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)
Are you an Amazon Prime Member? Borrow the e-book series from their lending library FREE! (Visit the Books Page for links)
Visit my Art Page to learn about the Colour Therapy incorporated in my paintings!
In your service,
Award-winning Visual & Spoken Word Artist, International Author, Events Host, Workshop Facilitator
Today is officially Black Woman Heal Day, founded by Lilada Gee in 2015. The aim is to organise events, write blogs, and create forums where sisters can get information, share stories, and empower each other.
I would have liked to organise an event this year, but I’m attending the Woman to Woman Conference today, so I’ve decided to write a blog instead, with the aim of organizing an event next year…
Why The Black Woman MUST Heal:
The Black Womban is the Original Woman, the ‘Mother of All Nations’.
It has been scientifically proven that the oldest human remains is of a Black Womban.
She carries the original gene: Mitochondria DNA. Men do not carry this gene, it can only be transferred from mother to child, which is where I believe the word inHERitance comes from! (I’ve covered the topic of MDNA in Year 8 of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister’)
There is a secret war against the Black Womban; to prevent her from ‘re-membering’ who she is, to degrade her image (and that of her male counterpart) in order to destroy her family, and ultimately her whole commUNITY.
The Black Womban is the core of her community; in order to heal our community, the Black Womban MUST heal – for the sake of the next generation!
The Black Womban, being the Mother of All Nations, is pow-HER-full! But we have forgotten our power. Many of us have issues to do with our womb, relating to the foods we eat, the products we put on our skin and hair, and the toxic men we sleep with. In order to heal, we must return to nature! In order to heal our relationships, we must begin by healing ourselves, starting with Self Love!
Ways we can heal:
Get in touch with our True Self, by spending time alone, sitting in the Silence, meditating, praying, taking notes.
Read (and implement) Self-help books, audios and videos that help us return to our natural state of being.
Get into nature at least twice a week
Use natural skin and hair care products (these sink into your bloodstream!)
Grow natural! (There’s a section in my novel which will help you innerstand why this is important)
Exercise your mind and body daily
Eat foods provided by Mother Nature
Learn about the power of your yoni and womb (covered in Year 8 of ‘Journey of a Sister’)
In a society which has turned everything upside down, where the truth is now a lie, and a lie is now the truth, it doesn’t take much to realize why the Black Woman and her male counterpart is under such attack. Yet WE have the power to turn everything the right way around again! We are POW-HER-FULL!
The source of our power is in our EMOTIONS and our INTUITION. Yet if we continue operating in our masculine energy instead of our feminine energy, we will never be able to tap into our full pow-HER. We will never take our rightful position on this planet , next to our Black Man, reigning side by side.
As melanin-rich people, we are naturally spiritual, and naturally sexual.
Religion has played a big part in separating sex from spirituality, but in this time we MUST heal, and put the two back together again. I have gone into much more detail about this in my novel, preview Year One FREE! (click on link to open)
Are you an Amazon Prime member? Borrow the e-book series of ‘Journey of a Sister’ from their lending library FREE! (click on book image below to go to Amazon).
Prefer the paperback? Order your copy from Lulu.com!
To learn more about Black Woman Heal Day and get involved next year contact the Founder Lilada Gee
In your service,
Cezanne Taharqa aka Cezanne Poetess
Award-winning Visual & Spoken Word Artist| International Author| Events Host| Workshop Facilitator
Visit my Events Page for details of April events, hope to see you at one of them! (My book will be on sale)
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!
LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER:
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!
On Saturday I attended the Legacy Gala where we championed people within our community who were making a positive impact and leaving a legacy (maybe I’ll be included next year!) An old friend of mine, Marlon ‘Kush’ Palmer received an award for his contributions to showcasing Black films over the last 20 years (I designed his very first logo!).
