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Sale Until December 31st
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 12, 2009 at 01:32Journalist Paul Wells
In Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on December 11, 2009 at 05:48
Independent piece Dec. 5, 2007
By Roselyn Kelada-Sedra
Last Refuge of the Vaguely Talented: Interview with Paul Wells
With his words strewn all over the floor, I wait for the phone to ring. Today, I interview Paul Wells, columnist for Maclean’s, author of the bestseller Right Side Up, former political beat-writer for the National Post and altogether brilliant journalist. Anticipation has been building since I first made the contact, and I’m officially daunted. Read the rest of this entry »
Diaspora Dialogues
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Books Now on Amazon Kindle
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 8, 2009 at 09:23
Donna Kakonge’s books are now on Amazon Kindle. You can choose from a selection of 28 books. Check it out at Amazon Kindle today! The website for the store is: http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b?ie=UTF8&node=133141011.
One Day Only
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 7, 2009 at 10:58
Buy one paperback book and get shipping free. Buy at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Use the code MAILSHIP1.
Expanding Self-Publishing Ventures
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 6, 2009 at 16:51
I am someone who loves self-publishing. I have spent this entire weekend, with the exception of a bit of marking, expanding my self-publishing pool. Read the rest of this entry »
December Book Sales
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 4, 2009 at 08:18
Another Lulu.com sales contest is underway! You can receive 10 per cent off all of my books and audio material by entering the code HUMBUG on checkout. This is a great time of year to buy a gift for the ones you love, and even buy a gift for yourself. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with one of my 32 books.
You can select your books at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
From Worldwide Freelance Writer
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 25, 2009 at 19:58FEATURE ARTICLE Five Ways To Shine As A Professional Writer By Dana Blozis With the growth of social media and marketing techniques like online article marketing, it seems that everyone is a writer of one sort or another. In fact, I've read a handful of articles that assure the reading public that anyone can write. While this may be technically true, those of us who write for a living know that it isn't as easy as it sounds. There is much more to the craft than meets the eye. Read the rest of this entry »
Authors Access Interview Featured
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 17, 2009 at 09:21
Donna Kakonge’s interview with Viktor Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar is featured on Irene Watson’s Reader Views. Check it out:
Authors Access Interview
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 16, 2009 at 08:13
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Great Podcast
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 13, 2009 at 18:09
Here is another great link to listen to a great podcast – featuring Donna Kakonge discussing journalism: http://www.bloggingauthors.com/
Authors Access Interview
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 8, 2009 at 10:18On November 5th, 2009 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Toronto-based educator and print, radio, and TV journalist Donna Kakonge about how any writer can successfully refocus their work into the freelance journalism marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Turn Your Writing Career into Journalism
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 7, 2009 at 13:35
I’ve been interviewed with Authors Access – where authors get published and published authors become successful. To listen to the show, visit:
http://authorsaccess.com/archives/163
Katie and Marc
In Beauty, Creative Writing, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Pets, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on November 3, 2009 at 06:45
Katie bumped into her boss as she was leaving the Radio Canada International building in Montreal.
The Wonderful Things About the Toronto Public Library
In Beauty, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Music, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 2, 2009 at 07:06
I have discovered the glories of the Toronto Public Library thanks to my sister.
Devamrita Swami presents at Urban Edge Yoga
In Beauty, Business, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Religion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 28, 2009 at 08:05
The newest non-profit Yoga Studio on the block promises
a unique Yoga experience with music, food and great company!
Toronto, ON – Urban Edge Yoga, a unique Yoga Lifestyle Centre, has opened its doors to the budding yoga community in Toronto. A grand opening event is planned on November 10 to launch its annual Yoga Lifestyle festival, InSpirit, featuring Devamrita Swami – A Monk of 40 years, Yale graduate and author of several books.
Airport Flirt – Excerpt from Do Not Know
In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 23, 2009 at 02:54
Do Not Know is One of Donna Kakonge's 31 books - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
It took an old man to touch my young breast to wake me up. I did not hear him come up to me as I sat in a plastic waiting chair because my Walkman blasted “Keep on Moving” from my Soul II Soul CD. I was in concourse E of Miami’s airport, waiting for my flight to Barbados. I was coming from Montreal in the February winter wonderland and did not know how to dress. I wore a beige cotton knit ensemble with my black winter jacket curled over my arm. I was also wearing the burgundy slightly padded bra I got for Christmas from my sister. The old man had touched more foam than flesh.
