Books are often far more than just books.

The actual act of writing brings me such pleasure - to tell stories, to engage in cultural criticism, to reflect, to question, all of it is invigorating.

I am trying to keep growing and improving as a writer.

I never imagined that I would be the kind of person who is recognized when I am out and about just living my life.

Most of my favorite tweets go completely ignored but most of my favorite tweets are probably really lame or inside jokes between me and my [redacted]. See what I did there?

I see my tweets as a current joining a bunch of other currents in the world's craziest ocean.

People of color are not under any kind of obligation beyond working hard, doing their best, and learning from their mistakes.