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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Charles Molesworth, author of And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countee Cullen

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Charles Molesworth, author of And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countee Cullen
(University of Chicago Press)

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It is the first full-length biography of the Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. It relies on documentary evidence from the Cullen archive (located at the Amistad Research Center in New Orleans) and deals with all of his writings, published and unpublished, as well as his friendships with people like Langston Hughes and Claude McKay.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countee Cullen”?

Charles Molesworth: The inspiration came in large part from writing my earlier book, a biography of Alain Locke, who was Cullen’s friend and Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Charles Molesworth, author of And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countee Cullen →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds

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Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds
(Crown Jewelz Publishing)

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Since his release from prison, Brookstone’s most notorious drug lord, Jay Santiago, has been hard at work rebuilding his life and empire. With two businesses under his belt and one in the making, Jay is readily known as one of New York’s elite men.

While the root of his financial status lies in the newly rebuilt Santiago Cartel, Jay is determined to expand his wealth. After reconnecting with an old comrade, he believes that he has found the one thing that could increase his fortune and allow him to leave behind the dangers of his criminal enterprise for good.

However, as Jay’s new business venture begins to come to fruition, he quickly learns that the one material object that he loves the most could lead to his biggest downfall yet.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Ace of Diamonds“?

Vogue: “The Ace of Diamonds” is part three of a series. Most of the storyline is a continuation of subplots that have occurred in the previous Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Vogue, author of The Ace of Diamonds →

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Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali

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“The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2”
Shalimar Ali
3 out of 5 stars

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Shalimar Ali’s “The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2” is a whirlwind of a tale smashing together different time periods (past, present and future), various celebrities (and their caricatures), vampires, spirits and a healthy dose of comedy.

This frame story is based on the 3010 Vampire Olympics, a dance competition featuring 13 dance crews representing a myriad of dance styles. The competition is a play on the dance-based reality shows that are a staple of today’s network television stations. Ali puts her own twist on the event by centering it on vampires, the undead and well-known dancers from the past. The 3010 Vampire Olympics is hosted by the nefarious trickster Salome from the annals of history and five different Dick Clarks from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Continue reading Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali →