Last October I attended an event where I met Caz Mac, who was in the process of setting up the No Ordinary Woman Chat Show YouTube Channel. She would be interviewing a number of ordinary women doing extraodinary things! I gave her a signed copy of ‘Journey of a Sister‘ to read. Some time later she contacted me really excited, having just finished reading the book, and invited me for an interview! We had a good connection because she identified with a lot of what I’d written about. In this interview I share my inspiration behind writing both books, but it’s mainly focused on the one she read. The video launched on the No Ordinary Woman Chat Show YouTube Channel last week, and is available to watch NOW! (No Ordinary Woman) 🙂
Read ‘Journey of a Sister’ Year One FREE! If you like what you’ve read so far, order your personally signed paperback for just £9.99 with FREE delivery in the UK! (Years 1-13)
(If you live outside the UK, order your paperback from Lulu.com)
From Friday 26th to Monday 29th May, you can download Years 1 to 11 of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister’ FREE! Here I am reading a short extract:
If like me you were indoctrinated into a religion, you’ll definitely be able to relate to Year One, whether your’e a woman or man! The constant feelings of condemnation, not knowing what to do with your sexual desires, and living a life far removed from ‘heaven on earth’, which we are supposed to live as children of God. By Year Two, the main character Suzanne had begun the process of un-indoctrinating her Self from belief systems that weren’t serving her!
Join Suzanne on her quest for “the Truth!” about sex before marriage, the creative power of her thoughts, her African ancestry, and the history of the religion she had been indoctrinated into! Embark on your own personal journey of Self-discovery, Self-healing, and discovering True Love!
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Here I am reading an extract from Year Two:
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This weekend, from Friday 26th to Monday 29th May you will be able to download the e-books series of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ FREE!
Why am I being so generous?
This is the Revised Edition of my previously published novel ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!‘ I’ve made many new changes to it, and also added TWO NEW CHAPTERS (Years 12 & 13). I would like as many people as possible to read the Revised Edition and give me feedback on it! Also, if you enjoy the free reads, I would love for you to get your personally signed LIMITED EDITION copy of the paperback, which features my artwork in full colour! Watch this video explaining my inspiration behind writing the novel:
Come back TOMORROW to get the links to download Years One and Two FREE, and to watch me reading extracts! (‘Follow’ this blog to get the links in your inbox)
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In your service,
Award-winning Visual & Spoken Word Artist, International Author, Events Host, Workshop Facilitator
In Year One of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister’ the main character Suzanne wrote a fearless letter to God asking all the questions the church couldn’t answer, and ended it by asking for “the Truth!”
She knew many of her brothers and sisters in Christ wanted to ask these same questions but were too scared for fear of God’s wrath, so she decided to stand in proxy for them.
The letter boldly questioned the Adam and Eve story, which opened the door for religion to make women subservient to men. It also questioned the whole battle between God and the devil, which we, God’s creation, are supposedly caught in between. The letter further questioned God’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ character; on one hand loving the world so much that He sent His only son as a blood sacrifice for our ‘sins’. Yet on the other hand, the bible portrays God as this vengeful, jealous figure who had anger management issues. Not only did He strike people dead with plagues, famine and war whenever he felt like it, He also supported groups of people in raping, plundering and killing others and stealing their land and inheritance. Suzanne couldn’t relate to this second character, as she had only experienced God as Pure, Unconditional Love.
She asked why, even after praying in the name of Jesus, meditating on His word, and even fasting sometimes, she still had so many needs. She had hit rock bottom when she wrote the letter, which marked a turning-point in her life. She desperately wanted to figure out how to get her life to work.
Now, the truth about the letter:
While the letter was brilliantly constructed, it wasn’t something I took any time to sit and think about; it was an inspired letter that was ‘auto-written’, meaning I didn’t have to think about what I was writing, just like my inspired poems ‘Jesus Never Left You’, “Call Me By My Name!” (Jehovah), and “Look to Me!” (God’s reply to Suzanne’s letter which also features in Year One):
Reading the letter, you might wonder why God would inspire such questions. The truth is, God was simply responding to the questions many of us have been asking in our heads but haven’t verbalized, because we’ve been told ‘not to question the infallible Word of God’ – as if God no longer speaks.
It was only after asking these questions that I began to receive the answers, and learnt ‘the Truth’, which I’m now sharing with you through this Self-help novel. In fact, I had not intention of ever sharing the letter publicly, but when I started writing Year One, I was led to include the letter. My response was “Are You sure?”. I felt as if I was putting my life on the line by sharing it in the book, but surprisingly, many people have said they’ve asked the same questions!
Start your own journey of Self-discovery, Self-healing, and discovering True Love by reading Year One FREE!
