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The Black Man Can Awards
As many of you are aware, I was interviewed by Brandon Fame of Black Man Can last December and it was a huge honor to be affiliated with such an excellent site. I can’t implore each and every one of...
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Conversations Outside The Box
While I’ve been busy writing and working on other projects, I’ve also been making some cameos on some most excellent websites: First up, yours truly had the distinct honor of being featured on...
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Going Medieval
This post was inspired by a recent discussion with my internet wife, Shawn Harris. I’m always amazed at how many people are so quick to argue that people of color did not exist in Europe in medieval...
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And How Was Your Wednesday?
So up until yesterday, I was pretty much done with the whole Chick Fil-A saga. Others had said what needed to be said, and I had moved on. That was until yesterday. I wasn’t aware of this Chick Fil-A...
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Why Author Identity Matters
Sparky being awesome, yet again. “None of this says that privileged people shouldn’t writer marginalised bodies. They should – a damn site more often than they do! (And a damn site better as well)....
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Complexion for the Protection
This post was recently inspired by a discussion by my beautiful and brilliant internet wife RVC Bard. When marginalized viewers critique arts & entertainment, we often look at how themes of race,...
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Introducing: A More Diverse Universe Blog Tour
So last week I signed up for this most important event. Why is this important? Aarti explains why. “I’ve spoken on this blog (and in other forums) about the lack of diversity in fantasy fiction,...
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My Media Litmus Test
A little known fact about yours truly. Since the release of Hollowstone and garnering a respectable following online through places like Ars Marginal, I’m often solicited to review and endorse books,...
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I Voted
Just got back from early voting. I’ve voted in every election since turning 18 years of age. The electoral college not withstanding, if there’s even the slightest chance that my vote can make a...
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Guns Shoot, Man Murders
In which yours truly is about to express a very unpopular opinion and lose all raging liberal street cred. I was going to leave this issue alone but I feel I need to get this off my chest or it’s...
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Contemplating Monica Dawson
Today I’m going to descend further into my heroine addiction and discuss the awesome that is Monica Dawson from the TV series Heroes and how her story resonates with my personal journey. When it...
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A Message From Gina Torres
Hat tip to my beloved Internet Wife RVCBard The Goddess Has Spoken!!!!!! *bows in reverance*
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What Fandom Can Learn From Onyxcon
In honor of celebrating being a black geek for Black History Month, this weekend I had the honor of attending Onyxcon: Sankofa where I fellowshipped with other black geeks. Bonus I got to hang with my...
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Navigating Through Race- The Plight of Storytellers of Color
While I’m always striving to take my writing career to the next level, I also think it’s just as important to stop and note the blessings I’ve received. Hollowstone continues to make sales, Ars...
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4 Questions, Eight Answers
So recently yours truly had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a discussion on the Outer Alliance Podcast. Hat tip to the ever-wonderful Julia Rios for setting this up. See what happens when 8...
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The Face of Gay
Today I have a post in Kage Alan’s excellent Face of Gay series. Check it out and if you haven’t already, check out the other entries as well.
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Black Is The New Black
As someone else stated, the following quote adequately sums up the Trayvon Martin tragedy, “Only in America can a dead black boy go on trial for his own murder.” It pains me to say this but stories...
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Attack of the Lustful Cockmonsters 2: Revenge of the Breeders
So recently through an unusual chain of events, I had an opportunity to watch the Denver Broncos exact some revenge against rival and Superbowl Champions, the Baltimore Ravens. And for those of you...
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This Once And Future King
Fighting to bring multiculturalism to YA and speculative fiction. I recently had the pleasure to sit down with the Twinjas for a no holds barred interview, where I share my thoughts on tackling...
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Redefining Victory
Congratulations to Janet Mock, whose debut title Redefining Realness just made the New York Time’s Best Seller List. click here to continue reading…..
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