Quote of the week

There is no secret to success except hard work and getting something indefinable which we call 'the breaks.

Countee Cullen

In memory of Maya Angelou

Maya Angelous passed away due to complications with a long time battle with heart problems in Winston-Salem, NC.  I lived there for four years and attended Wake Forest University.  Maya Angelou was one of our professors at the school.  I'll never forget when my first week at school in orientation when Maya Angelou appeared in a presentation to greet us as freshmen.

Maya Angelou is know as a great America writer and actress who launched into worldwide stardom after being chosen as the featured poet at President Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration.  As one author states, "The wit, wisdom, and power of Maya Angelou's work have made her one of the most beloved contemporary American writers."  It is truly a great lose now that she has passed away.

In loving memory of Maya Angelou
1928 - 2014

Power of the Crowd: Help Diversify the World of Literature

It only takes one to make a difference

Individually, most people are powerless to make a significant change; but when those individuals join forces, they can change the world.  Crowd-funding empowers the public and allows people to get involved with the books they want to see on the shelf.  Fund a book and help sponsor one of D. C. Cowan’s future novels. You'll be helping the world of literature diversify protagonists with more male and female characters of color. 

D. C. Cowan uses Pubslush as their platform for crowd-funding.  The authors ask that you support this series because you will receive a great reward in return, but also they ask for your support because the world of fantasy fiction is seriously lacking in minority heroes.  You'll not only be helping the authors and editors who work for DCCowanAuthors.com, but also helping the world of literature see a little more color in its characters.

 

Every penny can help

Three ways to support:

1.)   Crowd-funding: Remember, this is not a hand-out.  You make a pledge and receive a reward in return for your support.    http://blackroseseries.pubslush.com

2.)   Make a financial pledge:  You can pledge a little (i.e. $1.00) or a lot (i.e. $25.00) to their cause. http://www.dccowanauthors.com/#!fund-a-book/c1tob

3.)   Purchase books currently available from the author: Proceeds go towards Black Rose Series. http://www.dccowanauthors.com/#!shop/c1fn5

Black Rose Pledge
http://www.dccowan.wix.com/black-rose-pledge
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DC's Poetry Corner

I've found my love

I've loved and been loved, many a time,
And many a time before.
I've lost that love with the passing of time,
Never to love anymore.
I've always seem to find someone else's
Heart beating just for me.
I've lost that someone, because of someone,
Needing it to be.
I've never grieved upon the last,
Because it was not too real.
I've searched and found, found and lost,
Heartbreak never to feel.

by D. C. Cowan, Sr.

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