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Buy ‘Journey of a Sister’ for £9.99 and get my other Self-help book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ FREE! (P&P £3.99)
(UK only, if you are outside the UK order from www.lulu.com)
Visit the Events page for information of Book Signing & Discussion Events where we will discuss the topics raised in my Self-help books! TOMORROW (Sunday 29th Jan tune into The Beat Radio between 11.30am-1pm where DJ Elayne will be interviewing me about both books!
In your service,
Cezanne Taharqa aka Cezanne Poetess
Award-winning Visual & Spoken Word Artist| International Author| Events Host| Workshop Facilitator
After a 4 week delay, the paperbacks of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ have finally arrived!
They’re now unpacked and ready to get to YOU! The printers sent me 100 extra copies for the delay, so I’ve decided to pass it forward!
Kwanzaa Offer: Get two books for the price of one!
Kwanzaa is all about sharing the first-fruits of your harvest, so I’m giving away 100 free copies of the book! Start the journey by previewing Year One FREE!
Buy one for your Self, and get a FREE one for a friend for just £9.99 (+ £4.99 p&p) – they make great gifts!
If you read the First Edition (titled ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!’), you can now read what happened after the way it ended, in The Sequel! (only in the paperback). Also, the Second Edition includes my artwork in full colour, so you can benefit from the COLOUR THERAPY in them while you read!
If you are on a journey of Self-discovery, this book is for YOU! (That goes for men too!)
After writing the First Edition I discovered the root meaning of the word ‘fornication’. When I was growing up in church, we were led to believe that fornication meant ‘sex before marriage’. Read what it really means in Year One FREE! (← click on the link to open PDF)
Alternatively, pick up your books at these Kwanzaa Events!
Read my blog post which explains what Kwanzaa is, and join us at two Kwanzaa events on the 26th and 30th December, where you’ll be able to get the same offer (Buy One Get One FREE), and framed or laminated prints of my art! For addresses visit my Events Page!
Join us for the re-launch of my revised Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ (previously titled ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!’) and its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’
It’s being held at the newly refurbished Marcus Garvey Library which is situated inside Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, which is just behind the Bernie Grant Arts Centre! (nearest station: Seven Sisters)
Both books will be available on the day, but we will mainly be discussing ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ – if you haven’t read it yet, download the FREE e-book so you can join in the discussion!
Some of the brothers who contributed to it will be on the Panel to answer your questions!
I revised it to take into consideration some of the comments that were made at previous Book Signing & Discussion Events, such as “Is the ‘White Wedding’ a Black Thing?” The front cover design was also inspired by something one of the brothers said: ‘the ring is the smallest handcuff ever created by the white man’ (he’s now happily married by the way!). You can see him making the comment in this short video clip from the Book Launch of the First Edition:
We’re mainly going to be discussing ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ because no-one has yet read the two new chapters I’ve added to my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ (previously titled ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!). You can purchase your signed copy on the day for only £9.99, and read it before next month‘s Book Signing & Discussion Event!
Out with the Old, in with the New!
If you bought the First Edition, bring it with you to get the Second Edition for only £5! You can keep the first one as well 🙂 Read Year One FREE! (click on the link to open PDF)
You can also get a FREE SIGNED PAPERBACK of ‘Journey of a Sister‘ when you sign up for my 30 Day Mind Detox (online course starting in January, see below to link for more details)
WIN Framed and Laminated Prints of my Art!
I’ve used them to illustrate my novel; hang them on your walls to alleviate symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder! (see my Art page for more details). Some will also be on sale!
HOW TO GET THERE
The Marcus Garvey Library is situated inside Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, which is less than a 10 minute walk from Seven Sisters station, or you can get the 149, 279, 259, or 349 (get off at Tottenham Green). If you are coming on the underground, ask the bus driver for the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, you’ll find Tottenham Green Leisure Centre behind it (take the path to your right).
P.S. Visit the Events page for information about the Natural November National Tour I’m taking part in on the 12th, 19th and 26th November! (Birmingham, London, Manchester)
I’ll be doing a 45 minute presentation called ‘Be-U-ti-full – Naturally!‘, will have copies of my books on sales, and will also be signing people up for my 30 Day Mind Detox (online course)
You are invited to the Book Launch of my Revised Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ (previously titled ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!’) and its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘, taking place on Sunday 6th November at the newly refurbished Marcus Garvey Library in Tottenham!
Here’s a clip from the Book Launch of the First Edition:
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Pre-order your signed copy of ‘Journey of a Sister’ for only £9.99 to reserve your seat! Haven’t read it yet? Start the journey from Year One Free! (← click on the link to open PDF)
SPECIAL OFFER!
Pre-order ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ together for only £14.99 (no postage) and pick them up at the Launch:
Did you buy the First Edition books?