Wife Abuse (Excerpt from School Works and Other Essays)
In Culture, Disability, Education, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 22, 2009 at 05:12
Donna Kakonge Writes About Wife Abuse in School Works and Other Essays - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
Wife Abuses: Past, Present and Future
Any crime that happens in the home is easy to conceal from the outside world. Wife abuse is a dilemma surveyed in conservative numbers. It a more common crime in the home than society is willing to admit. But, what is wife abuse? Why does wife abuse exist? Will wife abuse exist in the future? What would it take to stop wife abuse? The answers to the above questions will be explored with a focus on a prediction of wife abuse’s future. The prediction is that there will be an increase in reported cases in 2001. (This was originally written in 1991).
Excerpt from Digital Journals and Numerology
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 18, 2009 at 03:26
Digital Journals and Numerology is One of Donna Kakonge's 31 books - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com
Introduction
This book is meant to emphasize how powerful keeping a journal can be with the aid of numerology. I started writing one at the age of seven and keeping a journal has been a constant for me – more than some friends, some jobs and some family members. I used to get a thrill selecting my journals to write in. Now I have decided to try something new by using the computer that I already spend so much time on and money on to show how powerful keeping any journal…even a digital journal can be. Using the principles of numerology can also help in chronicling your life.
To buy this book, please visit http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
Excerpt from How to Write Creative Non-fiction
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 14, 2009 at 04:12
Donna Kakonge Includes an Excerpt from How to Write Creative Non-fiction - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com
Chapter One Forms of Non-fiction Writing
Welcome to your first chapter! As you go through each chapter you will be asked to complete optional assignments.
Excerpt from Spiderwoman
In Beauty, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 13, 2009 at 05:30
Donna Kakonge Wrote a Collection of Short Stories Called Spiderwoman - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com
This is an excerpt from Donna Kakonge’s book Spiderwoman. It can be bought at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
New! Dropouts Published
In Business, Creative Writing, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 12, 2009 at 20:25
Donna Kakonge Just Published the Book Dropouts on Sale Now - Photo Courtesy of Dreamtimes.com
Fiction and journalism stories about the mind is hot off the presses. You can buy for today only with a 14.92 per cent discount at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Just enter the code PINTA. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Five child authors who have stayed successful
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 6, 2009 at 05:13
Rachel Muenz Writes About Child Authors - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
It’s a common story: An author gets published at a very young age. For a few weeks, she is the centre of media attention, people rave about her talent, her book may sell well, but then she vanishes from the literary world, never to be heard of again.
Want the best Canadian writing? Read short fiction
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 29, 2009 at 05:21
Rachel Muenz Writes About the Canadian Giller Prize - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
A couple of weeks ago, British Giller judge Victoria Glendinning bashed Canadian writing in the Financial Times of London. She said our stuff is too homogenous and that it’s easy to get grants and be published if you’re Canadian, no matter how bad your writing is.
Canadian content making its mark on U.S. media
In Beauty, Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Music, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 25, 2009 at 03:05
Rachel Muenz Writes About the Impact Canada Has on the U.S.
By Rachel Muenz
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how many Canadian TV shows have been picked up by U.S. networks this fall. But while U.S. TV has the most Canadian content, Canadians are having a decent impact on other areas of U.S. pop culture as well.
The Best of Donna Magazine Published
In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 21, 2009 at 06:08The best from this online magazine is now packaged in hardcover, paperback and ebook format so you can take it with you anywhere. On the bus, in a canoe, wherever and whenever. Check it out at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
Top 5 children’s books that are still fun to read as an adult
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 19, 2009 at 01:21
Rachel Muenz Makes Children's Book Selections For Adults - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
Often, people read books as children that they think are the best things ever only to be disappointed when they return to them as adults. But there some children’s books that, whether you re-read them or explore them for the first time as an adult, are still great adventures.
