About Carolyn Mitchell Boykin, the author
Love of Language
My work begins with affection for the craft of language spoken in the voice of the underserved and underrepresented. Words are the medium of my art. Reviewer Merchant Mama said of 'The Knowing,' "The wording created imagery that is so vivid and lucid that the movie just played continuously in my head." Exactly the reader response that makes my writer senses tingle!
The Practice
I am a writer with a work in progress every waking minute of my life. Words and characters live in me. Check out bigindiebooks.com for the full interview.
Sharing My Story
Having an opportunity to share my process and my story in various media markets makes it possible for others to get an in depth and personal take on how I work.
Passionate and Dedicated
As a writer/author Wordsmithing 29:11 is passionate about creating content that engages followers and readers. With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, Wordsmithing 29:11 is dedicated to delivering high-quality work that reflects your expectations.
Reviews
March 8, 2024 It's always a good feeling to find a book that you can't put down. I went from hating Clyde to feeling sorry for him. That's definitely a testament to the author's skill in developing the character. I think it's also a good question to ask whether Clyde could have been saved. I'm not sure what the answer is, but people who commit terrible crimes are often victims of abuse themselves. Clyde was clearly a troubled young man, and it's possible that he could have been helped if he had gotten the right support. Ultimately, I think the book is a combination cautionary tale about the dangers of untreated mental illness and the battle between good and evil.
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
- Ingbritt Grayson (posted on Goodreads)
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
- Riah Nechelle
This book will challenge your beliefs regarding the nature of good and evil. Are they inherent? Can they be reversed? Clyde will give you conflicting emotions. You'll cry for him; you'll..well, you have to read it for yourself. And, DO read it for yourself! View this book’s reviews on Amazon
I received this book as an ARC. Let me start this review by saying I am super new to thrillers. But the paranormal and spiritual aspects The Knowing promised excited me, being completely unique to anything I’ve ever read. This story was deep and left me with complex unsettled feelings about the grey area between what is right and what is wrong. The Knowing left me with a haunting unsated need for justice for everyone (EXCEPT FANNIE) in the story. I found myself constantly rooting for Clyde, but also wanting Cora to succeed. In the end, what I took away from this ROLLERCOASTER of a tale, is that the light and dark in everyone can be manipulated and nurtured for better or worse. The spiritual journey is a tough one to navigate when you are holding the wrong map.
This book will challenge your beliefs regarding the nature of good and evil. Are they inherent? Can they be reversed? Clyde will give you conflicting emotions. You'll cry for him; you'll..well, you have to read it for yourself. And, DO read it for yourself! View this book’s reviews on Amazon
- Bonnie L Mahaffey
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Read the interview at bigindiebooks.com and find about information at blackodyssey.net
This book will challenge your beliefs regarding the nature of good and evil. Are they inherent? Can they be reversed? Clyde will give you conflicting emotions. You'll cry for him; you'll..well, you have to read it for yourself. And, DO read it for yourself! View this book’s reviews on Amazon
"Carolyn Boykin has an amazingly vivid imagination! I am looking forward to reading her book."
Garnett Kilberg Cohen, author of 4 short story collections, most recently Cravings, due out in fall
Available at Amazon.com in Paperback, Kindle and Audible formats
Read the interview at bigindiebooks.com and find about information at blackodyssey.net
Read the interview at bigindiebooks.com and find about information at blackodyssey.net
'The Knowing' by Carolyn Mitchell Boykin; a mysteriously chilling and provocative page-turner for devotees of supernatural and suspense thrillers. Available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kensington Books, Target.com and Walmart.com