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If you haven't seen yet, another BookToker has dug themselves into a hole with an SJM shaped shovel. And I don't know about you, but I'm over it. But instead of just crapping on her, let's talk about why we keep ending up here. 

Anyone else done hearing about Sarah J Maas?

If you are free tonight at 7PM CST, come hang out with author Deston Munden! He is an incredible fantasy and sci-fi author and I can't wait for his upcoming Bindery release next year!

Come Meet author Deston Munden TONIGHT!

I have spent a lot of time thinking about the way that we do justice work online and I have some thoughts. Especially as bookish creators. We have created a space where people cannot grow, even if they are willing to. And I think that is something we should maybe reconsider.

Are we actually abolitionists? Or are we maybe just self-righteous and well-read?

My platform has always been about creating space for indie authors. And here are the ways I plan to do exactly that. 

Indie Authors: I want to build community with you!

Come hang out with author Deston Munden tonight! It’s going to be a great time! 

Meet author Deston Munden TONIGHT 

I wrote an essay last week suggesting that the majority of white dystopian authors fail to tell honest or useful stories. Consider this essay my advice for authors who want to do a better job than they do.

How to tell an honest story from a position of privilege

How can you help us to fight for Black and brown authors? Well, glad you asked! Lemme tell you!!!

Pitchfest is open! What does that mean for YOU?

Imagine having to fight for a country that stole you from your home and forced you to become a warrior in their army, while fully believing they are justified in oppressing you because they, themse...

What is Cry, Voidbringer about? 

Escapism is lovely, but that is not what reading does for me. So I thought I would share a little bit about one of the biggest things I get out of reading. 

***Trigger warnings: grief, slavery, trauma, parentlessness, broken family, racism***

The Secret Power of Literature... and spoiler alert, it's not escapism. 

Here are some updates on where we are in production, including an update on the cover, the promotional text and the developmental edit process! Also... I included a top secret sneak peak for you. 

UPDATE: Cry, Voidbringer!

Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.

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Michael

I am a Black man in a white-centered world and my reading tastes reflect that. I care about making space for Black and brown writers in an industry that has forgotten how badly it needs us. I am an author, book reviewer and passionate advocate for marginalized people and I love reading anything that pushes back against systemic barriers or challenges me to see the world through a wider lens. I can be a lot, so be prepared. But I promise it’ll be a good time!

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