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Book Review: Dawn by Octavia Butler
Lilith Iyapo awakens aboard an alien vessel hovering above a post-apocalyptic Earth. She soon discovers that hundreds of years have elapsed since the fiery conclusion of the planet’s final war, which claimed the lives of her husband and son. The … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged alien, Dawn, Earth, humanity, humans, Octavia Butler, post-apocalyptic, Race, Science fiction, scifi, war
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Book Review: My Way to Anywhere by Jean Lisette Brodey
My Way To Anywhere is a brilliant collection of poems written during a time unrushed by the madness of modern technology. It wasn’t written by a woman in pursuit of fast fame, but by Dr. Jean Lisette Brodey, a woman … Continue reading
When Real Life Interferes With Creativity
This is an oldie, but goodie originally posted on my former WordPress blog in August 2011. Over the course of the past year or so I’ve experienced an increase of abhorrent behavior on the part of some of my neighbors. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life, Writing & Publishing
Tagged bad manners, creativity, focus, friends, interference, Lisette Brodey, loud music, Noisy neighbors, patience, peaceful, repost, Twitter
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Reserve That Can of Whoop Ass
Last week I read an article in the Huffington Post about an author who went WWE on the literary agent who had rejected him. Thankfully, the agent’s loyal dog came to her rescue. Still, the situation has reminded me just how … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged advice, coping, Huffington Post, letters, literary agents, literature, publishing, query, rejection, writing
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Coping with Rejection in the Literary World — Dos and Don’ts
Rejection is not fatal. I don’t remember where I heard that phrase or who coined it, but the power of those four words resonated with me from the moment I heard them. I agree, rejection isn’t fatal…but it can … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged advice, books, Dos and don'ts, encouragement, fame, glory, Happiness, literature, publishing, success
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Harlem Book Fair 2012 – Recap (with photos)
I had a wonderful time at the Harlem Book Fair this past Saturday! I met so many wonderful authors and literary enthusiasts, all of whom inspired me to continue expanding my creativity. My husband and I arrived bright and early … Continue reading
Posted in CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil, Life, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged African American, culture, evolution, Fantasy, future, Harlem Book Fair, HBF, inspiration, literacy, Max Rodriguez, multicultural, Panel Discussion, paranormal, publishing, Sci-fi, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
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Harlem Book Fair – Speculative, Paranormal & Science Fiction Panel Discussion
As promised, here’s more information about my upcoming appearance: Shykia Bell will join fellow Speculative, Paranormal, and Science Fiction authors to discuss the evolution of the genres and the ways in which they have, and continue to, prime society for … Continue reading
Interview and Kindle ebook Giveaway!
Today I’m the featured guest on author Jaidis Shaw’s blog. I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with her. Please stop by and don’t forget to enter for your chance to win one of two Kindle copies of “CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil” … Continue reading