LELA House
Where brilliant Black women tell the stories that often go untold. Whether you’re writing a dissertation or an academic book, or if you’re writing historical fiction or speculative fiction, LELA House is your space for writing support and community.
About Dr. Roshaunda
I’m Dr. Roshaunda, and I cultivate and curate space for brilliant Black women who are on the doctoral journey and who write historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
That is an eclectic mix of ways to support people, but I am an eclectic mix of passions and qualifications. My Ph.D. is in English with a specialty in 19th Century US literature by and/or about Black people, but my first love was science fiction. I’ve led university writing centers. I’m a certified executive coach and a certified fiction book coach. I love to read stories about Black women that often go untold, whether that story looks like doctoral and academic research, historical fiction, or speculative fiction. I love us. I love to read about us, and I love to help us bring our stories to the world.
Through LELA House, I offer two doors of opportunity for you: Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ) and Birth That Book! (BTB).
SDJ is writing support and community for Black women who are ABD and beyond.
Birth That Book! is writing support for Black women who are building worlds through their historical and speculative fiction.
The LELA House Community is the virtual space where all Black women scholars and authors can find their people, encouragement, and rest.
Regardless of which LELA House door you choose (or if you choose both), you’ll find support for your whole self. You can be yourself at LELA House and tell the stories stored up in your heart.
LELA House services
Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ)
I’m currently accepting clients and community members. Click to learn more.
Birth That Book! (BTB)
What people are saying
“Dr. Cade is highly-knowledgable, upbeat, supportive, and always has some words of encouragement. I am forever grateful for the coaching/guidance she provided me.” – Auriel C.
“Dr. Cade has been a major game changer for me.” – Nia H.
“Roshaunda was a ray of light!” – Robin E.
