I am a novelist, short story writer, and pop culture critic. I write stories about Black life, family, and coming-of-age. I am probably the chill-est guy most people have ever met. I knew I wanted to be a writer when, in high school, I would journal poetry and short stories while waiting to be picked up from school. My goal is to tell the stories that are so often overlooked.

Aja Monet has the voice of a blueswoman, husky and songful. It is was what first drew me to her. That voice compelled me to listen more closely, taking note of her tone and cadence as a poem leapt from her mouth. Then I read her book, My Mother Was A Freedom Fighter.

Chicago Faculty in Political Science. The City and the University Neighborhood.

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I was invited to participate in the My Writing Process blog tour by none other than Rosebud Ben-Oni.

This is the blog of Olivia A. Olivia is an author and blogger. Was released in 2014 and can be purchased here. For contact information and bio, her personal website is here. I loved, loved Lucy! .