tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post3143584419408900015..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Diversity Roll Call: Fantasy or Science FictionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-63306244434594472492009-07-22T22:34:11.910-04:002009-07-22T22:34:11.910-04:00Thanks for participating in the Roll Call! I'm...Thanks for participating in the Roll Call! I'm a big fan of Butler too, but I have never been able to find a book my Mosley that really holds my interest - so I'll certainly take a look at Futureland. Thanks!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067322036695571575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-73044940052087095622009-07-20T08:56:06.662-04:002009-07-20T08:56:06.662-04:00Here's my entry: Nalo HopkinsonHere's my entry: <a href="http://coloronline.blogspot.com/2009/07/nalo-hopkinson-diversity-roll-call.html" rel="nofollow">Nalo Hopkinson</a>Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-50070379324986115182009-07-18T22:39:13.197-04:002009-07-18T22:39:13.197-04:00Hey, Villager--I, too, love Octavia Butler and Kin...Hey, Villager--I, too, love Octavia Butler and Kindred had a profound impact on me. Many thanks to Susan for tirelessly promoting my YA novel, A Wish After Midnight. I know Kindred is taught in high schools here in Brooklyn, and I teach it at the college level; I just thought I novel with a similar time-travel twist might appeal to teens if the main character was someone they could relate to (someone contemporary, their age, etc.). If you'd like a complimentary review copy, just let me know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-62335804698248992392009-07-14T18:57:10.339-04:002009-07-14T18:57:10.339-04:00Marty,
Have you read Glyphs by Rich Watson?
http...Marty,<br /><br />Have you read Glyphs by Rich Watson?<br /><br />http://www.popcultureshock.com/pcs/blogs/glyphs/susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-24005194061212795542009-07-14T14:57:47.637-04:002009-07-14T14:57:47.637-04:00Marty - I've never heard of Omega 7 or Mighty ...<b>Marty</b> - I've never heard of Omega 7 or Mighty Ace until your comment. I guess that my comic book days are well behind me (smile)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-84670164694437103732009-07-13T22:58:11.831-04:002009-07-13T22:58:11.831-04:00How about the Mighty Ace and his Omega 7 team of s...How about the Mighty Ace and his Omega 7 team of super heroes? I bought a copy of this Black comic years ago at the Indiana Black Expo and it's in amazingly good shape actually. Even got an autographed t-shirt from the creator Alonzo Washington.<br /><br />Not the same level as novels and book length fiction but hey, some of the biggest comic book consumers are adults. You can still make your kids aware of the series as well.<br /><br />http://www.omega7.com/Martin Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081634926254191862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-80194408409262059202009-07-13T16:50:30.894-04:002009-07-13T16:50:30.894-04:00Keith - Talking about Butler's 'Wildseed&#...<b>Keith</b> - Talking about Butler's <i>'Wildseed'</i> is making me want to go back and read it again.<br /><br />re: Asimov - I loved his whole concept of robots and the 3 laws of robotics. Amazing to think that he did this work back in the 1950s and 1960.<br /><br />re: Heinlein - I enjoyed his story-telling. My favorite was my first ... <i>'Stranger in a Strange Land'</i>. However, the Heinlein character that I enjoyed the most was <i>Lazurus</i> ... the guy who lived forever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-47857809233033504542009-07-13T16:09:44.433-04:002009-07-13T16:09:44.433-04:00Hey Villager.
Man, I didn't know you were a s...Hey Villager.<br /><br />Man, I didn't know you were a sci-fi fan??!! Me too. BIG TIME. Just like you, I was reading all that stuff as a kid. Asimov. Heinlein. Ray Bradbury. Jules Verne.<br /><br />And just like you, when I read Octavia Butler my head exploded. "Kindred" and "Wildseed" were my favorites.<br /><br />She really blew down the doors, man. She really did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-36010964415705050472009-07-13T12:08:17.415-04:002009-07-13T12:08:17.415-04:00Zetta Elliott's first picture book, BIRD, has ...Zetta Elliott's first picture book, BIRD, has “unusual depth and raw conviction… [the] child-centered narrative excels.” ~ starred review, Kirkus Reviews. Find out more about BIRD at http://www.leeandlow.com/books/176/hc/bird<br /><br /><br />“Zetta Elliott’s time travel novel A Wish After Midnight is a bit of a revelation…It’s vivid, violent and impressive history." ~ Colleen Mondor, Bookslut. View the trailer for A WISH AFTER MIDNIGHT at http://vimeo.com/2959156<br /><br />Discover other titles from Rosetta Press at www.zettaelliott.wordpress.<br />com/rosetta-press/Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-30210139022481083712009-07-13T12:01:00.214-04:002009-07-13T12:01:00.214-04:00Villager,
Zetta came by here when you interviewed...Villager,<br /><br />Zetta came by here when you interviewed me. You might not find her book at the library. She self-published. No major house picked up her book. You can get it through Amazon. You can win a copy at Color Online. Drop a comment in the giveaway thread.<br /><br />Zetta has written an award winning children's book as well. You'll find my interview with her at Color Online.<br /><br />Have you read any Nalo Hopkinson?<br /><br />Happy reading.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-28548297926397756022009-07-13T10:34:37.190-04:002009-07-13T10:34:37.190-04:00Color Online - I appreciate the efforts that you p...<b>Color Online</b> - I appreciate the efforts that you place into increasing reading and literacy amongst Black folks. Hopefully, this meme will continue to move us in that direction.<br /><br />I did share link on Color Online earlier this morning.<br /><br />I have never heard of Zetta Elliott. Of course, I never heard of Tanarive Due until last month. I read Due's <i>'Joplin's Ghost'</i> last month. I will look for Zetta Elliott next time that I'm at the library based on your comments.<br /><br />Currently, I'm reading 'The Shack'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-330037598695158782009-07-13T09:53:26.206-04:002009-07-13T09:53:26.206-04:00Fantastic! Thanks for participating. Did you link ...Fantastic! Thanks for participating. Did you link at Color Online? Want readers to know you posted. If you didn't drop the link I will. Will come by to see what Villagers have to say.<br /><br />For those who are interested in Roll Call, we alternate the assignment bi-weekly between Color Online and Worducopia.<br /><br />I love Kindred. I've read 8(?) Butler titles. I love how she turns social mores and conventions on their heads. Relevant, challenging social critique.<br /><br />I'm currently hosting a <a href="http://coloronline.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-of-best-things-about-summer-is_12.html" rel="nofollow">9 book giveaway</a> at Color Online. Do you remember Zetta Elliott? Well, her book, A Wish After Midnight has been rightly praised for it's comparison to Kindred. This YA novel is contemporary time travel. You want to get to know Genna and how she draws parallels to domestic terrorism, 9/11 and nationalism.<br /><br />Giveaway open to all. Look forward to reading Roll Call entries from EV members.<br /><br />Thanks again.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.com