The Unapologetic Black Pen with Diane Marie Brown

Black Writer Therapy Session Summary:

In this episode of Black Writer Therapy, guest Diane Marie Brown joins host Ella Shawn to discuss the power of storytelling and the challenges she faced as a black woman writer in the publishing industry. Diane shares her journey of finding her creative voice and pursuing writing alongside her career in public health and academia. They delve into the cathartic nature of writing and how research plays a crucial role in Diane’s book. They also reflect on the importance of non-traditional opportunities and the support of a community of black women writers. Join the conversation as they explore the healing quality of black women’s fiction and the impact of embracing creativity.

Takeaway points:

1. The bias in society toward the publishing industry towards traditional routes of publication does not diminish the quality or value of black writers’ work.

2. Non-traditional methods and timing can lead to unexpected opportunities and success in the publishing world.

3. Finding a supportive community of black women writers can be transformative and empowering.

4. Writing about personal experiences and incorporating research can be a cathartic and healing process.

Discussion questions:

1. How can the publishing industry address and combat biases that favor certain routes of publication?

2. What role does community support play in the success and well-being of black women writers?

3. Can storytelling and writing be a means of healing and catharsis for marginalized communities?

4. How can black women writers continue to challenge and redefine the narratives and genres in which they are often limited?

Stay In Touch with Diane Marie Brown:

Diane Marie Brown is the chair of the Public Health Department at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, an adjunct faculty at Long Beach City College, and works part-time for the City of Long Beach Department of Public Health. Growing up in Stockton, California, she moved south to earn a BA in sociology and a graduate degree in public health from UCLA. After many years working in public health and disaster preparedness with the City, she completed a degree in fiction at USC’s Master of Professional Writing Program. She lives in Long Beach, California with her husband, their four daughters, and their dog Brownie. Her debut novel, Black Candle Women, is a Read With Jenna book club selection and is currently being adapted for television. She can be found at @diane_marie_brown on Instagram, and @writerdichick on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. Visit her website for more information.

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