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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
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The Nubian Barnstormer Saga – Novels for Black History Month!
In the Nubian Barnstormer historical fiction series, author Dessa Little tells the story of Ava Odell: an African American woman who dares to live and dares to love! In Volume 1: Persistence, Ava wants to fly an airplane: a controversial dream for a resident of Black Wall Street during World War I. She’ll forge bonds with humor, intelligence and heart as she braves a Jim Crow world. In Volume 2: Crossroads, Ava and Black Wall Street fight to rebuild. From the Roaring ’20s through the Great Depression, she and those she loves make choices that lead to tragedies and triumphs as World War II dawns. Each book is 386 pages…
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Shop LucyIsLight Merch at Teespring!
Find our new merch at Teespring’s LucyIsLight store! Purchase a face mask (stay safe!), a mug and phone cases. Choose from a women’s tee, a unisex tee, and unisex pullover and zip hoodies! All with the LucyIsLight logo! Go here or click on the banner below to buy official products. You’ll support the creation of art that celebrates African American women!
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Nubian Barnstormer, Volume 1: Persistence~Black Historical Novel
Ava Odell wants to fly an airplane: a controversial dream for a resident of Black Wall Street during World War I. She’ll forge bonds with humor and brains as she braves a Jim Crow world. This enlightening generational saga by Dessa Little explores forgotten parts of black history through the eyes of a smart and daring woman. How will Ava, her family and friends navigate issues that reverberate today? Find out in the Nubian Barnstormer, Volume 1: Persistence. Available on Amazon, Apple and other retailers starting January 28, 2021! To read an excerpt, click here.
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Nubian Barnstormer, Volume 2: Crossroads ~ Black Historical Novel
Now a mother, Ava Odell-Hemmer and Black Wall Street fight to rebuild. Choices made during the Roaring ’20s through World War II shape her and those she loves. Choices that range from who to love to black soldiers who risk a midnight drive down a Southern country road. In this follow up to Volume 1, Dessa Little’s generational saga explores black family life and romance against the backdrop of Jim Crow. Immerse yourself in Ava’s journey in the Nubian Barnstormer, Volume 2: Crossroads. Available on Amazon, Apple and other retailers starting January 28, 2021! To read an excerpt, click here.
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Birthday of LucyIsLight’s Inspiration
Lucy–an amazing black woman! My inspiration!