Buy the Second Editions for HALF PRICE!
Bring your old books with you (or proof of purchase) to get the Revised books for 50% off! ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!’ has been re-titled ‘Journey of a Sister’ – and it includes TWO NEW CHAPTERS! (Years 12 & 13), get yours for only £5 to find out what happened after…..
Here’s some of the feedback I received after the Book Launch of the First Edition:
“Thank You Cezanne for another fantastic event. It was very well attended, informative, healing, & it was also very nice to see so many Brothers in attendance, looking forward to reading the book, & the artwork that I won is absolutely beautiful…More power to you Sis” ~DebRose x (Founder of the Natural November National Tour see Events page for details)
“Excellent night! appreciated hearing the viewpoints of some of the brothers who contributed to “How to Get the Ring On Your Finger” albeit, some of their views may have been a bitter pill to swallow! The fact you gave us the opportunity to get together in one space discussing relationships etc. Is a credit to u. Give thanks continue to shine sis. Look forward to the next event. Peace & blessings” ~ Ashanti Michelle
The Aftermath: I will like to personally thank Cezanne for putting on such a magnificent night. It was such a pleasure becoming acquainted with so many Afro-Caribbean faces both old and new. The attendance was wonderful but even more so the contribution from the panel that included myself as well as the audience that in many ways became the panel. Their input was tremendous and the way you guys the audience welcomed my thoughts, clapped and smiled brought joy to a brothers heart so thank you for being so receptive. I would like to thank Cezanne once again for inviting me on this journey and giving me a seat on the panel. Hopefully we will have many more events like these because ‘How to get a ring on the finger’ is very important and not only are we talking a ring but commitment where in a generation that does or no longer exists. It’s about upbringing, it’s about changing a generational curse…” ~ Author Darren Moxam
“Thank you for tonight Cezanne, had such an enjoyable and thought-provoking evening. Great people, great vibes, great cause! I really wish you all the best on your journey, you are really an inspiration to me and I’m sure many more. Keep up the great work! God
bless you x” Siobhan
“OMD! If you missed this event, you simply missed out. Firstly let me thank Cezanne for her gracious talent and artwork you are truly a soul sis-Star and I was delighted to win your Blue Lotus artwork, it will take pride of place in my home. Darren Moxam you are magnetic and gifted with your words…in particular your response to my question about what a man looks for in a wife is enlightening. Yeah a man does want a best friend in his woman for sure. I learned men want love just as much as a woman does and once they get it they will indeed cherish their soul mate you know the one they cannot live with out. I sat down and I listened to all the panel answered my question ‘what is the top three things you look for in a wife’? and their answers were precise and in chorus they are ultimately seeking a woman to understand them and love them unconditionally. After tonight I am indeed ready for love and all that it brings I open my arms wide to receive it, not to squeeze it but to gently caress it and welcome love to my bosom. I am a woman strong, sexy and sassy, I vibrate and illuminate After tonight my story is one of victory and strength in the stride of my thick thighs for I am the sum total made in the Creator’s image, perfect for the heart that is meant to love me, cherish and protect me. Tonight was not just about how to put a ring on your finger tonight was all about how to love you first. Be the love you want to receive” ~ Winsome Duncan
WIN laminated and FRAMED PRINTS of my Art!
Take part in the RAFFLE to win prints of myartwork, some of which have been hand-finished by my Self! (e.g. Black Butterfly is finished with hand-applied diamentes for the stars).
In your service,
Award-winning Visual & Spoken Word Artist|Author|Blogger|Events Host|Workshop Facilitator
P.S. Visit my Events page for details the Natural November National Tour I’m taking part in, or click on the image below to get your £5 ticket (£10 on the door)
It’s just 3 weeks to my Book Launch so I’m offering FREE DOWNLOADS on the e-books of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’, read them in advance, then come and join in the Discussion! Your personally signed paperbacks are included in the ticket price! (£9.99 for ‘Journey of a Sister’, £7.99 for ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’, and £14.99 for them both!)
Journey of a Sister is the familiar story of a young woman on her quest for ‘the Truth!’ about sex before marriage, the creative power of her thoughts, her African ancestry, and the his-story of the religion she had been indoctrinated into! Start from Year One FREE by clicking on the link to open the PDF! (or download from Amazon below), also, Download Year Two FREE TODAY ONLY!
Tomorrow, Year Three will be free to download, and so on. This gives you the opportunity to preview the book before purchasing your SIGNED PAPERBACKS ahead of my Book Launch on Sunday 6th November! Read the free e-books,then purchase your ticket for the event (your signed paperbacks are included in the ticket price)
Are you an Amazon Prime member?
