[SciFiNoir Lit] interesting article on obama's grandfather

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/deadlineusa/2008/dec/03/obama-grandfather-maumau-torture If the link breaks, you might have to copy it. Now, if only Obama would drop his pro-death penalty stance, I'd be a might happier. -C -- Carole McDonnell Basics in Bible Study http://www.lulu.com/co

[SciFiNoir Lit] some anthos

, and a short biography. *Closing Date*: *We will be keeping the submissions for the anthology open until May 15. Responses to the first set of submissions will be going out by the end of April.* *Publication Date*: If closed by April 15, we will be publishing in November. At this time, we hope to

[SciFiNoir Lit] New book out about afrofuture females

I've posted the blurb up at http://writersofcolorblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/afro-future-females- black-writers-chart.html

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Chris Hayden at St. Louis Public Library 4/10

WOW!!! Congratulations, Chris! Have fun! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > CHRIS HAYDEN at the Divoll Branch of the St. Louis Public Library > > > Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Divoll Branch of the St. Louis > Public Library on

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Submission Call: Tabloid Purposes V

Hi Nickolaus: Yahoo ate up the end of your email addy. It does this when you read this list on the web. Could you write the email again using (at) instead of @ Thanks. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Nickolaus A. Pacione" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[SciFiNoir Lit] Swancon 2008 -- look who's being discussed

State of the Art: Swancon 2008 is collaborating with Curtin University of Technology to deliver the best academic programme ever delivered at an Australian SF convention. State of the Art: Science Fiction Histories is a two-day academic conference, on 22-23 March 2008, that is contained within

[SciFiNoir Lit] cfs on abw blog

Tempest is the non-fiction editor of Juno's Fantasy magazine Just a heads up for anyone who's interested, over on the ABW blog I've invited writers to contribute essays on the subject of history this month. I wanted to get a mix of black writers from different genres but mostly SF people even res

[SciFiNoir Lit] We've just created a blog to promote and discuss black books

check us out. And add us to your blogroll if you have one. http://writersofcolorblogtour.blogspot.com/ Thanks. -C

[SciFiNoir Lit] if you could vote...

hese for WF also but since I haven't read any multicultural fiction and romance for a year I truly don't know if Wind Follower is the best multicutlural romance or fiction published last year: Best multicultural Fiction Best Multicultural Romance My name: Carole McDonnell My book: Wind Fo

[SciFiNoir Lit] Made my morning x-posted

I got this in an email from the reviewer at Stuff as dreams are made on. It made my morning. -C My review is up for Wind Follower: http://chrisa511.blogspot.com/2007/12/wind-follower-by-carole- mcdonnell.html I was completely blown away by it. You had tears in my eyes by the time I was done

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Harriet Klausner reviewed my book!

Congratulations, ND! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "N. D. Hansen-Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was thrilled this week to receive a review from Harriet Klausner, whom > Time magazine has lauded as "one of the world's most prolific and > influential book reviewers". Her review

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: a literary/film question

Oh gee! It totally didn't occur to me that there are gangs in the world. Sometimes the mind just falls flat. Basically the black gang is a term used in fantasy, generally fantasy. Here is someone's description of it: http://www.elfwood.com/art/i/n/ingrid/gang.jpg.html The Black Gang Everyone h

[SciFiNoir Lit] People of Color in Fantasy Literature roundtable

For those who don't know, part 1 of the roundtable on PoC in Fantasy Literature is up at Fantasy magazine: http://www.darkfantasy.org/fantasy/?p=325

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: a literary/film question

Literary deconstruction is pretty fun though. Often it's about the reviewer's insight. I agree that writers often aren't consciously aware of what "The Black Gang"/The Muse/The subconscious is writing. But sometimes when I read a review by a particularly insightful reviewer I am amazed at how m

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: a literary/film question

"Can be understood" uh? I love when they say that. We folks in Peekskill are very proud of the yellow brick road, btw cause Frank Baum was a Hudson Valley person. In some places we can still see the old yellow cobblestones that were "the yellow brick road." I know that there's a lot of dark

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: [Fwd: [CarlBrandon] Am I a sellout?]

uot;Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (You just don't get it, do you?) > > --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Carole McDonnell" > wrote: > > > > > > Wow, Chris! Did you just quote Jesus? -C > > > > --- In Sci

[SciFiNoir Lit] tonight on wbai

-- For those who attended the October tribute to Samuel R. Delany's radio drama The Star Pit (or wish they had), please take note that the original drama will be re-broadcast on its 40th anniversary this Friday night at 10 PM to the NY metropolitan area over WBAI, 99.5, and Webcast at http://

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: [Fwd: [CarlBrandon] Am I a sellout?]