Here, in my opinion, are the best kids’ books anyone of any age can enjoy:
Canada stuck-up about its writing, but not too much
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 18, 2009 at 04:48
Rachel Muenz Writes About the Giller Prize - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
Canada has often been criticized for being too snobby about its writing.
William Deverell recently wrote in the National Post that in Canada “there is a push to reward insipid stuff that will never sell” and Canadian publishing is suffering because of this.
I partly agree.
The Writer’s Life Writer’s Book List
In Business, Contact Information, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 17, 2009 at 03:41
Wally Bock Has His on Website on Writing Tips - Photo Courtesy of Wally Bock's Website
@ Copyright 2003, Wally Bock
Here are some books about writing that I really like. They are offered subject to the following qualification.
Over the years I’ve read a ton of books about writing. What I have not done is make a comprehensive survey of the literature on writing. I’ve read what looked interesting to me.
Dropouts (Excerpt From Soon to Be Published Book)
In Business, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on September 14, 2009 at 07:24
The Publisher Writes About Some of Her Days at the CBC - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
When I first started working in radio I had a lot of dropouts
Poor reception of radio quality on the reel-to-reel
I would bike down to the CBC building on Front Street with my red Yakota bike
That bike was “stoked”
The saddest thing was a light being stolen
Why can people be so mean?
Get 20 Per Cent Off My Books
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 6, 2009 at 05:28
Old Cover Design for My Roxanne
You can get 20 per cent off my books this Labour Day weekend only. Please enter the code “WHITE” when you checkout. Choose from a variety of books, a CD and two audio downloads in hardcover, paperback and ebook format. The online store is at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
Grad School Public Affairs Class
In Beauty, Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Technology, Video Work, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 27, 2009 at 18:10Here is a recording of a public affairs class I took while doing my grad studies at Concordia University. The main important information is at the beginning. For more stories by Donna Kakonge, visit her online store at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged:
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Afro Forever: Research Paper on Salon Utopia for the M.A. in Media Studies at Concordia University
In Beauty, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 26, 2009 at 03:56
Cover Art for What Happened to the Afro? - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com
Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge
Advisor: Dr. Martin Allor
Committee member: Dr. Kim Sawchuk
Outside Examiner: Dr. Lorna Roth
August 12, 1999
Afro Forever
Two New Books Published
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Religion, Sports, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on August 23, 2009 at 05:58
Donna Kakonge Has Two New Books Published - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
The first book is My Mind Book which features an example of creating a book that will be inspiring and bring the things you want into your life. It is based on the law of attraction, as well as inspired by Mind Movies that were sent to me.
The second book is called Stories in Red and Yellow: Digging Up Work Done in Yesteryear. This is a literary collection of non-fiction and fiction work.
Both can be bought, as well as other books at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
The Politics of Hair (Proposal to Ryerson University)
In Beauty, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 21, 2009 at 07:35
Everybody Does Something to Change Their Appearance for Advancement - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
The politics of black hair shows in books like Tenderheaded to the Princess of Wales plays ‘Da Kink in My Hair and Hairspray to movies like Beauty Shop to songs played on Flow 93.5.
Reading Malcolm Gladwell
In Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 19, 2009 at 04:45
Malcolm Gladwell is the Author of The Outliers - Photo Courtesy of Chapters.ca
I find I have been enjoying everything that Malcolm Gladwell writes. So far, I have read The Outliers, recommended to me by a former boss of mine. I have also read Blink and as I write this I’m listening to an audio ebook of The Tipping Point.
The information I have gained from Gladwell’s books has been phenomenal. His message of practice leads to perfect success in The Outliers is something that could inspire anyone. He backs up his arguments with terrific examples and it is these examples that is the key to his gift in storytelling and educating.
Whether you buy the books, whether you check the books out of the library as I have – read Malcolm Gladwell. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Random Bibliography of Media Books and Internet Resources – Offerered as a Free Download
In Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 16, 2009 at 18:44
Cover Art for Random Bibliography of Media Books and Internet Resources
I have a new book out called Random Bibliography of Media Books and Internet Resources. It is meant as a study aid for students of media and a refresher for professionals of media. You can buy the paperback or download it for FREE at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
What Happened to the Afro?
