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I'm Shawntel, a self-taught artist making vibrant, unapologetically Black worlds through
I follow the idea wherever it leads. The medium is up to the stars.
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HOT MESS EXPRESS
A multimedia universe featuring my debut book, a companion soundtrack, and more.
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Notes from the Hot Mess Express journey and beyond.
Featured entry:
A MESS IN MOTION
by Shawntel
It’s been real quiet round here.
You and I can hear the tumbleweeds whistling in the wind, and you might be wondering, [READ MORE]
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