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Sadie’s Row
By DeCarlton Wooten
dcwooten73@yahoo.com
Xlibris.com
An engrossing tale of friendship, family, hard times, and loyalty. Wooten has given the world a timeless classic! Sadie Miller is a young girl of color who works as a domestic for a white family, in the Mississippi Delta. When Molly, her employer’s daughter, confides that she is being raped by her step-father, Sadie plans a course of action which involves a dangerous trip across dark roads.
This story of cotton farmers and plantations is a must read. We here at Blackrefer.com requested an interview with Mr. Wooten, please read it below:
DT: Sadie's Row was a very delightful read. Where did you get the idea?
DW: The Idea for Sadie's Row started with people I knew. Black and white women struggling in a society that is designed for men. Also there are many untold stories of what these women have gone through and endured without anyone to speak to about their experiences.
DT: The description was beyond compare, it was like reading a first-hand account. Do you have any ties to the Mississippi Delta?
DW: That is always a question that comes up. Besides my affinity for the Delta and legendary blues singers Robert Johnson, Son House, Muddy Waters and Leadbelly, I'll just keep everyone guessing.
 Sadie’s Row By DeCarlton Wooten |
DW: : Sadie's Row was my first novel. I have written a dozen short stories but Sadie's Row was something special to me.I read Roots and after reading Native Son and Black Boy by Richard Wright I was hooked. Richard Wright is my favorite author and my inspiration.
DT: How successful has Sadie's Row been thus far?
DW: Sales for Sadie's Row have been moderate but I have a strong fanbase that would love to see the book made into a movie or independent film.
DT: What's next for DeCarlton Wooten?
DW: A new novel is in the works. The new novel deals with society, racial conflict and faith in God and is set during the Great Depression. I am also looking for an agent to represent future work.
DT: Do you have any words of wisdom for new or aspiring writers?
DW: Whatever you do never stop writing! Always write, no matter what. I believe writers should write, no matter the subject matter. Writers should express themselves, you never know your words may reach the world.
DT: We appreciate the fact that you granted us this interview and we surely pray for your continued success!
