I talk about how I actively look for BIPoC reviewers. I wanted to share some info dump pages that showcases at least two hundred Black Booktubers, Bookstagramers and more. Through these lists, I also have found Melanin Library, an online library resource that shows countless books written by Black authors. They’re listed by genre also!... Continue Reading →
CIP, Cataloging-In-Publication, LCCN, Library of Congress – I worked there, let me tell you how things work”
I always think it’s a little weird for me to send in my works to the LCCN/CIP department at the Library of Congress. LCCN stands for “Library of Congress Control Number”. CIP stands for “Cataloging in Publication”. What it is (pulled from the website): “The Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Program creates bibliographic records for forthcoming... Continue Reading →
The Magical Ice Cream Store – Borrowed from Dean Wesley Smith
I am borrowing this from Dean Wesley Smith. He talks about “The Magical Bakery” as it pertains to putting out your work, copyrights and licensing. It’s super informative and I strongly recommend everyone read it but some parts can get a little confusing for someone super brand new. So instead of a pie shop, how... Continue Reading →
Reviewing My Choices
I’m looking at potential reviewers to approach for future works and one thing I have noticed about myself (that I already knew all along): I prefer to seek out BIPoC reviewers only. Reason? I want my works to have a fair review, be it positive or negative. I personally do not believe that is really... Continue Reading →
Pen Test, Test 1 2 3
I have been amassing an insane amount of inks recently. I think I’m done with my ink kick, I have more ink than I think I’ll probably be writing with … well, I come up with ideas regularly so I doubt that, but I definitely have a lot of ink to last me for the... Continue Reading →
Gave Google Books’ Publisher service for AI Audiobooks a Try – It has Pros and Cons
I got an email inviting me to try the beta testing of the Google AI audiobook service. It basically converts your ebooks you have uploaded on Google Books as a Publisher into an audiobook. They have many different voices to chose from, women and men, different accents/nationalities, etc. By the way, through the nature of... Continue Reading →
“Spray paint and ink pens, I write in every color I think in”
I got a new pen. I originally used the Bic Atlantis fine point for the longest time (mainly because it flowed well and I had the squishy grip version) – but then the supply chain shake-up occurred. I know that the pandemic has definitely struck the supply chain in all sorts of odd ways but... Continue Reading →
The Logo
Dreamer was just featured on one of my favorite Tumblrs (yes, I still use that site but as my other blog, Black Witch) Superheroes in Color. The Tumblr shows countless books that feature people of color, I have found so many good books via that Tumblr, I'm very stoked that Dreamer is on there as... Continue Reading →
Inb4
I've been reviewing my books/works that will be coming out and it basically reads like this: Horror Sci-Fi ("Null(Void)")Fantasy (In Search of Amika) Horror Fantasy (Dreamer) Horror Fantasy Horror-ish (not really too much) fantasySci-Fi Fantasy And that's the short list. The whiplash between regular contemporary fantasy/sci-fi and horror would prolly jag some readers who are... Continue Reading →
Hugos & Nebulas
Been reading up on Hugos and Nebulas, simply because. Dreamer is coming out next year so I technically have a nomination-eligible work. In Search of Amika is also a nomination-eligible work. "Null(Void)" was a nomination-eligible work. I strongly doubt any works I have and will make will ever make a single ballot, let alone net an... Continue Reading →
MultiMind Publishing 