black authors

Author Tayari Jones reflects on Black History Month as a writer. "It’s naïve to think that potential organizers and attendees notice my race only in February… It’s cynical to presume that the motivation behind the planning of the event is more important than the writer’s contribution, the audience’s reaction, and, of course, the power of the work itself."

Jezebel's Wings is about a 10-year old going to bed only to awake to a different mom same face-but different soul. From this point on her life changes; her mother has gone completely mad. This day marks the change and challenges from child to woman. After all the things she has done to change...Will God give Jezebel Her Wings?

Are publishers prejudiced against black authors? Many black writers say it’s so, but is it a racial thing or a business reality?