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The State of Black Sci F week 4: Giveaway and something about my novel

Back in 2010 I decided to participate in Nano for the first time. National Novel Writing Month, Nano for short, happens every November, and participants attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. I decided to write a sci fi … Continue reading

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The State of Black Sci Fi, week 3: Why Is it important to show race, culture, minority politics or ethnicity in SciFi?

Why Is it important to show race, culture, minority politics or ethnicity in SciFi? Are you kidding me? I mean, come on. Race, culture, minority politics, and ethnicity all play a huge role in the real world. Why would I … Continue reading

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State of Black SciFi 2012: Why I love Black Sci Fi?

I was already a die-hard sci fi fan by age 10. A self-confessed book addict, by the time I was a teen ager, I haunted both the local library and the drug store looking for new reading material. Books were … Continue reading

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The State of Black Speculative Fiction

I am excited to participate in a seven-week online event celebrating the State of Black Science Fiction 2012. Each participating writer will blog once a week on a common topic. Today’s is “The State of Black Science Fiction.” There will … Continue reading

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Interview with Dana Pratola, author of “The Covering”

Blurb : What do a Christian woman and a heathen biker have in common? The devil, of course. Tessa is called by God to stand in the gap for a man she’s never met. When she does meet Gunnar, she … Continue reading

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Interview with Rosalie Skinner, author of The Chronicles of Caleath

1: Tell us something about yourself Hi, Margaret. Thanks for having me as a guest today. I am an Australian author who loves writing Science fiction and Fantasy. When not writing I love being a grandmother. My other obsession. 2. … Continue reading

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Review: Kerri Nelson’s “Courting Demons”

Paisley Barton was already having a bad day before she turned her husband into a rat. First, she was fired by her boss and then came home to find hubby in the shower with a naked blonde chick. They say … Continue reading

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I Try “Creative Calisthenics” by Terri Main

I just started reading “Creative Calisthenics” by Terri Main. Being the person that I am, I started at the beginning of the book. The first exercise called for a pack of index cards (I didn’t have any handy), but the … Continue reading

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Writing Focus, Determination, Perseverance, and Positive Thinking By Karen Cioffi

Focus, determination, and perseverance are essential to just about every aspect of your life. Each characteristic is unique and together create a synergy. Focus is one’s ability to concentrate exclusively on a particular thing through effort or attention. Determination is … Continue reading

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ANNOUNCING 2 EXCITING CONTEST FOR THE SH SH SH LET THE BABY SLEEP BOOK TOUR!

ANNOUNCING 2 EXCITING CONTEST FOR THE SH SH SH LET THE BABY SLEEP BOOK TOUR! AUTHOR: KATHY STEMKE ILLUSTRATOR: JACK FOSTER CONTEST/DRAWING There will be drawings at the end of the tour from those who comment or answer a superhero … Continue reading

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