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Senior Editor at Saga Press. PW Star Watch Superstar 2020. 2x Hugo Award Nominated Editor. Openly Black. I read things...all the time.
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Interview with the Vampire is unmatched in the tv landscape right now. If y’all weren’t so scared of genre, it would be the most talked about show.
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Why are y'all so obsessed with magic systems? It's ok to not understand how every little bit works.
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Sitting here thinking about how black and brown bodies and voices are denied simple respect, while white people can tear down the government they claim to love without consequences.
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Authors please have a website. I don't care how basic it is. LET. ME. STALK. YOU.
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I'm not ignoring you. I'm just ✨overwhelmed✨.
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This is probably weird, but I'm damn proud of myself. If you know me personally you know I had a rough start in publishing. I almost quit dozens of times. So, it's startling to see Editor next to my name when I had moments of complete self-doubt.
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She’s thicc. She’s chunky. JADE LEGACY is coming for your throats on November 30th.
@FondaJLee
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One day y'all will learn the difference between Adult and YA novels.
I hope that day is soon...
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Publishing, if you're doing a thing "for" Black people and haven't asked Black people what they want or involved Black people in the planning...who are you really doing it for?
Just a comment...don't mind me.
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I’ve had a lot of conversations about blackness in publishing today, especially centered on my role in it. As far as I know, I’m currently the only acquiring editor that works in SFF that identifies as black and that’s a lot...
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Waves in only black acquiring editor at a SFF imprint.
Anti-Blackness in the publishing industry, by the numbers (most data pulled from our Diversity Baseline Survey, ):
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As a Hachette employee, I walked out today in solidarity with the
#LittleBrownWalkout
,
#GrandCentralWalkout
,
@RealDylanFarrow
,
@RonanFarrow
, and all survivors of sexual assault.
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This is a common refrain when Black people step into the fray. I'm so sick of seeing non-black people patted on the back when they speak out.
Question: are you supporting the Black people around you so they don't suffer the negative consequences of reaffirming their humanity?
“Look I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this but, f**k that.”
John Boyega.
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To add a little bit to current discourse: If you want to stay, figure out how much you're willing to compromise. If you want to leave, walk out the door now. If you're starting out, make sure you walk in with your third eye all the way open.
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I'm so close to muting "publishing," "editor," and "agent."
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Hi Universe,
It's me. I know I ask for a lot of things, but could you be kind enough to send me a ms about black women who are witches that isn't steeped in black pain but is about a community coming together or a woman falling in love or something full of joy.
K, thnx
#mswl
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My mom is getting the vaccine tomorrow morning and I feel like I'll be taking my first real deep breath in 10 months.
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Yo, if you're not strong, publishing will do its best to demolish your confidence
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Closing out my last day at Orbit and I’m trying very hard not to cry in the club.
The Orbit team and authors are some of the best and I’ve spent seven wonderful years with them.
New journeys are fun but I’m deeply appreciative of the path I’ve already tread.
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Oh! Hi! We're hiring an Assistant Editor. Come work with me on books about spaceships, petty alchemists, deadly witches, doors to new worlds, and more!
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It's not a secret anymore! I've been named one of PW's Star Watch 2020 Honorees.
I'm beyond grateful and I feel honored to be selected alongside these amazing and incredibly talented people.
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So I have five of these left...
Well, well, well, look at what arrived on my doorstep. Guess I’m going to have to make a post office run!
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Well, well, well, look at what arrived on my doorstep. Guess I’m going to have to make a post office run!
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I'm trying to acquire a few more 2025 authors. Where are the submissions?
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White reviewers, you know you don't have to start your review with how "happy" you are that "marginalized" authors are getting attention...
🙂
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Giveaway time! Orbit has some real gems landing this summer. Like and RT this post for a chance to win a copy of THE SUN AND THE VOID, THE JASAD HEIR, and THE PHOENIX KING!
A winner will be selected tomorrow at 4:00 pm ET.
US only.
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Dear authors, sometimes we like your tweet because you won’t answer the email. 🙃
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Life has been stressful, but I've experienced some amazing professional highs: PW Star Watch, Senior Editor promotion, and now this incredible nomination
Thank you to all my lovely authors and congrats
@bhvide
,
@writersyndrome
,
@Sarah_Guan
,
@writersyndrome
,
@navahw
, and Sheila!
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This may be hard to believe, but you can dislike a book and not be an asshole about it. Just wanted to let you know...
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At 9am, I had a blank Word doc and was ready to start working on an editorial letter. At 4:30pm, I finished writing my first paragraph.
That's it. That was my day.
