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The Promiscuous Virgin 3
Tiktoker CoCo Sheir, social media video short “No longer relevant actress, Cheryl Woodlynn gives us the laugh we didn’t know we needed. She’s playing a 38-year-old virgin, (would you believe it?) caught up in a love triangle, in hopes of marriage and baby, before she turns forty. It’s an off off-Broadway play (wink wink) but…
Apple podcast #writingcommunity
As someone who discovered the writing community during quarantine, I am not a prolific author or writer however, I like to have dependable outlets to keep me motivated. Writing is an isolating and individual experience that can make you forget there are other people sharing similar experiences who you can connect with. Here is my…
The Decline of the Older, Female Protagonist: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid has experienced a surge in popularity in the past five years, with the help of social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Her most popular books Daisy Jones and The Six (was adapted into a limited series on Amazon Prime) and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (in production) are still heavily…
Does Hollywood Contribute To The Narcissism of Its Leading Ladies
Last year, I came across an ad for Natural Diamonds, that starred actress Gabrielle Union. In the advertisement, the former model radiates in minimal makeup and simplistic attire to tempt us into buying jewelry. As I watched her galivanting on the beach, smiling and prancing around, enjoying summer mode, I found myself picking apart her…
Who Is S.A. Cosby Apart From His Racially-Centered, Small Town Narratives? Review of All Sinners Bleed
S. A. Cosby is an author I discovered a couple of years ago from a conversation taking place on Twitter (before the name change). Then I read Razorblade Tears, which I enjoyed. He released his current mystery thriller, All Sinners Bleed in 2023, which has similar themes of racism, corruption, and small town society. In…
Trendy Social Media Terms: Should You Use Them In Your Fictional Story?
Recently, I was revising my current WIP, when I reached a situation in the story where I was considering using the Karen trope. It made me stop and think about the future history of this caricature and trope. Which brings me to the topic at hand: should we be using 21st Century social media terms…
Legal Thrillers By Black Authors
This is a solid debut in the thriller genre, which could use some new and cultured voices.We follow Ellice Littlejohn, who is a mature-aged, token, Black lawyer at her company: she was hired to combat racial discrimination and lawsuits. While she is managing her “little secrets” she discovers her boss lying dead in his office…
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Tameka Fleming 