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As the Earth Dreams: Terese Mason Pierre Celebrates New Black Canadian Speculative Anthology

written by Alya Somar   December 10, 2025   On Nov. 13, 2025, in Toronto, Grenadian Canadian author and editor Terese Mason…

A BOOK REVIEW OF THE LAST LAST BY AUTHOR WENDY J. WHITTINGHAM

written by Tricia Diaz   “The Last Last” is an epitaph of hope. It cleverly uses the act of storytelling to drive…

‘Path to Rebirth: Fight. Survive. Repeat.”

written CC Mag   Meena RD’s Path to Rebirth is an unflinchingly honest and deeply inspiring memoir that takes readers on a…

How Author Lildonia Lawrence Created a Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma

written by Alya Somar   Wellbeing coach Lilidonia Lawrence’s latest tool in her wellness kit is her book “Back Yourself: A Wellbeing…

The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ‘Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo

written by Alya Somar   Autumn is the busiest season in the publishing world and this year is no exception. Among a flurry…

Remembering Maryse Condé: 3 Books You Need to Read From the Literary Great

Maryse CondĂ© was honored in a national tribute on April 15, 2024 (right) and in a French national daily newspaper, LibĂ©ration, entitled…

Donna Hemans’ ‘The House of Plain Truth’ Pays Homage to Diasporic Roots and Caribbean History

written by Alya Somar   “The House of Plain Truth” by Donna Hemans is a gripping family saga, spanning across Jamaica, America…

Love, Trial and Tribulation: Sophie Jai’s ‘WILD FIRES’ is the Story of Many Caribbean Families

Sophie Jai’s “WILD FIRES” is the compelling story of a Trinidadian family’s journey as they navigate grief, mourning and years of secrets…

From Undocumented Teenager to Brand Strategist, Author Nicole Melissa Palmer says ‘Bet on Yourself’

written by Alya Somar   Entrepreneurship as a woman is no easy task. From chauvinism to undervaluing your worth, to having unwanted limitations…

Jumbies, Witches and Ghosts: 5 Good Reads this Halloween Season

written by Alya S.   Its spooky season and the Caribbean-authors have delivered to us no shortage of whimsical folklore and catchy…

Toronto Author Victoria Daley Launches Children’s Book Series to Help Children Understand Divorce

written by Alya   Educator Victoria Daley is a children's book author on a mission to create dialogue around divorced parents through…

Olympian Turned Author Perdita Felicien Writes a Striking Memoir on Motherhood

written by Alya   My Mother's Daughter: A Memoir of Struggle and Triumph is a debut memoir about one mother’s love for…