A gifted writer and spoken word performer, he is the creator of a series of slave narratives, in commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth, The narratives have been presented in various venues throughout the region, including locations as far away as Kentucky, Youngstown, Ohio, public libraries (like the Carnegie), Wheeling WVA Community College and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading & Cultural Center in Pittsburgh PA, which houses The Langston Hugh Reference Library Section he initiated.

What do avalanches, colanders, and stinky feet have in common? Each of these seemingly unrelated nouns is the subject of an essay on writing tips from Fran Stewart, award-winning author of the Biscuit McKee Mystery Series. Whether you're a budding author or a seasoned professional, you'll profit from Stewart's experience and insight.

If you want to learn everything about fountain pens, then check out "HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens." You will learn how to find, use, clean, maintain, and love fountain pens from A to Z! Fountain pens are not ancient relics, and they're not pens made of feathers that you dip into an ink vial. That would be a quill. They are part of a bustling and modern industry backed by users, collectors, and enthusiasts worldwide. And by the end of this book, you might be one of them. In HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens, you'll discover all you need to know about: - What a fountain pen is - How to write with a fountain pen - How to clean a fountain pen - How to make sure your fountain pen performs at its best - Ways to use a fountain pen like daily reflection journaling and letter writing - Fountain pen collecting - How ink and paper make a difference in your writing - Why fountain pens can be so expensive - And so much more! In this guide, there will also be tips, tricks, and warnings to ensure that your fountain pen maintenance takes no more effort than it has to. Collecting and writing with fountain pens are supposed to be part of an enjoyable hobby. It's not supposed to stress you out. The tips and lessons inside this guide will ensure that your experience is smooth as a nib on paper. Check out "HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens" and learn all about fountain pens starting today! About the Expert Lauren Traye is a life-long stationery enthusiast turned fountain pen fanatic. She's been collecting and using fountain pens for well over two years and enjoys spreading her knowledge to her friends, family, and anyone who will listen. Over the years, she's amassed a collection of over 20 pens, 18 bottles of ink, and countless ink samples. She's not running out of ink any time soon. Her preferred pen will have a fine or medium nib and will always be inked with something purple. When she's not tending to her fountain pen collection or roaming the internet for her next acquisition, she enjoys bullet journaling, reading, and spending time with her two adorable kittens. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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"Thirty-six practical exercises and easy-to-follow tips for writers of fiction or non-fiction. Light-hearted yet educational approach to correct usage of grammar and punctuation as well as entertaining, real-life examples for overcoming blocks to the creative process. Written in a 'Georgia state of mind' by the author of the award winning Biscuit McKee Mystery series"--Provided by publisher.

This book covers everything that anyone new to fountain pens needs to know about how to choose, use, maintain and enjoy these pens. Everything that you need to know about - from the parts of a pen, nibs, filling systems, inks and paper is included in this book, which will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step guide to using these beautiful and functional pens. Photographs and diagrams are included throughout this book to help you to learn which pens and nibs to choose, along with how to avoid making mistakes. This book concentrates on the low-cost, Chinese made pens, which are ideally suited to beginners to the fountain pen hobby, but the advice applies to all fountain pens. The second part of this book provides a detailed summary of the readily available, popular (and affordable) Chinese made fountain pens. This part of the book gives an overview of particular, commonly encountered pen manufacturers and their popular models.