Wow, Chris! Did you just quote Jesus? -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (One is not defiled by what goes into one > > But what comes out. > > IE > > You could not be a sellout by reading anything. > > --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com

[SciFiNoir Lit] another neat review of Wind Follower

http://mindflights.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=512 www.mirathon.blogspot.com

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: The Writer's Strike--Will it Present Writing Opportunities

If you're interested in a day-by-day play-by-play of the writers strike, check out Mark Verheiden's blog. Mark and my hubby used to work together back in the day at DC. Now Mark is the exec producer and one of the writers of Battlestar Gallactica. http://verheiden.blogspot.com/ This site will

[SciFiNoir Lit] World Cat

Hi guys: Do you know about World Cat library function? If you have a book published, it should be included and you can see all the libraries it's in and how many they purchased and how it checks out. You can also post a review of any book you've ever read. I can't post for Wind Follower of co

[SciFiNoir Lit] CFS: Bad-A$$ Faeries and Cry Havoc

Hello All, Well, the deadline for Bad-A$$ Faeries and Cry Havoc are rapidly drawing near. We are starting to get submissions, but nowhere near where we hoped we would be. To that end, I am copying everyone that expressed an interest, as well as those I feel might be intrigued by the project. (F

[SciFiNoir Lit] Waaaay cool

Check it out! Library Journal added Wind Follower to their list of 42 titles for folks to use in their Black History Month Program. Note that they seem to have only read the book half-way. But I'm cool. I feel blessed all the same. Lots of books out there but WF got a nice bit of divine favor o

[SciFiNoir Lit] a few cfs

and higher education levels. She has won a national prize for short story writing and has been published in various publications over the past 16 years. See http://www.wordsofcolour.co.uk/competition.htm for further details. ********** March http://www.nickwriting.co

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: The Game--A Clarification

Hi Chris: One would hope that one could give an editor what she wants AND that the piece would be well-crafted. True, too, about networking. But with the advent of email, many editors are pretty accessible. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

[SciFiNoir Lit] Reviews of two of Tobias Buckell books:

Nisi Shawl's review of Ragamuffin for the Seattle Times here: "...the inner lives of Buckell's diverse cast range through the brittle self-justifications of collaborators to the fanaticism of xenophobes to the pragmatism and weariness of those dedicated to the struggle for human rights in a u

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Not nearly as off-topic as one might think

They pick and choose those elements they approve of. Now, our butts and our lips have been approved. Also a little color -- tannish. Some things they can't get by cosmetic surgery, though. And some things they can't bet because it's cultural. Black women can have a nice bold sassiness and hones

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Not nearly as off-topic as one might think

The trouble, though, is that the images are within us. For instance: http://blackvoices.aol.com/blogs/2007/10/23/light-skinned-party-in- detroit-comes-to-a-screeching-halt/ Remember In Living Color and Martin Lawrence's Sheneneh? The women they picked on had traditional black traits...and Mart

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Not nearly as off-topic as one might think

One keeps thinking the future will change but the future seems to be what it has always been. Well, at least in the SF world we're populating readers' minds with heroines of color. -C In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "moondancerdrake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not all that surpris

[SciFiNoir Lit] great site for anthos, cfs

http://novelandshortstory.com/blog/

[SciFiNoir Lit] Not nearly as off-topic as one might think

Once again, white is the new white (Sorry that the url broke but you know what to do) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2007/09/28/AR2007092800353.html -C

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] [Fwd: What Happen to the Great African American Author?]

:) > Check out: > http://www.jivagoswamidasa.com/pigeon1.htm > > Carole McDonnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I blame the publishers but I also blame us. > > Some black folks i know -- like a lot of white folks i know-- only > read stuff with sex and

[SciFiNoir Lit] Author signing: B&N author event for those in westchester NY

Well, I'm all signed up. They are ironing out whether or not we'll actually be reading excerpts. Will see. I think the Pinkneys will be there too. Way neat. Carole McDonnell (Wind Follower) and other local authors will discuss and sign their books, Carole's book is story a

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: [Fwd: What Happen to the Great African American Author?]

