World Building: It’s Not Just for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fiction “World Building” is a writing term you hear most often in relation to the science fiction and fantasy genres. It’s the process of creating the universe in which your characters live and the plot unfolds. Every aspect of life has to be created: the physical setting, the culture, the economy, even the people themselves. In some respects, it’s liberating because in those genres, you can decree anything you like, such as green dogs ... VIEW POST

Big alma: a patron saint of the "me too" movement The modern “Me Too” Movement was founded in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke as a way for young black girls to share their stories of abuse and begin the healing process (check out her memoir HERE).  It reached new heights in 2017 with the exposure (pun intended) of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long perpetration of sexual harassment and assault against female Hollywood hopefuls.Since then, “Me Too” has ... VIEW POST