Author: Lori Tharps
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Two Years Later: Real Life Sets In…But We Still Love Living in Spain
This week marks the official two-year anniversary of our arrival in Spain. It’s been two years since we packed up our lives in the United States and hit reset. It’s hard to believe it has been two whole years, because it still feels like we just arrived yesterday, and yet, I can honestly say that…
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Come Write with Me: I’m Teaching a Creative Writing Workshop for BIPOC Writers
Hello Meltingpot Community, It’s been a minute since I’ve updated here lately because I’ve been busy launching my new creative writing platform, Read, Write, and Create. I hope if you’re interested in all things literary, with a multicultural twist, you’ve had a chance to check out the RWC blog and podcast. And now, I’m finally…
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Read, Write & Create: My Latest Passion Project is Going to be “Lit”
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I have some news. I’m launching a new blog and podcast called, Read, Write and Create. Read, Write and Crate is a passion project come to life. For those who have been rocking with me here on MAMP since the beginning, you know how much I love books, reading, writing and all…
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How to Make NaNoWriMo Work for You
NaNoWriMo is just a few days away, but many people are still trying to decide if this international, novel-writing frenzy is really worth the effort. That’s why I decided to share some tips and ideas of how you can make NaNoWriMo work for you, so you can take advantage of all the positive energy from…
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Why I’m Collecting Black Dolls with Literary Lives
I have a confession to make. Since my move to Spain, I have started to acquire a collection of, wait for it, dolls. Barbie dolls, American Girl Dolls, and “dolls from foreign lands.” Most recently, I have become obsessed with finding Black dolls with a literary connection. As a former child who loved playing with…
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How to Celebrate Black History Month in the UK…Even if You’re Not in the UK
October is Black History Month in the UK! That’s right, a “holiday” that originated in the United States, is now being celebrated in countries all over the world. Yes, Black History Month is officially a thing in places outside the US. While February has always been Black History Month in the United States – and…
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How to Write about Love and Loss: Memoir Advice from Tembi Locke
The moment you decide to pen a memoir, is the moment you sign up for an exercise is emotional courage. Writing about personal topics like love and loss can be extremely difficult, especially for first-time authors. But from these deep, personal, and often painful places can come the most beautiful stories and the most impactful…
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5 Must Read Memoirs for Writing Inspiration
Memoirs have been on my mind lately. I just finished teaching my first multicultural memoir workshop (It was awesome by the way!). I’m collaborating with two public figures, helping them write their memoirs. And for reasons both business and personal, the last three books I’ve read have been memoir. Suffice it to say, memoir is…
