Behind the Verse: Why CJ is Publishing The Book of Cadence

For many authors, a book is a product of imagination. For CJ, the author of upcoming book The Book of Cadence, her debut manuscript is something more profound: it is a physical manifestation of a lived philosophy. To understand the world of "tele-empathy" and the "Ether" within her pages, one must first look at the vision board that birthed it.

CJ’s writing journey is rooted in a desire for radical alignment. "My vision is for my life to reflect my core values, and for both to show up organically in my writing," she explains. This isn't just about storytelling; it’s about a holistic lifestyle where the author and the art are indistinguishable.

A Tapestry of Healing and Heritage

The vision board serves as a blueprint for the "Afrocentric stories" CJ is bringing to the world—narratives that prioritize healing, presence, and creativity. By weaving these elements into The Book of Cadence, she honors a lineage of storytelling that is both ancient and futuristic.

Key elements of her vision include:

• The Wisdom of the Earth: The board is lush with images of nature and healthy herbs. CJ views her creativity as an extension of the natural world, striving to "become more like nature" through her prose.

• The Power of the Gut and the Crown: Splashed with vibrant purples, oranges, and yellows, the board focuses on the Crown Chakra (spiritual connection) and the Solar Plexus (personal power and intuition). To CJ, these are the essential tools for manifestation.

• Guided Manifestation: The board is peppered with "suggestions"—guiding words that act as a compass, leading her toward the completion of her trilogy.

  
  

Writing the "Uncolonizable"

The Book of Cadence is CJ’s way of celebrating her connection to nature and her spiritual self. By focusing on the "melanated femme family" and their evolution in a post-apocalyptic world, she is creating a space that is, in her own words, uncolonizable.

Through this book, readers aren't just invited to read a story; they are invited to witness a woman’s vision for a life—and a world—lived in full, vibrant color.