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Through SH-Images, I am developing a photo and essay book with the goal of sharing a collective story of womanhood. The first phrase of this project spotlights the Black Woman’s experience of womanhood in America. There is an open call for written submissions via Submittable.com. Submitters can live any where in the United States. You must complete a profile on Submittable in order to submit your work for consideration. There is no charge for the profile. The submission fee is $25.
Even though Phrase 1 is about Black Womanhood in America, we are embracing women of all ethnicities who want to participate in this project. Our goal is to develop multiple sister projects based on the themes that emerge from the our conversations with participants.
Women of all ethnicities are welcome to participate in the FREE mini portrait sessions that will be held in Chicago, Milwaukee, New York City, Phoenix and Tucson through August 2018. Though the sessions are open to the public, women are encouraged to register for a time slot on Eventbrite. Each open portrait sessions is scheduled for 2-3 hours. All photographs for this project will be taken by LaShawnda Jones.
For more details, please visit the announcement page.
Women of all ethnicities and faiths are welcome to participate in the free photo shoots. However, the first phase of the project is dedicated to capturing, cataloguing and presenting a collective story of experiencing womanhood as a black Woman in America. The portrait session schedule is below. Click a date to reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
NEW YORK CITY
Sunday, July 8, 2018 1:00-4:00pm
Battery Park @ Bowling Green
Theme: Liberty & Water
Sunday, July 22, 2018 1:00-4:00pm
Central Park @ Columbus Circle
Theme: Nature & City Images
Thursday, July 26, 2018 7:00-9:30pm
59th Street @ Columbus Circle
Theme: Night & Subway Images
MILWAUKEE
Thursday, July 12, 2018 7:00-9:30pm
Location: Burke Brise Soleil
Theme: Sunset & Twilight
CHICAGO
Saturday, July 14, 2018 12:00-3:00pm
Location: Cloud Gate (Bean) at Millennium Park
Theme: Old School Glam/A Day in the Park
TUCSON
Saturday, August 18, 2018 8:00-11:00am
Location: TBD
Theme: Desert Refreshment/Renewal
PHOENIX
Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:00-11:00am
Location: TBD
Theme: Grace in the Valley
Please subscribe to https://SH-Images.com for updates.
BOOK REVIEWS NEEDED
If you have read, or plan on reading, Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace, please share your thoughts in a review on: Amazon.com, BN.com and Goodreads.com. Reviews are a form of “street cred” in the industry and are EXTREMELY important for indie authors. Additionally they are helpful with future endeavors. Many thanks in advance.
Excerpts from Desert of Solitude
Preface: A Note About Desert of Solitude
Introduction: Wonder-Filled Living
Verdant Valley/Faith Challenges
Love Anyway: Things I Learned During My Harvest
Supporting Multimedia Links
SOULFUL CHICAGO BOOK FAIR
Sunday, July 15, 2018
10:00-8:00pm
Vendor and Presenter
HARLEM BOOK FAIR
10:00-6:00pm
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Vendor and Presenter
FOR SALE: EAST HARLEM CO-OP
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If you, or someone you know, is in the market for a one bedroom, one bath apartment with an attached terrace, please let me know.
My apartment is on the first floor of a twelve story building on 111th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. It faces the back of the building (south) and looks out onto the building’s community terrace, which is enclosed on all sides and has no street access. The terrace attached to the apartment is fenced within a larger community terrace. There are oversized windows in the living/dining area and the bedroom which allows for amazing light throughout the day all year round. These two rooms also have high ceilings (nearly 10 feet) which make the space feel extremely spacious. Wide plank, honey oak floors throughout, except for the tiled kitchen and bathroom.
There is an income limit on the unit, 130% AMI, however there is no asset limit. Board approval is not required, but financial elements will be verified by the management company. The maintenance fee is low, and should remain affordable (with modest increases) for the next ten years due to special status of the building.
Stats:
Apartment: 750 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, wheelchair accessible
Terrace: 150 sq ft (pictured)
Amenities: Laundry, Gym, Bike Storage and Community Room on the same floor.
Trains: 2, 3, 6
Buses: M1, M2, M3, M4
About LaShawnda Jones
LaShawnda Jones eagerly embraces the process of her personal evolution and the results of her choices. She is the independent author and publisher of Spirit Harvest Publishing Company. She maintains several blogs which focus on spiritual growth, social justice, women and photography. She speaks nationally on self-image, self-esteem, identity in Christ and living the life you envision for yourself. Prior publications are Love & Forgiveness, My God and Me, Clichés: A Life in Verse and Go, Tell Michelle (State University of New York Press). She holds degrees in Marketing Management and Political Science as well as a MA in International Affairs.
Thanks for reading! All my best,
LaShawnda
This book is a must read.
Desert of Solitude really helped me understand some things in life that I struggled with. It’s very refreshing to see someone overcome so many obstacles I’ve struggled with. Thank you, sincerely.
