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Historical Fiction: Honors Our Past & Contextualizes the Present
History has always fueled my imagination. Black History, in particular, ignites a proud wonder inside of me. As members of a diaspora spawned from the evil of chattel slavery, most black people realize the past is never really past. It often walks hand-in-hand with the present and shapes the future, negatively and positively. I first learned about the “Tulsa Riot” while searching for more information on Rosewood, Florida back in the late 2000s. Greenwood’s existence and it’s even lesser-known resilience after the massacre inspired me to tell Black Wall Street’s story over a decade later from the perspective of a young woman who survives and thrives along with the community.…
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Snippet from an Earlier Blog: Time Equals Change
(This is from a post on my original website.) The Nubian Barnstormer’s story spans the years of 1917 through 1946. I’m a history nerd, so I was eager to delve into how major events like World Wars I and II and the Great Depression would affect Ava Odell and the people in her life. I enjoyed the hours of research necessary to capture the evolution of fashion, technology and entertainment during that time period. The rise and fall of hemlines. Communication by telegram and the expansion of telephone service. The discovery of dances that would have been popular with Ava and her friends and learning the steps myself so I…
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The Nubian Barnstormer Novel Series–Black History and Black Love
The Nubian Barnstormer novel series is literary historical romance. The books cover the time-frame of World War I through World War II. Many African-American historians have considered those years a low point in Black history, with the exception of the Harlem Renaissance. I chose to narrate this period through the life journey of Ava Odell, a black woman who champions equality by pursuing an unconventional career. Most black people, iconic figures and regular folks alike, challenged discrimination by striving to live their best lives. During a time that I think has been mistakenly called “the nadir of black history,” they overcame obstacles, setbacks and sought justice with determination and grit.…
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Check Out My New Blog on Goodreads!
I have a new blog on Goodreads called Dessa’s Thoughts. Topics will include reflections on my books and literature. My first post is The Nubian Barnstormer Novel Series–Black History and Black Love. Please follow me on Goodreads. Also, add the Nubian Barnstormer Volumes 1 and 2 to your “Want to Read” list!
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Dessa Little Interview from The Author Interviews
I want to thank the Author Interviews for a thought-provoking experience! Below is text from the tweet. Click on the link below for the full interview. The Author Interviews @TheAuthorInt Dessa Little told us about her latest releases (volumes 1 & 2 of The Nubian Barnstormer) and the common misconception of the inspiration for her protagonist. @LucyIsLightDL Dessa Little — The Author Interviews Tell us a little about yourself? I’m a storyteller who comes from a long-line of storytellers. I don’t settle for stereotypes as I celebrate Black women’s diversity of experience through my fiction… Link to the Interview: theauthorinterviews.co 5:09 PM · Feb 3, 2021·Twitter Web App
