“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.
— John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader
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November 2025!
​The Sin of Being Okay
by Dawn Leas
ISBN: 978-1-962121-35-4
Dimensions: 5'x8' (paperback)
Pages: 88-count
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A contemplative exploration of the ever-changing landscapes of love, loss, and the search to answer the question, Who am I? The poems speak to the path forward being fraught not only with storms but also with pockets of quiet and solitude—peace and grace.
Join Author Dawn Leas in the release of her new collection,
The Sin of Being Okay
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Submit essays, fiction, or poetry exploring themes of multicultural or third-culture identity, love, belonging, home life, and pain. We seek heartfelt reflections on living between worlds.
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Submit your full-length poetry collection (50–150 pages) for the Memoir in Verse Award, celebrating one BIPOC or underrepresented poet with a thematic collection, capturing a personal journey or season of life. Selected poet receives publication and a $1,500 licensing award. Submit by March 31, 2026.
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“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in
good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Civil Rights Leader
Our Latest Issue | Fall 2025
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Kinsman Avenue Debut Author of 2026
"In a house built on formality and discipline, murder is the one thing they can’t contain."
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Kinsman author Nicole Negrón is an Afro-Latina novelist and museum professional from Jersey City with B.A. and M.A. degrees in English, History, Museum Studies, and Creative Writing. Author of 'Tether," she writes thrillers, drama, and speculative fiction.
In a family defined by tradition, Solei had believed her formidable mother set the example. But when a scandalous letter surfaces, buried secrets are unearthed, exposing fractures in their Peruvian household. What starts as a simple, damning discovery spirals into a mystery that forces Solei to question just how far those closest to her will go to protect appearances.
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When a body is found, suspicion mounts and the line between love and betrayal blurs. Solei must decide how much she's willing to risk to protect the people she loves—before the truth consumes them all.
Decorum is a haunting debut about the weight of family legacies, the silence of generations, and the dangerous consequences of secrets left to fester.
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