
Today, almost everyone has social media account. It’s in our daily lives and follows us wherever we go. It’s useful, especially in a fast-growing world of technology. Social media first started gaining popularity in the early 2000s. The rise of popular sites such as MySpace and Facebook gained…
In my previous blog, I announced 4 MG books to buy this year. Each year, I am always impressed with the number of young adult (YA) books published by authors of color. Legacy of the Orisha by far was one of the best books I’ve read of all time.…
In the last 5-10 years, dozens of middle-grade (MG) books were published by writers of color. For instance, Nigerian stories (The Nsibidi Scripts and Ikenga) explored magical themes. The Jumbies, written by Tracey Baptiste, is a story about Caribbean folktale traditions. That is why I am proud to announce…
Greetings! Welcome to my blog! I hope you are having a great year so far. Starting a blog is one of my top goals this year. Coming from academia, I never thought that I would begin my career as a fiction writer and blogger. After receiving my…
