I’m a Finalist for The Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award!

My novella, 'Philia, Eros, Storge, Agápe, Pragma' is a finalist for the Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award from the Center for the Study of Science Fiction!

Top 5 Street Foods of Trinidad and Tobago

Today I'm going to start a regular Friday feature that tells you a little about fun things from my daily life. And since food is probably the number one thing West Indians love--especially in Trinidad and Tobago--it's only fitting that I start by talking about Caribbean cuisine. T&T is a diverse society, with a large … Continue reading Top 5 Street Foods of Trinidad and Tobago

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

It’s Carnival, So You Get A Piece of Trinidad To Take With You

In honour of the season that has currently taken over my country, have a bit of Trinidad to go with your evening. Doubles is the most popular breakfast and street food in Trinidad. It is a sort of sandwich, made of two soft, fried pieces of dough called 'bara', and with savoury seasoned chickpeas called 'channa' … Continue reading It’s Carnival, So You Get A Piece of Trinidad To Take With You

Carnival Vibes

Feeling some Bunji again today so I'm linking to another of his new songs for Carnival 2014. Some people think this will be the Road March this year. For those of you not familiar with the concept, the Road March is the song that plays the most during the parade of the bands on Carnival … Continue reading Carnival Vibes