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

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

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

Review: Corruption

December 5, 2011

Synopsis: Mahogany Carroll is a unrepentant cougar; Jordan Yoshito is a precocious cub. Jordan’s struggling with finding his way in the world, and Mahogany’s struggling with needing more than just great sex. Mahogany likes her men young and Jordan prefers his women experienced, thus the relationship they enter is supposed to be no more than … More Review: Corruption

You Got That Moxie Baby!!!!

November 9, 2011

So as many of you know, my novel, Hollowstone, was released through Parker Publishing. A fine indy press that celebrates quality fiction for readers of distinction, Parker celebrates black, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic literature. In addition, it’s been the home to some world class authors, including the late L.A. Banks. While romance has been Parker’s tour … More You Got That Moxie Baby!!!!

Round Table

October 4, 2011

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison Recently a group of novelists decided to have a sit-down for a round table discussion.  For months they had been discussing some of the challenges that novelists of color face in both the … More Round Table