Georgie by Kerine Wint
How far can one stretch the privilege or lack thereof of one's skin? Does it extend easily to your love or does it resist taut and tight in the face of society's might?
Off Track by Tamkia Gibson - Critical Book Review
Often, it is those pillars that should keep us on track that steer us off course - love, family, community. This week, we read Gabrielle's take on Tamika Gibson's ‘Off Track’ - an exploration of the lives of two young Caribbean track stars - on and off the track.
The Grass is Greener by Christie Borely - Flash Fiction
They say the grass is greener where watered and tended. Cora's reluctant trek through the weeds of unrequited love, abortion and loss reflected in the neglected disarray of garden blinds her temporarily to the healing light spun from doing the work - finding those things that bring you joy and rain to nourish a parched soul.
Nano’s Comfort by Curtis Ackie - Flash Fiction
Nano - short for Na Noah - does not live up to the name of the greatest captain of any storybook. Never mind he has no ark to command, he drowns daily in his fear of the sea...until something bigger than fear calls for the journey home.
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - Critical Book Review
Unlike King Midas, Witches Steeped in Gold lacked that golden touch with a "Jamaican-inspired" note that was anything but inspirational. This critical review spotlights the hollow insides of this story yet cautiously hopes that Book Two will ring truer to the goal.
How We Survive the Dark and Stormy Nights by Joanne Skerrett - Essay
Poetry and music as therapy, history teller, coping and healing tools in the aftermath of natural disasters."Dish tek off like flying saucer, mi roof migrate without a visa" - Wild Gilbert by Lloyd Lovindeer.
My Fishy Stepmom by Shakirah Bourne - Critical Book Review
Book Review of My Fishy Stepmom: A Caribbean tale showcasing Rebel Girl, Josephine, and Rebel Women, Miss Mo, Mariss, Gyals galore and more within its pages.
Ole Jezebel by Karolyn Smith - Poem
A poem by Karolyn Smith on righting the descriptive narratives - lest we forget that Jezebel was a Queen.
Interview with Dr. Jason Allen-Paisant on Shedding the Baggage of Colonial Thought
Interview with Dr. Jason Allen-Paisant: Shedding the baggage of colonialism through thinking, being and doing.
The Stereo by Rajiv Ramkhalawan - Flash Fiction
A short douen story about a young Trini boy who responds to a call better left unanswered.
Written by Rajiv Ramkhalawan.
Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden - Book Review
Mrs Death Misses Death is a magnificently macabre telling of one person’s relationship with Death. The book focuses on the theme of (you guessed it) death and the grief and trauma that comes with losing loved ones and how this can affect mental health in the long term.
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier - Book Review
I gave it 3.5 stars but I really also kinda want it to be a 4-star book? Just wasn't quite there for me yet despite the somewhat gushy review. All in all, it was a solid debut and I cannot wait to see what N.G. Peltier does next.
Zodiac Astrology in ‘The Stars And The Blackness Between Them’ by Junauda Petrus Explained
Astrology lovers will be in awe of this book. Non-astrology lovers will also have a wonderful experience but the Astrology parts might go over their heads. As Queenie says, ‘there’s spirit everywhere’.
Chat with Chaya Bhuvaneswar, author of White Dancing Elephants
Chat with Chaya Bhuvaneswar, author of the spectacular short story collection White Dancing Elephants. We talk about being both a psychiatrist and writer, her favourite stories, tv shows she’s binging, and women she wishes were single.
Conversation with Nicole Dennis-Benn
We don’t think Nicole Dennis-Benn will ever write a book that is uncomplicated; nor should we ever want her to. We had the privilege to talk to her about her sophomore novel PATSY, language and self-care.