Check out some of Emmarae McClendon’s favorite places to share her thoughts and community! We are so glad to have her contributing to the Black Lens!
Instagram: I have been posting reviews to Instagram for nearly 10 years. I love showcasing new and seasoned authors, and expanding my reading horizons. I participate in many bookish events throughout the year and even help host some. I work with some publishers in reviewing mostly newly released books or every now and then yet to be released books. On my instagram you will see a lot of creative passion. I am also a small business owner working on revamping my brand with a collection of hand-made products I want to offer to my customers. Creativity is welcomed and empowered in this space.
https://www.instagram.com/emmaraeempowered/
Twitch: I would definitely call myself a ‘cozy gamer’— you’re not gonna see me out here playing intense games like Elden Ring, or Overwatch. Instead I enjoy a slower cozy vibe such as Palia, or Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, or The Night in the Woods. I also host reading sprints/coworking streams. During these streams I set a timer for 35-45 min, myself and my viewers sit and read or work on whatever we have to work on in our lives. When the timer is up we come back to the chat to discuss our progress or random things. My goal is to always spread joy and make my viewers feel safe, welcome, and empowered.
https://www.twitch.tv/sekhmeteca