Featured Interview With Dartanya A Williams
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in the very turbulent ultraviolet drug and gang infested part South Philadelphia with his three brothers. By my mid-teenage years, I went from fighting the gangs to joining one but after the tragic death of one of my close friends a transformation occurred in his life.
I inherited the gift and continued the tradition of storytelling. Hearing a lot of street tales I began to write short stories at the age of 12.
I also began drawing cartoons as well. I went from ex-gang member desiring to fulfill all of my hopes and dreams of becoming a musical artist getting involved in the Hip-hop scene as a deejay to make extra money while still holding down a job.
Dreaming of one day becoming a writer or a famous artist.
I also began deejaying because of his love for hip-hop music. After high school, I studied graphic arts. MY talent led him to a high paying job at a graphic art house. While working I continued to build up my skills by writing stories about urban injustice, misfortune, and the joys of living life. Writing stories and working to survive until one day my wife Margaret and family members suggested he should turn his stories into books. It sparked his passion and Dartanya began writing full-length novels. He poured his heart and soul into his books.
A strange twist of fate, I suffered an accident on the job getting hit by a car not able to walk for months. I had to learn how to walk again during that period I turned tragedy into triumph completing eight novels and hundreds of short stories from dark gritty street tails that range from odyssey to wild fantasy roller coaster. Adventurous journeys in other worlds to deep introspective tender novels about relationships new love, lost love in this some time happy and unforgiving metropolis we all live work and play. Throughout it all embarking on his literary journey. I am blessed with the knowledge of knowing his purpose.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
At the 12 I started reading with Malcolm X biography and writing.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Donald Goines, James Elroy, Walter Mosley, Chester Himes.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
I wrote in honor of my father who was a veteran and dealt with PTSD and drug addiction. I wrote to reflect on the veterans from Afghanistan wars and the side effects of it.
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