Alluding to the posthumous album of spoken word by Tupac, Shay Belt’s The Rose That Never Grew From Concrete is a collection which ruminates upon and explores the self. Through her poetry, Belt seeks to find a sense of self and belonging. Consequently, the journey the reader embarks upon is tumultuous as Belt writes about … Continue reading Review of The Rose That Never Grew From Concrete, Shay Belt
This week on My Screaming Twenties celebrates the release of Devika Mathur's collection of poetry and prose, Crimson Skins. KRISTIANA: Crimson Skins is your second poetry collection, what has been the most rewarding part of reaching the point of publication? DEVIKA: Over the years I have grown into a more persistent writer honing my … Continue reading Interview with Devika Mathur
Ryan’s first poetry collection, sweet hearts, was a debut of softness and love. Ryan wrote tenderly about the intricacies of falling in love with yourself, someone else and the world around you. the reckless kind is a triumph of a follow up. In this collection, Ryan bares more than she did in sweet hearts and … Continue reading Review of the reckless kind, Bella Ryan
Nia Mora’s collection, she’s come undone, is a book of love and healing. Her words empower the reader to kindle their voices and words; she demands to be heard. The journey Mora charts in this collection emanates with self-love and acceptance, even through heartbreak and loss. she’s come undone celebrates being a Black woman. Nia … Continue reading Review of she’s come undone, Nia Mora
Sunburst Woman is Ontair’s first poetry release and it explores the power of intimacy in love and relationships; split into four parts Ontair’s poems attempt to mirror how intimacy burns, blooms, leaves and will always be remembered. Part 1, Arsonist, begins the collection in a way which could quickly dishearten the reader from reading the … Continue reading Review of Sunburst Woman, Jack Ontair
This week on My Screaming Twenties celebrates the recent release of Kindra M. Austin's newest novel, The Black Naught. The Black Naught by Kindra M. Austin is a marriage of Austin's strongest skill sets. Her storytelling is as poetic as it is sinister. Her pace is flawless. Her desire to explore human nature … Continue reading Review of The Black Naught, Kindra M. Austin
This week on My Screaming Twenties celebrates the recent release of The Black Naught, Kindra M. Austin's newest novel. An interview with the incredible Kindra M. Austin KRISTIANA: The Black Naught is your seventh published book, how has publishing changed for you over the years? What do you know now which you wish you … Continue reading An interview with Kindra M. Austin
This week on My Screaming Twenties celebrates the recent release of Kindra M. Austin's newest novel, The Black Naught. chapter one: Birds/Bleeding Hearts Talk to me. I want to hear your thoughts. Am I asleep? Am I dreaming? Tell me a story. Or tell me about today. Is that really you I hear? Begin … Continue reading A sneak peek into The Black Naught by Kindra M. Austin
Originally published on Reedsy Discovery. Pages from the Pizza Crows is as abstract and weird as it is wonderful. Fiction’s synopsis suggests any reader is in for a bizarre read as each tale told is determined by the pizza type and toppings fed to the crow who visits the narrator each night. Fiction’s premise is … Continue reading Review of Pages from the Pizza Crows, Odd Fiction
Quiet Screams to the Quiet Healer by Nilanjana Haldar is a coming of age tale which explores a childhood shaped by violence and regret, friendships and the quiet power of seeking kindness and healing in the face of great adversity. Beginning with Sanjana and Kriti’s childhood friendship, Haldar introduces a female protagonist who possesses the … Continue reading Review of Quiet Screams to the Quiet Healer, Nilanjana Haldar
