Michelle D. JacksonSix Things All Readers Need to Know about Black Book FairsWhat I learned during the second annual BLK INK Book Festival in New Orleans.Jul 17Jul 17
Michelle D. JacksonHe Called Me ‘Momma’ — The Testimony of a Mother in WaitingMy story of infertility, adoption and God’s unconditional love.Apr 13Apr 13
Michelle D. Jackson#PenPOSSE Roundtable: What Cultural Barriers Black Non-Fiction Authors Had to Unlearn to Grow as…Podcast recap from this month’s #PenPOSSE Roundtable on the topic Non-Fiction Writers — Healing, Inspiring & Educating the Black Community…Jul 23, 20231Jul 23, 20231
Michelle D. JacksonPOEM: I Am LightThis poem is dedicated to everyone who depends on God’s light to help them through the dark times.Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
Michelle D. JacksonA Black Writer’s Perspective: What Juneteenth Means to MeA writer’s pen is a sacred instrument. It has the power to breathe life into a story. It is a weapon of authenticity designed to unveil a…Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
Michelle D. JacksonWhy Black Book Fairs MatterIn 1859 the first novel by a Black person was published in the United States. The story, ‘Our Nig; or Sketches from the Life of a Free…Feb 14, 202318Feb 14, 202318
Michelle D. JacksonWhat is Black Joy?Michelle Jackson, founder of the Black Writers Workspace (BWW), and poets Leonora Martelly and Cameron Sykes share what Black Joy means to…Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
Michelle D. Jackson#PenPOSSE kicks off with virtual roundtable discussions on authenticity in writing, diversity, and…The power of writing was fully displayed during the first two episodes of the Black Writers Workspace’s (BWW) #PenPOSSE Roundtable…Oct 13, 20221Oct 13, 20221
Michelle D. Jackson11 Things We’ve Learned as Black WritersEight writers from the Black Writers Workspace share what they’ve learned on their journey to publishingSep 20, 20225Sep 20, 20225
Michelle D. JacksonThree Things Fear Helped Me AccomplishFear is an emotion often associated with feelings of uncertainty, danger, shame, and rejection. It is a dark room where creatures wait to…Jul 23, 2022Jul 23, 2022