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2022 Indies Book of the Year Award!

authorwasimpson

Tinderbox is a finalist in the 2022 Indies Book of the Year Award in the category of fantasy! I am so happy and honored! Thank you to Foreword Reviews and all involved! Time to crack open the champagne! Click here for more information: https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books/tinderbox/

authors, BIPOC, books, comic, contemporary fantasy, dystopian, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, fiction, graphic novel, Heroic Fantasy, manga, mass market paperback, N.K. Jemisin, publishing, science-fiction adventure, short stories, sword and sorcery, urban fantasy, writing, young adult

Fantasy Novels by People of Color or Why can’t I sign into Ms. Mojo to suggest this subject as a video?

authorwasimpson

There is almost nothing more annoying than trying to sign into a website, only to have it take you around in circles, requiring you to sign in again. How familiar are you peeps with the Mojo YouTube Channels? If you aren't, look them up. Their videos range from the hilarious to thought provoking. My idea… Continue reading Fantasy Novels by People of Color or Why can’t I sign into Ms. Mojo to suggest this subject as a video?

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Musing 12-13-22. How the Comic/Manga Publishers are Missing Out!

authorwasimpson

A few days ago, I asked about dreams. Well, I made a video, asking about dreams. https://youtu.be/_1LyMrBkKTY I asked people to tell me what were their dreams outside of writing and publishing. I said I'd love to see my work as a series, preferably animated but something I forgot to add, although I referenced it… Continue reading Musing 12-13-22. How the Comic/Manga Publishers are Missing Out!

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Musing 8/19/22 The B&N Controversy

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After seeing many posts on various Twitter feeds but no information, I was curious about the situation with Barnes and Noble. So of course I did one of my favorite things--researched. From what I'm understanding and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong-- Barnes and Noble will no longer be carrying hardcover copies of… Continue reading Musing 8/19/22 The B&N Controversy