Hi folks. Those of you who followed RaceFail 2009 may also be aware of one of its many positive results: Verb Noire, a new small press started up for the purpose of showcasing authors and characters of color in science fiction and fantasy. Well, I’m happy to report that their first novel, The River’s Daughter, is now out! I haven’t read it yet — ordered, but I’ve got a long list of Stuff To Read at the moment — but I wanted to spread the word. Check it out!
EPIPHANY’S GREATEST HITS
A Name Pronunciation Guide for The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms and The Broken Kingdoms
Describing Characters of Color (an ongoing writing series; parts 1, 2, and 3)
Don't Put My Book in the African American Section
There's no such thing as a good stereotype.
Why I Think RaceFail was the Bestest Thing Evar for SF/F
But but but WHY does magic have to make sense?
The Inheritance Trilogy Non-Wiki
Sexual Violence in The Shadowed Sun