The Harlem Renaissance Reloaded by Yvonne Blackwood
In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, an African-American historian and Harvard graduate, founded the Association For The Study of Negro Life and History, which brought
Ambition—Why is it important?
This blog post is the final in the series about themes in The Ambition. The novel was released, and the week of
Power: Who Has It?
The theme of power flows through my upcoming novel, The Ambition. Powerplays arise between characters, adding to the conflicts and complexity of the story. The
The Senses: Is smell the most powerful sense?
In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, Janet Fitch contributed the article “Sense and Sensuality.” She advises writers: “Appealing to
Love: Stealing Love
Love has been defined by many people, each stating an opinion on the topic. Many famous people have shared their views on the subject, and
Family: What is a family?
In many cultures, family is the most cherished thing. What is a family? The American Psychological Association states: “A family consists of a group of