There were so many things to be denied. If one is denied in one thing and not denied in another does that make one "not denied"? If one is denied something in one area and allowed it in another area, does that make one "not denied"? Let's watch our generalizations here... specifics help discuss

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] [Fwd: What Happen to the Great African American Author?]

I blame the publishers but I also blame us. Some black folks i know -- like a lot of white folks i know-- only read stuff with sex and violence in it. Some only read religious stuff. Emotional literate literature. Nah. Not that I'm so innocent of this either. I haven't checked out the latest

[SciFiNoir Lit] Interview with Nnedi

Plus some other great interview stuff at the site http://www.myafricandiaspora.com/books.html

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Review of Acacia

he familiar with the characters. > > It is not easy to do > > --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Carole McDonnell" > wrote: > > > In Acacia, the first novel in a new epic > > fantasy series, author David Anthony Durham has done just that. > > > > Rest of review here: > > > > http://sfsite.com/10a/ac257.htm > > >

[SciFiNoir Lit] Review of Acacia

Over the years, it's hard to not notice the similarities between science fiction, fantasy, and the writing of history. Science fiction, of course, is well-known for its many detailed future histories. Indeed, for many readers the details of the history of the world the writer is portraying is o

[SciFiNoir Lit] blatant self-promotion

http://fantasydebut.blogspot.com/2007/10/interview-with-carole- mcdonnell.html http://www.fantasydebut.blogspot.com/

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: New Person Intro

Hi Clare! Glad to meet you. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "chanawildspace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Sorry if this is a repost (I could have sworn I posted but I can't seem > to find it) but anyways, I'm a new person to the list! My name is > Clare Dargin an

[SciFiNoir Lit] NOVA

Dear friends, I'm happy to announce the publication of issue 12 of the German science fiction magazine Nova that includes a special feature on science fiction in India. Please have a look here: http://www.nova-sf.de/wp/?p=60 The special features includes - a short introduction by Michael K.

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] two reviews for windfollower

Thanks, Tracey. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow Carole! > > I just read the review. Congratulations! I just finished reading the > Grasping for the Wind review. Great review! I'm so happy for you

[SciFiNoir Lit] two reviews for windfollower

So far the reviews have been wonderful! http://otter.covblogs.com/archives/022531.html www.disturbingreviews.blogspot.com

[SciFiNoir Lit] pod castle, escape pod, pseudo pod

Hi all: I've been emailing back and forth this morning with the editor of podcastle, http://podcastle.org/guidelines which is a fantasy podcast. They also do http://escapepod.org/guidelines/ and http://pseudopod.org/ It's a REPRINT market. I repeat a reprint market. Only works that have

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Received my copy of Wind Follower

I think it was about 500 pages -- give or take. I'm amazed you got it...seeing our many battles. Hope you like it. The first part is romance. The second part is where the paranormal and the slave narrative and the quest bits come in. Whatever you think, though, please post a review to Amazon

[SciFiNoir Lit] Fantasy Debut

A site dedicated to giving sout-oouts to fantasy first-time novelists. She gave a shout-out to Wind Follower today. http://www.fantasydebut.blogspot.com/

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Bucknell

Wow! I can't wait for your review. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Constance Burris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > These are not just Black folk in Ragamuffin. These are some bad ass, dreadlocked, super human Black folk. > > Crystal Rain is pretty good, too. > > and h

[SciFiNoir Lit] My author spotlight on Moondancer's journal

http://moondancerdrake.livejournal.com/6927.html

[SciFiNoir Lit] Writers of Color Book Tour

This is a group dedicated to bloggers who are also writers, or to reviewers who review on Amazon. It's based on networking and the idea of virtual book tours http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WritersOfColorBookTour/ If anyone wants to join, please come on over. Here is the description of the grou

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: trying my hand at a book trailer for Wind Follower x-posted

think you're actually enjoying yourself now. > > > Carole McDonnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nice! But I get scared about putting ideas out there for some person > to swipe. Keep your story hidden until it's under contract. > Suspicious, i kn

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: trying my hand at a book trailer for Wind Follower x-posted

