At this point, I’m fairly firm on my review policy: I don’t read them. That can be discouraging to readers—why bother leaving a review for a book then? It’s a position that took me some time to come to, though, and every time BookTwitter rehashes the reviews drama, I’m only more convinced that my policy is a good one. Reviews Are for Readers That’s it. That’s the answer. Reviews are ultimately...
When Empowerment Becomes a Cudgel: The Life and Death of OwnVoices
In the last decade, we saw more calls for diversity. Specifically after the riots in Ferguson, voices for racial justice were uplifted. These voices are everywhere on social media, and there are activists who touch on almost every aspect of society, from housing to policing to policies that keep Black children in the inner city from excelling in school. Reading is tied to education, and with it...
The Official Playlist for Lions Will Tame Leopards
I have a new book out, so you know what that means! It’s time to drop the official playlist for Lions Will Tame Leopards, Book 5 in the Flirting with the Zodiac series. It’s really funny: I always procrastinate with these playlist posts. I don’t know why. They’re actually one of the easiest types of post to put together. With the last couple of books, The Bull by His Horns and Main Squeeze, I...
Flirting with the Zodiac and the Colonial Dialectic
As we approach the midway point of the Flirting with the Zodiac series, let's take a look at the world that connects the books.
Lions Will Tame Leopards Preview
A leopard might not be able to change his spots, but that doesn't mean Nix isn't going to try. Read Chapter 1 of Lions Will Tame Leopards now!