I write this blog and I am sweating. I am sweating everywhere. It's I think 32 degrees outside and I can't find any form of breeze. Even my fan feels like it's blowing out hot air and I am not ok!
Now don't get annoyed with me but I'm going to change the way I do this blog. I'm going to blog weekly instead of monthly. Honestly, too much happens in one month so then to cram all into one blog is just so long. I'm going to stick to my weekly goal. If I don't do it, don't be too surprised.
The most exciting thing in my life happened to me. I SAW THE SPICE GIRLS AT WEMBLEY!!!!!! God knows how bad I've wanted to see them since I was a kid so to go with my sister and sing our hearts out was the best thing ever. I was surprised on how modern the concert felt. The dancing, the lighting was so on point. Victoria really should have just sent a video saying high. It truly was better than Beyonce, Drake, everyone! Best night of my life. Then Geri apologised for leaving and who knew that I'd been waiting for that apology forever! Her and Mel B were always my favs. At one point Lola and I looked at each other and looked so emotional. I wish I could see it again and again. It did take us 3 hours to get home! The line for the station was so long that you couldn't even see the station so we had to walk half an hour to another station to get the train then a bus to my car. But we were still on a high so who cares.
I did my Arvon trip the other day. 3 and a bit hours there and a 3 and a bit hours back. The journey alone was tiring but the views from Hebden Bridge were just breathtaking. I am a city girl through and through (cue Yung Miami and JT rapping) and definitely not a country girl. I have never stayed in a cottage before but it was a cool experience. The kids were really nice and I spoke to them about diversity where they gasped at the statistics and did a reading from Emily. All in all I literally worked for an hour! I didn't get any sleep. All them owls man. I got home and I was knocked out.
My last Girls Can Do Anything was a few weeks ago. I can't believe that it's actually over. Considering I didn't even want to do it, I am so amazed and thankful for the ladies that gave up their time for me and for the audience. I am talking with a venue now so I can run it again. Like I always say if no one wants to give you a platform - make your own one!
Speaking of platforms Hashtag BLAK submissions open tomorrow!!!!!!! EEK!! Can't believe how fast it's come around. If you're a Black British author that writes fiction books then we want to hear from you. Submit to us at info@hashtagblak.co.uk
And we were in The Bookseller and BookBrunch Yay!!
So crazy how many racist people have tweeted us so offended about this imprint. I'm so confused what they're offended by. Then they're trying to educate me about how we're being racist for doing this imprint. Err what? I swear I have dealt with the most egotistic, narcissistic men this week and my block game has never been so good.
Can we take a second for Stormzy at Glastonbury!! I mean talk about educating people on how to use your platform.
1. Praise God
2. Give your mates an opportunity to shine
3. Uplift others
4. Spread positive vibes
5. REP THE BLACK BRITISH CULTURE
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