Given the lack of variety and interest that can be involved with assigned book reading, it can be beneficial for young Black readers to experience Black sci-fi and fantasy as early as possible. Thankfully, there has been a steady growth of Black speculative fiction books for middle and high school...
Fantasy
On the Blerdar- Check out ‘Her: Gods and Monsters’
For lovers of fantasy and high adventure, check out the latest installment in Malachi Bailey's Her series, Her: Gods and Monsters. In our continuing goal of spreading the word about prose works that align with the focus of BlackSci-Fi.com, we wanted to shine a light...
The Many Shades of Gatekeeping: How “Emerging Author” Hurts More Than Helps
By L.M. Davis I’ve been in the fantasy game for more than a decade. I can remember a time when the attention to and concern with the lack of diversity in the genre wasn’t even a twinkle in anyone’s eye. (To be more precise, in most power players’...
SUBSUME Media Launches Inclusive Speculative Fiction Library
Press Release Atlanta based trans-media company launches with goal of telling quality stories for everyone [Atlanta, GA, 7/22/20] Transmedia publisher, SUBSUME Media (https://www.subsumelife.com/), launches today, providing a host of speculative fiction titles to...
Review/ Her
Writer: Malachi Bailey Publisher: Mother One Publications Her! Who is "Her" or shall I say - who is she? Where is she from? What makes HER so special to cause such an upheaval? Why is she a person that can come into the right person's life to accomplish - What? Also,...
Ava DuVernay/ Warner Bros. Animation Team For ‘Wings of Fire’
The talented director is visiting the world of YA fantasy once again. Via Deadline.com, "The Queen Sugar creator is teaming with Warner Bros Animation to develop Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling dragon filled Wings of Fire books into a high end small screen series for...
Beyond the Holiday List: Black Indie Finds for Any Occasion
Christmas is at our door and all the rational, responsible folk have finished their shopping. But, those who enjoy utter chaos on an inwardly sadistic level have decided to wait until the last minute to find gifts that'll appease the discerning blerds in their lives....
The BlackSci-Fi.com Online Campaign Corner/ DOMINION’S LIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL – ISSUE #1
In our continuing goal of highlighting BlackSci-Fi and contributions by creators of color across the various creative spectrums, we here at BlackSci-Fi.com are going to highlight some awesome Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, and GoFund Me campaigns you might want to donate to....
A Time Traveller’s (R)evolution Journey to a Cosmic Explosion of Self-Revelation
BlackSci-fi.com celebrates Women’s History Month! Join us in our celebration of the history makers of the past, present, and future. by Clairesa Clay (Recorded in 1972) People...
‘A Blade So Black’ is the Adventure You’ve Been Waiting For
Parallel universes accessed through portals hidden in plain sight. Human/Elfin like creatures with combat skills straight out of Mortal Combat. Dreams that turn into nightmares set in some of the prettiest places. This and so much more is what you find when you delve...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: L.M. Davis
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: DaVaun Sanders
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: Nicole Givens Kurtz
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: Sheree Renée Thomas
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: Kai Leakes
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
2018 Black History Month Author Appreciation: Milton Davis
For Black History Month 2018 we here at BlackSci-Fi.com want to celebrate a group of black speculative fiction authors who are killing the game with a wide variety of quality speculative fiction including science fiction, fantasy, steam funk, sword and soul, and...
Milton Davis discusses his recent British Science Fiction Award nomination
Recently author Milton Davis was nominated for a 2017 British Science Fiction Award (BSFA)for his short story, The Swarm. As explained by the organization, "The BSFA Awards are awarded each year to the best Novel, Short fiction, Artwork and work of Non-Fiction as...
2017 SDCC Coverage/ Trailer for upcoming Will Smith, Netflix Fantasy Epic, Bright
BlackSci-Fi.com continues it’s coverage of San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) 2017 with a look at the SDCC released trailer for the Netflix original sci-fi film starring Will Smith called Bright. The film also stars Joel Edgerton, an Noomi Rapace From the Netflix website: In...
Will Smith to Star in Live Adaptation of ‘Aladdin’
Who knew this was coming? Will Smith is confirmed to star as "Genie" in Disney's live adaptation of their 1992 animated film, Aladdin. According to MTV News: Your wish is Disney's command: After months of speculation regarding casting for the live adaptation of their...
Review: Of Cinder and Bone
Most people associate the word dragons with magic, knights, and other elements of fantasy fiction. Of Cinder and Bone, the first book of Kyoko M's newest series, takes dragons and puts them in a sci-fi setting that is reminiscent of "Jurassic Park". Two MIT scientists...
African Kings and Chicago Heroes: An Exclusive Chat with the Zulu Web Comic team
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. We’re living in the Golden Age of Indie comics, and creators like Alverne Ball (writer) and Michael Watson (artist) are continuing this trend with the upcoming Zulu web comic series. Part superhero action-adventure, part...