I was interviewed at the Gala by ‘No Ordinary Woman’ Chat Show about my novel ‘Journey of a Sister’ – it was a coincidence that I’d only met the presenter Caz-Maz a few days earlier at the Mayor of Southwark’s Office! (That’s another story!)
And last Thursday, I attended the Premier Screening of ‘Birth of a Nation’. It wasn’t what I expected, as most of the film simply promoted white supremacy, and blatantly showed how the bible was used to subdue my ancestors and turn them docile. I thought I was going to see an empowering film about revolution, but for me, ‘The Birth of a Nation’ was really about the birth of white supremacy through the enslavement of my ancestors. As the descendant of an enslaved African, in my opinion, this film did nothing to empower me, and did nothing to honour my ancestors.
The bright side was, I had the opportunity to perform my poem “Who Am I?” before the film started. It was befitting for me to perform this particular poem, because when I was in Ghana in November 2014, I performed this same poem in the dungeons where my ancestors were held in squalid conditions before being torn from their Motherland and shipped from Cape Coast (one of them was called ‘The Good Ship Jesus’). I performed it right on the spot where my ancestors were held captive. It was also the 8th anniversary of my grandmothers passing:
It took me a year to write about my experiences in Ghana, but the last two chapters of my revised Self-help novel now titled ‘Journey of a Sister’ are based upon my experiences there. Get your paperback here (ships worldwide).
Anyway, the following day (Friday), I went to see the play ‘So You Think I’m Crazy?’ at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in Tottenham, North London. Brilliant acting, which again portrayed the many ways my people are under psychological attack – this time through the Mental Health system. Here’s a clip:
Religion, mainstream media, the food we eat, the music we listen to, and the (mis) education system, are some of the ways we battle psychological warfare.
Along my own Self-healing journey, I studied how the mind works in order to heal myself from depression and self-sabotage. I learnt that our childhood programming determines how we think and act as adults. As someone who was indoctrinated into a religion from a very young age, it took me years to un-indoctrinate myself. On top of that, I’m still going through the process of re-programming my subconscious mind from the negative words and beatings I received as a child (that’s how deep it goes!) I now know that the whippings my ancestors received were to break them down mentally in order to control them physically. My parent’s generation were simply enacting their genetic coding of beating their children mercilessly, being emotionally detached from them, speaking negatively to them (e.g. “You are worthless/good for nothing/ugly…”), and taking them to church to be indoctrinated to be humble servants. I am grateful for my upbringing, because that’s what has led me to the path I’m on today; to help my people ‘break free from mental slavery’.
Religion is a Mind Control tool. When coupled with the slave mentality, it leaves our minds weak and susceptible to any suggestion made to them. I seek to work with those who are raising the next generation, because as Frederick Douglas said, “It’s easier to raise strong children than to mend broken adults”. If you are committed to the process of healing, read my Self-help books!
After watching the film ‘Sankofa’ in 2010, I cried out to my ancestors and asked them what I could do to help my people heal. The following morning, I played the guitar track and recorded ‘We Belong Together’ in my home studio (I recorded it first, then wrote it after – it was channeled!):
Since then I’ve also written ‘Journey of a Sister’ and ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ (which has contributions from over 30 brothers). Both books look at how our PAST has affected the way we relate to each other TODAY. They will help you begin the process of Self-healing, and help you build Self Love, Love for your race, Self-dignity and Pride in who you are.
These are the legacies I am leaving for my commUNITY, read them! You can download ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ FREE when you subscribe, or get both paperbacks signed by me from the Books page for only £14.99! (ships worldwide, Paypal will convert currency).
December Events:
This Sunday I’m doing a Presentation at the Launch of ‘Kings & Queens United’, a new platform aimed at helping us ‘re-create our bonds’. My interactive talk will be based on the topics raised in ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’, and I’ll also be performing my poem ‘R U The One?’ This is a Dinner & Discussion type of event, download the e-book of ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ FREE, and come and join in the discussion! Book your ticket here, which includes a Caribbean buffet meal!
