Maybe the realization that my daughter will be 16 this year has me a little nostalgic, but recently I started thinking about how much of a blessing the city I once despised has been to me since I returned in 2006.
African-American Authors (and Their Books) to Fall in Love with This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is today, and if there’s one thing I love, it’s African-American authors. This year is the perfect chance for you to fall in love with some old favorites and to find a few new Christian, mainstream and romance authors. Here are a few I love. Please note, this article contains affiliate links.
Khristi Lauren Adams Shares Excerpt from Parable of the Brown Girl
I’m excited to have Khristi Lauren Adams visiting today to share an excerpt from her book, Parable of the Brown Girl.
Meet Efé G. Dangerfield, the February 2020 Momma of the Month
Not only is the February 2020 Momma of the Month Efé G. Dangerfield an amazing fitness instructor at the Hoover YMCA, but she recently retired as a special agent with the Alabama Department of Revenue and is entering a new phase of life.
New York Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby Creates a New Chapter
If you’ve been waiting for a new release from New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby, then surprise, the wait is over. Not only did Roby surprise her legions of fans with a new release last week, but it’s also her first nonfiction project. I recently spoke with her about The Woman God Created […]
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares 10 Scriptures About Love
What the world needs now is love. That refrain from a song from my childhood seems to be resonating in my spirit a lot these days. Between that thought and the fact that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share a few scriptures about love.
Jae Henderson and Mario D. King Take Us From Here to There
Writing duo Jae Henderson and Mario D. King are visiting today to share an excerpt from their latest release from Here to There. Enjoy!
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for the Bereaved
It feels as though every time I log into one of my social media accounts lately, someone is posting about the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, I know this pain on a very personal level. By the time I was 25, both my parents had passed away, and just last year, I lost […]
Comedienne Joy King Invites You to Experience Civil Rights Food Tours
Comedienne Joy King is stepping up her food game by adding Civil Rights tours to her ever-growing offerings for people in the Magic City. I recently spoke with her about Experience Birmingham. Tell me about Experience Birmingham tours. Experience Birmingham is a way for citizens and visitors to get a hands on vibe on […]
Are You Ready for Some Football Books?
The Super Bowl is happening next week. If you’re anything like me, that means…absolutely nothing. I’ve never been a sports fan, but give me a book about sports and some good food, and I’m there for it. If you’re looking for a good read to get you in the football mood or for some […]
