Katherine DeLorraine

Women are often undervalued, denigrated, and used as sex symbols —a false image that causes many to devalue themselves. As related through my own experiences and in the prejudices I have witnessed, women are still seen as subservient. Even so, a powerful essence burns through the weight of oppression and this flame smolders, sparks, and ignites as a recognizable element inherent in women. We can see the determination in each other’s eyes and recognize the unconquerable in other women across … [Read More...]

Weaving together stories of the valiant Weya women of Africa with contemporary poetry and a metaphysical hip-hop drama, Katherine De Lorraine's new book, Human Bridges, explores healing and reconciliation in womankind from three different perspectives. The book defies traditional genres, so it is known as Synerlit: literature that ties together different genres to tell a story with each part remaining self-contained. In this case it relates the individual quests for identity, love and understanding. Human … [Read More...]