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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with author B. Lynn Carter!

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Welcome, B. Lynn! We are so delighted to chat with you!     At what point in your life were you drawn to the world of writing?     My mother used to tell a tale of when I was very young. I had presented her with a story. She said she looked at it, but it made no sense. Not wanting to discourage me, she asked me to read it to her. I proceeded to read the coherent story that I’d written, from the bottom of the page to the top, from the right to the left. When my book won the 2023 … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with author B. Lynn Carter!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with author LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss!

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Welcome, LaRonda! We are so excited to chat with you! When was your love for writing born?  After having my son, my husband and I introduced him to books very early. Beginning with sensory books for the tiniest hands, providing input through touch, sound, and sight. And we saw how much he absolutely loved books! I think this is in no small part from how we performed the picture books for him, making story time as fun and engaging as possible. Through this experience, I became fascinated with children’s literature, especially picture books. While I do enjoy reading middle grade … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with author LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with actress and entrepreneur LaTangela Newsome!

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Welcome, LaTangela! We’re delighted to have the opportunity to speak with you today.You captured audiences portraying the iconic character “Maritza” on the beloved series Taina. Looking back, how did that early experience shape your passion for acting and influence the woman and creative you are today? I am definitely blessed to have had the opportunity to portray a character that is considered iconic in some spaces. “Maritza” was so much fun. Who doesn’t love a good villain? They get away with so much that we can’t get away with in real life. It was a privilege to be part of … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with actress and entrepreneur LaTangela Newsome!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with multi-talented artist, DeAna Fai!

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I understand that you are a Virginian! I have family from VA! What was it like for you growing up there? As you know, the motto for Virginia is “Virginia Is For Lovers” and I believe that to be very true in different ways. Virginia has provided a nurturing environment for my upbringing. I’ve discovered who I am as an artist, learned how to refine my skill and hone in on my craft, study the business of it and implement ways to leave a lasting impression even outside of it. Virginia is home to many amazing artists such as Missy … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with multi-talented artist, DeAna Fai!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author and Poet Kiana Donae!

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How are you doing? Taking life one day at a time. There’s been a mixture of joy, growth, and grief. I’m learning to honor the slower seasons and rest when needed, giving myself grace. That has been healing. So, I am doing well and pray that you are too.  I know that you have a deep love and passion for words, for writing. How has that passion and love evolved over the years, and how does it continue to feed your soul in order to drive the consistency to produce more words? The passion is steady and sacred. In the beginning as … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author and Poet Kiana Donae!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Licensed Therapist and Author, Zena Chase!

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It’s great to chat with you again! How are you doing? Yes, it has been a little while! I’m great! I cannot complain at all, feeling blessed to be thriving in this world we live in today. What sparked your interest in wanting to become a self-published author? Well, being an author was always something I was interested in. I actually started writing poems in elementary school as a coping skill and would always say one day I would publish them. I have been fascinated with writing since an early age. While I do not have all the poems I … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Licensed Therapist and Author, Zena Chase!