Valjeanne jeffers valjeanne is the author of the sffantasy books. The league of extraordinary black people for as long as i can remember, i have been a fan of what is now called steampunk a mashup of fantasy and science fiction that embraces a fantastical past while incorporating a spirit of progress, exploration and doityourself ingenuity. Poems like human art will lead readers to their most secluded private zones, and make it rain will take them up the cloud nine express highway. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Outcasts by valjeanne jeffers nook book ebook barnes. This is an interview i had with brandon several years ago. Valjeanne jeffers is a master at weaving a tale that combines eroticism, metaphysics, and hard science fiction in a way that is natural and addictive. Stealer of souls, and the steampunk novels immortal iv. Valjeanne jeffers audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Like the first three books in the series immortal, immortal ii. Valjeanne jeffers, author info, published books, bio. Time of legend, jeffers offers up a whole world of werewolves and demons, street gangs and drug addicts, drug rehab, political and social upheaval, revolution, and corporate overlords. Immortal ii is a whirlwind of mysticism, intrigue, and horror. However, its obvious if you read the story carefully and consider it in the context of the 1950s. A sword and soul anthology by milton davis and charles r.
Oct 20, 2014 valjeanne jeffers is a poet, artist and the author of five sffantasy novels immortal, immortal ii. Dillon and the legend of the golden bell by derrick ferguson. Aug 09, 20 in an alternate steamfunk haiti, at the height of general toussaints revolution, two lovers separated by class and a young woman whose love is forbidden, are thrust into war, sorcery and a quest for liberation on their own terms. Her writing has also appeared in numerous anthologies including. Jun 21, 2019 that list might actually be infinite, and at least also includes wayetu moore, rivers solomon, sarah pinsker, nalo hopkinson, lester spence, valjeanne jeffers, k. Tomorrow, june 22, would have been legendary sf novelist and short story writer octavia butlers 72nd birthday. A collection of otherwordly stories, immortal, immortal ii. The grand cultural influence of octavia butler literary hub. Buy books by valjeanne jeffers and quinton veal at. Clockwork includes books 1 and 2 and the space opera, colony. Darkskinned main characters science fiction and fantasy.
The below are simply missives from a few writers and artists whom i found discussing the great octavia butlers influenceon their own. Clockwork includes the switch i and ii, and immortal iv. A collection of otherwordly stories large print by valjeanne jeffers isbn. The time of legend also writes under the pen name valjeanne jeffers thompson. A chuck brandt thriller the brandt series book 1 by roger weston. Interview with valjeanne jeffers, author of immortal iv. Her fiction has been published in pembroke magazine, steamfunk. Quinton veals fourth book of poetry, fire and desire, doesnt disappoint but delivers the sensuous, luscious verse hes known for. Valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college, and the author of ten books, including her immortal and mona livelong series. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Valjeanne jeffers in an alternate steamfunk haiti, at the height of general toussaints revolution, two lovers separated by class and a young woman whose love is forbidden, are thrust into war, sorcery and a quest for liberation on their own terms. Black poets lean south 2007, and drumvoices revue volumes 15 and 16. Now, in fishermans alley at the salty dog, citizens sat in booths lining the walls or perched on bar stools. In the year of our one 3075 tundra has been at peace for 400 years.
Id been an avid reader since i was a child thanks to my mother, loved to write for classes in school, and finally realized one day that i should aspire to doing it as a career. Join facebook to connect with valjeanne jeffers and others you may know. Speculative fiction includes science fiction, fantasy, and horror as well as all the subcategories, like dystopian, alternative history, and cy. Ive removed some and so has quinton, but then a number of print titles popped back up last week. The time of legend by valjeanne jeffers is the latest and one of the best additions to the vampire genre books. Sword and soul is a genre created by the illustrious charles saunders, an author who is considered by many myself included to be a legend in his own time. Escaping into the time of legend they find themselves trapped in a world of. Valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college and nccu. Mar 24, 2019 pdf download alternative universities. Written by valjeanne jeffers, audiobook narrated by darla middlebrook. Ive just finished reading valjeanne jeffers immortal iii. Olin, caroline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Valjeanne jeffers is the author of the immortal, immortal ii. Valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college and north carolina central university, and a member of the carolina african american writers collective.
