"REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" features 13 artists (photographers and writers, including myself) and this video shares a preview of what is showcased in the full virtual exhibit.

In this 1-minute video, I share my reasons for creating "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" and details regarding participation.

A photograph submission by Elijah Pittman for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

A photograph submission by Carrie Shannon for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

A photograph submission by Ebony Massey for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

My photography submission for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

A poem by Angel Farrah Fannin for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibit.

A poem by Regina Adkins for "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

Tyrone N. Manning's poem from "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibit.

My poem from "REVOLT: Black Joy Still Exists, It Always Will" virtual exhibition.

"Silent Teardrops" is my first novel and was inspired by a short story I wrote in college which received praise from my professor. It is set in a small South Carolina town in the 1970's and follows four members of one family as the connections between them are tested by a difficult present and a haunted past. There is adultery, drug abuse, lies, and deceit and it is told through the eyes of each character. "Silent Teardrops" uses dialect that is down home and southern and it takes the reader on an emotional journey. I am excited to say that I am working on my second novel titled, "155 James Street."

Back in 2004 when I first self-published "Silent Teardrops" I didn't know a thing about what I was doing. But as I got more experienced with writing and editing, I decided to revise my novel and bring in a professional, objective voice to help. In 2010, I re-released "Silent Teardrops" with a new cover and with an updated story on the inside.

"for the LOVE, short stories and poems, Vol. 1 is a collection of short stories, poems and art which explore love, spirituality, fear and so much more. This is my second published book and I followed it up with "for the LOVE...Vol. 2" in 2014. Fun fact: "Runaway," the last story in this book was my first published piece by a literary journal. "Deep South Magazine" shared my work with the world and has since published two more of my short stories.

"for the LOVE...Vol. 2," is an e-book that picks up where Vol. 1 ends—by using blogs, poetry and photography to tell a story. I wrote it and presented it in this way because I wanted to uplift spirits, provide guidance and give hope by combining several of my creative passions into one collection.

This is the announcement that was made in my local newspaper back home about my novel "Silent Teardrops" and book signing on Feb. 26, 2005.

In this photo I was talking to a crowded room in my hometown of Cheraw, SC—introducing them to "Silent Teardrops." I went there with 100 books and sold them all. It was truly an awesome experience.

When "for the LOVE, short stories and poems, Vol. 1" came out in 2009 I decided to not only share my work in my hometown of Cheraw, SC, I also went to Columbia, SC and other places in and outside of Atlanta, GA.

"tender, a literary anthology and book of spells: evidence" features 19 black women artists as they explore what tenderness means to them.

In 2019, three of my poems were published in the anthology, "tender, a literary anthology and book of spells: evidence." This virtual reading shares my poems for "tender" in an event that was sponsored by White Whale Bookstore on July 24, 2020.

Readings are the way I bring my work to life and before the pandemic shut everything down, I was able to share my three poems that were published in "tender, a literary anthology and book of spells: evidence," to a "sold out" crowd (however the event was free). Since that day I have done two virtual readings with my "tender..." family. The first, titled "A Celebration of Black Womxn & Femmes in Pittsburgh" was sponsored by White Whale Bookstore and the second was "New Work, Process & Practice" by the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh, PA.

Here is an image of the 19 women who contributed to "tender, a literary anthology and book of spells: evidence."

While I was living in Pittsburgh, PA, I was a part of the Hour After Happy Hour Writers Group. I was honored when they asked me to read one of my pieces at their bi-annual event. I chose to read, "Last Sermon" a short story which had been published in "Deep South Magazine" in 2015.

This video uses words, photographs and music to tell a story of my hometown and home state. I created this after capturing images and writing words that helped me to articulate what South Carolina meant to me and how it influenced the woman I am today. Note: this video was created before the Confederate flag was removed from the S.C. state house grounds.

"If" is a video poem I created with animated words from my ebook, "for the LOVE...Vol. 2."

I created this video poem in 2012 to give honor to those who came before us and those who paved the way for freedom...

I used vacation footage from 2014 to capture the feelings from my poem "ode to love" from my book "for the LOVE, short stories and poems, Vol. 1."

This is my visual interpretation of my poem, scars - part 2, from my book "for the love, short stories and poems, vol. 1." Not only am I the writer, director, narrator and producer of the video, I am also the star actress. :)

2040 Review's preview issue provided insights into our mission, short bios of the team and several book reviews by writers of color.

In the April 2019 Issue of 2040 Review, we featured Dariel Suarez, indie publishers, reviewers and book reviews in poetry, young adult and children's and non-fiction.

This photograph was taken in my hometown of Cheraw, S.C. and speaks to my fascination with trains. The poem that accompanies this image is titled "Migration." Both were published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine, along with two other poems. https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

I was born and raised in Cheraw, SC, the birthplace of jazz great, Dizzy Gillespie. This statue is in the center of town and pays homage to the legend. I captured this image and used it to inspire my poem "Voices" which was published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine along with this photo. https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

On a trip to Havana in 2017, I was able to see the city. This photograph not only represented the culture I experienced, it was also published in "The Auburn Avenue" literary magazine along with my poem "Freedom." https://www.theauburnavenue.com/threepoemsbyjns

Baltimore on a cold gloomy day.

Some of the colors I saw in Graffiti Alley in West Baltimore.

"Worms Eye View" is all about perspective and what you can and can't see.

Look towards the light.

One spring day in Pittsburgh, PA, snow fell and covered everything in sight—the 16th street bridge, trees, the sidewalk and well, you get the picture.

The road may end but the journey continues...

A poem and photograph from my book "for the LOVE, short stories and poems, Vol. 1."