Aaron Douglas passed away February 3, 1979. He was an African American painter and a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. When given the title of Father of African American Arts, he stated, “Do not call me the Father of African American Arts, for I am just a son of Africa, and paint for what inspires me.”
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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
George Wier, author of The Last Call – A Bill Travis Mystery
(Flagstone Books)
The Last Call is the first in an action/adventure mystery series called The Bill Travis Mysteries. In this first book, Bill Travis – an investment counselor rapidly approaching his 40s – assists Julie Simmons in her flight from the henchmen of quarterhorse racer and illicit liquor baron, Archie Carpin.
Carpin’s men are as ruthless as they are stupid, and their penchant for high-powered firearms and rigged explosives is matched only by their doggedness in either capturing or killing Julie. Enter Bill and his good friend Hank – also no slouch in the explosives department.
But what did Julie do to get all this attention? And how can Bill save her? Fortunately for the reader, this book is free on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Nobles Nook, as well as other ebook readers. To quote Bill Crider: “Get it before last call!”
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Last Call – A Bill Travis Mystery?
George Wier: When I moved to Austin, Texas, in 2002, I did a great deal of reading. I didn’t know a lot of people and books were very much my constant Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… George Wier, author of The Last Call – A Bill Travis Mystery
Clenora Hudson-Weems was born on born February 2, 1949. She is currently a Professor of English at the University of Missouri. As an African American author, she coined the term “Africana Womanism” in the 80s.