I am Ey (“E”) Isadora-Lyphe Wade. Penulis. Author. Inventor. My motto: "Life is Inspirational." I tend to see myself as a rambler in conversation and thinking. A scrambler of thoughts and words without designated paths that always end up telling a good story. I have never been able to conform my writing style to any specific pattern and more often than not, I’m working on one story, using the same pen I’ve used for the past fifteen years, when the characters from another will just be dying to get my attention and I run off into their world. Which is why I write in varied genres from creative nonfiction, thriller, romance, YA, women’s fiction to children’s picture books. I have so much to say.
So, knowing me as an author is like cracking an egg’s shell in the air and wondering how far the splatter will spread. Pretty much the same with knowing me as a person. I’m like all over the board and always working on three to five projects at a time. I have no favorite spots to work, and my view tends to be pointed at the keyboard. When an idea comes into my head, I just flow with it. Which is one of the things that brought me to writing my creative nonfiction history book, Beads on a String – America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History. I’d become frustrated with all the racial divisions and wanted something that celebrated us all, so I dove into researching America’s diverse history. Because I started off writing the book with the intention of teaching my own children to be tolerant, informed, and proud of all who are American and contributed to this country’s growth – I am humbled and thankful for the encouragement and praise of the readers who have given me feedback. The most impressive words came from a young history enthusiast, Gage Bailey:
My name is Gage Bailey, and I am fourteen years old. I really liked the fact that the author added so much more information in this book, more than you can find in the textbooks we get in school. The title is perfect. There are more than just "Americans" who helped to make the history of our country and I think it is sad that we don't get to hear about them at school. We are all beads on the same string, and everything we do, no matter how big or small, makes history.
The only thing I wish is that the author would have added more of her opinion in the book. I do realize it is non-fiction, but I would have liked to know more about what she thought when she was researching and writing it. What she as surprised as me to find out such important and interesting facts? I really liked this book and I recommend it to anyone who loves History!
Because of Gage, I am able to remember and express the myriad of emotions I encountered while researching for Beads on a String – America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History. There was joy, amazement, sadness, and quite a bit of anger garnered. You can't even imagine how excited I was while penning the invention section and learned it was a Black man who invented the super soaker. The simple water filled toy that brought us through a lot of hot summers. I can't think of a race that does not love to play with one of those.
To Gage I responded: I guess in essence you can say my love and enthusiasm for Beads on a String – America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History can be compared to playing a good game of hide and seek with a loaded water gun at my side. The anticipation of something new being around the corner, the trepidation of running into the unexpected blast of knowledge and last, but not least, I feel the rush of triumph over the hidden enemy – ignorance and discrimination. No matter what anyone says, I love this book, I love America. With all of her faults and the many angry voices trying to tear her down, I believe in the people ... our beads.
My name is Gage Bailey, and I am fourteen years old. I really liked the fact that the author added so much more information in this book, more than you can find in the textbooks we get in school. The title is perfect. There are more than just "Americans" who helped to make the history of our country and I think it is sad that we don't get to hear about them at school. We are all beads on the same string, and everything we do, no matter how big or small, makes history.
The only thing I wish is that the author would have added more of her opinion in the book. I do realize it is non-fiction, but I would have liked to know more about what she thought when she was researching and writing it. What she as surprised as me to find out such important and interesting facts? I really liked this book and I recommend it to anyone who loves History!
Because of Gage, I am able to remember and express the myriad of emotions I encountered while researching for Beads on a String – America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History. There was joy, amazement, sadness, and quite a bit of anger garnered. You can't even imagine how excited I was while penning the invention section and learned it was a Black man who invented the super soaker. The simple water filled toy that brought us through a lot of hot summers. I can't think of a race that does not love to play with one of those.
To Gage I responded: I guess in essence you can say my love and enthusiasm for Beads on a String – America’s Racially Intertwined Biographical History can be compared to playing a good game of hide and seek with a loaded water gun at my side. The anticipation of something new being around the corner, the trepidation of running into the unexpected blast of knowledge and last, but not least, I feel the rush of triumph over the hidden enemy – ignorance and discrimination. No matter what anyone says, I love this book, I love America. With all of her faults and the many angry voices trying to tear her down, I believe in the people ... our beads.
So, that’s me and my writing life in a nutshell. To find me, I'm no farther than a click away. Visit my webpage: Into the Deep Please explore my other writings at my Amazon Author Page and all other major booksellers. If you like trailing behind, you can follow me on twitter @Read_EyBooks or on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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