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Three Great Books About the Harlem Renaissance

Check my review of three terrific books about the Harlem Renaissance on my Tumblr blog:

bit.ly/1jNwMCP

It discusses:

1. When Harlem Was in Vogue by David Levering Lewis

2. The Harlem Renaissance: Hub of African-American Culture, 1920-1930 by Steven Watson

3. The Portable Harlem Renaissance Reader edited by David Levering Lewis

Enjoy.
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Published on October 10, 2015 20:31 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

Book Review: Nella Larsen's Passing

Check out my review of Passing, a Harlem Renaissance novel by Nella Larsen, on my Tumblr blog.

The novel, published in 1929, concerns blacks who are light enough to pass for white and the dangers and complications involved.

Passing by Nella Larsen
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Published on October 23, 2015 13:27 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

Read my review of Langston Hughes's The Weary Blues on my Harlem Renaissance blog: http://bit.ly/1YHtike

The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes
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Published on December 02, 2015 18:39 Tags: harlemrenaissance, jazzmoonnovel

Jazz Moon Promo on LGBTsr.org

My upcoming debut novel JAZZ MOON Jazz Moon by Joe Okonkwo gets a shout-out on LGBTsr.org.

Check it out: bit.ly/1O8WJXY
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Published on January 08, 2016 12:22 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

Jazz Moon Included in Buzz Books 2016

Very excited to announce that my debut novel JAZZ MOON is included in Buzz Books 2016 which offers substantial pre-publication excerpts from 40 adult titles.

Check it out: http://buzz.publishersmarketplace.com/
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Published on January 13, 2016 17:00 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

February 4, 2016 Harlem Renaissance Tumblr Takeover!

Jazz Moon by Joe Okonkwo Kensington Books, publisher of my debut novel Jazz Moon, is hosting a ‎Harlem Renaissance‬ takeover on Tumblr for my novel. All posts today are straight from me with my own personal notes. Music, pics, and...an excerpt from Jazz Moon will be revealed...

http://kensingtonbooks.tumblr.com/
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Published on February 04, 2016 07:05 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

Jazz Moon's First Review

Jazz Moon by Joe Okonkwo Jazz Moon isn't out yet, but the first review is IN! Library Journal says: "Okonkwo’s sweeping debut novel combines the rich history of jazz’s golden age with the emotional turmoil of an African American male coming to terms with his sexuality."

Jazz Moon will be released by Kensington Books on May 31, 2016.

Read an excerpt here: http://www.joeokonkwo.com/jazz-moon-e...

Pre-order here: http://www.joeokonkwo.com/purchase-ja...

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeOJazzMoon...

Tweak me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeOJazzMoon
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Published on February 19, 2016 17:43 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

Jazz Moon Giveaway!

Get Jazz Moon free!

Jazz Moon, a novel set against the Harlem Renaissance and glittering Jazz Age Paris, will be released on May 31, 2016. You can get it FREE.

Jazz Moon by Joe Okonkwo
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
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Published on April 07, 2016 10:20 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

Jazz Moon Interview

Jazz Moon by Joe Okonkwo Artist David Emmanuel Noel interviewed me about Jazz Moon, which will be released on May 31.

Take a look: http://bit.ly/1Upyycr

Jazz Moon will be released by Kensington Books on May 31!
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Published on May 02, 2016 08:15 Tags: jazzmoonnovel

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