There are only two ways for an author to sustain herself in times of turbulence. Welcome to The Sitting in Silence Podcast by Maurice Carlos Ruffin. Let’s take a journey together.

The paperback of The American Daughters is now out in stores everywhere. Thank you to everyone who ordered advance copies. If you’re in New Orleans, come to my book release at Community Book Center at 6pm Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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