Borrow the whole e-book series of ‘Journey of a Sister’ from their lending library FREE! Start from Year One:
The SEQUEL (Years 12 & 13) is exclusively in the paperback!
You can also get a FREE download of ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ (which has contributions from over 30 brothers) when you subscribe, or you can borrow it from Amazon’s lending library FREE!
If you are unable to attend the Book Launch, you can still order your paperbacks and join me at a future Book Signing & Discussion Event! Go to my previous post to pay for your books using Paypal!
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My article ‘No TESTimony without a TEST‘ was written exclusively for Mocha Girls Pit Stop, and was inspired by my poem “Look to Me!” which forms the foundation of the article. I wrote the poem in 2001, at a time when I was feeling down, probably depressed. The poem was God’s Reply to my moaning and complaining. See, I had such big visions and plans for my life, but at the time, I was a struggling single mother with two young ‘suns’. I couldn’t see how I was going to get from where I was, to where I wanted to be. The poem was simply me writing down what God was speaking to me in my spirit, and when I started writing my Self-help novel Journey of a Sister in 2010, I was led to include it in Year One! It’s also the first track on my award-winning CD ‘Seeds of Love‘, which you’ll get FREE when you order your signed paperback before Tuesday!
Listen to it here:
(click on the shopping cart to download for just $1.29, right click on the image below to save it FREE!)
Download Year One FREE!
Help ME help YOU!
If you enjoyed reading Year One, help ME help YOU by ordering your signed paperbacks! I only need 200 people to order their books before Tuesday to enable me to print them with my artwork in full colour, so YOU can benefit from the COLOUR THERAPY in them while you read! Click on the image below to order yours (please wait a few moments while it loads):
Visit Mocha Girls Pit Stop to read my exclusive article No TESTimony without a TEST!
Be inspired!
Visual & Spoken Word Artist|Author|Blogger|Events Host|Workshop Facilitator
Also, visit my Events Page for details of Events I’m taking part in leading up to my Book Launch! (I’m performing at the Black Cultural Archives this coming Wednesday!)
Today is DAY ONE of my online Blog Tour! Over the next 5 days you’ll be able to read exclusive articles I’ve written as a guest blogger for 6 other blogs; today’s article is called ‘The Black Butterfly Effect‘, which compliments my painting ‘Black Butterfly‘:
I actually found the topic ‘The Black Butterfly Effect‘ in an old journal I’d written back in 2012; at the time I was doing a ‘Mind Fast’ which inspired my writing. The article I’ve written is adapted from my journal, and also includes the inspired poem I wrote around the same time! Visit www.sheinspiredher.comto read it, and to listen to the poem! If you enjoy the article, join me on my 30 Day Mind Fast which starts next January (I’ll be helping you prepare for it in between!)
Over the next 5 days of the Blog Tour you’ll also be able to read Year One of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister’ FREE! The main character has a dream based on ‘Black Butterfly’, and the theme running throughout the whole story is of transformation; I’m aiming to print the Revised Edition with my artwork in full colour so YOU can benefit from the COLOUR THERAPY in them, watch the video I put together this morning to explain!
Help ME help YOU by ordering your signed paperbacks before the end of the Blog Tour!
If you identify with the story and want to continue the journey, order your SIGNED paperback – brothers, this is for you too!
Click on the image below to order your signed paperbacks! (please wait a few seconds for it to load)
BONUS ARTICLE! I only needed 5 articles for my Blog Tour, but I actually had 6 websites who wanted to take part, so I’ve included Caribdomain as a Bonus! Read my article ‘What’s in a Name?‘ (all 5 days)
I hope to see you at one of my Book Signing & Discussion Events, where we will be discussing the topics raised in my Self-help books; you’ll get a FREE ticket to my Book Launch taking place in Central London on Sunday 6th November when you order Journey of a Sister in my campaign!
In your service,
Visual & Spoken Word Artist|Author|Blogger|Events Host
Promoting LOVE through Creativity!
P.S. Visit my Events Page for details of Events I’m taking part in, leading up to the Launch!
If you would like to help me reach my target of raising £4,790 in the next 7 days, please share this page with people who you know will benefit from getting their books too!
Last October I attended an event where I met Caz Mac, who was in the process of setting up the No Ordinary Woman Chat Show YouTube Channel. She would be interviewing a number of ordinary women doing extraodinary things! I gave her a signed copy of ‘Journey of a Sister‘ to read. Some time later she contacted me really excited, having just finished reading the book, and invited me for an interview! We had a good connection because she identified with a lot of what I’d written about. In this interview I share my inspiration behind writing both books, but it’s mainly focused on the one she read. The video launched on the No Ordinary Woman Chat Show YouTube Channel last week, and is available to watch NOW! (No Ordinary Woman) 🙂
