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Douglas Bell

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Douglas Bell is a Black author based in Houston, Texas, writing literary fiction that centers Black male voices and draws upon the quiet wisdom of meditation—rooted in Buddhist philosophy—as a path to reveal our best selves.

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Douglas Bell I've started my second book in addition to promoting the first novel. I decided to continue the story of Bryan and Nadia. I've decided to focus the ne…moreI've started my second book in addition to promoting the first novel. I decided to continue the story of Bryan and Nadia. I've decided to focus the next book's theme on allyship and advocacy. When no one is watching, what does allyship look like for Bryan? But, is there another side to this coin of representation: being a token. Let's consider this: When you are not of a specific group, when can being with that group be perceived as being a token.(less)

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Douglas Bell I've avoided this question because I have nothing new to add to the conversation. When I think about my answer, the first thing that comes to mind is …moreI've avoided this question because I have nothing new to add to the conversation. When I think about my answer, the first thing that comes to mind is the online classes about writing that I took on Masterclass.com https://www.masterclass.com/. James Patterson taught a class. Walter Mosley, Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, and Malcolm Gladwell did as well. James said that you may not have done enough research on your character or subject whenever you are stuck. That rang true for me. In my first novel, CAKEWALK, I had to lean on the words of James Baldwin to articulate my experiences as a black person on a deeper level. The lover in my novel is a transgender woman. I often found myself stuck not knowing what was most important to her as a trans woman, so I called my friend Lucy.

I forget which author made this suggestion, but you should edit your earlier work whenever you have writer's block. This could generate ideas you never considered. I often added more profound thoughts or further a specific event because an earlier edit had broken down the block.(less)

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Average rating: 3.94 · 79 ratings · 63 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Cakewalk: A Novel - 2nd Edition (For the Love Cake Series, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Cake - 2nd Edition: A Novel (For The Love of Cake Series) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Threads of Purpose 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Space Between Thoughts: Why This Book Matters

Some books inform you. Others feel like they arrive at exactly the right moment in your life. Beyond Thoughts is one of those rare books.

Reading this book felt like making a wonderful new friend—someone wise, compassionate, and grounded. The experience reminded me of meeting an old friend for a drink and excitedly sharing news about someone you've just met who has changed the way you see the world

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Douglas Bell made a comment on Jennifer W.’s review of Cake Walk - 2nd Edition: A Novel (For The Love of Cake Series) " Thank you for your incredibly courageous and heartfelt review. It means more than I can express to know that Bryan and Nadia's story reflected your ow ...more "
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I fell in love with the book. A compassionate guide to finding peace beyond overthinking. Simple, wise, and transformative. Thank you, Joseph Nguyen, for sharing this timely reminder that we are not our thoughts. We have a choice.
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I read Tiny Little Pieces a few months ago. This little book comes with alot of power. I enjoyed Jennifer Lucic's writing. Straight to the point without alot of fluff. The ending caught me by surprise. I definitely recommend this book. ...more
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