Seemingly white. Tobias identifies as black. He's Caribbean. As he says, he's like Vin Diesel. Lots of stuff in the mix. The marketing thing is hard because it seems like pushing. Like "pay attention to me, pay attention to me." I just don;t want people thinking I'm using them or their groups

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: trying my hand at a book trailer for Wind Follower x-posted

Nice! But I get scared about putting ideas out there for some person to swipe. Keep your story hidden until it's under contract. Suspicious, i know...but hey, the world is icky. But wouldn't it be nice for us to create a group? Or you could even do a trailer for books you've reviewed and really

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: trying my hand at a book trailer for Wind Follower x-posted

something that needs exploring, i guess. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (Folks if you miss this you are missing a treat) > > --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Carole McDonnell" > wrote: > > >

[SciFiNoir Lit] trying my hand at a book trailer for Wind Follower x-posted

Hi all: This is my book trailer for Wind Follower. I just learned the program this weekend so it's not perfect yet...but ...seeing i was looking for a way to creatively procrastinate. http://youtube.com/watch?v=LhNX4Uxp0LA

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Madeleine L’Engle, Children’s Writer, Is Dead

Madeleine came to our church once to give an all-day meditation. One of the most interesting things I heard her say was that when she was a child she could slide down the bannister without touching it. She went away to France and when she returned home, she had forgotten how to do that. Made

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: OT : Songs of Solidarity

Wow, Chris! Congratulations! - C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Maybe an artist can help labor get back in touch with working people > By Sylvester Brown Jr. > ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH > 08/30/2007 > > > It's a question local playwright and p

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re:Dancing about the house right now

Thanks, Sky. I like that name. A sky name has great puha. Hope you like it. And definitely tell me how it affects you. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Schuyler Thorpe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Carol: > > I bought a copy. > > Sky > >

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Dancing about the house right now

Thanks, Astro and Rave. I LOVE this book. I don't know if I can take much credit for it. It kinda just came together. It is absolutely fun to read. Let's hope everyone else thinks so. -C

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Dancing about the house right now

BTW! Paula, the editor at Juno wrote: "Borders is not ordering enough to matter, so push everyone you know to go to B&N or wherever to buy the book. if we show Borders sales elsewhere, they will order." Soconsider this a push. Thanks. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroup

[SciFiNoir Lit] Dancing about the house right now

I just got Wind Follower. Woke up and found it on my porch. Wow, I'm a published author with my very own book. -C

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Fw: Blog of Interest: Why Writing Colorblind is Writing White

er/his own culture then I'd wonder. -C Carole McDonnell www.carolemcdonnell.com Wind Follower, Juno Books http://tinyurl.com/yvqzvb > --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Amy1" wrote: > > > > I thought you would find this blog of interest! The author makes >

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] The Work for Hire conundrum

Nah! I'm presently considering my own work for hire conundrum. In my case, it's 20,000 words for $2700. Seems like a lotta work to me. Especially when I have another book to finish. Will see if I can squeeze it in. And I totally believe the proposal you're talking about is a real one. Most wo

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] The Work for Hire conundrum

LOL Know what I love about you Chris? You always look ahead. You are absolutely wonderful at imagining the best and worst ahead. Playing the "what if" game is what makes a writer. Take the money. Write it in your real name. Don't put too much of your great imagination into creating their

[SciFiNoir Lit] Looking for some reviewers

Hi folks: It's me being really self-serving here, but just a favor. I got a list of reviewers from Paula. These are the folks who are slated to review Wind Follower. Amy Harlib, never fear, you're on the list. As is Sergio and Rob Fleming. However, I sent her a list of possible reviewers earl

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] The Work for Hire conundrum

Wow! Such forthrightness. Not the way to be if you want the job. I see your point though, if they're gonna be greedy about it while you do all the hard work. Still, there's got to be a way for you to work at a job without giving your all. We don't have to be totally involved in everything we

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: The Work for Hire conundrum

WOW! ::speechless here:: T -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While surfing one night I came across one of those publishing > phenomena that both amaze and confound me. It concerns the author, > V.C. Andrews, author of the 1979 best seller

[SciFiNoir Lit] How Harry Potter explains the world <-- waaaay long article but i love it.

