Black Coffee discussion

We will begin this book read as soon as most of us have a copy. So pleas say below if you will be joining and when you will receive your copy. Congrats Joan!!

Here's a synopsis:

"In August 1831, Nat Turner leads a group of escaped slaves in a rebellion that rocks the South. The revolt comes to a quick and violent end. In November, Nat is publicly hanged, and as his body swings, a false sense of peace washes over Jerusalem, Virginia.

Unbeknownst to the world, on the day Nat Turner dies, his son, Nat Hope Turner, is born. Reared by Big Mama on the Turner plantation, young Nat’s identity is kept secret to keep him safe. As Nat grows to manhood, he leads his own uprising against slavery and is forever after known as Black.
Fate—by way of Big Mama—leads Black to rescue a young female slave, Sunday, before the plantation owner can sell her. Black has lived for liberty until the day he comes face to face with the alluring Sunday. As the two embark on a sexually charged ride toward love and freedom, they set off a chain of events that forces Black to risk his own liberty for hers.
Black shares the appealing tale of a passionate love between a man and a woman bound together to change their destiny."

HAPPY READINGS

I've got a lot going on in Sept. I may try to squeeze it in.

lol I know what you mean Lulu. No pressure.

Looking forward to supporting a fellow author! Black sounds exciting. I will have my copy tonight (Kindle).

Thank you everyone - I hope you all enjoy. I'm excited and humbled.

I am on hand to discuss!!! I'm excited... did I say that already.

I can't wait to start reading! I need to finish the Slave Narratives this week and start on Black!

I am ordering my copy on Kindle this week, should have it by Friday.

Ebony wrote: "I can't wait to start reading! I need to finish the Slave Narratives this week and start on Black!"

How are you liking the slave narrative?

Joan wrote: "I am on hand to discuss!!! I'm excited... did I say that already."

lol I can't wait to read and get your perspective of your own book. That's fun. Maybe we can turn it into a q&a?

Absolutely!!

Just ordered my copy

kisha wrote: "Ebony wrote: "I can't wait to start reading! I need to finish the Slave Narratives this week and start on Black!"

How are you liking the slave narrative?"

I have been super busy over the weekend. However, I am about to open it now to start my reading! I briefly reviewed it and it looks interesting. I will give you an update once I finish it.

Just a friendly reminder don't forget to get your copy of this month's book read Black by our very own Joan Vassar. Time to get started!!! This copy is available on kindle for $9.99 and also in paperback I believe. Has anyone already received their copy?

Just got the kindle version ready to go

Awesome I'm gonna order mine tonight. Anyone else?

I've got mine!

I ve started

Awesome this is gonna be fun I can't wait! I will post a schedule for our discussions as soon as I buy my copy and find out how many pages and chapters it is.

kisha wrote: "Awesome this is gonna be fun I can't wait! I will post a schedule for our discussions as soon as I buy my copy and find out how many pages and chapters it is."
Great because I already have a question about chapter one ;) I ll have to start it again

Hey guys, I'm around if you have questions.

Joan wrote: "Hey guys, I'm around if you have questions."fantastic Joan

The style is wonderful,it just flows and you get attached to all the charaters straight off

Thank you! I am soooo glad you are enjoying

Joan wrote: "Thank you! I am soooo glad you are enjoying"Yes I am hooked

If you have questions and don't want spoil the book for others-private message me on Facebook (Joan Vassar) or vassar.joan@yahoo.com

I knew I shouldn't have started reading until Monday like I planned! But I decided to take just a little peek and now I'm sucked in! Lol Joan, this is so so good. A major distraction for me right now but totally worth it! Lol

You guys are wonderful!

Hello people just checking in with you all

I've also started reading it. Great reading yet another book based in my home state, however,

(Hit enter in error ) the shame of slavery is still evident and real. I'm enjoying the book and the presentation. I understand my desire to read books on this subject. It helps me appreciate the past struggles, and survival in the present. I too am hooked.

Good Eve my friends.

Loving the character of Black

I'm very early into this book. How is everyone enjoying the characters so far? Joan wonderful job at developing the characters. Even early in this novel I am learning to love the characters.

Nothing like having readers enjoy your work.

Please tell us about how you perceived Black as character how did he evolve ?

Jane wrote: "Please tell us about how you perceived Black as character how did he evolve ?"

I'm not that far ahead just yet. I'm only on chapter 2. But so far my opinion about Black is that he is proud. I'm wondering how long that will last or if life will make it fade. Can't wait to find out.

Prologue

What are your thoughts of the prologue as the introductory of this book?

I absolutely loved the prologue. I thought that (so far) it was a great way to introduce the characters, the theme, and the setting of this story. It sounded so mean that they would even consider killing the baby but I understood clearly why it was even a consideration.

Reading Schedule

-Prologue
9/8-9/12

Chapt 1-5
9/13-9/17

*Further dates and chapts tba

Jane wrote: Please tell us about how you perceived Black as character how did he evolve?

I conceived/perceived Black as strong, intelligent, not perfect and serious about what he believes in. The character evolved for me through my need to see black men portrayed as responsible, selfless and able to love. These qualities are not depicted in the media, books or in the movies. I think there is nothing more beautiful than a black man finding sex and love in the same bed. Thus for me a character is born - I wanted a Black hero

I found the Prologue to be absolutely fascinating. I felt like I was there watching the two pivotal scenes - the murder and birth - unfold. I also loved the symbolism. The Prologue set the tone for getting sucked into the story. Also, I instantly fell in love w/Black, especially his strength and defiance. I am on Chapter 2 and can't wait to see what happens next!

You have created a wonderful Black hero, Joan.
The prologue proved to be a gripping start. Loved it.

...black men portrayed as responsible, selfless and able to love. These qualities are not depicted in the media, books or in the movies.

Very valid point. I read a lot of historical fiction and most of them show black men as standoffish, brutal, emotionless, and unloving; which I think was a reality in those days for good reason. But it's so onesided. It's nice to see the other side of black men in the hf genre which can be loving, gentle, honorable ect. It's important to see history in all facets because if not then that is how stereotypes and myths are born.

Kisha wrote:
Very valid point. I read a lot of historical fiction and most of them show black men as standoffish, brutal, emotionless, and unloving;

I agree!

Good evening my friends! Just checking in!

I love this thread but I haven't started yet so I don't want to peak at the comments and get spoiled. I'm new to the group. How to the group reads work?

Kisha wrote:

Reading Schedule

-Prologue
9/8-9/12

Chapt 1-5
9/13-9/17

*Further dates and chapts tba

Ahhh. I saw that earlier but I didn't know what it meant. Thank you!

You are so welcome thank you for participating

Hi April Welcome! The way the group reads work is we typically come up with a schedule (that is typically loosely followed lol) and the discussion leader will pose questions. And there is no time limit in answering questions. So if you are behind schedule you can still join in. I hope that all made since.