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Janyce Denise Glasper

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Award-winning multidisciplinary visual artist, writer, and independent scholar.

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · Apr 24

Yay!!! I’m pleased to inform you all that my illustrated debut novel “Route” is back in stock at Bookshop dot org! 💜💜💜
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Route

Check out Route - <p>Set in fictional Dandelion, Ohio and split in six parts of the heart, "Route" is an evocative coming of age story centering the complex dialogue between a frequent passenger and a...

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · 8d

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · 8d

Meeting the inspiring Hannah Beachler, giving her my drawing, saying “thank you” to her for sharing her incredible words and her talent with the world, and seeing her hand drawn production drawings made this an epic day. I’m thankful to have spent this splendid moment with friends, old and new. 💜

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · 23d

Happy birthday to everybody’s fave cinema girlfriend Maggie Cheung today! An old post regarding where you can stream some of her films including my favorite “In the Mood for Love” (2000).
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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · 23d

I will add these restocked autographed “Route” books to my online shop later on this weekend. Only five left including the one misprint. 💜💜💜

Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · 23d

Sight of my table with most of the original art. They’re yellowing pretty badly (weren’t made on the right “real” drawing paper). “Aorta” aka “The Kiss” was sold last year to a very nice lady.
Thank you to all who took the time to talk to us and complimented our work at the library today. 💜

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · 25d

This Saturday, September 20th is the Writers & Authors Symposium at Dayton Metro Library, 10am-5pm. Alongside other local writers/authors, I will be there— selling and autographing “Route.” Unfortunately (and thankfully) only one “Route” copy was misprinted, the insert page being on the wrong side.

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · Sep 12

Watching “Claudine” (1974) for the first time really reenforced my decision to remain childfree— a personal essay.
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‘Claudine’ Reenforces My Decision To Remain Childfree

Claudine film poster which puts James Earl Jones’s name first as opposed to Diahann Carroll. I watched John Berry’s Claudine for the fi...

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Reminder that September is #DirectedByWomen Month. There’s a slew of excellent freely accessible content available on platforms like kanopy, YouTube channels (reel black and UCLA are faves), and solidarity cinema’s plex.

Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival and Film Dayton are pleased to present a screenwriting craft masterclass by filmmaker Christine Swanson, the director behind “All About You,” “All About Us,” etc., on Sept. 21, 10-7pm at CSU Dayton Campus. Tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/christine-...

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · Aug 22

As my hair continues growing and thickening, it is becoming difficult to braid— though I’m not truly a gifted braider (or parter) to begin with. 😂
I found this awesome green dress on a random thrift shop visit. 💚

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · Jul 20

Chelsea Hamilton and her groundbreaking romance with Dr. Madison Montgomery on “Beyond the Gates” is moving at the speed of light. Potential for a future crash and burn? That and a brief recollection of Black sapphic love in film/TV.
femfilmrogues.blogspot.com/2025/07/chel... #beyondthegates

Chelsea Hamilton and Dr. Madison Montgomery’s Romance Heats Up Faster Than The Speed of Light

Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) isn’t afraid to dive in with young neurologist Dr. Madison Montgomery (Kenjah McNeil). DP: Vincent Steib. Be...

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Bonnett's Books @bonnettsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 19

#BonnettsBooks will be OPEN tonight after #GemCityComicCon! Visit the the Oregon District for dinner and come say Hello!

7/19/25 — Open 6-?pm. No open drinks, please.

Last night's Preview included many of these. There's more no one's seen except me!

Stop by to visit the #WorldsOldestComicShop!

24 comic books from the 1940s to the 1970s, including Spider-Man, X-Men, 2 unrelated Daredevil comics, Captain Marvel Junior, Blue Bolt, Boy Comics, Airboy, All-True Crime, Joker, Isis, Eerie Tales, and Babe, Darling of the Hills.

