You Have To Ask For What You Want by Francis Ray I am a Southern girl.  My parents always taught me to be respectful, to be polite and never, ever ask for anything.  If it is not offered, too bad.  I adhered to their teaching for twelve long years in the publishing industry, until I learned the [...]

Welcome to The Warmest Wednesdays.    Wednesdays are dedicated to the positive accomplishments of individuals from the African-American literary community.  Each Wednesday we will profile an author,book club, book reviewer, publicist, literary agent, editor, bookstore, publisher, or anyone who is doing something newsworthy within the African American literary community. Additionally, we will showcase books and  feature buzzes [...]