Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm
“It’s difficult to classify myself solely as a writer of romance, when in fact writing about women’s lives, and the complexities that has gone into making her that woman, entails a great deal more than romance.”
Next Book Out September 24th 2020
Love Again
Runner up in the Saga Literary Prize
Swimming with Fishes
Cheers. Here’s to my work-in-progress, my next novel, Life Happens.
About three sisters, two of them separated in their early teens from their albino sister by their emotionally constipated and disturbed father.
The sisters spend the next twenty-five-years trying to find each other, while coping with the journey of life and all life brings. Joy, pain, success, distress, love, heartbreak, trauma, loneliness & self-actualisation. Because.
Life Happens.
#lifehappens #lifejourney #novel #womensfiction #findinglove #selflove #contemporaryromance #sisters #agoodread
When you go out to lunch and your date is your book. LOL. 🤣🤣🤣
I got me this weird habit of always carrying around a copy or copies of my book, if not in my hand bag, then there’s always one in my car.
It comes in handy when I bump into someone I haven’t seen in a while and they ask me what I’m doing now, I whisk out my book and there always follows an excited conversation where I’m bombarded with questions about my literary journey, which always lead to a confession in them always wanting to write a book/memoirs, but how? They want to know.
“Just write,” I tell them.
#writing #writers #authors #books #novel #memoirs #romancebooks #wanttowrite #womensfiction #writerslife
Here I am being treated to a well deserved drink after a day of writing by my very sweet sister-friend on the hottest day of the year in the UK so far.
One of many things that inspire me is the summer sun.🌞 In the UK we’re used to summer being a hit or miss - but when the sun comes out, so do we!
The parks, pubs and restaurants provides hours of socialising and fun, this is so my favourite time of year, as long as the sun shows up.
#summer #summersun #summerfun #qualitytime #mytimeofyear #friendship #publife #parklife #socialising #writerslife
Yes, I have been writing, the few days of summer sun 🌞 has had me writing in the garden. I’ve also been thinking of motherhood & the joy it adds to my life.
I have four men in my life - and they all call me Mama.
Hanging with son number 2 & swipe to meet son number 4.
Sons number 1 & 3 don’t do social media but thinks it great that their mother is so into it😂
My four children have been the greatest teachers in my life.
#mother #sons #motherofboys #motherhood #alwaysamother #mysons #mother&sons #writerslife #author
A beautiful summer’s day. Family & friends time. Let’s always appreciate life.
#summervibes #summertime #fun #familytime #writerslife #
Hanging with my nieces at a family barbecue birthday party. The conversations deserve a chapter in a contemporary novel.
#familytime #familyiseverything #familyfirst #nieceslove #lovemyfamily
Just had a call from one of my Reader Appreciation Tribe, she reminded me that my first novel, Swimming With Fishes was published on this day in 2017.
I do remember every minute of that day, from waking up in the morning to the preparation of the launch, the arrival of the people, and the actual launch.
I was so happy and was so happy to see how happy most people were for me. The wonderful feedbacks I got and keep getting fuels my creativity.
Here’s to many more years of writing contemporary Women’s fiction - romance, the best genre for escapism as far as I’m concerned.
#swimmingwithfishes #novel #debut #debutnovel #rashedaashantimalcolm #author #booklaunch #anniversary #contemporarywomensfiction #jacarandabooksartmusic #romance #romancebooks #writerslife
Hey IG Fam,
Excitement is brewing with each day as we draw closer to the first Hammersmith & Fulham Writer’s Festival.
Some of the #twentyin2020 Authors will be in conversation about their craft & on hand to sign copies of their novels.
Best-selling and award winning Author, Dorothy Koomson will be zooming in to join a room of eager readers and authors.
It is a day packed with creative fun for all the family and you’re all invited. Book your tickets on Eventbrite.
#writersfestival #festivalstyle #authorsofig #readersofinstagram #readers #writers #writerslife #writerslifestyle #dorothykoomson #hfwritersfest #event #eventbrite #jacarandabooksartmusic
My youngest Tribe. Don’t you find that these babies do everything early? Their development is way ahead - like super babies 👶🏽
Good readers make great writers - she’s starting early.
#kidslovereading #booksbooksbooks #authors #writers #playwrights #childrensbooks #childrenbookart #superbabies #proudglammy
A word from author, Courttia Newland about the forthcoming Hammersmith & Fulham Writers Festival.
