The Twelfth National Black Writers Conference: Reconstructing the Master Narrative
Sponsored by the Center for Black Literature
June 13, 2012 – Colin Channer held court at Greenlight Bookstore, BKNYC, as friends and family gathered to celebrated his newly edited book Kingston Noir. Part of Akashic Books’ “Noir” series, the latest iteration takes place on Jamaica and features writers Christopher John Farley, Patricia Powell, Thomas Glave, and Colin Channer among others. Click here http://amzn.to/LxR9ux for book details. Continue reading
Embracing Traditions: An interview with Tayari Jones
Deemed one of the best writers of our generation, Tayari Jones discusses writing, the South, and her novels The Untelling and Leaving Atlanta.
by Nicole Sealey
Bits of Wisdom: A Conversation with J. California Cooper
Beloved by readers throughout the world, J. California Cooper tells us how she feels about creativity, accolades, and the acceptance of her work.
by Kimberly Collins
Ms. Private Eye
These black female crime-fighters are breathing new life into the murder mystery genre. Mosaic interviewed two of the hottest crime noire novelist today.
Grace Edwards by Nikki Terry
Eleanor Taylor Bland by Nichole Shields Continue reading