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Do y’all ever get tired of publishing discourse? It’s Sunday.
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What’s one film adaptation that you love as much as the book?
I watch Stardust as least once a month and reread the book once a year.
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Monday morning is going to be SO interesting for publishing.
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My absolute weakness is a revenge story. If anyone has a fantasy project full of angst, betrayal, revenge, twisty politics, a sprinkle (or a lot) of yearning, I want to read it.
Brought to you by rewatch of The Double.
#mswl
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I acquired a thing! Are you ready for something dark and witchy with intense sapphic pining?
We’re delighted to announce Orbit has acquired
@franwritesstuff
’s lush historical fantasy, WILD AND WICKED THINGS.
Perfect for readers of Mexican Gothic, this enthralling debut will entice you into a world of dark witchcraft and folklore. Learn more:
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Oh. Hiiii!
🙃
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I'm fairly indifferent to the MCU outside of Black Panther, but WandaVision is so smart. Also, was Paul Bettany always this hot?
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Four stills from a movie you believe is a masterpiece.
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The way y'all do this...
Editor: idk I don't think Alex would do this; it seems completely out of character
Me, inserting: "Alex knew he was probably acting completely out of character, but he didn't care."
Editor:
Me:
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If you're writing SFF and you think 115k words is an epic, I need you to take a nap and then start all over.
Here's the definitive post on word counts for novels and children's books.
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First day at Saga and I'm experiencing many feelings.
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Oh, look what arrived! Early bound manuscripts of Wild and Wicked Things!
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I think this is my final one of the day, so... black women writing ADULT fantasy and science fiction. I know y'all are out there.
#mswl
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I've edited over the Christmas holiday every year since I started acquiring.
I refuse to do that shit this year.
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To celebrate
@AlixEHarrow
's outstanding Hugo win for Best Short Story, I'm giving away a FINISHED copy of her debut novel THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY. If enchanting tales of love and adventure are your thing, RT and I'll pick a winner at 10am EST tmr (US/CAN only).
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SON OF THE STORM galleys are here!!!
It hits shelves in May but I may treat a lucky person to an early after the holidays. 😁😁
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Really in the mood for something gothic as hell, full of rot and ruin, a slow-burn romance, twists and turns, and BIPOC protagonists.
#MSWL
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I called my mom to ask if I could pick up my birth certificate. Why did this lady ask me why I needed it? Then explain how it's safer in her house. I'm 36! It's mine!
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THE MONSTERS WE DEFY is everything I could have asked for:
*Leverage-styled heists
*African American conjure magic
*a badass heroine who communes with spirits
*a devilishly handsome jazz musician
Get ready to see D. C. as you never have before!
We’re delighted to have acquired THE MONSTERS WE DEFY, a historical fantasy by
@leslyepenelope
!
In 1925 Washington D. C. a clairvoyant woman must lead a ragtag team to pull off a daring heist and save her community from a malevolent entity. Learn more:
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The annual editor v agent discourse is right on time.
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How is my day going? Well, I just tried to call someone using my phone calculator.
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So thrilled to stand with
@jruoxichen
@mspriyanka
@cxorlando
@writersyndrome
and
@gelrdrgz
, some of SFF's brilliant editors of color, and talk the future of science fiction.
Also, please enjoy this brilliant quote: "pew-pew, shoot-’em-up ray-guns."
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Dear authors, can we discuss how y'all will add 30K words between the first and second draft then sign off the email with a smiley face?
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I acquired a book! A magical, Southern Gothic book! A dark, lush, and a bit romantic book!
Looking for your next magical read? WILDWOOD WHISPERS by
@ReeceWilla
invites you into the Appalachian Mountains where an enchanting tale of magic and dark secrets unfolds.
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Y'all are so close to pissing me off. Not every sub needs to be described as a "romantasy." Half of the time, these subs barely fit into the category.
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Are you looking to move up the editorial ranks and at an imprint dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices and social justice topics? Apply to this opening at Legacy Lit!
Krishan Trotman, publisher extraordinaire, is absolutely amazing!
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JADE LEGACY is out in less than a week, so I’m giving away my final galley!
RT and like to find out how it all ends! I’ll pick a winner around 5:00 pm ET.
(No, I’m not in the office. The picture is a lie.)
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Editorial is nothing without our Managing Ed department. The number of times they've saved my life.
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Y'all I do not want to write out a MSWL. Please don't make me.
I like secondary world fantasy, historical fantasy, gothic indulgence, THE GAYS, THE BLACKS, romance B plots, women fucking shit up, angst, pining, dead and dread gods, space, wonder, one bed, magical realism etc
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LET'S GOO!!!!! I am absolutely thrilled to be nominated alongside some of the best!
