October 2013 is Black Speculative Fiction Month. We all should participate not only to merely broaden our fan base but to start a revolution. There is no official leadership nor central committee. Black artists, writers, and publishers support this as an extension of AFROFuturism. Everyone can participate.
During Black Science Fiction Month we should pledge to:
- Buy books from Black authors; and write honest reviews. Book reviews increase sales for authors and promote the genre.
- Respond to articles published on the Black Science Fiction Society page and other websites. Your opinions are important and help to spread the word.
- Add web links to any website you control; this is very important. Send your web addresses to me and I will link them on all my websites ( http://www.africanamericansciencefiction.com )
- Read some great books; there is a suggested reading list for October at the Black Author Showcase. Good writers are great readers. Take a look.
Black Speculative Fiction Month means more than just selling Black sci-fi books; this is a civic challenge to improve all our communities by encouraging people to read and imagine what could happen if we believe in the future. Become an AFROFuturist and dedicate yourself to collaboration, contribution and concern as we save our planet and build a better world for our children.
Be sure to look around the web and connect with like-minded people who enjoy sci-fi from all cultures. We are all African. Therefore, we all have similar needs and ambitions. I applaud the Black Science Fiction Society for its longevity and commitment to promoting sci-fi.
Happy Black Speculative Fiction Month!
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