SAD Presentation @ Brixton Library Sunday 18th December 2-4pm
Join us TODAY at the Marcus Garvey Library in Tottenham for the official Book Launch & Discussion of my Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ – some of the brothers who contributed to the latter book will be on the Panel to join in the discussion!
I revised it to take into consideration some of the comments 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 a brother said: ‘the ring is the smallest handcuff ever created by the white man’ (he’s now happily married by the way!). You can see Jay 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 the Second Edition of my Self-help novel, now titled ‘Journey of a Sister‘ (previously ‘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!
Did you buy the First Edition? Bring it with you to get the Second Edition for only £5! You can keep the first one as well 🙂
WIN Framed and Laminated Prints of my Art!
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 towards Edmonton, 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.
CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT?
If you are unable to attend, you can still order your signed copy of ‘Journey of a Sister’ for only £9.99 (+ £2.99 p&p)! Need a preview? Start the journey from Year One Free! (← click on the link to open PDF)
The Revised Edition includes TWO NEW CHAPTERS (Years 12 & 13) which are exclusively in the PAPERBACK!
SPECIAL OFFER!
Get ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ together for only £14.99 :
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)
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)
This is the last FREE download in the e-book series, get it NOW! (free until TOMORROW 20th Oct).
If you missed Years One to Nine, download this free e-book, then start from Year One FREE! (just click on the link to open PDF)
If you’re an AMAZON PRIME Member you can borrow the whole e-book series from their library FREE!
In the First Edition (previously titled ‘Single, Spiritual…AND Sexual!‘ it ended at Year 11, when they were celebrating their first year of wedded bliss, and expecting the imminent birth of their first child together. Then through a twist of fate, Suzanne learns the true meaning of the word ‘Love’. The Revised Edition includes TWO NEW CHAPTERS (Years 12 & 13) which are exclusively in the PAPERBACK! If you’ve enjoyed reading the FREE e-book series, order your personally signed paperback for just £9.99 + £2.99 p&p!
Join me on Sunday 6th November for the launch of my revised Self-help novel ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘! A few of the brothers who contributed to the latter book will be on the panel to take any questions, so come and join in the discussion! You’ll receive full details when you purchase your paperback in advance. (If you’re attending the book launch I’ll refund your p&p or you can use it against any of my other products)
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
Order your book early to secure your seat! (only those who have pre-ordered their books will be guaranteed a place).
Hope to see you there!
For details of Events I’m taking part in, including Ava ‘Eagle’ Brown’s Phenomenal Book Tour this SATURDAY and the Natural November National Tour covering London, Birmingham and Manchester next month, visit my Events page!
Follow Your Heart!
Visual & Spoken Word Artist|Author|Blogger|Events Host|Black Love Promoter
I’ve been doing free downloads on the e-book series of ‘Journey of a Sister‘ and we’re up to Years 8 & 9! (Joint Chapter), download it FREE TODAY!
If you enjoy the free read, order your personally signed paperback for only £9.99 (+ £2.99 p&p) then come and join in the discussion at my Book Launch on Sunday 6th November! It takes place at the Marcus Garvey Library in Tottenham from 2-6pm; pre-order your personally signed paperback today so it arrives in time! Haven’t read it yet? Start from Year One FREE! (click on the link to open PDF). If you’ll be collecting your book at the Launch, I’ll refund your postage, or you can use it towards any of my other products, such as laminated prints of my Art!
Alternatively, pre-order ‘Journey of a Sister‘ with its sister-book ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger‘ together for only £14.99, saving £2.98!
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:
I look forward to seeing you at the Book Launch; for details of Events I’m taking part in leading up to the Launch, including Ava ‘Eagle’ Brown’s Phenomenal Book Tour this SATURDAY and the Natural November National Tour covering London, Birmingham and Manchester next month, visit my Events page!
In Love,
Visual & Spoken Word Artist|Author|Blogger|Events Host|Black Love Promoter
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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