I need to cook something, and lie down, and go for a walk to get some fresh air, and finish writing this part I've been working on for weeks, and...
To make space for my health needs and other commitments/WIPs, I decided to try and complete 6 pieces for #peacetober. 💆🏽🍵
On October 7th, 2024, I want to repeat Edward Said’s advice to us all: “Where cruelty and injustice are concerned, hopelessness is submission, which I believe is immoral.” Heads up. Hearts open. We can build a better world.
“Fantasy is oversaturated” “These tropes are overdone” “You really need to stand out” We haven’t even scratched the surface on BIPOC rep, not even Asian Stop throwing hurdles at us. Let BIPOC writers write messy, flawed, silly, trope-y epic stories
Sometimes, I get so demoraized about my writing with everything happening in the world. Then I remember the world needs BIPOC (especially queer bipoc) artists, writers, and creators more than ever now, and if just one person's spirits are raised by it, I've done my job
How Indigenous creators are decolonizing the fantasy genre in books, games and more Indigenous characters are often footnotes in fantasy tales. These creators put them in the spotlight www.cbc.ca/radio/unrese...