Jymyaka Braden
Bio
JJ Braden is an enthusiastic reader & an animated storyteller who believes strongly in the written word to create bridges across worlds, cultures, & timelines. Thru book coaching, she forges a path to publishing for nontraditional creators.
Stories (8/0)
Good Girl Gone Murderous
Background I read Jealous Broads Still Envy in March of 2019 as a part of the book review club, Paperback Pushers. Despite the fact that I had transitioned from active duty service as a military photojournalist, my trained eye was still at work. I read for leisure constantly but also found myself critiquing and correcting copy almost against my will. When I was invited to a book review group, I utilized that opportunity to relay my feedback directly to the authors themselves. My reviews through Paperback Pushers helped me gain the confidence to transition from reviewing to editing books. Editing books and then working in a book warehouse inspired me to sell books independently. Somewhere in here, The Book Doctor brand was created, and I began to surgically dissect stories down to the core words, sentences and ideas to create more powerful and clear expressions. As I begin to re-introduce myself as a bookseller, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings about the books (and authors) that have made a major impact on my life.
By Jymyaka Braden2 years ago in Horror
Bossy Plans CEO Donna Richardson Has Tools for Your Soul Quest
Written by J.J. Braden See Bossy Plans CEO, Donna Richardson. She has the tools for your soul quest Going on a journey within soon? Donna Richardson, executive officer of Bossy Plans, an online spiritual boutique, can supply your journey. The online boutique was launched in September 2019 with the seekers in mind.
By Jymyaka Braden2 years ago in Interview
Twisted Tango of Disgust & Delight
Twisted Tango of Disgust & Delight A Little Background I originally reviewed Port of Princes in October of 2018, for a now-defunct urban book review club, Paperback Pushers. The former leader of the pack, April Freeman, designed the group like an up-and-coming organized drug ring. We definitely pushed product- product being books. This left us with stacks on stacks of books and e-books. I read and reviewed dozens but a few of them made a lasting impression.
By Jymyaka Braden2 years ago in Geeks
Husband & Wife of Conscious Apparel Company Discuss “Leaving Generational Wealth Not Bills To Their Childrens in Black Entrepreneurship”
Tatiana Parker said to her husband, Micheal Parker, merely 24 hours after he had his right kidney removed, "Get up and get moving.". Micheal Parker was in so much pain he could barely walk after his surgery. Michael knew, as well, that if he didn't get up, he would leave his wife, teammate, and business partner to handle their daughters alone.
By Jymyaka Braden2 years ago in Interview
Family Love and Hate
The Love and Hate of Family I originally reviewed MiMi’s Heart by Olvia R.Wallace in October of 2018, for a now defunct book review club called Paperback Pushers. An associate of mine, April Freeman, desired to lead the group like an up-and-coming organized drug ring. But instead of moving crack, we moved dope reads. Instead of stacking money, we stacked free books. We were mostly satisfied with this arrangement.
By Jymyaka Braden3 years ago in Geeks
I Found A Black-Owned Bookstore:
In a new but familiar town I set sail on a quest for literary adventure. I was not disappointed. Google guided me to the treasure I sought, a black owned bookstore named Pyramid Art, Books and Custom Framing. I sat outside for 15 minutes before they opened as I concluded my phone therapy session, said a quick prayer, and set an intention for the day’s endeavor. This is for the bookstagram, I whispered to myself. I raised my iPhone to capture the scene before walking up the platform to the entrance. Three members of the staff grinned widely behind their masks. I could not see the mouths that greeted me, but the warm vibrations embraced me all the same. The lady who held the door for me introduced herself as Garbo. She was minute in stature with butterscotch colored skin and a cloud hued afro like a younger Nikki Giovanni. Garbo introduced the other employees and then began a soft inquiry about who sent me. I returned the banter like an Osaka serve—swift and on target. I let her know I wasn’t one of the infamous ‘them’ taking pictures to report to Big Brother.
By Jymyaka Braden3 years ago in Journal