In Beauty, Business, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Technology, Video Work, book reviews on August 16, 2009 at 17:15My hair obsession that has turned into a hair acceptance also turned into a book called What Happened to the Afro? Here is some video taken in Uganda in 1996 or 1997 of a braiding session going on in Kampala. You can buy the book at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.:
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BELOVED
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 12, 2009 at 03:23
Book Review of Toni Morrison's Award-Winning Book Beloved
Terry Otten suggests that while Sethe and the other slaves “might be considered simply victims in slavery, once they move towards freedom north of the Ohio River … they assume responsibility for their own ‘criminal’ act and become `victims’ of their own flawed humanity as much as the viciousness of whites.” In this essay, the validity of this statement will be tested against Beloved. References from the novel will show how Terry Otten is incorrect.
The Color Complex: The Politics of Skin Color Among African Americans
In Beauty, Culture, Education, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 11, 2009 at 06:10
The Color Complex is a Book that Discovers Some Blacks Obsession with Colour - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert
Too many blackfolks are fools about color and hair.
-Mabel Lincloln, interviewee in Drylongso: A Self-Portrait of Black America, by John Langston Gwaltney (1)
The Color Complex mentions the references made to skin colour in Spike Lee’s movies such as School Daze and Jungle Fever. Is hair one of the factors that lures many Black men like Flipper (Wesley Snipes) in Jungle Fever to white women? Why is it that it seems like the more successful a black man is he will have a white woman as his wife or girlfriend? Do black men have more a complex about colour and hair than black women do? Is this evidenced in the fact that fewer black women marry outside of the race and MAY feel more comfortable marrying and dating men darker than they are?
Book review of Cane by Jean Toomer
In Beauty, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 9, 2009 at 02:41
Jean Toomer is the Author of Cane
I came across this book for three dollars at a Lebanese restaurant in the McGill ghetto of Montreal. It was worth every penny, and proves that you can find good books for affordable prices.
Stories in Red and Yellow to be Published This Week
In Business, Creative Writing, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 2, 2009 at 09:54
Potential Cover Art for Stories in Red and Yellow - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
I am currently working on a collection of stories that have been dug up from past work called Stories in Red and Yellow. It should be published this week. Look out for it! It’s going to be as fantastic as red and yellow. Look for the stories for free viewing on this website. For my books, CD and audio stories, you can purchase them at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. For the month of August there is a 10 per cent discount and the code to enter upon checkout is: README.
Diaspora Dialogues
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 24, 2009 at 13:52
Creating Things: Profile of Roger McTair (Originally Published on Impowerage.com)
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 19, 2009 at 04:34
Roger McTair Creates Magic - Photo Courtesy of Seneca College's Website
Roger McTair is a director, poet, professor and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He has had short stories air on CBC Radio and BBC Radio.
He was born in Trinidad and Tobago on October 7, 1943. Not having much to do while growing up galvanized his love of creating things.
Hypocrisy and the Lies of Time: An Angelic Dilemma
In Culture, Education, Environment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 10, 2009 at 06:54
Hypocrisy is Highlighted in this Essay by Co-Authored by Brikena Ribaj - Photo Courtesy of Morguefile.com
By Brikena Ribaj & Scott Bradford
Hypocrisy and the Lies of Time:
An Angelic Dilemma
Hypocrisy of Time
He is ageless, the hunter
With neither beginning nor end
Changeless, yet the father of all change.
His gaze is eternal
Without preference or guile
He loves, yet loathes all.
And…thus…Cassiel…falls…
Excerpt from Spiderwoman
In Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 10, 2009 at 02:40
This is the Cover Art for the Book Spiderwoman - Photo From Dreamstime.com
Spiderwoman is the third book that I officially published, actually the fourth if you include the short story I did for Headlight Anthology. This book was a long process that started with stories I did in a Carleton University creative writing class with Tom Henighan. You can buy the book at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
It’s A Great Deal
In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Religion, Restaurant Reviews, Technology, Video Work, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on July 7, 2009 at 09:57
This is the Cover Art for the Book The Write Heart - Photo From Dreamstime.com
Can you imagine that I am offering free life coaching on any of your life’s challenges for the low, low cost of one book sale from you? Yes – this is not a gimmick – it is true.
