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Stafford Battle's Discussions
Why People Won't Buy Your Book
Replied Jun. 28, 2008
Stafford Battle's Groups
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Coffee Talk
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Comic Books & Graphic ...
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The Critique Castle
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Horror/Speculative Fic...
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PLAYWRIGHTS
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Be sure to check out http://www.blacksciencefictionsociety.com/. Get invovled and start writing. I will be offering a e-version of my book soon (take some ideas from it and run with it).
i came across George Schuyler’s Black Empire in college an loved the stories. as a newbie to black speculative fiction what are the primers? give me the three cannons to start out with or your fav 5.
Coffee Talk Marketing Meetup: Authors, Writers, and Publishers at Borders Book Store (cafe area)
October 11, 2009 from 1:30pm to 3pm
Are you working on publishing your book? Have you just published a book? Need help marketing your book? Sold multiple copies of your book yet? Need direction after the book signing launch?
Join me for coffee talk marketing to discuss some tools o...
I have one suggestion: bring back the fiction serial -- unique, exclusive content that only your publication provides. These fictional stories can reflect current events as they are happening in real time. There are hundreds of very talented Black...
Comment Wall (70 comments)
- At 7:40pm on October 9, 2009,
oronde ash said…
- saying a quick "hello" so you will click on that handsome face to the left, watch one of the captivating videos on my page then leave an incredibly nice comment or message so i can return the favor. who knows, you may be a friend for life.
- At 3:52pm on August 26, 2009,
Monica Gilliam-Villar said…
- Hello Stafford, I have a LIVE internet program streaming LIVE and would like to invite you as a guest to brand your talent!
See how...
- At 11:44pm on July 13, 2009,
Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD said…
- Thank you! Sorry I did not get back with you sooner.
- At 1:07pm on July 4, 2009,
Ronald T. Jones said…
- Stafford, how's it going!! I just joined this site!
- At 11:43pm on March 3, 2009,
Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola said… - Hi Stafford. I see you aren't too far from me in Maryland. Shoot! I missed the Book Fair at Andrews Air Force Base, I'm often right near there. My children's picture book is about to be released by Sweeties Books.
Blessings, Princess Ayo
- At 5:31pm on February 27, 2009,
Jerry Butler said… - I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
- At 12:14pm on February 17, 2009,
Verna R .Harps-Morrow said… - Hi,r
I am a writer of Children's Books. Poetry,nonfiction.always
Ioved Howard Universit Iy and all of the other HBCU's they
are the backbone of African American Education. I am a
product of Norfolk University, and my mission is to give back what
was given to me. And to give it to others who need it, I am doing
it through my writing, Verna
- At 10:00pm on February 15, 2009,
Daniel Williams said… - How you doing?
Daniel
- At 11:29pm on December 31, 2008,
Deborah said… 
- At 9:10pm on December 9, 2008,
Jaketta said… - http://sista-bruthawrites.ning.com/
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- Hometown:
- Dunn, North Carolina
- Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer
- Website:
- http://www.staffordbattle.com
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Yes
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- I have turned in my manuscripts for INSANE Messiah and AFROCyberspace: 1000+ Websites That will Enrich Your World. There is still a pre-publication e-preview available at: http://www.staffordbattle.com and http://www.afrocyberspace.com.
I am scheduling tours and speaking engagements now, so contact me ASAP if you would like me to entertain your small group or organization with tales of Black Sci or a lecture on the African American presence on the World Wide Web.
sbattle@sbattle.com
Welcome to World: Take a moment to review my books. Thanks!
I have posted several pages from my books. You can see them at: staffordbattle.com
I hope you will take a few moments to read the excepts and to give me some feedback. If you would like to review the entire book, I will send you a secured PDF for your review.
If you have a project that you would like me to review, send a hyperlink or e-version of your manuscript. I will read it and give my honest opinion and suggestions.
Stafford
I hope you will take a few moments to read the excepts and to give me some feedback. If you would like to review the entire book, I will send you a secured PDF for your review.
If you have a project that you would like me to review, send a hyperlink or e-version of your manuscript. I will read it and give my honest opinion and suggestions.
Stafford
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Stafford Battle's Blog
The Truth In Historical Fiction Wows Readers
Mark Twain, famous American author and humorist, coined the phrase "Truth is stranger than Fiction". He was considered by luminaries such as William Faulkner to be the "Father of American Literature”. Twain’s musings can be interpreted to mean that true renditions of real people and… Continue
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 11:00am —
How to Put Black into Speculative Fiction
What Makes Science Fiction and Fantasy Afrocentric?
The publishing world has seen the swelling growth and profitability of Black romance and urban novels. Booksellers and public libraries are stocking their shelves with publications that offer gritty tales of the dark mean… Continue
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments
Good Advice from a prominent fantasy writer . . . On NaNoWriMo
At the end of the National Novel Writers Month (NaNoWriMo), once again, many of us are planning to get involved maybe NEXT year. It is a huge achievement to write a novel, 50,000 words in the month of November. Some people say it is crazy. But, IF you approach the task from… Continue
Posted on November 30, 2008 at 10:30am —
My Top Speculative Fiction Reads
There are many afrocentric books in the speculative genres published from the 1920s to now. The following is a short list that I have compiled. It is by no means complete, but I feel that it is a good start. I welcome any suggestions and additions.
(Great writers are great r
Posted on October 5, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
What is Satire And Who Does It Hurt?
Everyone is buzzing about the cover of The New Yorker featuring Obama and Michelle. The writers and editors claim that the piece was well within the editorial policy of their magazine. However, as writers, when should we temper our words to be mindful of people's fee… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 1:30pm — 6 Comments
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"Fury's" release on DVD at website
November 16, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
Hello Everyone,
I'm proud to announce that "Fury," the independent horror film based on my story and screenplay of "The Cromwell: A Hip-Hop haunting" is now available on DVD.
Fury is a unique type of scary movie because it actually has a good stor...
Long ignored, but serious in their own right - comics and graphic novels are often relegated to the children's table. That's NOT where I would expect to see Sin City!
It's time to support our Black Comics.
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