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We are born fearing those who are both different and bigger than we are. Chalcedony (Everleaf #2) by Constance Burris

Issue #2 of FIYAH is now available online! Get the issue for $3.99 in our store. 

CONTENTS:

VADE RETRO SATANA // Maurice Broaddus

Not even Macia’s thick armor can protect her from her own conscience. A story of redemption, self-determination, and discovering what faith truly means.

TALKING TO CANCER // Khaalidah Muhammad-Ali

Layla has the power to save or end a person’s life with a few words. In this story, we learn the true limits of power and responsibility.

THE HARD SHELL // Russell Nichols

The story of a hard boiled detective, a chick, and town steeped in lies. You think you know the truth behind the rhymes, but the truth is you don’t know Jack from Jill.

THE BEEKEEPER’S GARDEN // Christopher Caldwell

In this dreamy tale, a young woman is trapped in a strange house with a strange woman and no memory of her past. She must brave her captor’s garden and learn its secrets if she is to make her escape.

HOME IS WHERE MY MOTHER’S HEART IS BURIED // Wole Talabi

Arin wants to go home to Earth, and Tinu wants to let go of her Earthborn memories. In this story, we explore the true meaning of family and belonging.

WE LAUGH IN ITS FACE // Barbara L.W. Myers

What good is forever if you have no one to spend it with? In this story, we explore the true cost of life eternal.

GRAVEROBBING NEGRESS SEEKS EMPLOYMENT // Eden Royce

Wanted: one negress to find a certain lost cargo. Welcome to a Charleston of the past filled with a very necessary magic.

INDIE SPOTLIGHT : COAL // Constance Burris

Jade (Everleaf, #3) by Constance Burris

Coal |  Coal (Everleaf #1) by Constance Burris

Shemeya |  “Medusa had been her nickname after she'd started growing dreads her freshman year.” ― Black Beauty (Everleaf 0.5) by Constance Burris

Latreece | "Do you think he likes her better because I'm so skinny?" Granny tightened her grip on the steering wheel.... "What if you are? I raised you to know that you're more than a big ass or big titties." ― Black Beauty (Everleaf 0.5) by Constance Burris

The State of the Reader: 5/8/19

<–The State of the Reader: 4/24/19         The State of the Reader: 5/22/19–>

A biweekly post updated every other Wednesday detailing my current reading projects and what new titles I’ve added to my to-read list.  Title links go to Goodreads, and if you have an account there feel free to friend me!  I’d love to see what you’re reading and/or planning to read. Books Obtained: 2

Mrs. Dalloway by…

The State of the Reader: 4/24/19

<–The State of the Reader: 4/10/19         The State of the Reader: 5/8/19–>

A biweekly post updated every other Wednesday detailing my current reading projects and what new titles I’ve added to my to-read list.  Title links go to Goodreads, and if you have an account there feel free to friend me!  I’d love to see what you’re reading and/or planning to read. Books Obtained: 2

Storm Glass…