“One of the problems with a lot of "confessional" writing is that it starts and stops with the confessional and doesn't really tie the "I" into a "we" at all. I'm still surprised at how mad critics get at that kind of confessional writing.” WritingKindStillsProblemMadCriticsTies Author:Kiese Laymon
“I'm accountable - this sounds emo - to black American writing, Southern writing, Southern black American writing, American writing and my people. That's kind of what keeps me accountable.” PeopleWritingKindSoundBlackSouthernEmo Author:Kiese Laymon
