The Diversity Debate

The lack of diversity in books specifically has had a snowball effect since BookCon's lack of White, straight, male authors on a panel that could've easily contained people of the non-majority. Since then more statistics and essays and posts and cries for diversity have been provided in print, online, and spoken about at conferences (not just in private discussions). The "debate" of diversity is not going away and that's a good thing.

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Wine & Cheese Pairing w/ @KerrygoldUSA

Thank you Megan and everyone at Kerrygold USA for hosting a wine & cheese pairing event at Sur La Table for those of us in the Food Blogger Network. We were educated in the pairing of the right cheese and fine Napa Valley wines and got to taste items made by Chef Gamoran and Co. made exclusively with Kerrygold cheese/butter to enhance flavor.

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#ArtistTherapy: There Are No Guarantees

Praise and prizes may not always lead to publication, and it can even cause one to hit a wall when it seems like a natural conclusion. But--and you'll hear this word a lot--perseverance even after the downfalls are what will help with the distinction between success and dropping out.

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Interview with Chimere of @CleanPlateCo (An intrepid owner who started a business out of a desire to feel healthier and provide that to others.)

My latest interview is with local and self-taught culinary professional Chimere of Clean Plate Co. I've known Chimere for a couple of years and am so happy to see Clean Plate Co. continue to grow and thrive in the metropolitan area and can't wait to see Clean Plate's unique menu take the nation by storm.

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I'd Like to Introduce: @MinoritiesinPub (MiP)!

My friend Bev and I take on a new venture: podcasting. I'd like to introduce you to Minorities in Publishing (MiP)!

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