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Human. Black. Woman. Reader. Writer. BONE BROTH (Hidden Timber Books). Founder of @show_mestories

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✨COVER REVEAL✨

We are beyond excited to share the cover of Lampblack Magazine Vol. 6! Available on November 14th, this issue features contributions by Trinity Battle, Marcus Clayton, Lyndsey Ellis, JP Infante, Ola Osaze, shawn williams, Annell López, K. Desiree Milwood, Shy-Zahir Moses, Chisom Nsiegbunam, and Audrey Obuobisa-Darko.

We respect the diversity, challenges, and triumphs of the entire African diaspora. Within the last six years, we have presented readings, facilitated acts of mutual aid, hosted workshops, and published zines in an effort to sustain the vulnerable, secure, marginalized, empowered, prodigious, and mature—all of which are members of our community. In a world where the United States’ Empire wages war across both hemispheres, tears nations and communities apart, we have chosen this year to remind ourselves, and you, of what binds us. That which forms the basis of our resistance.

If you would like to preorder your copy, use code PS2026 to get a 25% discount. Be on the lookout for our upcoming magazine launch at MoCADA Museum on Saturday, November 14th.

Cover 🎨 by @mij.0uu

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Many congratulations to Kimbilio Fellow Mary L. Slechta who curated the Sept 26 issue of @merliterary. Of the 12 contributors, 10 are Kimbilio Fellows!

Fellows featured are:
Denise Lewis Patrick
Shinelle L. Espaillat
Lyndsey Ellis
Sophia Russell
Jacinda Townsend
Gail Upchurch
J.E. Sills
Avery Irons
ZM Spalter
Lorraine Rice

Head over to https://merliterary.com/2026/09/11/mothers-mothering-and-ongoing-conversatio-ns/ to read this collection of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction pieces!

If you would like to support our Kimbilio Fellows, consider making a donation to Kimbilio via the link in our bio.

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My work as a visual artist has always been influenced by writers and processed through writing. And last weekend (lucky me!), I had the opportunity to participate in the Festival of Women Writers in the beautiful book village of Hobart, NY once again. The three-day festival offers a chance to connect with women from far and wide, across all levels of experience, to practice the craft through workshops and to witness brilliant writers sharing their work at public readings. What a blessing. ✊

Special thanks to Cheryl Clarke, and Breena Clarke, and my instructors Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Sandi Dollinger, Lindsey Ellis, and Blair Hurley (most pictured, not all)

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This SUNDAY at 6pm! Art of Seduction: Sensual Exploration, Dance, and Writing. Erotic energy is creative energy. Come play 💋#womenonly #sensualdance #eroticwriting #pleasure #art

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St Louis Intl Film Fest and StL Storytelling Festival w my FRENNNN @lyelliswrites 🤩. After 30+ years we FINALLY get to share in our love of writing and storytelling in the same city. #stlfilmfest Docushorts "Little Wonders" favs were "Greenwood" about the Greenwood Cemetery and the "Love Reigns Supreme" Directed by @adeaabioye, now on #pbs

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𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁, 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹: In this latest post, Erin Kroncke @e_kroncke illustrates the mix of emotion in a father’s unconditional love for his baby girl.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Erin: She is a writer/artist in Los Angeles, California. Her literary work has been published in Inscape Magazine, The Courier, The Closed Eye Open and Quillkeepers Press to name a few. She has written and directed several short films which have been featured in The Topanga Film Festival, Planet 9 Film Festival and others. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁: It’s a bimonthly literary journal amplifying diverse voices under the insightful curation of @lyelliswrites. Share your work with us today by visiting Jaded Ibis Press’ official website.
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#JIPScarlet #poetry #literature #fatherhood #parenthood #family #writing #writer #artist

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🍂 Fall is almost here. Sharpen those pencils and SWIPE ➡️ to find your next writing adventure!

🛜 Online listings are in CST
🏫 In-Person is at the Loft at Open Book in Mpls
💰 loft.org/access

🔗 loft.org/classes

#loftliterarycenter #fiction #poetry #creativenonfiction #childrenslit #yalit #digitalstorytelling #publishing #careerwriting #playwriting #screenwriting #multigenre #creativeprocess #onlinewritingclass #inpersonclass #minneapolis #mnwriters #minnesotawriters #meetminneapolis #exploremn #writinginspo #writingclasses #amwriting #writingcommunity #fallwriting 2025 fall classes

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In “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,” author Robin Wall Kimmerer asks the question: How can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?

Join us for our next discussion! Learn more at https://bit.ly/shadesbookclub-061925

#bookclub #bookclubreads #indigenouspeople #abundance #bookclubofinstagram #reading #womenofcolor

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!!!💜TONIGHT💜!!!
Join us for “REMEMBER WHEN? – How reminiscing about the past can help us navigate the future.
https://bit.ly/rtp050925
Take part in the discussion, join the LIVE(ly) chat OR just drop in to listen. OPEN TO ALL!

#culture #mediamatters #discussion #rememberwhen #nostalgia #generations
#thepast #happymemories
#news #hottopics #trending #headliners #hope #womenofcolor

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✨Thank you for following along as we celebrate the Spring Issue & thank you to our incredible writers and artists! Submissions are open for Summer so send us your work!✨

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