Love You To Life, Thanks for Everything MoNique
July 11, 2022
When life offers you a surprise gift. … More Love You To Life, Thanks for Everything MoNique
Tag: fellow writers
Coming Soon: Spyfunk
April 27, 2022
Well since the announcement has been made, I can share the exciting news. My short story, The Bonds That Bind, will be included in the upcoming Spyfunk! anthology. Espionage, Intrigue, Secrets, Lies. Welcome to the world of Spyfunk!, a collection of spy tales that put characters of African/African Diaspora descent front and center. These exciting … More Coming Soon: Spyfunk
Gail Force: An Interview With The Indomitable Gail Simone
March 15, 2022
BY DENNIS R. UPKINS Originally published at 30UpTV Broadcast journalist Corey Graves said it best. There are trailblazers and there are earth scorchers. Gail Simone is definitely the latter. Like many of you, I was introduced to Gail through her run on the DC Comics series Birds of Prey, and became an instant fan of … More Gail Force: An Interview With The Indomitable Gail Simone
And I Quote
January 11, 2022
“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
My Writing Process Blog Tour
April 14, 2014
This is what it’s like when Blog Tours collide. So while organizing my Virtual Book Tour to promote the April 30, 2014 release of my new novella, West of Sunset, I was invited to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour. Mad props to the very awesome Heather Heffner for said invite. She’s been very friendly … More My Writing Process Blog Tour
Interview: Amaya Radjani
March 14, 2013
To say that fellow Amaya Radjani is one of my favorite people would be a vast understatement. In fact we constantly joke that we’re each other’s sibling from another maternal figure. When her latest novel, Tainted, was released, I knew I wanted to sit down with her and have a long chat on her new … More Interview: Amaya Radjani
Introducing: A More Diverse Universe Blog Tour
September 17, 2012
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, particularly fantasy fiction of the epic nature. If epic fantasy has diversity, it is often present in a fashion that mirrors … More Introducing: A More Diverse Universe Blog Tour
Norwescon 2012 Report
April 30, 2012
“A complete stranger has the capacity to alter the life of another irrevocably. This domino effect has the capacity to change the course of an entire world. That is what life is; a chain reaction of individuals colliding with others and influencing their lives without realizing it. A decision that seems miniscule to you, may … More Norwescon 2012 Report
Fallen For Trent
March 21, 2012
If you’re one of the three people on the planet who’s not familiar with Pauline Trent, then I don’t know what you’ve been doing with your life. I really don’t. She’s a talented novelist and is every bit the extraordinary heroine as the ones she writes about in her books. I recently sat down with … More Fallen For Trent
The Craft: Author vs. Writer
December 20, 2011
So my good friend and fellow novelist, Corruption author Amaya Radjani, recently penned a most brilliant piece about when a writer becomes an author based on a previous discussion she and I had. You should definitely stop by and show her some love. _____________________ The Craft: Author vs. Writer By Amaya Radjani During … More The Craft: Author vs. Writer
DENNIS R. UPKINS 