 I had written a post about the amazing reviews my forthcoming debut novel had gotten and was going to post it this week, as the social media marketing for the novel went into full swing. But events since last week have changed all that so I'm putting the self-promotion on hold for a bit but just in case the paid marketing that's happening drives anyone to my site interested in me or my writing, I wanted to state a few things, for the sake of clarity and my own sanity as we all face up to the events of this past weekend.
Black Lives Matter. Obviously. And given my lengthy relationship with a person of color I stand completely with him and with all of those fighting for change against rampant police oppression (so frightfully visible this weekend). But also I'm white and I can't really say anything to help, and I have not done enough to help, as we as a nation have not, and just being on the side of justice is not enough anymore--it never was--and hopefully I start to put these words in action and do more than simply donate to the cause or work to elect liberals or Tweet my support. There's more we all need to do--especially us privileged enough to not face police oppression--to affect the change in our society that we all desire. Anyway, I apologize to anyone who isn't in the space to read this blog post today. Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter Comments are closed.
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