CONCEPTION arose from wondering what happens when lives once here, if only in the mother’s body as an egg or little more, must go back where they came from. Its writing led me to think we try again until we get lucky to make it.
Category: Writers
My Summer Reading Recs at Beauty News NYC
We've come to the thick of summer. Get the books you promised you'd read in your hands if you haven't already. I have 25 for you to start with...
Best Books of 2023
Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas! No better gift than a great book or movie rec, as stories are our human escape and our reflections. Hope you enjoy seeing what I loved most in 2023 and your holiday! Peace and Blessings, Kalisha
2 Debuts and a Veteran Poet: A Sneak Peek at My Fave 2023 Books
I loved THE SAME COUNTRY, DID YOU HEAR ABOUT KITTY KARR? and REFUSE TO DISAPPEAR. You will too.
Remembering Louise Meriwether
Yesterday we lost great novelist Louise Meriwether at her great age of 100.
Celebrating Gwendolyn Brooks on World Book Day
Gwendolyn Brooks was the very first real famous writer (the gods!) I helped organize a special event for. My ad hoc University of Chicago "sorority" for women of color on campus was blessed enough to get Ms. Brooks as the first guest speaker we ever booked, to launch our name and mission on campus. What a launch it was!
My Favorite 2021 Books
I love to give books as gifts and this is the giving season! I'll continue giving readings from and going into details about these books on the negression podcast, but I'm announcing them all in time for those like me who love to give books as gifts. Comment on what you read this year. Happy Reading!
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