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ABOUT

Blackbone Books is a burgeoning publishing company created by Chicago born/LA Based writer Breeze Vincinz. Our goal is to promote "out of the box" stories with strong characters, narratives, and distinct points of view from authors of African descent. We ARE your grandmother's publishing company because she was a kick-ass woman with a ton of interesting stories, and we want to make sure they are all heard. When it comes to offering resources, original content, and support for Black authors, we're going to put our BLACKbone into providing quality literary material. 

INSPIRATION

 

BOOKS

 
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CALL FOR AUTHORS

We want to create a network of authors whereas we can share our work, commonwealth our experiences, and provide support for one another. We are in the process of creating a book club focusing on anomalous stories of Black life, and we also are looking for authors to add to our team. For more information to be in the know with updates, leave your contact information below, and we’ll keep in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Contact Us

BLACKBONE BOOK CLUB

The Blackbone Book Club meets every 2nd Sunday of the month. We will discuss fiction and non-fiction titles that creatively address issues dealing with race, gender, sexuality, and politics in unconventional/unorthodox ways. All are welcome to attend with discussions lasting around an hour. A virtual experience, no more than five (5) participants will be allowed per meeting with questions and comments acknowledged from the audience at large during the course of the broadcast.

 

For more info and to join the online panel, please CONTACT US.

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PAST MEETINGS

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Ride. Share. Stories. by Breeze Vincinz

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz

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Sunday, December 14, 2020

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors by Bryant Terry

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Caste: The Origins of our Discontents

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NEXT MEETINGS

Poets & Writers

This website not only provides ready access to databases of literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, MFA programs and writing contests, it also has information about how to get published, and an active community of writers who share information, support, and advice. >>Read More



Grammar Girl

Aptly billed as “your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language,” Grammar Girl will set you straight when you’re feeling insecure about your use of a semicolon. >> Read More



Jane Friedman

When it comes to the topic of publishing in the digital age, there are few people more knowledgeable than former Writer’s Digest publisher Jane Friedman. Her blog includes posts on topics ranging from “how to find a literary agent,” to “best practices for author Facebook pages,” and “the complete guide to query letters.” >>Read More



Brain Pickings

If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further than this treasure trove of ideas. Curated by the endlessly curious Maria Popova, Brain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love that will provide you endless intellectual and creative stimulation. >>Read More



Writer’s Digest

Another great one-stop shop for creative writers, this site hosts everything from writing advice and prompts, to publishing tips, to community forums and blogs (and you don’t have to be a magazine subscriber to access it). >>Read More



poets.org | The Academy of American Poets

When you’re in need of motivation, this website has lots of essays on “why writing matters.” It also has an extensive collection of over 5,000 poems by writers past and present. >>Read More



Literary Market Place

The LMP is a directory of book publishers and literary agents in the U.S. and Canada. >>Read More



Kirkus Reviews – “Word on the Street”

Every week, Kirkus posts a Q&A with a publisher, agent, or bookseller on the Pro Connect part of their website. This is a great resource for writers looking for the inside scoop from industry professionals. >>Read More



Literary Hub

Dubbed “the best of the literary internet,” LITHUB curates daily and weekly lists of engaging and informative articles from across the literary spectrum. They also publish original content and exclusive excerpts by great writers. >>Read More



U.S. Copyright Office

This is dryer reading for sure (it’s the government after all), but here you will find everything you need to know about copyrighting, including a step-by-step guide to registering your work. >>Read More



Writers Guild of America West

The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, videogames and new media content that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed. >>Read More



Roadmap Writers

Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for Career Writers looking for a guided path to success. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. >>Read More



 

RESOURCES

Poets & Writers

This website not only provides ready access to databases of literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, MFA programs and writing contests, it also has information about how to get published, and an active community of writers who share information, support, and advice. >>Read More



Grammar Girl

Aptly billed as “your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language,” Grammar Girl will set you straight when you’re feeling insecure about your use of a semicolon. >> Read More



Jane Friedman

When it comes to the topic of publishing in the digital age, there are few people more knowledgeable than former Writer’s Digest publisher Jane Friedman. Her blog includes posts on topics ranging from “how to find a literary agent,” to “best practices for author Facebook pages,” and “the complete guide to query letters.” >>Read More



Brain Pickings

If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further than this treasure trove of ideas. Curated by the endlessly curious Maria Popova, Brain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love that will provide you endless intellectual and creative stimulation. >>Read More



Writer’s Digest

Another great one-stop shop for creative writers, this site hosts everything from writing advice and prompts, to publishing tips, to community forums and blogs (and you don’t have to be a magazine subscriber to access it). >>Read More



poets.org | The Academy of American Poets

When you’re in need of motivation, this website has lots of essays on “why writing matters.” It also has an extensive collection of over 5,000 poems by writers past and present. >>Read More



Literary Market Place

The LMP is a directory of book publishers and literary agents in the U.S. and Canada. >>Read More



Kirkus Reviews – “Word on the Street”

Every week, Kirkus posts a Q&A with a publisher, agent, or bookseller on the Pro Connect part of their website. This is a great resource for writers looking for the inside scoop from industry professionals. >>Read More



Literary Hub

Dubbed “the best of the literary internet,” LITHUB curates daily and weekly lists of engaging and informative articles from across the literary spectrum. They also publish original content and exclusive excerpts by great writers. >>Read More



U.S. Copyright Office

This is dryer reading for sure (it’s the government after all), but here you will find everything you need to know about copyrighting, including a step-by-step guide to registering your work. >>Read More



Writers Guild of America West

The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, videogames and new media content that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed. >>Read More



Roadmap Writers

Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for Career Writers looking for a guided path to success. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. >>Read More



"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."

-Toni Morrison