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Greetings Black Science Fiction Society Members,
I took a good look around Black Science Fiction Society and even though there are a ever growing number of members, I've noticed something. There aren't a
Race in Space
Hi All,I'm headed to the Race in Space conference at Duke, where I will be a panelist this weekend along with Ytasha Womack and feature Mae Jemison as the keynote speaker. I will be live tweeting as much of our conversation as I can (with the excepti
Read more…Blazing Comet Press Release!
Announcing a bold new Science Fiction and Fantasy imprint:
Blazing Comet Publishing!
In association with “Event Horizon Publishing Group” and “Jacob’s Eye Entertainment”, “Blazing Comet” will acquire, publish and promote original, innovative fiction b
Read more…CB'S POV: Blerd Lines
You’re probably one if you’re reading this, and you didn’t even know it.
You’re a blerd.
“I’m a what?” you say, and I repeat: You’re a blerd.
What’s a blerd?
A blerd is a black nerd (which I suppose is better than being a “black geek*), and we all kn
Read more…Free Books Online
Free Books Online
There are a lot of free book directories that allow you to save money by legally downloading books for free. e-booksdirectory.com
Help! I've been kidnapped by Iran Harris!
He's holding me hostage on the planet Zargon, which is halfway across the galaxy! I need help!
Read more…Zombie George Washington: The Zombie President and His Zombie Army March to Retake DC
He was the first President of the United States
Now he may also be the last...
When the resurrected general George Washington discovers the corruption now ruling the US government, he vows to do something about it. So President Washington wages war on
IN THE NEWS!! Science Fiction can rescue Black communities
(BlackNews.com) -- October has been dubbed African American Speculative Fiction Month by a group of online enthusiasts. This was done to acknowledge the writers, artists, entertainers and independent publishers around the country and elsewhere who
Read more…Advertising Opportunity!!!
Hello everyone my name is Roy M. Eavins II Pres/CEO of the Jericho Broadcast Networks. We are the longest running Black Owned & Operated internet broadcasting company online since 1998. As we prepare for our "Official Relaunch" in 2014 we are offerin
Read more…CB'S POV: In Space, No One Can Hear You Swear (“Gravity”)
Fess up, when you think of being a space explorer, you’re thinking Starfleet, or Rebel Fleet or Colonial Fleet, not NASA. You want to wear a spiffy uniform; serving (or commanding) sleek ship powered by unimaginable energies that can warp you from on
Nick Fury Jr
Nick Fury Jr
Marcus Johnson was introduced in the mini-series Battle Scars. He bears a strong resemblance to the Ultimate Marvel version of Nick Fury and the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of Fury as portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, whose likene
Read more…CB'S POV: Super-Heroes Unmasked (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”)
Consider the evolution of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson: first he was just a cameo, little more than comic relief in Iron Man. then he became a fixture, for at least a scene or two, in subsequent Marvel movies, then he played major supporting roles
CB'S POV: When It’s Sleepy Time Up North (“Sleepy Hollow”)
If you copy somebody else’s work and you tell everybody you did—or they know it anyway—it’s called homage. If you do it and don’t tell anyone, it’s called plagiarism. Sometimes plagiarism is entirely unintentional—either you got the same idea as some
VONA VOICES--Writing workshops for writers of color
Hey BSFS Fam,
Check out this program.
They are accepting applications in December. I was not up for another writing program after going through Clarion, but this program is only a week long with many writing styles covered (non-fiction, fiction, poetry
Read more…Horror TV Shows - The Walking Dead and American Horror Story
Good morning all!
Does anyone follow these two shows? This season, we'll see more African Americans on The Walking Dead, and Angela Bassett will be a major star on American Horror Story: Coven. I'd like to have a weekly discussion about these two sh
Read more…BSFS!!! Cool SF writing opportunity!!! Read, Read, Read!
Now that I have your attention, check this out:
REMINDER: DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15th. PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFO TO YOUR OTHER WRITER FRIENDS. THANKS!
SCI-FEST: The 1st Annual Los Angeles Science Fiction One-Act Festival is now accepting submissions of
Hmm, a 'Demon' calling us 'Demonic'....
For those of you who still don't believe there is an horrific segment out there who drool vitriol so potent 'Alien' blood looks like suntan oil in comparison, here's a look at one of the nastier websites out there dedicated to stirring the witch's ca
Read more…Sleepy Hollow Television Series
- Sleepy HollowTelevision Series
- Sleepy Hollow is an upcoming American science fiction fantasy mystery adventure drama television series that is set to premiere on Fox on September 16, 2013. It will be on Mondays 9:00/8:00c after
