I Make Up Worlds


Fantasy and science fiction writer Kate Elliott.
I'm interested in writing, reading, culture, history, social media, outrigger canoe paddling, schnauzers, and obviously in science fiction and fantasy in all its forms. Plus this is the short version of my actual interests which are multitude. I welcome questions. I have a lot of questions, myself.

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9th February 2012

This genre is rooted in the epic — and the truth is that there are plenty of epics out there which feature people like me. Sundiata’s badass mother. Dihya, warrior queen of the Amazighs. The Rain Queens. The Mino Warriors. Hatshepsut’s reign. Everything Harriet Tubman ever did. And more, so much more, just within the African components of my heritage.
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—N.K. Jemisin, “Dreaming Awake,” an essay on being a woman of color writing fantastic fiction (via matociquala

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    matociquala) An absolutely stunning essay.
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    Been meaning to read her stuff!
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    matociquala). This is a great article