Diversity in SFF – List of Diversity Friendly Publications
Know what? Write your hetero, white male protagonist. I don’t really care. In fact, there are lots of white people in the US, so it’s not like there isn’t an audience. I think you should write whatever...
View ArticleNewbie at the Con
(Term: Con Translation: Convention – gathering of people for a theme or purpose, often with structure, programs or events.) I’m addressing this blog entry mostly to a) writers and other creative types...
View Article5 Ways to Make the WORLD a Better Place
Five Ways to Make the World a Better Place: Someone in my Twitter feed, who shall remain nameless, once complained that they didn’t want to watch the news because the issues seemed so big and he was...
View ArticleBeauty Tips for Fiction: 5 Ways to Make Your Writing Shine!
Most of us have favorite authors, and different authors write with different styles. One piece might be filled with elegant metaphors and prose (like Chabon’s Telegraph Avenue), while another is...
View ArticleLOVE in the Age of Depression: 7 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Happy
This post is for: *Family, Friends or Lovers* of people that struggle with Depression. Depression can be confusing and difficult for everyone. You might be at a loss as to what to do. Not to mention...
View ArticleThe Odyssey 6 Week Writing Workshop
I recently graduated from the Odyssey 6 Week Writing Workshop (Woohoo! 2014 ya’ll!) Let me tell you a little about the experience! Most likely, you think you know something about writing. Perhaps you...
View ArticleThe Loveliness of the Locus Awards Weekend
A Glance at the Locus Awards (p.s. Disclaimer at the End) 1) The Recommended Reading List I love to read. I think reading is lovely. Others who love to read usually love to tell me what I should be...
View ArticleA Call to Kindness – Not because “’tis the season”…
A Call to Kindness – Not because “’tis the season” or for any aphorism, maxim, or particular moral code. I raise a call for kindness because kindness is needed. As many quote, “Be kind, for everyone...
View ArticleNotable PoC Horror Short Fiction Authors/Work
This is not “my list.” The names and stories haven’t been vetted or verified; this doesn’t represent a collection of my personal favorites. This is a list of suggestions put forward by the Twitterbrain...
View ArticleBurn the Review, Bury the Reviewer
Burn the Review, Bury the Reviewer Solid advice. Someone said something unpleasant about your writing. You should definitely get revenge. Or – hear me out – maybe you should not put yourself in this...
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