‘It’s really exciting to see a writers festival in my home borough at last, and while I can’t be there my spirit will be smiling there with you all. The creativity in and around H&F is world renowned, and so you’re guaranteed to be seeing the best literature has to offer.’
#courttianewland #hfwritersfest #festival #writersfestival #authors #writers #readersofinstagram #readers #screenwriting #playwright #creatives
Join me, co-host #stellaonithewriter & our expert guest, #desireelee as we give tips on choosing the right book cover.
Desiree will be on hand for all your questions on everything publishing & self publishing.
#authortalkshow #authors #writers #femaleauthors #allauthorswelcome #writerslife
As part of our Hammersmith & Fulham Writer’s Festival, we’ve been given a couple of free tickets for 100 Voices event. DM me to claim yours.
#100blackvoicesonracism #stillbreathing #h&ffestival #writers #authors #racism #stillbreathing
We are so proud of the Hammersmith & Fulham working festival panel for all the work they are putting in to ensure the borough host its’ first writer’s festival successfully.
Big thanks goes out to #benjaminzephaniah and #courttianewland for their support.
“The Hammersmith & Fulham Writers’ Festival has come to bring joy to the world. This festival is a great space for writers and readers to engage with each other, and a great place for us all to open up. I wish all participants the best as they spread the creative love.”
Benjamin Zephaniah.
#writersfestival #authors #writers #readers #booklover #festival #creative #familyfun #writerslife
No matter what I’m doing on a Sunday all come to a standstill at 7:30pm BST, as I prepare for my weekly Author Talk Show, with co-host and author @stellaonithewriter. Our special expert guest, @dlee_inspires always adds great value with her library & wealth of information on everything book publishing.
It was a great discussion.
#talkshow #authortalkshow #authorsofig #writers #writerslife
Great day out with friends. It started at mid day and ended at midnight. Good food, drink & music were good company.
We’ve got to live life, enjoy life, enjoy friends, enjoy family, just ENJOY being alive.
#writerslife #enjoylife #food #drinks #music #friends #dayout #nightout
#goodcompany
Hey IG Fam,
Hammersmith/Fulham is hosting its debut writers festival in August, and we’re planning it so you’re all invited.
Come and meet the authors, agents and publishers.
Come and talk about your own writing with like-minded creatives.
Come and have a creative and inspiring time.
#writersfestival #writingfestival #festivals #festivalseason #authorsofinstagram #writerscommunity #writers #writersofig #authors #readersofinstagram #readers #booklover #books #publishers #agents #editors #screenwriters #playwrights #stories #novels #poets #poetsofig #writing #writersgroup
I just finished work & I’m checking the sun out, & the sun is checking me out, topping up my Vit D.
So I’m just chilling in the amazing sunshine leaning against my car and all I’m imagining is the 7 miles of white Sandy beach in Negril, Jamaica, the fry fish, breadfruit & bammy 😋 not to mention my rum punch.
The UK takes on a different look in the summertime. People are happier as smiling & laughing becomes easier.
The sun enhances moods, emotions & feelings - I’m taking on a feel good vibe, enjoying the sun, no matter how long it lasts here in the UK.
#summertime #uksummer #jamaicalife #jamaicanfood #negril #negriljamaica #sun #sunshine #uksunshine #enjoylife #chilling #writerslife
Had us a great family day out, last day of the half term hols & it’s back to writing ✍️ been getting a lot of inspirations from different sources, the sunshine being one of them.
#familytime #familyiseverything #sun #sunshine #sunset #writerslife #writerslifestyle #writers
Hammersmith & Fulham Writer’s Festival, taking place 22nd August, 12-5pm.
A short story competition is being held leading up to the festival, so if you know of creative youngsters, please encourage them to submit work.
#writersfestival #writingcompetition #youngwriters #authors #writers #readers #booklovers #festival #festivallovers #lovewriting
Talent runs through my family in all forms.
Watch out for this future gymnast, she has her sights on the Olympic & we know she’s going to smash world records.
She works hard & is totally committed to her potential. My talented niece.
Just watch how her younger cousins are influenced by her - LOL 😂
#gymnastics #gymnast #talent #talented #proudauntie #stargirl #futurechampion #champions