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Re: The Ongoing Problem of Race in Y.A.

carleen — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:07:17 -0000

One problem is that there are many more books than can be reported in a story like this. And too often those books get lost and disappear, which contributes to the idea that books with black or brown characters don't sell. I recommend a couple of blogs if you're not aware of them: The Happy Nappy Bookseller http://thehappynappybooksel... and The Brown Bookshelf http://thebrownbookshelf.com/. And while Diversity in YA is no longer, the site is still up with links to many other good writers. http://www.diversityinya.co...

Re: Around the Writer’s Block [Secret Life of an Expat]

carleen — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:46:14 -0000

Use a timer. A writer friend gave me one for Christmas for a similar reason. It's easier to face the fear and dread when you only have to face it for a few minutes. I set mine for 45 and then could get up and walk away from the desk for 15. Then went back for 45. Only took a few days before I was back in the groove. For a while. Cause the dread comes back. My other bit of advice is to remember where you're at now is part of the process. I haven't met a writer yet who didn't go through it. So don't stress too much about it.

Re: The Most Popular Book Reviewers on Twitter - GalleyCat

carleen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:08:39 -0000

Color Online runs reviews of books by women writers of color. http://coloronline.blogspot...

And if you're not speaking strictly of reviews, but sites that discuss books and authors, consider including my blog, White Readers Meet Black Authors www.welcomewhitefolks.blogs...

Re: Books to Movies Week: Before They Were Good Movies, They Were Good Books!

carleen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:39:38 -0000

The World According to Garp and Gone With the Wind.

Re: HAUTE LIT: Jacqueline Luckett dishes about her new novel & following your dreams (+ Giveaway!!)

carleen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:14:46 -0000

Great Q&A! I tweeted and posted to the White Readers Meet Black Authors Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pag...

Re: The Trump Card by Ivanka Trump - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:53:44 -0000

Interesting...how is Ivanka Trump's book tagged "People of color"?

Re: "Seg-Book-Gation" in Publishing - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:37:16 -0000

Seg-Book-Ga-Tion is real and limits the audience writers have access to, but also limits the books audiences have access to.

Re: Interviewing White Readers Meet Black Authors

carleen — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:06:25 -0000

Thanks Mr. Pirate!

Re: GalleyCat Features Book Publishing Professionals of Color - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:57:43 -0000

Whoo hoo! Looking forward to this!

Carleen Brice, author & blogger
http://www.welcomewhitefolk...

Re: Stop Us If You Think That You've Heard This One Before - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:57:05 -0000

Well, if you're a black author, you're liable to hear from at least one white person something like, "Is it ok if I read your book?" or "Are your books for everyone to read?"

Re: Is Your Local Indie Bookstore Blogging? - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:51:27 -0000

http://tatteredcoverbooksto...
Tattered Cover in Denver.

Re: Reinforcements for Operation: Buy More Books - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:32:20 -0000

I'm bridging 2 issues: we want to sell more books for the holidays and African American authors want white readers. Check it out: http://welcomewhitefolks.bl.... December is National Buy a Book by a Black Author and Give it to Somebody Not Black Month.

Re: Four Thousand Novels in a Week - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:39:41 -0000

I don't think anybody believes that every Nano writer is going to be published. But it is possible that some of those who start in November will continue writing afterward, thus making Nano the beginning of them becoming "real" writers. What's wrong with taking a month to see if you can make that happen?

Re: mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:02:29 -0000

Re: mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:04:15 -0000

Anybody know what Margaret Seltzer is doing lately? Just sayin.

Re: mediabistro.com: GalleyCat

carleen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:49:15 -0000

I think the reason publishers use photos taken from the back or pictures only of arms or legs is not so readers think the character looks just like them, but so readers don't get an image of what the main character looks like imposed upon them. Some readers want to imagine for themselves what a character looks like.