This is my fourth month in Ghana, and I'm only just getting into the writing flow! I originally came to Ghana to do some research for the sequel to my novel 'Single, Spiritual...AND Sexual!'. It didn't take long for me to realise that the information I was seeking (around sex rituals) wasn't to be found here. … Continue reading New Cover Designs for the Revised Editions of my books!
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Two interviews in the oil city of Takoradi!
My Tenth Week in Ghana: On Sunday I travelled 5 hours to the oil city of Takoradi for an interview with Bob Gee on Melody 91.1fm for his show 'The Hall of Fame'; I was surprised at how much research he had done regarding my books, art and poetry - he even read stuff I'd … Continue reading Two interviews in the oil city of Takoradi!
I WON ‘International Artist of the Year’ in the Spokenword Billboard Awards!
GREAT NEWS! I would like to thank all who voted for me to WIN 'International Artist of the Year' in the Spokenword Billboard Awards 2014 (USA), I couldn't have won it without you! The award is still in the USA; I was on a 10-day tour of Ghana with The Calabash Hub when I heard the news! … Continue reading I WON ‘International Artist of the Year’ in the Spokenword Billboard Awards!
Leaving for Ghana TOMORROW!
I'm really excited, I'm leaving for Ghana TOMORROW! This is going to be a trip of a lifetime; First I'm doing a 10-day Cultural Tour with The Calabash Hub, where we will be travelling all around Ghana; I'm especially looking forward to visiting the place where my ancestors were held in squalid conditions before being … Continue reading Leaving for Ghana TOMORROW!
Art Sale Still On, view them at Scandals!
Whilst I'm away on my Writer's Retreat in Ghana, my paintings will be on display at Scandals Bar & Night Club, 82 Norwood High Street, London SE27 9NW and will be available to purchase 'off the wall' so if you're interested in viewing/purchasing one of my ORIGINALS you can view them there! They will be displayed … Continue reading Art Sale Still On, view them at Scandals!
3 Weeks to Go for Ghana!
I'm finally on my way to fulfilling my dream of visiting my Motherland! I'll be doing a 10 day tour with The Calabash Hub from the 7th November, including visiting Cape Coast where my ancestors were held in dungeons before being transported across the Middle Passage to be sold into slavery. After the tour, when … Continue reading 3 Weeks to Go for Ghana!
What if God is a Black Woman?
This week I collaborated with a German poet (a Christian) and put my vocals to his music and Prayer Poem 'Silent Holy Knowing'. We connected on a soul level that trascended colour, but I noticed he always referred to God as HE and HIM, so I had to ask if he really believed that God … Continue reading What if God is a Black Woman?
Mad Art Sale – ends 31st Oct!
If you love my art, now's your chance to walk away with a bargain!
Creating Equilibrium
Back in 2011, I woke up early one morning to the sound of mail dropping through my front door. It was a hand-delivered letter from a bailiff. Feelings of panic, fear, anxiety and all those stress-related feelings surged through my body. I had just come back to the 'real world', after spending a year locked … Continue reading Creating Equilibrium
The Black Butterfly Effect
My poem ‘The Black Butterfly Effect’ is all about TRANSFORMATION of the MIND: Just as the caterpillar has to go through a transformation to become a butterfly, we too have to go through a process to transform our MIND: The psychological thriller ‘The Butterfly Effect’ is all about going into the past (childhood) in order … Continue reading The Black Butterfly Effect