If you read it online, check out the paragraph about multiculturalism. -C How Harry Potter explains the world. Magical Realism by Daniel Nexon Only at TNR Online | Post date 07.20.07 s the seventh and final installment in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series hits bookstore shelves

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Intro

Welcome to the list, Moondancer! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Moondancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1. Name: Moondancer Drake > 12. Your web site: www.moondancerdrake.com >

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] The Work for Hire conundrum

Chris, if i needed the money, I would do it. Especially if the money was pretty good. It might be a stepping stone. Who knows but you could create and own characters in the future? And yeah, as has been suggestedget that byline. -C

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Interview with Carole McDonnell

YAY! Thanks, Connie! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Constance Burris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/07/21/125801.php > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: The Work for Hire conundrum

So much of comic books used to be work-for-hire...especially because someone else (the company) owned the characters. If the company you're working with is amenable, just make sure your contract stipulates that if you create any character or particular world that you are the creator of that c

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Can you read while writing?

--- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Hayden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> (How can you not know how to control it? You re read, cut it out if > it doesn't fit or arrange it so it does if you decide that it does. > You are the writer. You have total control over what winds up on th

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Can you read while writing?

Totally agreeing with you. There's nothing wrong with it. I just didn't have the control over it. And I didn't want to slip into a weird kind of mimickry. If you don't know how to control it, and if you don't really have an ear for what your story should sound like, then revisions won't help.

[SciFiNoir Lit] really neat thread over at ozarque's journal on nonstandard SF writing formats x-posted

: "This is at least the second example to appear here, after the glossary story. What other exotic forms of fiction are people aware of?" Responses so far... http://ozarque.livejournal.com/423674.html -C -Carole McDonnell Wind Follower, Juno Books August 2007 [Non-text portions

[SciFiNoir Lit] some anthos

Passing this along. -C Hello, I'm fairly new to the group, but some of you might already know me, as I recognize your names from other lists I am a part of. I am a genre author, but in addition to that, I LOVE to design books. I've done two anthologies already for different publishers, as well

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Can you read while writing?

I don't really mimic the style I'm reading. My problem was that shakespeare and the King James Version of the Bible were so in my head that if I wasnt careful I'd get into the mimickry. I thought I'd never get out of it. But I've managed to control it. Basically by really getting to know the f

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Can you read while writing?

That hasn't happened to me, although I tend to write "answers" for things I see in other books or in the media. If I'm watching a TV show in which someone talks about something that annoys me no end, I tend to write a non-fiction piece about it. Or slip something into my novel purposely to ans

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: What are you reading?

Oh gee! Sorry. Not thinking. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks...But it's Astro, not Cecil... >

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: What are you reading?

Hi Cecil: Thanks. Here are the sites...which will lead you to more sites. Website is: www.carolemcdonnell.com Publisher is: www.juno-books.com My website lists the books I'm in and the amazon and B&N link. Juno Books also has the description of the book. http://juno-books.com/blog/?p=63 -

[SciFiNoir Lit] some anthos

Bound is the Bewitching Lilith: Anthology open call Several years ago, I wrote an offbeat story that depicts Lilith, the first wife of Adam, as a divorce attorney in Los Angeles. When researching Lilith mythology, I was struck by the storytelling potential there. I can envision a dark fantasy

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: What are you reading?

Hi Connie, I had to smile when I saw this. You're reading Zahrah the WindSeeker. Wind Follower is MY book, due out the second week of August. Ah those titles with "wind" in them. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Constance Burris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i second Acacia by David

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: What are you reading?

Fever in the Blood by Robert Fleming I've heard that Acacia is great but am not reading it as yet. It's supposedly quite good and intense, a great world to get lost in on a train. Hey, if my book were already published, I'd recommend it. But it goes to the printer on July 23rd...so you're out

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Inro: Mitch Mack, LA

Welcome, Mitch! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1. NAME: Mitch Mack > 2. LOCATION: L.A.

