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Persia Walker
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Crime fiction author of the 1920s Lanie Price Harlem Renaissance #mystery series. Gritty dialogue, rich atmosphere, and sharp storytelling.
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A quiet start to 2025. Here you go: preview.mailerlite.com/m9v2a9o5v2
A vintage-style study with a richly textured wall, ornate bookshelf filled with leather-bound books, and a laptop displaying a newsletter titled 'A New Year, New Stories, and a Little Holiday Magic' by Persia Walker. The text above the laptop reads 'The Year Has Just Begun, And So Has the Story' and below it says 'Newsletter Out Now.' A lush green plant in a decorative vase adds a touch of life to the scene.
January 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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#motivational #mystery #LaniePrice #blacksky #harlemrenaissance
A quotation box mixing art deco, art niveau, and the Harlem Renaissance, bearing the words, "Sometimes, the best way to rewrite the headline is to pen the first draft yourself. Take control of your destiny and make the first move." Quoted attributed to Lanie Price, the fictional sleuth and society reporter of Persia Walker's historical mysteries series, the Lanie Price series.
November 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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This is your first noir photo challenge: Reply with your take on the story behind this image.

“They didn’t trust each other—but they needed each other to survive the night. What brought them here, and who makes the first move?”

The most compelling reply will be featured here on Sunday.
Two men in sharp vintage suits and fedora hats stand close together, their expressions intense and suspicious. The man in the foreground glares directly at the camera with a furrowed brow, while the man behind him appears slightly out of focus, his face stern and shadowed. The image exudes a tense, noir atmosphere.
November 22, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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This week's newsletter takes you back to Berlin, November 1989—the night the Wall came down. Crowds surged, history shifted, and I found myself face-to-face with the dreaded guards who once protected the Wall. Read the story. #Berlin #TheWall #WWII #WW2
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Black and white image show old photo of East Berlin train station when it re-opened in 1989 upon the fall of the Berlin Wall, with excited passenger crowding the platform. The title says, "Through the Shadows of Berlin: A Return to Potsdamer Platz."
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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Noir lives in the shadows and the secrets we carry. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be sharing a series of evocative noir-inspired photos—each with a story waiting to be told.
The challenge: I’ll also post a question. Reply with your take on the story. Make it sharp. Make it desperate. Make it #noir.
A dimly lit wooden desk with a vintage black typewriter as the focal point. The typewriter sits among scattered papers, an old-fashioned desk lamp casting a warm glow. Glass jars with dried flowers and books surround the scene, evoking a moody, nostalgic atmosphere. A blurred background suggests a cozy, old office or writer’s study.
November 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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"The city never sleeps and neither do its secrets. Stay vigilant; the world around you is full of untold stories." —Lanie Price, Society Reporter, the Harlem Chronicle, 1925
November 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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Hi. I spin tales of 1920s noir, where good people make bad choices—and pay the price. Expect grit, shadows, and a little jazz. I also craft mini-mysteries and crossword puzzles. Curious? Visit my website, step into the shadows, and uncover their secrets.
An image showcasing four book covers from Persia Walker's 1920s Harlem Renaissance noir series. The covers feature an elegant, glamorous Black woman with vintage 1920s fashion, including sparkling headpieces and fur stoles. The titles displayed are: 'Goodfellowe House,' 'Black Orchid Blues,' 'Backdrop to Murder,' and 'Dear Sister Dead.' Above the books is a quote: 'The best kind of historical mystery: great history, great mystery, all wrapped up in a voice so authentic you feel it has come out of the past to whisper in your ear.'—Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author. Below the books, text reads: '1920s Noir • Vintage Crime Served With a Modern Twist.'
November 19, 2024 at 9:25 AM
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"Sometimes, the only way out is through the fire. Face your challenges head-on, and emerge stronger on the other side." -Lanie Price
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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My last release was DEAR SISTER DEAD, a historical mystery set in the 1920s #HarlemRenaissance. When society reporter Lanie Price covers the murder of a wealthy preacher's wife, she uncovers a world of forbidden love and betrayal. #crimefiction

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Cover of Dear Sister Dead by Persia Walker, a historical mystery set in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. The artwork features a moody, atmospheric design with period elements—vintage typography, a shadowy figure in a cloche hat, and a backdrop of Harlem’s iconic brownstones. The imagery hints at intrigue, forbidden love, and the secrets lurking behind elegant facades.
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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DEAR SISTER DEAD is a #historical #mystery set in the #1920s #Harlem Renaissance. When society reporter Lanie Price covers the murder of a wealthy preacher's wife, she uncovers a world of forbidden love and betrayal. #AddtoBlackSky #BlackSky #booksky #blackbooksky

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Cover of Dear Sister Dead by Persia Walker, a historical mystery set in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. The artwork features a moody, atmospheric design with period elements—vintage typography, a shadowy figure in a cloche hat, and a backdrop of Harlem’s iconic brownstones. The imagery hints at intrigue, forbidden love, and the secrets lurking behind elegant facades.
November 17, 2024 at 9:53 PM