For this first Reading Room session, I’ll be doing a few sections from the fantasy novel “Sorrowfish,” by Anne C. Miles. “Sorrowfish” is intended to be the first entry in a series from this author, and you can bet I look forward to reading the sequels, as well. You can find more information about “Sorrowfish” here, including purchase links.
Tag: diversity
7. Word Wrangling: Exaggerate & Comprise
Heya, Word Wranglers! Have you ever told someone not to “over-exaggerate,” or asked what a list was “comprised of”? On today’s episode, I’ll explain some common pitfalls I’ve seen when it comes to the words “exaggerate” and “comprise.”
6. The Shame of Kink, Part 4: This Is How ACTUAL Toxic Masculinity & Femininity Look!
This kind of conduct preys on a lack of information and flourishes in the absence of confrontation. So it’s time to shine a light on the people who try to sell the worst of darkness while calling it sunshine, and who seek to silence those who actually do bring the light.
5. The Shame of Kink, Part 3: Hollywood Versus Black Men & Other Men of Color
This kind of conduct preys on a lack of information and flourishes in the absence of confrontation. So it’s time to shine a light on the people who try to sell the worst of darkness while calling it sunshine, and who seek to silence those who actually do bring the light.
4. The Shame of Kink, Part 2: Lies Told About Black Women
This kind of conduct preys on a lack of information and flourishes in the absence of confrontation. So it’s time to shine a light on the people who try to sell the worst of darkness while calling it sunshine, and who seek to silence those who actually do bring the light.
3. The Shame of Kink, Part 1: Just a Partial List
This kind of conduct preys on a lack of information and flourishes in the absence of confrontation. So it’s time to shine a light on the people who try to sell the worst of darkness while calling it sunshine, and who seek to silence those who actually do bring the light.
1. Intro Episode: Welcome to the Mini-Cast
Host: Ahsoka Jackson—freelance proofreader, author, blogger, poet, & bead weaver; writing-group alumna; fiery chick with patience reserves currently running on just about empty. . . .
2. Save the Semicolon!
Despite the movement to discard this underrated punctuation mark, the semicolon retains its usefulness as both a utilitarian workhorse and a delicate instrument.
Trailer for the New Podcast!
Yup, you read that right, peeps—I’m starting a podcast! . . . Or “mini-cast,” as I like to call this project. Nervewracking? Yes! Exciting? . . . Heck yes.