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#Repost @authorcppatrick ・・・ [Link in bio] Since the formation of Hurricane Harvey, I’ve watched sales for The Truth About Awiti increase, including having my ebook and paperback return to Amazon’s Best Sellers List for African American Historical Fiction. Despite what one might think, it is not a good feeling. This hurricane season, I will donate all of the proceeds from sales of The Truth About Awiti to hurricane relief organizations. While I am grateful for the new readership, knowing there are readers who will learn more about the history of the African diaspora, it is uncomfortable to earn money, no matter how nominal, from others’ misfortune. And as a country, we must continue to unite and support each other during what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts will be one of the most active hurricane seasons since 2010. Praying ❤ #hurricanerelief #hurricaneharvey #hurricaneharvey2017 #hurricaneirma #hurricaneirma2017🌀 #thetruthaboutawiti #writerslife #writersofinstagram #bookstagram #pray

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Talk about #blackgirlmagic! I had the best time yesterday having breakfast with the one & only @catalina.byrd. And to top the morning off, we were treated to the one-man, nonstop comedy show that is @stationnortharts! What a great start to a fantastic weekend...😊 #shesfabulous #mybmore #breakfast #stationnorth #stationnorthartsdistrict #station northartscafe #baltimore #baltimoremd (at Nancy by SNAC)

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Sooooo I was not expecting this to happen...but it did, and I am so honored to have been a part. Check out @visitbmore's video for the #MyBmore campaign! Proud to be Baltimore-born and Maryland-bred. Thanks @visitbmore for the opportunity and thanks @eatmorebaltimore for the tag! #baltimore #baltimoremd #charmcity #visitbmore #thebmorecreatives (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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"History develops, art stands still." ~ E. M. Forster. #quote #history #art #novel #findingsanctuarynovel #fieldorderpress #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #blkcreatives #browngirlswhowrite

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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." ~ Marcus Garvey #motivationmonday #mondaymotivation #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #novelist #author #findingsanctuarynovel #fieldorderpress #blkcreatives #browngirlswhowrite

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"Not only is your story worth telling, but it can be told in words so painstakingly eloquent that it becomes a song." ~ Gloria Naylor #storytelling #words #song #writer #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofig #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #novelist #novel #fiction #findingsanctuarynovel #fieldorderpress #blkcreatives #browngirlswhowrite

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"If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." ~ Toni Morrison #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #novelist #findingsanctuarynovel #fieldorderpress #fiction #baltimore #baltimoremd #thebmorecreatives #blkcreatives #browngirlswhowrite

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Diner en Blanc Baltimore - It Ain't for Everybody!

Diner en Blanc Baltimore – It Ain’t for Everybody!

Full Disclosure: I was on the volunteer team for the Inaugural Edition of Diner en Blanc Baltimore. My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinions of the hosts of Diner en Blanc Baltimore or the parent organization Diner en Blanc International.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the Inaugural Edition of Le Diner en Blanc Baltimore! You all made the night magical!…

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Finding Sanctuary Cover Reveal

Finding Sanctuary Cover Reveal

My debut novel, Finding Sanctuary, started out as a writing assignment for grad school. What later became my first chapter was a hastily written draft that I snatched off the printer minutes before I had to make the commute to DC for class. I didn’t give much thought to my characters or the setting I placed them in, let alone the tone or cadence of my writing. The following week, my professor…

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What began as a writing assignment for grad school blossomed into a manuscript that will become a published novel...I still can't believe it. Looking forward to sharing more about this final leg of the journey in the coming days and weeks. #writer #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writersofig #authorsofinstagram #novelist #browngirlswhowrite #thebmorecreatives #baltimore #baltimoremd #blackgirlmagic #blkcreatives #findingsanctuarynovel #fieldorderpress #dreamscometrue

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"History is a symphony of echoes heard and unheard. It is a poem with events as verses." ~ Charles Angoff #writersofinstagram #writersofig #authorsofinstagram #authorsofig #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #novelist #novel #author #fiction #historicalfiction #literature #findingsanctuarynovel

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Baltimore Baton Takeover this Wednesday!

I'm taking over The Baltimore Baton on Instagram this Wednesday!

The Baltimore Baton

I’m excited to share that I will be taking over The Baltimore Baton’s Instagram on Wednesday!

The Baltimore Baton was founded by the awesome Megan Soup (Have you checked out her Soup of the Day blog? Her engagement story is the sweetest!). Locals take turns with the baton, highlighting the people and places in Charm City before passing the baton to others. As I am on staycation…

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Day 27: Hometown Pride. I am proud to say that I am Baltimore-born and Maryland-bred. I've visited and fell in love with many places all over, but Old Bay runs through my veins so I always find my way back home. #baltimore #maryland #marylandmymaryland #baltimoremd #baltimoremaryland #madeinmd #baltimorefoodie #hometownpride #oldbay #otterbeins #otterbeinscookies #tessemaes #woodberrykitchen #baltimoremag #thebmorecreatives #feedgoals #tailwindapp #tailwind #adobespark #flatlay (at Maryland)

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Yesterday in #Birdland. After the shenanigans. 😂 #orioles #oriolesmagic #baltimore #baltimoremd #baltimoremaryland #lostfootage #yesterday #goodtimeswithgoodpeople #oneofusisnotliketheothers #oneofusisnotanosfan #notnamingnames #theladyontheleft #westillloveherthough | 📸: @musically_gifted_3 (at Oriole Park at Camden Yards)

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Yesterday in #Birdland. #orioles #oriolesmagic #baltimore #baltimoremd #baltimoremaryland #lostfootage (at Oriole Park at Camden Yards)

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Day 2: What's Your Theme? I aim to take photos that tell a story or capture a moment. Whether it's a major milestone or a quiet moment, I challenge myself to look for a different angle or perspective from which to tell the story. More than anything, I love telling the story of my beloved hometown, Baltimore, and of all the beautiful people, capturing them in their element. #adobespark #tailwind #feedgoals #whatsyourtheme #baltimore #baltimoremd #baltimoremaryland #baltimorephotography #thebmorecreatives #visitbaltimore #community #shareyourstory #communityovercompetition (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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Day 17: Pattern Play. Discovered this fascinating floor covering in the replica Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, VA during a recent visit. I especially liked the colors. 💕💚 #pattern #patterns #geometric #perspective #color #history #historic #colonial #replica #williamsburg #williamsburgva #colonialwilliamsburg #feedgoals #adobespark #tailwind #tailwindapp #pinkandgreen #thatpinkthatgreen