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Time: Essays, Poems, Short Fiction, & More
TIME collects twenty years of some of the best writing from Rashid Darden, including never-before published poems, favorite blog entries, the award-winning play Message from ‘The Legba’ and the short story “Smith & Jones: Young Americans.”
At once an enduring tribute to the legacy of David Bowie and a survey of an emerging artist’s greatest hits, TIME is sure to once again establish Rashid Darden as a literary force.
At once an enduring tribute to the legacy of David Bowie and a survey of an emerging artist’s greatest hits, TIME is sure to once again establish Rashid Darden as a literary force.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2020
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About the author
Rashid Darden
14 books96 followersRashid Darden is an award-winning novelist of the urban LGBT experience, a seasoned leader of black fraternal movements, and a professional educator in alternative schools. He is local to the District of Columbia and Conway, North Carolina.
His books include the Potomac University Series: Lazarus, Covenant, and Epiphany; Yours in the Bond (Men of Beta, Volume I); the Dark Nation Series: Birth of a Dark Nation and Children of Fury; the anthology Time; and The Life and Death of Savion Cortez, a volume of poetry. His short story “Smith & Jones: Young Americans” was first published in 47 – 16 : Short Fiction and Poetry Inspired by David Bowie (Volume I). In 2017, Rashid’s play “Message from ‘The Legba’” was selected as a winner of the OutWrite DC and Theatre Prometheus One Page Play Competition. It was staged in 2018. Rashid won the Elite 25 Award in Literature from Clik Magazine in 2006.
Rashid believes wholeheartedly in living an authentic, intersectional life at all times. He is an out, black gay man who has experienced chaos and order, wealth and poverty, urban bustle, and rural peace. He brings to his novels as well as his own life a sense of thoughtful disruption. Ultimately, he believes in the principles of everyday brotherhood—that is, the parts of ourselves which keep us connected to one another in meaningful ways.
His books include the Potomac University Series: Lazarus, Covenant, and Epiphany; Yours in the Bond (Men of Beta, Volume I); the Dark Nation Series: Birth of a Dark Nation and Children of Fury; the anthology Time; and The Life and Death of Savion Cortez, a volume of poetry. His short story “Smith & Jones: Young Americans” was first published in 47 – 16 : Short Fiction and Poetry Inspired by David Bowie (Volume I). In 2017, Rashid’s play “Message from ‘The Legba’” was selected as a winner of the OutWrite DC and Theatre Prometheus One Page Play Competition. It was staged in 2018. Rashid won the Elite 25 Award in Literature from Clik Magazine in 2006.
Rashid believes wholeheartedly in living an authentic, intersectional life at all times. He is an out, black gay man who has experienced chaos and order, wealth and poverty, urban bustle, and rural peace. He brings to his novels as well as his own life a sense of thoughtful disruption. Ultimately, he believes in the principles of everyday brotherhood—that is, the parts of ourselves which keep us connected to one another in meaningful ways.
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May 29, 2020
I'm not usually a big anthology reader, but I've enjoyed Rashid Darden's other works. This anthology contains poetry, essays, photography, blog entries, and a play, as well as some "behind the scenes" information about his early novels. "Saditty" was a big standout for me, as I love school days types of memoir. I also really enjoyed the poetry. I used to be an avid reader and writer of poetry, and over the years have drifted from it completely, and Darden's work really drew me closer to the art form.
Another favourite was the info on early versions of his Potomac University series. I love seeing how an author develops their work, their characters, and how it morphs into its final form, so I loved this look at how the series came to be.
Overall this anthology had a little bit of everything you could want, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Another favourite was the info on early versions of his Potomac University series. I love seeing how an author develops their work, their characters, and how it morphs into its final form, so I loved this look at how the series came to be.
Overall this anthology had a little bit of everything you could want, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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