We can do the life coaching through email if you are long distance, or we could do it over the phone if you are local. We can also use such services as MSN and Yahoo Messenger if you prefer a more instant approach to the life coaching. I look forward to hearing from you. Make your dreams come true!
Books You Can Buy With Free Life Coaching
In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Education, Events, Health, Living, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 6, 2009 at 05:07
Cover Art for Story Ideas - Help For Writer's Block by Donna Kakonge - Photo from Dreamstime.com
Donna Kakonge has written 25 books that you can choose from along with FREE life coaching for your challenges in life. You can contact her at: dkakonge@sympatico.ca to find out more.
Low Flying: Island Wings has promise, but never takes off (Originally Published in the Hour in Montreal)
In Writing (all kinds), book reviews on June 1, 2009 at 13:23As many Canadian children were being told fairy tales of mystic lands where houses were made of candy cane and gingerbread, where glass slippers and a mere kiss could turn girls into royalty, the magical tales told to a young Cecil Foster were about joining his parents in the Land of Plenty: “We would sit around the fire with Grandmother enthroned on the big rock, her dress or skirt lapped between our legs, while she told us stories. She taught us about our family history and painted glowing pictures for Stephen, Errol and me about the great life awaiting us, when we joined our parents in England.” This is the story Foster tells in Island Wings: A Memoir.
Excerpt about “Church Sunday” from the Montreal Gazette
In Writing (all kinds), book reviews on June 1, 2009 at 12:51
Cover Art for the Book Spiderwoman by Donna Kakonge
By Bronwyn Chester
“Church Sunday” is a more resolved story. A young girl in Toronto accompanies her Granny, visiting from St. Vincent, to church and learns what it means to give. The old woman “hated the Methodist church, it made her fall asleep. She said there were too many white people and she couldn’t stand the organ music that was played with more than one mistake.”
School Works Series is Published
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on May 22, 2009 at 05:06
Cover Art for School Works – Other Essays
I have taken a selection of my undergraduate and graduate essays and compiled them into three separate books. The first is called School Works. The second is called Yes, School Works and the third is called School Works – Other Essays. They can be bought at the Lulu.com website as a download or print on demand copy. The website for order is: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Order early and order often. There are many other books there too.
Excerpt from What Happened to the Afro?
In Beauty, Health, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on May 14, 2009 at 03:01What Happened to the Afro?
Afro Forever Research Paper
Intro
Transformation
In Loree’s Beauty Shop
hot combs sizzled
against
wet oily scalps
branding
grown woman fantasies
into tender young
heads.
Thick busy afros
became
long glossy black curls
transforming
natural Black queens
into
commercial mahogany princesses (Boyd, 14).
Morning English Lessons Excerpt
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on May 11, 2009 at 15:17This is an excerpt from the book Morning English Lessons that was published in December, 2008. To check out the book, please go to: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
Eight Must-Have Books for Finances
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on May 4, 2009 at 16:27Attorney Will Chen browsed the web to find eight personal finance books that will come in handy for you:
Books For Sale
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on March 19, 2009 at 03:39Everything from the politics of black hair to short stories to interracial relationships, plus some conversations with psychics and information about the education industry can be yours on my e-store: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. There are even more books available. Check it out, find something you like and buy something today.
Where I Was Just Published
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 20, 2008 at 23:52
Cover Design for Where I Was
Check out Donna Kakonge’s latest book at her online store that can be found at: www.donnakakonge.com. You can find other books there too.
Morning English Lessons Just Published
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 17, 2008 at 00:59
Cover Design for Morning English Lessons
Welcome to Morning English Lessons! To help you with your English langauge skills – go to http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged to find out how you can buy it. As well, you can check out the other books offered there. My official website at: www.donnakakonge.com has been updated too.
In My Pocket Just Released
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 23, 2008 at 22:51
Cover Art for In My Pocket
This book is about how to help yourself during the perilous times we live in.
Reading for Less
In Business, Entertainment, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 18, 2008 at 12:08At the time I was really young, I used to love buying books. I think in some ways I had more money then. I didn’t pay rent and my food was free. Everything is cheaper when you’re a kid, so for those reading, enjoy it while you can.
