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 […]
2020 Book Events Connect Readers with Authors
If you love books and would like the chance to meet some of your favorite authors up close, check out these events happening this year:
Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?
There have been days where I’ve felt like giving up.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of a King
Three years ago, I went to Memphis, Tennessee, for a work conference. While I learned a lot during the three days I was away, the most memorable part for me was visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, which is on the grounds of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on […]
Black Fiction Addiction Episode 5: Books Set During the Civil Rights Movement
We’re celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sharing books set during the Civil Rights Movement.