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If the Creek Don’t Rise There Will Be a Parade
My latest novella about racial tension in Gulfport, Mississippi in 1950s.
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Thank you for sharing details about your latest novella “If the Creek Don’t Rise There Will Be a Parade.” It sounds like a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction set against the backdrop of racial tensions in Gulfport, Mississippi during the 1950s.
A few thoughts based on the intriguing title and brief description you provided:
The Title Itself “If the Creek Don’t Rise There Will Be a Parade” is an evocative and metaphorical title. It seems to suggest that even amid difficult circumstances and divides (like the racial tensions you’re depicting), there is hope that obstacles can be overcome to allow for celebration and progress – but only “if the creek don’t rise” and make things worse. It hints at fragility amid the struggle.
Realistic Historical Setting Choosing to set your novella in 1950s Mississippi, when segregation and racism were institutionalized, provides a poignant and authentic context to explore racial divides and social injustice. That era and region were pivotal in the civil rights movement.
Character Perspectives I imagine you aim to depict the experiences and mindsets of characters across the racial divide – those oppressed and those complicit in the racist systems and attitudes of the time. Capturing their divergent realities and tensions seems integral to the novella’s premise.
I’m very interested to know more about the specific characters, events and exploration of themes you’ve crafted in this work addressing such a fraught period in America’s history. Stories engaging with difficult truths about racism and inequality can be powerful catalysts for reflection and growth when done well. Please feel free to share any additional insights you’d like into this upcoming novella.
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Thanks for the info, I based my story, in part, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I have always loved the court room scenes. At the time I released the book, I originally had an afterword, but choose to omit it.
Even as we speak two white police officers plead guilty for abusing two black suspects. Brandon, MS. January 2024
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Many high school curriculum require To Kill a Mockingbird as a mandatory book for students on their literature class
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