“The woman had told the truth. The flowers were the color of sunset. And not the yellowish tinge of a lazy sun… — Dolen Perkins-Valdez Flower Copy Share Image
“At night, before she went to sleep in her cabin down in the quarters, she remembered Mawu’s story and told herself that… — Dolen Perkins-Valdez Copy Share Image
“Mawu felt her face where the still-fresh scar had just been opened up again. She examined the blood on her fingers as… — Dolen Perkins-Valdez Copy Share Image
“My children ain’t the only thing I love. If I was allowed, I reckon I’d love myself, too.” — Dolen Perkins-Valdez Children Copy Share Image
“Sweet allowed her pregnancy to get the better of her and simply sat down. Reenie’s lips set into a straight, emotionless line.… — Dolen Perkins-Valdez Copy Share Image
