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Toi Thomas

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A self-proclaimed techie and foodie, Toi Thomas was born in Texas, but considers Virginia to be home. Growing up, Toi had a strong interest in reading fiction and loved to watch movies. Working with computers and cooking lavish meals have become reoccurring pastimes for the Education Program Associate of the Muse Writers Center, but now Toi wants to entertain the world with her writing.
Toi Thomas writes clean adult nonfiction and fiction in various genres and pens romantic comedy as Glorie Townson. She also writes and illustrates children's book.
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Toi Thomas Like many African Americans, I find the study of my mixed heritage to be a great mystery full of drama, trauma, and struggle. But, since I'm here and …moreLike many African Americans, I find the study of my mixed heritage to be a great mystery full of drama, trauma, and struggle. But, since I'm here and have a loving family surrounding me, it's ultimately a story of triumph I'd tell if I decided to use some of that mysterious history in a story. (less)
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Knauthentic #17

Toi here, and welcome to another episode of Knauthentic.

Topic of the day: I’m going to AWP.

If you’re tuning in from Substack, be sure to check out today’s poll.

1. I’m headed to AWP this week. I’m actually there right now, so thank goodness for pre-recorded content. I’m grateful for this this opportunity to immerse in the literary community. I admit that I’m more drawn to genre fiction but have bee

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“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”
Toi Thomas, Giovanni's Angel

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“If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you don't try and we lose, then it's all your fault.”
Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game

“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.”
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

“I'll eat you up I love you so.”
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“- This isn't an interrogation or a trail. Your version of the truth is the only thing that matters.

-Truth is singular. It's 'versions' are mistruths.”
David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

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Toi Thomas Finding one’s purpose is the key to unlocking the joy of life. For when you finally know why you are here, everything else just seems to fall into place.


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Toi Thomas I promote books and authors because I think authors should be just as important to the world of entertainment as music groups or movie stars.


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Toi Thomas This is my first comment and I'm so happy to announce the winners of my book giveaway. Rachel Mahurin and Crystal Young should be receiving their signed copies of Eternal Curse: Giovanni's Angel this week. Congrats guys and Happy Birthday to me. I have a huge smile on my face knowing I've gotten some cool gifts, some new fans, an author spotlight posted at Ravenz Reviews, and an article being posted later at Morgen Bailey's Writing Blog. Yay for me!


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