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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Carolyn Vines, author of black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Carolyn Vines, author of black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity
(adelaar books)

How traveling and living abroad transformed how I see myself as a black woman in the world.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity?

Carolyn Vines: Living and traveling abroad for the last 20 years inspired me to write a book for other black women who’d like to do the same but don’t perhaps because they believe that black women don’t travel.

JP: What sets black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity apart from other books in the same genre?

CV: There’s a lot of humor and wit in my memoir, which these days is quite uncommon. Mine is an intelligent, insightful and inspiring memoir with a message.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity getting out to the public?

CV: Network, network, network. And when you think you’re done, network some more.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity?

CV: From start to finish, it took me 3 years to write black and (A)broad. My children (now 3 and 7) were quite young at the time, so I could only write part-time. My process was to build discipline enough to write when my kids were at school and daycare.

JP: What’s next for Carolyn Vines?

CV: Beef up my blogging at blackandabroad.com I’ve got some fascinating ideas so stay tuned! I’m also starting up as a book consultant who helps others establish their own writing process and then helps them through the emotional part of it.

http://www.blackandabroad.com

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2 thoughts on “5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Carolyn Vines, author of black and (A)broad: traveling beyond the limitations of identity”

  1. I haven’t looked at the videos yet. I really enjoyed the interview. Can’t imagine having the chance to live abroad for two year or visit for a week or two. I think this memoir must be magical. Hope I can afford it. Thanks to both of you. I really enjoyed my visit.

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