Congrats
@jruoxichen
,
@Sarah_Guan
,
@bhvide
,
@pnh
,
@navahw
!
2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Editor, Long Form
@jruoxichen
,
@bhvide
,
@navahw
#HugoAwards
#ChicagoWorldcon
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My first announced acquisition at
@sagapressbooks
!
This is going to be a run-don't-walk-to-the-nearest-bookstore kinda read!
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History-inspired epic fantasy with intricate, detailed worldbuilding. I'm talking Hannibal's march on Rome, the rise of Shaka Zulu, Sultana Shajar al-Durr of Egypt, etc.
Look to history and give me some new epics!
#mswl
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And 2020 shall end with the great publishing war of who is the most dedicated--the agent or the editor.
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Nothing feels better than adding a new name to your Authors folder.
👀
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I love love love this book. The manuscript was 180K words and I read it all in one night. I would put it down to try to sleep but the story called me back time and again. I was so sorry to leave it behind but I can't wait to read it as a fan.
We've acquired THE RAVEN SCHOLAR, the first in an epic fantasy trilogy by
@AntoniaHodgson
! This is a masterful tale of imperial deceit, cutthroat competition, and one scholar’s quest to uncover the truth—even if it changes her world forever. Learn more:
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@MsWOCReader
But that’s bad storytelling. No one enjoys deus ex machina. Magic systems can have logic and consequences. They don’t have to be hyper detailed.
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Time to put your publishing woes aside, pour yourself a drink and dance.
Let all this shit go for the weekend. Monday will come soon enough.
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Please don’t chase anyone for anything tomorrow.
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I am not seeing enough fantasy in my inbox. Please send me some! 😊
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Happy book birthday to SON OF THE STORM. This book captured my imagination from the moment I read the proposal. It’s been such a pleasure to work with
@IAmSuyiDavies
on it.
In celebration, I’m giving away TWO galleys. RT to enter. The giveaway ends 5/12 at 10am ET. US Only.
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I'm in the office, so that means one lucky person will receive an early copy of JADE LEGACY!
RT and like to find out how it all ends for the No Peak Clan. I'll choose a winner at 4:30pm ET.
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Again, I'm begging y'all to just attach the manuscript to the pitch email.
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Every single time one of my authors blow me away with the transition from the first draft to second, I get this crazy grin on my face.
It's a good editing day.
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Voice really can make or break a submission. I've read some manuscripts that I never expected to like and have been completely swept away by the voice. I've also read some manuscripts that should have been slam dunks, but then fail to miss the mark. Invest in "voice" people.
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Feeling incredibly humbled and grateful and appreciative this afternoon.
Thank you SO much, everyone!
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Hi. Hello. Good afternoon.
I fell deeply in love with this book and you will too.
We’re delighted to announce that Orbit’s sibling imprint, Redhook, has acquired THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES from debut author Alex Jennings (
@Magicknegro
). This imaginative story reveals New Orleans as you’ve never seen it before.
Learn more:
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#MSWL
Potions! Apothecaries, hedge witches, the lady down the road that makes a mean red sauce that will steal your man. Secondary world, contemporary...idc, make it happen.
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If someone out there is writing an adult fantasy inspired by the epic tale Isis and Osiris that is romantic, angst-ridden and full of tense politics...I'm your editor.
#mswl
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If I owe you something today, I'm sorry but you aren't getting it.
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If you think for a damn moment the work is done, you aren’t listening.
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If I see you and I touch your work in some small way, am I enough?
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I would like to buy new projects. Please send me projects, agent friends.
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Do y'all really need edit letters? Can't you just...infer what needs to be revised?
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I can't wait for everyone to remember Black people and their money exist next month.
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The way this country will look you in the eye and erase your history…
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Two months until
@AlixEHarrow
’s debut, THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY is released! I have ONE galley left of this enchanting tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories. Do YOU want it? RT if you do and I’ll pick a winner tomorrow!
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The Jasad Heir gripped me by the throat! I'm beyond thrilled to work with Sara on her debut series!
Orbit is excited to announce the acquisition of THE JASAD HEIR, an Egyptian-inspired political fantasy from debut author,
@SHashemWrites
! Learn more:
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Can we throw “non-white” in the garbage when describing BIPOC?
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They don’t often conflict, but I spend a lot of time being self-critical. Am I doing enough? Am I taking enough time to consider? Should I R&R instead of rejecting? Am I enough? Am I enough?
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I know y'all were giggling and kicking your feet when you scheduled these submissions to go out on Sept 3rd.
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