Provocative. Honest. Blunt. Hard-hitting. Audacious. momowilly’s writing has been described as many things, but never boring.
An established poet, author, freelance journalist, and spoken word artist, momowilly has consistently pushed boundaries with her work. As the landscape of Black literature denigrated into redundant hip-hop fiction and trashy erotica noir, momowilly appealed to those audiences by combining the sensibilities of both, yet set herself apart with honest and real short stories, not stereotypical. This debut, “Neurotica: An honest examination into urban sexual relations†was released in 2006 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Though urban sexuality was the apparent theme, Neurotica focused on the emotions of people in sexual situations, underscoring the most sensual, humorous, and morose of scenarios.
After the release of Neurotica, momowilly was inappropriately labeled as an erotic writer, though “I was never into writing sex books. Neurotica was to educate more than titillate,†the author offers. Picking up poetry as her new hobby, she entertained her penchant for giving advice and understanding in a plain, straightforward style, inflected with her down-to-earth humor. In the summer of 2007, momowilly was cast for a reality show entitled “The Ultimate Author,†due to air sometime in 2008. The experience showed momowilly how strong her writing chops were, while forcing her to examine some of her shortcomings. “I learned so much from the other castmates,†she says enthusiastically.
A frequent attendee of the Harlem Book Fair, Black Writer’s Conference, Pan-African Bookfest, and many other literary events, momowilly has taken her outspoken personality and fortitude from the internet to the streets.
Presently, momowilly is working on a speculative fiction novel set in an alternate universe with many parallels to current social paradigms, a collection of socio-political poetry, and two young adult works from black female perspectives. The former “erotic writer†may seem to have taken a departure from her previous work, but true fans know her upcoming projects are in line with her specific perspective. It’s time for the world to catch up. momowilly has arrived, and she has a lot to say!
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"Harboring a dark sense of humor, blacker than an eclipse at midnight, her stories offer insight into strangers that will tease our libido, tickle our fancy, and tug our heartstrings. This is more than a book, it's a movement. Get your ticket to ride..." Dexter Hornbuckle III, InDemand magazine
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