“I answered every letter I ever received, though at times—too many times—that answer did not get on the paper or in the mail.” Admitting the gap between intention and the act of writing · Conversation with biographer J. Lee Greene Intention Letters Writing
“I write about some of the things I love. But have no civilized articulation for the things I hate.” Choosing to express affection rather than give voice to hatred · Autobiographical note, Caroling Dusk Hatred Love Writing
“I proudly love being a Negro woman—it's so involved and interesting.” Embracing the complexity of identity with pride · Autobiographical note, Caroling Dusk Identity Pride Women
