A Review of Black Power
May 6, 2017
BLACK POWER: THE SUPERHERO ANTHOLOGY recently received a most awesome review. It seemed only right to share it (and my reactions reading it via gif form) for #FreeComicBookDay.
Tag: West of Sunset
Navigating Through Race- The Plight of Storytellers of Color
April 15, 2017
Originally published at Fangs for the Fantasy A gent by the name of Malcolm X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” Many people often wonder … More Navigating Through Race- The Plight of Storytellers of Color
BLACK POWER: THE SUPERHERO ANTHOLOGY
February 27, 2017
Continuing the celebration of #BlackExcellence in February, I’m proud to announce that yours truly has been putting in that work and my latest short story, Where Monsters Roam, is featured in the new BLACK POWER: THE SUPERHERO ANTHOLOGY which is available now.
A Special Tribute To Toni Morrison
February 23, 2016
So last week Literary Phenom, Nobel Prize Winner, and Black Excellence Personified Toni Morrison celebrated her 85th birthday. This woman has been a guiding light for me both as a speculative fiction author and as a human being. Morrison is one of the catalysts in both Hollowstone and West of Sunset becoming a reality. Case in point:
And The Nominee Is…..
October 26, 2015
With October being LGBTQ History month as well as #BlackSpeculativeFictionMonth, the following news seems almost provident. My sophomore novel, West of Sunset, has been nominated for 2015 Gaylactic Spectrum Award in the best novel category. I’m immensely humbled by this honor. It’s wonderful to be reminded that if you’re willing to dream and put in … More And The Nominee Is…..
#ICapeForBlackWomen: West of Sunset, My Love Letter To Black Women
July 9, 2015
(Originally published on Black Girl Nerds) When my debut novel, Hollowstone, was released a few years back, I had no idea how far the rabbit hole would go. What began as me publishing a YA novel that I completed during my inaugural NaNoWriMo challenge has resulted in endless opportunities (such as writing for Black Girl Nerds). … More #ICapeForBlackWomen: West of Sunset, My Love Letter To Black Women
Putting Faith To Purpose: An Origin Story
June 16, 2015
Originally published on The Nerds of Color A great visionary by the name of Cindi Mayweather once said, “Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.” My name is Dennis R. Upkins. I’m a … More Putting Faith To Purpose: An Origin Story
West of Sunset: My Love Letter To Black Women and Other Women of Color
June 8, 2015
Recently I had the honor of penning a guest post for the exquisite ladies at Black Girl Nerds. _________________________________ When my debut novel, Hollowstone, was released a few years back, I had no idea how far the rabbit hole would go. What began as me publishing a YA novel that I completed during my inaugural NaNoWriMo … More West of Sunset: My Love Letter To Black Women and Other Women of Color
Book Recommendations
May 18, 2015
Oh Amazon, You slay me with your shenanigans.
Write On The Edge
March 20, 2015
Recently the lovely Patricia Eddy and I were guests on Write On The Edge with the very awesome host, WT Prater. Among topics discussed were, Joss Whedon, J.K. Rowling, Shonda Rhimes, our writing processes, and I share what inspired my latest urban fantasy West of Sunset. Click here to continue……….
DENNIS R. UPKINS 