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The 13th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest Appearance Schedule 1:00-1:05-Intro- Radiah Hubbert 1:05pm-1:15pm- La Jill Hunt 1:15pm-1:25pm- Jeffery Roshell 1:25pm-1:35pm- Pat Simmons 1:35pm-1:45-Break 1:45pm-1:55pm- Shakir Rashaan 2pm- 3pm- Games & Giveaways Naleighna Kai Pat G’Orge-Walker J.L. Campbell Stephanie M. Freeman Karen D. Bradley J.L. Woodson Sierra Kay Marie McKenzie Solsiré E. Felida Erica B. Davis 3pm-3:10pm-Break 3:10pm-3:20pm-Donna Hill 3:20pm-3:30pm- Rhonda McKnight 3:30pm-3:40pm- Kendy Ward 3:40pm-3:50pm-Break 3:50pm-4:00pm- Shawneda Crout 4:00pm-4:10pm-Shelia Bell 4:10pm-4:20pm-Untamed 4:20pm-4:30pm-Ebony Farashuu 4:30pm-4:40pm-Bonnie J. Edwards 4:40pm-4:50pm- Kimani Lauren 4:50pm-5pm- Vivian King 5pm-5:10pm-Eve Alexander 5:10-5:15pm-Wrap up

  I Am Ayah Donna Hill Published by: Sideways Books Publication date: August 30th 2022 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance History and the present collide in this fascinating and poignant new novel from Essence bestselling author Donna Hill. Full description TBA Add to Goodreads Author Bio: My official writing career began in 1987 when my first short story was published. My first novel, Rooms of the Heart was published in 1990. Since then there have been a slew of books and short stories that I've had published, from romance to women's fiction, chic-lit, erotica and mysteries. I enjoy them all. Three of my novels were adapted for television so that was exciting. I've had the honor of conceptualizing and editing several collections: After the Vows, Midnight Clear, Where There's a Will, Indecent Exposure, and The Hot Spot. I currently teach at Medgar Evers College and live in Brooklyn, NY with my family. Website / Goodre...

4 out of 5 books Prior to reading Island Queen, I was already a Vanessa Riley fan. To say I love historical fiction would be an understatement. I have read other books by her, and think this is her best work yet! Not only was I riveted, (I’m talking stuck in the book and burn your dinner riveted), but I also learned about Dorothy   Kirwan Thomas, “Dolly or Doll” to those who knew her.   This book is based on Ms. Thomas, a very courageous and strong black woman, who grew up in slavery. She not only bought her freedom, but her family’s as well. Then went on to not only build an empire, she provided a better life for her family. Although I felt the book was a good read, I wish that Ms. Riley had given us a bit more focus on her familial and business relationships, rather than those of the failed love interests. However, I was still enthralled with the book, which takes place in the 18th century colonial Caribbean, and especially loved learning about Ms. Thomas, who was from the W...