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Tamla Young
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“Reflect upon your present blessings -- of which every man has many -- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
― A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings
― A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings
“We always see our worst selves. Our most vulnerable selves. We need someone else to get close enough to tell us we’re wrong. Someone we trust.”
― Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
― Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
“Some nights are made for torture, or reflection, or the savoring of loneliness.”
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“When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, "What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?”
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“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice. You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.”
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Afro Book Club
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An international reading club appreciating books by authors of African descent in the continent and in the diaspora.
Literary Fiction by People of Color
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Tamla’s 2025 Year in Books
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