Love is the New Black

I REALLY WISH Eric Jerome Dickey would update his website

So, I'm still working on the Denzel Principle. It's not that its terrible. It's just, I'm not in a date book mood. But I will finish it soon and let you know how everything is turning out. I'm also watching Hurricane Season while I'm writing this so I'm still a little bit distracted.

In other news, I have discovered a great new website, The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog...Period. Although it isn't about black fiction, I found some articles of interest. Especially one about WRITING FOR HARLEQUIN.  I didn't know you could actually sign up and submit your work like that. Which is pretty cool. The article is here. I need another book to read. Someone give me suggestions!

xoxo,

A.Monroe

The Denzel Principle

There is nothing more hilarious or more frustrating than a "african american" literature section of a bookstore.

Now, don't get me wrong. I appreciate that we have our own special section with all of our books organized and sorted alphabetically by author. But sometimes, the "african american" section starts to feel a little bit like the back of the bus, if you know what I mean. Honestly. I mean, what constitutes a "black fiction book" anyway? The label is rather vague and suspicious as it is, but more importantly, why is it that certain books are put there and other aren't? For example, writers like Edward P. Jones and Toni Morrison are sharing shelf space with James Joyce and Edward Morrow. Do they think that blacks only read black books? Or maybe they assume those are the only books we buy? Any thoughts on this matter are welcome.

But I digress.

I found a hilarious and wonderful book today at Half Price Books called The Denzel Principle by Jimi Izrael. Now, I'm not much for non-fiction books but it was cheap so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Its supposed to explain that the reason why black women can't find a good man is because they are too busy waiting for Denzel. I will let everyone know how it turns out.

xoxoxo,

A.Monroe

I see black people...cracking up

Hi, I'm Andy.

This is my first blog. And my first blog post. And based on the title, I'm pretty sure you know what my blog is going to be about. I decided to start this blog when I realized that there is no decent website about black book writers and black fiction. And just black people stuff period (that doesn't involve music). I don't know how many people are reading but, if you're out there, thanks for stopping by. Hopefully this will turn into a good place for some discussion but I guess we will have to see how this goes.

xoxoxo,

A.Monroe