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E. Lynn Harris: A Tribute

July 22, 2020 by Chandra Sparks Splond 4 Comments

I met E. Lynn Harris on a whim.

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Five Ways to Help You Raise a Reader This Summer—and Beyond

June 5, 2020 by Chandra Sparks Splond

As a kid, I lived for summers. For me, it meant all books all the time. Lucky for me, I grew up to become an editor and writer, so I’ve been able to make books my full-time business, and as an added bonus, I’ve I passed my love of reading on to my daughter.

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Author Margaret Johnson-Hodge to Host Free Online Writing Workshop

March 30, 2020 by Chandra Sparks Splond Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever thought of writing a book or are interested in sharpening your skills, award-winning national bestselling author Margaret Johnson-Hodge is ready to help you with a free online writing workshop taking place on April 11. I recently spoke with her about the event.

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African-American Authors (and Their Books) to Fall in Love with This Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 by Chandra Sparks Splond Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is today, and if there’s one thing I love, it’s African-American authors. This year is the perfect chance for you to fall in love with some old favorites and to find a few new Christian, mainstream and romance authors. Here are a few I love. Please note, this article contains affiliate links.

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Are You Ready for Some Football Books?

January 25, 2020 by Chandra Sparks Splond Leave a Comment

The Super Bowl is happening next week. If you’re anything like me, that means…absolutely nothing. I’ve never been a sports fan, but give me a book about sports and some good food, and I’m there for it. If you’re looking for a good read to get you in the football mood or for some reading to enjoy while you’re at a football party, check out these reads for readers of all ages and fans of all genres.

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