NNN Episode 240 - Olivia Cole Interview

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Topics: We interview Olivia Cole who is the author of The Tasha Triology book series.  You can find Olivia Cole at her website and on Twitter (@RantingOwl) .  Currently, there are two books in the series, "Panther in the Hive (The Tasha Trilogy Book 1) " and "The Rooster's Garden (The Tasha Trilogy Book 2)".  You can purchase the books on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

NNN Episode 226 - The Fit Trilogy Review

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Topics: This week we review the romance novel series, The Fit Trilogy, by Rebekah Weatherspoon

FIT #1: This story contains light acts of bondage and a feisty submissive who gives her Dominant a run for his money.

TAMED #2: This story contains acts of sadomasochism and a submissive who takes her Dominant on one hell of an emotional roller coaster ride.

SATED #3: This story contains two massive nerds who can’t keep their hands off each other. And fisting

Find out where to buy this series on Rebekah Weatherspoon's website.

Interview with Daniel José Older at Wiscon

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Nerdgasm Noire had the pleasure to interview Daniel José Older during Wiscon 39.   We discussed his latest book, ShadowShaper. 

NNN Episode 220 - Shadowshaper Review

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Topics: In Nerdtastic News, Podcasts are coming to Google Music based on your mood.

Our topic: We review the latest book from Daniel José Older, ShadowShaper. 

Some questions to think about while reading:

• Favs: Characters, plot points, lines 
• Who did you relate to most? 
• What did you first think of Robbie? 
• What did you think about the MOC patriarchy Sierra experienced? 
• What did you think of the theme of community and heritage being magic? 
• What did you think of the villain and his logic?

NNN Episode 214 - "The Viking Wants Forever" Review

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Topics: We review the erotic romance novel, The Viking Wants Forever, written by Koko Brown.  In the review, we discuss our thoughts on the characters, plot, and overall enjoyment.  Let's go back to 'Generic Ancient White People time' and check out the book.

Synopsis:

A Love Frozen In Time...

Reese Johnson yearns for a life other than the world of drudgery she's settled for as the manager of a comic book store. What's that they say? Be careful what you wish for? Well that's a motto Reese should have tattooed across her forehead. Because Loki, the Norse god of mischief, has just the remedy for the boring life of this woman who denounces his existence.
His recipe for disaster?
Take a 30 year-old woman and send her back in time as a pawn for revenge. Couple her with Eirik Sigurdsson, a Viking Warlord, too arrogant and baggage-laden to be of any use for anything, but battle and bed. Mix thoroughly, folding in a heavy dose of pride, a tyrannical king, and a sympathetic goddess. Bake at high until a white-hot love is unleashed and then forever frozen in time. 

Paying It Forward: Podcasts I Love part 3

For my contribution to Paying it Forward, which was motivated by @IndasCorner’s xojane article These 5 Podcasts Led by Black Women Keep Me Company... And Give Me Life, I have picked two podcasts that have brighten my commute. I am grateful to share these recommendations and show some of the love she showed us to these podcast I feel are worth more attention.

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NNN Episode 205 - Panther In the Hive Review

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Topics:  In Nerdtastic News, we discussed the Claudia Rankine's fifth book, Citizen, which calls up the reality of everyday racism through prose. The Black Owned Business of the Week is Ini Vibez.  This Esty shop specializes in accessories such as earrings, bangles, and rings.  Our main topic this week is review of the book Panther In the Hive by Olivia A. Cole.

M.F.K (Non Spoiler) Review

(photo from: mfkcomic.com)

MFK is an adventure webcomic focused on Abbie and her quest to scatter her mother's ashes. The first chapters set up the characters and the town where they help Abbie recuperate. Like most adventures, things get in the way of the quest and great times ensue. She meets Jamie  after suffering a setback in said quest. He along with his aunt, the practical Nifrain and his grandfather, Iman help Abbie get back on track. There are jokes, secrets, sad back stories and feelings of abandonment as well as duty. Yet, MFK is not a heavy read. I believe I read the first chapter in less than a week. At this time, there are three chapters completed and it is rated PG-13.

The author, Nilah Magruder, recently won The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, which is how I found this webcomic. This is a clear example of why I love the internet. I haven't been this enamored with a webcomic since Bayou by Jeremy Love. MFK is also what got me back into webcomics. It is hard to believe that something so great and creative is free to enjoy. The webcomic can be found on http://www.mfkcomic.com/ and updates every Monday. The author also has an online store at  http://nilaffle.storenvy.com/. The first two printed chapters are sold out but she has other artwork and jewelry available for sale.

Enjoy!

NNN Episode 155: #LongHidden Review

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Topics: Review of "Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction From the Margins of History".  

An anthology featuring stories from the margins of speculative history with main characters who may be enslaved people, indigenous people, people of color, queer people, laborers, women, people with disabilities, the very young and very old, and religious minorities, etc.  

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Interview with Daniel José Older at Arisia Con

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Nerdgasm Noire had the pleasure to interview Daniel José Older during the Arisia Con this year.    

We discussed his ghost noir collection, Salsa Nocturna, the anthology, Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction From the Margins of History with Rose Fox and experiences at Arisia . 

Daniel José Older is a writer, composer and paramedic living in Brooklyn, New York. He has facilitated workshops on music and anti-oppression organizing at public schools, religious houses, universities, and prisons. His soul band Ghost Star performs original multimedia theater productions about New York history around the city.

His short stories have appeared in Strange Horizons, Flash Fiction, Crossed Genres, The Innsmouth Free Press, and the anthology Subversion: Science Fiction & Fantasy tales of challenging the norm. He has been a featured reader at The New York Review of Science Fiction and Sheree Renée Thomas Black Pot Mojo Reading Series. Daniel is currently working towards his MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University, Los Angeles.

You can read his ridiculous and true ambulance adventures, hear his music and find out more about his fiction at ghoststar.net