~ Kayla, April 10, 2018
Amazon Verified Purchase 5.0 out of 5 stars
One month ago, I published my fifth book and seventh overall print project. One would think by this time, the process would be smooth and effortless. Unfortunately, that was not the case for this project. Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace developed into a painfully personal devotional exploration of all the ways I felt like an abject failure in life. It began as a video log with the intention of providing in-the-moment face-to-face commentary on topics in the book. The videos remain a tough editing task. Even knowing what I said, wrote and how things worked out, the first few videos are filled with so much sorrow my heart still aches when I watch them. Fortunately, I know I needed to experience the full range of my emotions in order to move through that space fully and honestly. On the other side was a deep well of joy waiting for me to dive in.
Thank God a good woman can’t stay down for long! My story has evolved into a testimonial of God’s everlasting grace and love for those who depend on Him. Refreshment. Renewal. Rejuvenation. It’s all possible. It’s all within reach. It’s life altering in an wonderfully amazing way.
I invite you to journey with me to where I am now: At peace within my purpose and fully open to what comes next.
Peace, light and love to you!
LaShawnda
“Desert of Solitude is totally different from LaShawnda’s other books. It’s really a good read; a different read because now you see the maturity that has come with all the other books, why they were [written]. If you put them all together, there’s a line that led to this. That’s what I see: all of that led to this and this is where I’m at right now. I can see the maturity, the growth as a person and as a writer. And reading it, I was like whoa! Whoa! Whoa! To me it’s one of the better reads to be honest. It kinda gets you.”
~ Carmen, March 17, 2018
We all want what we want when we want it. What happens when we don’t get what we’ve been hoping and praying for by a certain age in life?
Desert of Solitude is for those of us who have achieved nothing, something or a great deal but are no closer to that “one thing” we most desire. What do you think you’re missing? What do you believe will complete your existence?
Whatever “it” is doesn’t matter. You are enough for your life.
Desert of Solitude follows the journey of a forty-something year old woman as she shakes herself loose of youthful ideals, and releases herself from expectations formed by family, culture and society. It’s an exploration of her determination to view her life from a position of abundant grace rather than disappointed hopes. Desert of Solitude is about finding satisfaction in God’s grace and provision in the valleys of life.
Available in Kindle, Nook and Print.
Excerpts from Desert of Solitude
Preface: A Note About Desert of Solitude
Introduction: Wonder-Filled Living
Verdant Valley/Faith Challenges
Love Anyway: Things I Learned During My Harvest
Supporting Multimedia Links
LaShawnda Jones is a simple woman who is content with her Creator’s design choices for her. She is a woman who eagerly embraces the process of her personal evolution and the results of her choices.
LaShawnda Jones is the independent author and publisher of Spirit Harvest Publishing Company. She maintains several blogs which focus on spiritual growth, social justice and photography. She speaks nationally on self-image, self-esteem, and identity in Christ and living the life you envision for yourself. Prior publications are Love & Forgiveness, My God and Me(Jazzy Media), Cliches: A Life in Verse (Jazzy Media) and Go, Tell Michelle (State University of New York Press). She holds degrees in marketing management (MATC) and political science (UW-Milwaukee) as well as a Master of Arts in International Affairs (The New School).
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Hello Dearest!
I have a quick holiday update for you! I’m participating in two great events this week. If you’re in New York City, I would love to see you. If you’re no where near NYC, you can still visit me virtually and browse my wares online.
Last year, I was invited by a colleague to see her photography on display at the Employee Art Show at work. This year, I submitted my own photography and one of my images was selected for display at the Henry DeFord III Gallery. The opening reception is Thursday, December 1, 5:00-7:30 pm. The art show runs until March 15, 2017.
Henry DeFord III Gallery
One Court Square (Lobby)
Long Island City, NY
If you aren’t able to make the reception, the gallery is in the lobby and accessible for viewing. It’s also free. And of course, all my images are online on my Images+Life blog and you can view them from the comfort of your desk!
That’s me on the left proudly and excitedly dropping off the wrong image to the gallery two weeks ago. 🙂 I call the piece Light of the World (metallic paper mounted in gallery plexiglas). The Art Show Director actually wanted the image on the left, Darkness as Noonday, but asked for Light of the World. Both images are self-portraits and anchor a photo series I’m still working on titled “Selfie-Evaluation: I AM Light“. See more here.
Harlem Park to Park presents Shop Harlem Live Harlem at MIST Harlem on December 3.
I have quite the selection of creative items to choose from – art prints, greeting cards, books, and t-shirts – all my own writing, photography, designs, and compositions. Prices range from $2.00 (matted wallet prints) to $340.00 (mounted gallery prints). You’re sure to find a great gift or a great item to keep for yourself!
Registration is free but required through Eventbrite.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
MIST Harlem
46 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10026
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If you miss me at the Expo, find me on weekends on 125th Street or 24/7 at https://squareup.com/store/spirit-harvest.
Thanks for being a loyal email subscriber. We appreciate hearing from you. Let us know if you ever have any questions.
Sincerely,
LaShawnda
Spirit Harvest
shawnda@spirit-harvest.com
P.O. Box 1130
New York NY 10029
USA