[SciFiNoir Lit] Science Fiction Studies special issue on Afrofuturism

Recommended: The July 2007 issue of Science Fiction Studies, a "Special Issue On Afrofuturism," at http://www.depauw.edu/sfs/covers/cov102.htm TONS of articles in this issue. Here's the beginning of one of them. I don't recognize many of the names. But that just might be me. -C The Ships La

[SciFiNoir Lit] Update on my book (mini-woo-hoo)

Well guys, the book will be out sooon! Got this from the Juno author update newsletter: *Windfollower, Carole McDonnell - is back from the copy editor; cover is being done now. This one will have an Advance Readers Copy. We will be going ahead and publishing the book soon after (July

[SciFiNoir Lit] CFS ANTHO: I am this meat

We will continue to respond to submissions as quickly as possible, but you may not hear from us until after the submission deadline. You may submit up to five works to a combined word limit of 6,000 words for this anthology. (I.e., if you have one 6,000-word story, that's your limit. If you hav

[SciFiNoir Lit] coupla markets

Issue 2 of New Ceres is out now. It features stories by Cat Sparks, Lucy Sussex, Jay Lake and Stephen Dedman. Several of the stories deal with gender issues - Dedman's is the most feminist of the lot, though. :) http://www.ceres.dreamhosters.com/doku.php?id=issue_2:inside_issue_2 Also, the readin

[SciFiNoir Lit] The making of star wars review

Ed Driscoll's review of "The Making of Star Wars" is fascinating. Read it and vote. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/05/30/050411.php http://digg.com/movies/Book_Review_The_Making_of_Star_Wars_by_J_W_Rinzler http://movies.netscape.com/story/2007/05/30/book-review-the-making-of-star-w ars-by-j

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Carole McDonnell's "Some of Us Are Brave"

Ah gee! When Paula starts looking for a proof-reader, I'll keep you in mind. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Amy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Oh, I wish! I can get sporadic and good jobs infrequently from Jim Baen's > Universe (a top of the line online zine

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Carole McDonnell's "Some of Us Are Brave"

Ah yes! Christians are being persecuted all over www.persecution.org But Ameican Christians must be kept safe from sex and race. It IS kinda humorous. This is what Paula Guran (my editor) from Juno Books posted a few weeks back on her blog. http://juno-books.com/blog/index.php?paged=2 "G

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] asian supernatural stories motif question

The editor is white so I suspect he hasn't got any particular side. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Constance Burris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > African gods vs. Chinese gods. sounds interesting. but who would win if the anthology is geared towards Asian mythology (or is it)?

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] Carole McDonnell's "Some of Us Are Brave"

Ah woman! you're sweet. Amy is great at proofreading a piece. She's got a facility with grammar. And she doesn't overcharge. Any, you should join up with a good editor and the two of you could work together. You'd make mega-bucks. Everyone: Here's the excerpt for the first chapter. (SPOILER AL

[SciFiNoir Lit] Wind Follower article up at backlist

I just found out my article is up at The backlist. You can only read it if you're registered at the site. Which isn't so hard. http://www.thebacklist.net/index.asp -C Carole McDonnell * Wind Follower June 2007 Juno Books www (dot) carolemcdonnell (dot) com* [Non-text portions of th

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] asian supernatural stories motif question

I like the idea that she is the daughter of a rich visiting ruler. Since this is fantasy maybe there's even a situation in pitting African gods against the Chinese gods. Thanks. Will ponder. I'm suspecting a kind of love story here. Will see. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, "Norman" <

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] asian supernatural stories motif question

Wow! Sounds good. Will try to get it. Now i have to somehow put a black character (believably) in the story. I always try my best to do that. So ...now i have to figure out a reason why a black woman is in the middle of China pre-1920's. Will be interesting. -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroup

[SciFiNoir Lit] asian supernatural stories motif question

Hi all: I need to see what are the main motifs of Asian (especially Chinese) supernatural stories and folklore. I'm trying to write a story for an anthology. Thanks. -C

[SciFiNoir Lit] good article on writing contract

Improving Your Book Contract: Negotiation Tips for Nine Typical Clauses http://www.authorsguild.org/?p=101 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: Looking for SF/F/H Poets

Hi Akua: I can't think of any in NY. Suzette Hayden Elgin has a collection of sf poems coming out soon. Twelve Novel Poems is coming out from Sam's Dot Publishing on July 1, 2007. You can see the cover, and a description, and a prepublication offer, at http://www.genremall.com/poetryr.htm#e

[SciFiNoir Lit] Re: blurb for my new website x-posted

Wow, Am I? I always feel like such a wuss. Hey, maybe I seem stronger than I really am. Nice! -C --- In SciFiNoir_Lit@yahoogroups.com, Constance Burris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > SHE IS A BAD MOTHER > > Chris Hayden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Read my suggestions over on Black

Re: [SciFiNoir Lit] blurb for my new website x-posted

t? > > MY COMMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW. > > Carole McDonnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

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