Books and Writers articles
Curtis Guy – Script Soldier Curtis ‘SERIOUZ’ Guy was born in Croydon Surrey in 1971 to parents from the West Indian island of St Vincent, has been writing poetry and rap lyrics for over 30 years but has remained behind the scenes until recently when he released his first book Poetic Swordz in 2006. Raised […]
Boy Boy and the Magic Drum by Machel Montano “Boy Boy and the Magic Drum” an energetic children’s book that details a young boy’s adventures with environmental changes, culture, unity and the magic of MUSIC. International soca music pioneer, Machel Montano, brings his stage energy to the pages of this book. A MUST READ for […]
Set in Jamaica in the 1950s which examines a year in the life of a black middle-class Jamaican family at the Appleton Sugar Estate The story plays out against a background of subtle race and class prejudice and adultery. The Pink House at Appleton is set in late 1950s Jamaica, during the period when the […]
Author Alex Wheatle MBE presents Uprising an account of his eventful life and times. Marking the 30th anniversary of the Brixton riots, author Alex Wheatle MBE presents a moving autobiographical account of his eventful life and times. With lyrical dexterity and an authentic, hard-hitting story, Uprising showcases the narrative flair that led to Wheatle’s successful […]
Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success – Finance, market & distribute your work By Nadia Denton First time author, Nadia Denton presents The Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success, a valuable resource that will enable film practitioners to achieve greater success with their endeavours. The Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success addresses the need for […]