Valjeanne is a graduate of spelman college and a member of the carolina african american writers collective. Valjeanne jeffers is the author of the award winning immortal series which includes. Her writing has been published in numerous anthologies including. Valjeanne jeffers is a master at weaving a tale that combines eroticism, metaphysics, and hard science fiction. Valjeanne jeffers is a spelman college graduate, a member of the carolina african american writers collective and the horror writers association, and the author of nine books, including her immortal and mona livelong. Valjeanne is the author of immortal 2nd edition and immortal ii.
Buy once upon a time in afrika sword and soul novel by ojetade, balogun, jeffers, valjeanne, saunders, charles r. Valjeanne jeffers is a poet, artist and the author of five sffantasy novels immortal, immortal ii. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover valjeanne. View valjeanne jeffers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Black girls in speculative fiction diverse futures.
Interviewing other authors d k gaston official website. Some of the names are quite well known to our readers, including authors tananarive due my soul to keep and valjeanne jeffers immortal series, filmmaker tiffany d. She died in 2006much too young, at only 58already a certified genius who had a profound impact on many readers and writers across the world. Out of time face the music book 3 shona husk out of time lovers in time series, book 1. Sep 30, 2014 valjeanne is the author of the sffantasy novels. Far fetched fables no 30 todd lockwood and valjeanne jeffers. Valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college, a member of the carolina african american writers collective caawc and the author of nine books. On the island of saintdomingue, in the dead of night, thousands of slaves crept silently along the path through the trees and wiry brush to bois caiman.
Clockwork which includes book 1 and 2 and immortal iv. On the island of saintdomingue, in the dead of night. Valjeanne jeffers author information including a biography, photograph, list of. When i asked valjeanne jeffers which of her books is the best introduction to her work in order to interview her for my blog and the graveyard shift sisters website, she didnt hesitate before she replied, voyage of dreams. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A micropublisher specializing in sword and soul, steamfunk, science fiction and fantasy by and about people of african american and african descent. Valjeanne jeffers, author is an editor and the author of the sffantasy novels. Tinker tailor soldier spy 2011 film by tomas alfredson. Escaping into the time of legend, they find themselves trapped in a world of magic, blood and. Multicultural speculative fiction and original artwork.
This page is dedicated to the creation of a list of speculative fiction books with black girls as protagonists. Her poems have been published in revelry 2006, the ringing ear. His imaro series is a groundbreaking collection of novels. Speculative design for innovation in higher education by david j staley free epub stay safe and healthy. Valjeanne jeffers is an editor and the author of the sffantasy novels. Paranormal detective and the science fiction novel, colony. The time of legend also writes under the pen name valjeanne jeffersthompson. Valjeanne jeffers replied to valjeanne jefferss topic in the state of black science fictions topics troy, it has indeed been a battle to get our titles off amazon. May 28, 20 valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college, a member of the carolina african american writers collective and the traveling round table of fantasy bloggers. Grandmeres secret by valjeanne jeffers nook book ebook.
Nowhere in this book does it actually state that the main character, rod, is black. Sep, 2018 valjeanne jeffers replied to valjeanne jeffers s topic in the state of black science fictions topics troy, it has indeed been a battle to get our titles off amazon. Valjeanne writes poetry also under the pen name valjeanne jeffersthompson. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Not surprisingly, this includes many of the best writers of sf, fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror working today, and so to. Valjeanne jeffers, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. Browse valjeanne jefferss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. A black science fiction anthology volumes i and ii, purplemag numbers 7, 8 and 9, lunewing, 31 days of steamy. Karla is a young indigo woman working as a successful healer. In an alternate steamfunk haiti, at the height of general toussaints revolution, two lovers separated by class and a young woman whose love is forbidden, are thrust into war, sorcery and a quest for liberation on their own terms. Clockwork books i and ii combined was also nominated as the best ebook novella of 20, by the efestival of words.
There is no racism, pov slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. She works as an editor for mocha memoirs press and is also coowner of q and v affordable editing. Sword and soul sprang from his genius, and is a synergy of african history real or fictitious and mythology. Mar 04, 20 valjeanne jeffers is an editor and the author of the sffantasy novels. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer. Sep 04, 2017 valjeanne jeffers is a graduate of spelman college, and the author of ten books, including her immortal and mona livelong series. Valjeanne jeffers is a spelman college graduate, a member of the carolina. The idea that i wanted to write for a living clicked when i was fifteen. Jackson horror short the field trip, and most notably actressdirector rae dawn chong the color purple, the visit, beat street.
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