Love LOVE ❤️ this novel & understand Dante. To love an addict is a tough job. Knowing what made them an addict is a task you accomplished very well. Its easy to play Monday Morning Qb on how we'd handle THAT situation. Roman handled it his Dante handled it his. Same scene different eyes BRAVO

Met her once & was not mindful enough to ask for signature or pic. Me & my college roommate just stayed in the moment (circa 1988)As she was so Real, Honest, Blunt & easy to talk too. Sooo glad you you were able to capture the memories RIP #nikkigiovanni

HIGHLY so. I live my life wishing & knowing that there is always hope after ones darkest hour. Most books dive into that dark place & stay there. McBrides books end with promising hope for the characters you've committed all the time getting to know

This interview needs to be taught in every college Black Lit class. First 2 days show this interview then dive into both of their body of works