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Mae C. Jemison Born: October 17, 1956
Mae C. Jemison Born: October 17, 1956 Occupation: Astronaut Before her 30th birthday, Mae C. Jemison had received two undergraduate degrees and a medical degree, served two years as a Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa, and was selected to
Read more…WHERE ARE THE LADIES?: Women in Black Science Fiction, Fantasy & Games
WHERE ARE THE LADIES?
Ladies, let us know about your books, events, signings, promos, etc. We want to support what bsfs women are doing. login and keep us updated.
Read more…I would like to start a book 'newbie' discussion
I would like to start by saying thanks to all on our Women in Black Science Fiction group. I have seen such a positive energy from this group. I would like to start a book newbie discussion about some of the issues that I have been having trying to
Read more…Sneak Peak ..At my "Black Cat "
I could have done it with BSFS . Here is the first edition Cover of the "Black Cat" . All artwork by Karita Fleming.
Wont Lie but I did borrow design elements from Misty Knight , the hair and the shape of the body for the use of this cover.
Read more…Women in B.S.F: Sin Eaters Now Out!
Hi all!
I just wanted to share that my book just was given a early release by B&N, you can get it now or get it at Amazon. It's also now on Kindle and coming soon on Nook. This tale features strong women of color as well as males and they all kick but
Read more…Shape Shifter book in progress
Hi Family,
As some of you know, I'm in the early stages of writing a shape-shifter novel. I consider myself a novice novel writer (my comfort zone being poetry, music reviews and essays). Even with my beginning notes, early research and mostly scrat
Read more…"Black Cat " is now a comic book thanks to BSFS
The comic book I created featuring Black Superherorine .. me called the "Black Cat" is now going into distribution thanks to the support ,votes and letter from all my BSFS homies. There is now a black Syfy Heroine on the shelves and soon to webseries
Read more…WHO ARE YOUR PICKS FOR BEST ACTRESS?
WHO ARE YOUR PICKS FOR BEST ACTRESS?
We all know Hollywood's picks. What about your picks for best Black Actress.
Who are your top 10?
Read more…WHAT BOOK BY A BLACK FEMALE WOULD MAKE A GREAT MOVIE?
WHAT BOOK BY A BLACK FEMALE WOULD MAKE A GREATMOVIE?
(OTHER THAN YOUR OWN)
Read more…WHAT BLACK ACTOR HAS MADE THE BEST SUPER HERO ON TV OR IN A MOVIE?
WHAT BLACK ACTOR HAS MADE THE BEST SUPER HERO ON TV OR IN A MOVIE? (MALE ACTOR)
(Please Post A Picture If You Can With Your Response)
Read more…WHAT BLACK ACTRESS WOULD MAKE THE BEST SUPER HERO?
WHAT BLACK ACTRESS HAS MADE THE BEST SUPER HERO ON TV OR IN A MOVIE?
(Please Post A Picture If You Can With Your Response)
Read more…WHO ARE YOUR TOP 3 BLACK WOMEN IN SCIENCE FICTION TV & MOVIES?
I was thinking about this and thought I would open it up for discussion.
Mine are:
1. Uhura - She was and is a pioneer in
2. Angela Bassett - Her sheer acting ability
3. Sanaa Lathan - She was great in Blade and Alien vs Predator
WHO ARE YOUR TO
Read more…Reading Group: LA Banks
Unfortunately, I did not learn of LA Banks' work until I learned of her passing. I would love to pay tribute to this sistah who wrote paranormal, romance featuring strong, black female leads. I went out and purchased the first book in her Vampire Hun
Read more…A Short Story (Book)??? That I'm starting.
Hi sisters,
This is my first foray into writing Fantasy. My genre is poetry with a sideline for freelance articles and essays. I am going to do a series of stories called the Seven Sisters (tentative title). Each of these woman will be placed in a
Read more…WHO IS YOU FAVORITE BLACK FEMALE AUTHOR?
My favorite is of course Octavia Butler.
She was the first Black science fiction author I was exposed to in a Black Lit class back in my TSU college days.
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