The title says it all! I'm so shocked and SO SO HAPPY! You can click on this link to see my name up in lights with all the other writers, a lot of whom I admire and can't believe I'm keeping company with! I'm recommended reading! Me! No idea how it happened, but I'm taking … Continue reading I’m On the Nebula Awards Recommended Reading List!
A Wonderful New Review for LEX TALIONIS in Caribbean Beat Magazine
I'm really over the moon about this one! Caribbean Beat magazine is produced by Caribbean Airlines and given away free on every flight they have, both in and out of the Caribbean, for two months. I'm extremely lucky and grateful to be included in their bookshelf. In the past, I've heard about great books like … Continue reading A Wonderful New Review for LEX TALIONIS in Caribbean Beat Magazine
Taylor Swift Is Alright With Me
I like Taylor Swift and I'm not ashamed to say it. I don't, in fact, think she writes bad music. I like her tunes, I rock out to them all the time, and her Bad Blood video was everything, dahling, just everything. Does she sometimes come across as the branded version of every good American … Continue reading Taylor Swift Is Alright With Me
Greg Byrne Got One Hell of a Publishers Weekly Review For His Debut Novel Nine Planets!
Greg's a wonderful old friend from Australia and we met on the OWW years ago where we supported each other as we crept toward our goal of being decent writers some day and shared our love of all things cricket. Greg wrote this amazing, emotional, dystopic yet almost urban fantasy book called 'Nine Planets' that really didn't … Continue reading Greg Byrne Got One Hell of a Publishers Weekly Review For His Debut Novel Nine Planets!
What Everyone Who Loves Books Needs to Know
This is your writer speaking. And what indie writer Ninie Hammon has to say is what EVERY writer--famous our not--would love to say if they weren't worried about coming off as pushy, demanding, ungrateful or off-putting. In today's world, your open and vocal support has become something we cannot do without. Once upon a time, … Continue reading What Everyone Who Loves Books Needs to Know
The Leftovers–Or, How Do I Mourne Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
Because make no mistake, there's a lot of mourning and weirdness going on here, and precious little else. I watched the second episode of the new HBO series The Leftovers last night, because very rarely do I give up on a series with any hint of spec fic about it without giving it at least … Continue reading The Leftovers–Or, How Do I Mourne Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
Radio Interview with Ujima Radio about LEX TALIONIS
So here's the link I promised of my first radio interview with Cheryl Morgan of Ujima Radio, Bristol, UK.There was a technical hitch at the beginning, so the recording starts again after only a few minutes, but it's smooth sailing after that. There are a few ads to wade through though.I was the first part … Continue reading Radio Interview with Ujima Radio about LEX TALIONIS
Red Letter Day!
This morning I had a first. My first ever radio interview! Cheryl Morgan of Ujima Radio in the UK took the time to chat with me about 'Lex Talionis', my life as a West Indian and my science fiction influences, among other things. I was so nervous! Hope no one hears it in my voice. In any … Continue reading Red Letter Day!
Liz Bourke at Tor.com Reviewed Me!
How about that? You can check it out here. Sure, she wiggled her hand and stuff but a recommend is a recommend, right? I'm sure as hell going to take it.
Review of LEX TALIONIS at Library Thing Or Happy Birthday To Me
Just saw a new review for my book over at Library Thing. I had no idea I was up on there until I checked my publisher's site, so imagine my surprise when I found this great review. What I love about it the most is just that the reviewer really got the book. From the … Continue reading Review of LEX TALIONIS at Library Thing Or Happy Birthday To Me