I had the honor of presenting the keynote for CBLR 2021 reader retreat.
Thank you @tashacobbsleonard for the inspiration, #heknowsmyname
#testimony #wonthedoit #writingcommunity #writers #blackwomen #mytruth #vanessarileyspeech #vanessariley
About last night…. Torrential rain, trees down, lights flickering, virtual goes off line… but people came or swam to the Atlanta History Center and it was an awesome night! Thank you all who came to hear about Island Queen and all who bought books!!!!
Keep sharing about Island Queen!!
Behind the scenes: @rosescottatl @wabe90.1 Sent folks, so many came because they heard our interview ❤️. Thank you, amazing Rose!
@atlantahistorycenter redecorated during the pandemic. It’s lovely. Your staff is amazing. Claire❤️.
My crew was with me, Mom (in love) and Road-dog, Elle. Always wonderful to have them come. We went to @yebobeachhaus A South African fusion #restaurant #food #foodporn
Seafood Risotto and shrimp tacos. The #bobotie was eaten too fast for pictures.
Great interview with Tianna of @theatlantavoice
Dress was @eshakti and #heels , 1st in 18 months @antoniasaintny
#vanessariley #islandqueen #hats #myinnerdorothy #caribbean #readcaribbean #books #bookstagram #tbrpile #tbrstack #montserrat #grenada #barbados #guyana #Trinidad #historicalfictionwriter #historicalfiction #historical #islandqueenhf #newreleases #reesesbookclub #noshelfcontrol #mustreads #booksbooksbooks #vanessarileyspeech