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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – BALOGUN OJETADE

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer and what does it mean to you to be a black writer in this society? I realized I wanted to be a writer when I was five and vowed to write stories like Wild, Wild West, but with a Black protagonist.  To be aContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – BALOGUN OJETADE”

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – NISI SHAWL

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer and what does it mean to you to be a black writer in this society? I first realized I *could* be a writer in the 1970s, after reading a bunch of feminist SF.  I realized if Suzy McKee Charnas got away with saying whatContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – NISI SHAWL”

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – JD MASON

How do you best meet the challenge of juggling your day job (if applicable) and/or your family, against your writing career? Commitment is everything. I don’t making writing an afterthought. It’s as important as showing up in any other aspect of my life and making the time to do it is probably a bit moreContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW – JD MASON”

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: DERRICK FERGUSON

Q: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer and what does it mean to you to be a black writer in this society? A: I honestly can’t remember when I didn’t want to be a writer. Way back in the 6th grade I wrote Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired stories using myContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: DERRICK FERGUSON”

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: JOYCE LICORISH

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BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: MAURICE BROADDUS

Do you write full time, or do you have another full-time job? What is your educational background? Maurice: Both. I full-time write AND have two other full-time jobs. I have a B.S. in Biology. How do you best meet the challenge of juggling your day job (if applicable) and/or your family, against your writing career?Continue reading “BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: MAURICE BROADDUS”

DAY THREE: The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour!

The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour Train is moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Check out today’s stop, guest blog post Sheila’s Guests & Reviews! The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour Train is moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Check out today’s stop, blog post at Sheila’s Guests & Reviews!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Greetings everyone! I wanted to take this opportunity on Christmas Eve to wish everyone Happy Holidays and send my very best wishes to all of you and your families! SEASONS GREETINGS!