Posted: May 22, 2023
My first crush on a white boy was on my first day in college back in August of 1982. His name was Kevin Chiplock and he was from New England, I can’t recall which state. I was in the process of unpacking my suitcases and putting things away in my dresser in my dorm room
Posted: April 23, 2023
In the second part of “Nonstop Oslo”, Vivienne returns home to Haiti after her four-day romantic adventure in Oslo. Her daughters have gone out with friends and she prays to God for their safe return home amidst increased violence in Haiti. Throughout the first part of the book, she reflects on how difficult life is
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Tags: Fun facts about Haiti, Haiti challenges, Haiti economy, Haiti gang wars, Haiti history, Haitian author, Life in Haiti, new author, new reads, nonstop oslo
Posted: April 6, 2023
I was born and raised in Haiti for most of my childhood, with the exception of a 2-year period (between the ages of 9 and 11) when my mom and I lived in Brooklyn, New York. She had left my father and wanted to start a new, less violent life for herself. Who could blame
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Posted: March 27, 2023
My book “Nonstop Oslo” was inspired by my love for an extraordinary and very much underrated band named A-ha. You might remember that awesome song that came out in 1985 called, “Take On Me”. It was a number #1 hit around the world back then! I remember that song playing several times a day, even
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