Audio Downloads Now Available on e-Store
In Business, Radio Podcasts, book reviews on October 26, 2008 at 19:12
Church Sunday is just one of the downloads available on my e-store
Donna’s Choice for Book to Read
In Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 11, 2008 at 21:12
Photo Courtesy of Amazon.com
Digital Journals and Numerology Just Published
In Business, Creative Writing, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on September 1, 2008 at 11:26
Use numerology to express yourself to yourself
This book is meant to emphasize how powerful keeping a journal can be with the aid of numerology. I started writing one at the age of seven and keeping a journal has been a constant for me – more than some friends, some jobs and some family members. I used to get a thrill selecting my journals to write in. Now I have decided to try something new by using the computer that I already spend so much time on and money on to show how powerful keeping any journal…even a digital journal can be. Using the principles of numerology can also help in chronicling your life. It can be bought at http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
The Education Generation is Published
In Education, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on August 6, 2008 at 10:29
Discover everything you need to know about the world of education
With lively articles on various topics concerning learning, The Education Generation has just been published by Donna Kakonge. It can be bought at http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. It is a great resource for professors, students and anyone who has an interest in education.
My Story of Transportation
In book reviews, cars, travel on July 7, 2008 at 01:43
A memoir of transportation
If you love the sound of planes, trains and automobiles…you will love my personal memoir of transportation called My Story of Transportation. It can be bought at http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Click on the link below.
Matoke (excerpt from the book Spiderwoman)
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on July 6, 2008 at 09:17
You can find the audio version of this story on my e-store
In the early 1980’s, when I was 10 years old, things changed at my school with the arrival of a new vice-principal. At O’Connor Public School in Toronto, Mr. Goldberg set up a close-circuit television studio. The show the students and Mr. Goldberg produced was called OCTV News.
New Book – Journalism Stories Collection
In Business, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on May 18, 2008 at 16:41
You can buy journalism stories through my e-store
I have come out with a new book of journalism stories I have written over about a span of five years, most since I have been back from Montreal to Toronto. You can buy Journalism Stories Collection at this website: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. I have eight other books I have written there titled, What Happened to the Afro? How to Write Creative Non-fiction, Spiderwoman, My Roxanne, Being Healthy: Selected Works from the Internet, Do Not Know, My Story of Transportation and eSpirituality Chats. You can buy them all.
What Happened to the Afro?
In Business, Culture, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, book reviews on February 16, 2008 at 02:23Here is a commentary radio piece that aired with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. To find out more about this topic, you can also visit my website where a book is on this topic at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
2008
In Business, Contact Information, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, book reviews on January 2, 2008 at 16:11Happy New Year! I hope everyone who reads this has a smashing year ahead. Also…get ready for cultural new year celebrations too.
Cheers,
Donna
http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged
dkakonge@sympatico.ca
Stay Black or Die
In Creative Writing, Culture, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 19, 2007 at 10:12Her terrific book, Stay Black or Die has just been accepted by many professors throughout Canada as reading material for courses. It is available through Commodore Books.
Lawrence Hill
In Culture, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on December 16, 2007 at 20:22Lawrence Hill, Review of Black Berry, Sweet Juice
“The blacker the berry/The sweeter the juice/But if you get too black/It ain’t no use.”
Story Behind MyRoxanne – Donna Kakonge’s First Book
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on November 13, 2007 at 11:44
You can buy My Roxanne on my e-store
One of the books I will publish for 2008 was written when I was 17 years old. I spent a lot of my youth reading Danielle Steele, Sweet Valley High books and Stephen King. I also spent a lot of time while I was in English class writing and reading classic literature. MyRoxanne is a culmination of many years of work and expresses some of the dis-ease I felt at that time.
MyRoxanne (excerpt)
In Beauty, Business, Creative Writing, Culture, book reviews on October 13, 2007 at 13:06Chapter One
Roxanne has always been attracted to white men. There, she admits it. Maybe it came from watching all those movies and television shows when she was younger, where the good-looking men were always white. But, she does remember being fascinated with the show Fame and thinking Leroy was very sexy. And she does think black men are sexy. But, there’s something about them she has never been able to achieve, and that’s love. Life is hard for black men. And life for black women is even harder. She has never been able to find a black man who compared to her father. That’s why she always fell for the white ones.
