Hey luvs!
So for those of you who didn’t watch the Oscars let me sum it up for you in two words: Black Excellence. It was a historical for black entertainment from Black Panther making history for Best Score, Costume & Production Design; Black Panther made history. Regina King won Best Supporting Actress and Mahershala Ali picked up his second Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, one moment that truly stood out was Spike Lee’s win (alongside Kevin Willmott) for best adapted screenplay. Spike Lee has been in the film industry since 1983 and his unique but in your face style for addressing common issues in the black community and also addressing topics that were considered risque’ like phone sex. From colorism to race riots in the 90’s Spike Lee’s films were already winners amongst his own people for years. School Daze, one of my favorite films, addressed colorism on HBCU campuses amongst fraternities and sororities, while She’s Gotta Have It addressed feminism and sexual liberation...something almost considered taboo in the 90’s. This year’s Academy Awards Spike Lee finally took home an Oscar. I say all this to say: Trust The Process. Everything happens in God’s timing. Keep using your gift . I have to tell myself this quite often. So maybe this post isn’t for you it’s really for me. When I wrote my first novel I received so much positive feedback. I already knew writing was my gift, but this novel was almost like I was literally watching a movie. I gave my manuscript to literary agencies to find a publisher, submitted it to the O network, Lifetime, and I personally gave a copy of my manuscript to actress Gabriel Union and film producer Devon Franklin. It got to the point I was discouraged. I was tired of the rejection I felt and I was tired of feeling like maybe I was wrong about my book. I went to God in prayer and the answer was simply, “keep writing”. So I will continue to write because I trust God. He is developing me in ways spiritually that I could never have imagined. Not only that, but the rejection from others allowed me to start my own publishing company something I never would have thought about before. I know in due season I will reap my harvest as long as I stay obedient. So trust the process. Be obedient. You may get discouraged, but walk in confidence.. God’s timing is not your timing. With that being said, the irony of this video is right on time. Please watch this video that Devon Franklin posted on his FB page before the Academy Awards. I hope this gives encouragement. As Always, Walk By Faith Act in Love Express without Fear, xoxo, Krystale Jane’l https://www.facebook.com/185112048196202/posts/2728480393859342?sfns=mo
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