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Author: jmanon
It’s Almost Here!
Previously published June 19, 2023 My book launch date is October 3, 2023 with pre-sales starting in July. I’m so excited to share a description of the book and its covers. Imani’s Heart will be available in paperback and hardcover. Which one will you be buying? Subscribe to receive the latest on pre-sales and giveaways….
What’s on My Plate?
Previously published November 26, 2023 What’s on my plate? Leftovers. Luckily, the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. Thanks to my family, the cornish hens, greens, honey roasted carrots, and seafood lasagna has all been eaten. (There are still a couple of slices of sweet potato pie, but that’s a good thing). I decided to do a…
Stalling
Previously published October 6, 2023 Writing has always been a solo activity for me. I didn’t share my work with anyone unless I knew they were going to be there for the long term. I would only let those I completely trusted to hold my words. Now, with the work that I’ve put into my…
Roots. Wounds. Words. Excerpt Reading
Previously Published December 6, 2023 What an experience! If you missed it, I read an excerpt from my story “The Baptism” and enjoyed the work of other writers. It was the culmination of the RWW Words of Resistance Fellowship. I learned so much as a fellow and absolutely grew as a writer. Watch, like, and…
Spies and Book Fairs
Previously published April 14, 2024 I’m trying not to let life get in the way, but it happens. Fortunately, I still have updates. First, I entered the NYCMidnight Short Story contest earlier this year and made it to the second round! For the first round, I had a week to write a story no more…
Drumroll please! (Stories and elections)
Previously published November 14, 2023 I should have posted this a long time ago. I’ll admit that in June, when I first found out the results of the second round of the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge, I was disappointed. But I been got over that. As far as me posting results and sharing, we’ll…