Category: Authors
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Discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Janie’s grandmother wants her to be secure and marries her off to Logan, a much older man. Janie’s light is diminished because she has to do what Logan tells her. She has to work in the potato field. Joe thinks a woman shouldn’t have to work in the field. She should sit on the porch […]
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Discussion of Void by Tiffany Ann Joissin
Tiffany Ann Joissin’s debut novel takes us into a fascinating world with supernatural beings ands humans. Void is a mystery that unlocks new characters and abilities throughout the story. The story is exciting and unexpected. The work put into this book is clear through the nuanced foreshadowing. She has created an epic adventure where the […]
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Embraced by the Light Discussion
So this is a discussion of Embraced by the Light. I’m also discussing Glitch Monday Sept 25th on Instagram at lightcoo21. Check out the excerpt from the new book Diamonds or Light. Chapter 2 So the Book by Betty J. Eadie details her experiences with Near Death Experiences. It appears that she details more than […]
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Unrequited love
I never knew love like this Maybe because it’s unrequited I never had a kiss But many days it’s my only wish. I haven’t dreamed of you in so long But I stay up at night and cry, so wrong I knew it was you before I saw your face I knew it was you, […]
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Poetry Collection Book Signing
So I’ve completed my second book signing. I got a room reserved at the Oakland Public Library. I sold about 15 books. I invited mostly family to this book signing. My first book signing was more publicized and it was pre-pandemic. This book signing was cheaper than the first, but I also sold less books. […]
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Discussion of Glitch by Toasha Jiordiano
Toasha describes the glitch world in a way that makes you see, feel, and smell it. Glitch takes you to an apocalyptic world where people are searching for ways to get a chip or get rid of one even if it causes pain, but somehow Synta finds hope. She has hope for her family but […]
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He dances
He dances when he hears that beat It’s such a welcome treat He moves to and fro It’s amazing what he knows He’s getting those dance classes We all be getting passes To see him perform
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Lottery
I don’t know why I play the lottery I already won I have hope and happiness all in one place Everytime I look in your face I was silly and young But now I know what I won God granted me you before I even made a wish Never again will I run from your […]
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You are the best friend
You are the best friend You listen to no end You always try to make me smile You always stay a while You make the best snacks You listen to ideas that are whack You pick me up from the ground When I am mostly down Thank you for being silly and true Little boy […]
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Check out E is for Enzo
Check out one of Our books of the month E is for Enzo. If you’re teaching ABC’s this is a good place to start. We’ve also curated a few children’s book on our book list.
Diamonds or Light? 