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · Jul 15

I wrote a personal experience essay about my dreams for Chèryl’s character in “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.” Played by the gorgeous, talented Annabelle Lenghonne, Chèryl the poet could have had something as profoundly romantic as the lead Agathe.
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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · Jul 3

"Diarra From Detroit" is such a wildly entertaining show with great characters, fascinating writing and development, and gorgeous cinematography. Looking forward to the second season!
femfilmrogues.blogspot.com/2025/07/diar... #diarrafromdetroit

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 14

My friend Angelina Mitchell— the founder behind the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival (DBWFF)— and DBWFF merch artist Tobi Ewing were both on Good Day Dayton yesterday to promote year two! Check them out! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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WKEF: Wright State motion pictures student previews Dayton Black Women's Film Festival

YouTube video by Wright State University

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 14

My final essay (and illustration) is up on “the artblog.” I thank everyone I have ever met through my art writing journey on this platform. It was nice to have a comforting home to promote the underrepresented artists, writers, filmmakers, etc.
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www.theartblog.org/2025/05/the-...
#art #artwriting

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 14

I absolutely love the Me Toons channel, especially the “Wait Until Your Father Gets Home” cartoon. There’s small similarities between Harry Boyle and Homer Simpson. Yet Harry’s smarter and thoughtful than Homer.
Last night’s episode featured Isabel Sanford’s voice (I recognized her right away). 💜

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Femfilmrogue @femfilmrogue.bsky.social · May 13

My first essay of the year is a celebration of “Beyond the Gates” character Eva Thomas brilliantly played every week by writer/director/actress Ambyr Michelle.
femfilmrogues.blogspot.com/2025/05/beyo... #beyondthegates #btg #ambyrmichelle

‘Beyond the Gates’ Can’t Make Us Hate Eva Thomas

Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) is currently being dragged through the mud at Fairmount Crest. Eva Thomas has been our favorite Beyond the Gate...

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Flourishing Films @flourishingfilms.bsky.social · Dec 2

🎬 Excited for the Dayton Black Women's Film Festival! A powerful platform spotlighting Black women filmmakers, celebrating the African Diaspora experience, and building community connections 🌍✨. Join them in supporting creativity and representation on screen!

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 12

The 2nd Annual Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival kicks off this Thursday night! 🎥
We’re also selling great merchandise including stickers, posters, and magnets. Two team members designed the layout for our new journals. I hand drew the illustrations used for the cover. #art #illustration #drawing

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Carolyn Hinds @carriecnh12.bsky.social · May 9

Be very aware that America is now a fascist state where political opposition and citizens are kidnapped and disappeared for exercising their human and constitutional rights.
It is no longer business as usual no matter how much the media and people want to pretend otherwise.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 9

Breaking News: Newark's mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested while he and three members of Congress from New Jersey were protesting at an immigration detention center in the city. He was taken to an ICE facility in Newark, his aides said. nyti.ms/3Z680Un

Mayor Ras Baraka is wearing an orange tie and a black hat. The text reads: "Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at Protest Outside ICE Detention Center." Photo by Dave Sanders for The New York Times.

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 9

Thanks @wdtn2.bsky.social for covering the 2nd Annual Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival founded by local filmmaker Angelina Mitchell! We’re just six days away! 🌹🌹
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‘So much to be excited about’: Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival returns in May

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If one thing can be learned from securing the big movie for the third annual Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival, it’s this: Sometimes it’s not what you…

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Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 9

The Atlantic recently referenced an old article about ballet flats. I’m neither a teen or a twentysomething. These have been my favorite shoes to wear during the spring and summer for years now. I just prefer being on the ground, short and present, no hurt feet or feelings. 🥿

Janyce Denise Glasper @blackartwriter.bsky.social · May 7

I agree! I liked his outfit too! 🌹🌹

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Robert Hernandez @webjournalist.bsky.social · May 6

Sesame Street had him pegged back in 1988.

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