Nicole Sconiers

Creative Writer

Nicole Sconiers

Official Site

http://nicolesconiers.com

Escape from Beckyville: Tales of Race, Hair and Rage

Published: June 27, 2011 

Words: 74,533 

Language: English

ISBN: 9781452432298

Anything can happen on Heliotrope Boulevard. In "Escape from Beckyville: Tales of Race, Hair and Rage," go inside a futuristic Los Angeles where female wraiths prey on black women for their hair, southern maids possess superpowers and black women live in fear of being stopped by the Rage Patrol. Ten dysfunctional divas – all named Jones – struggle to survive among the chaos, as they deal with their own insecurities and their relationship to "Becky." In these ten twisted and provocative tales, Nicole D. Sconiers tackles issues of race, hair and rage in witty, haunting and terrifying ways.

Lethal Lottery (Trayvon 2.0)

"I’ve blogged about the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the criminalization of black males. The tragedy still weighs heavily on my mind, especially in light of the smear campaign launched against the slain teen. Author and colleague Alicia McCalla came up with the brilliant idea of writing a science fiction response to the killing of Trayvon Martin. The following short story is my tribute to Trayvon and hunted black boys everywhere."

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Brandon Massey

Horror Thriller Writer 

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http://www.brandonmassey.com/

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Thunderland

(2002)

One summer, Jason Brooks and his two best friends attempt to solve an otherworldly mystery.

Dark Corner

(2004)

David Hunter moves to a small Mississippi town to learn about his recently deceased father, and comes face to face with an old family secret–and a legendary, powerful vampire

Within The Shadows

(2005)

Mystery writer Andrew Wilson has it all–except a special woman to share it with. One day, he meets someone new, a woman who seems almost too good to be true . . . and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

The Other Brother 

(2006)

A gripping supernatural thriller of the familial ties that bind–and dark secrets written in the blood…

Twisted Tales

(2006)

Fourteen chilling short stories from Brandon Massey.

Vicious

(2009)

The night is full of wild things ; once you read this explosive cross-country thriller you’ll never view a road trip the same way again .

Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root - Black Fantasy Anthology

Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root: Caribbean Fabulist Fiction

Editor: Nalo Hopkinson

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: Aspect (April 2003)

Language: English

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The lushness of language and the landscape, wild contrasts, and pure storytelling magic abound in this anthology of Caribbean writing. Steeped in the tradition of fabulism, where the irrational and inexplicable coexist with the realities of daily life, the stories in this collection are infused with a vitality and freshness that most writing traditions have long ago lost. From spectral slaving ships to women who shed their skin at night to become owls, stories from writers such as Jamaica Kincaid, Marcia Douglas, Ian MacDonald, and Kamau Brathwaite pulse with rhythms, visions, and the tortured history of this spiritually rich region of the world.

Black Paranormal Anthologies

For those who are not familiar with the genre and would like a taste of what it has to offer...or those who simply love anthologies. 

Dark Dreams Volumes I, II, & III - A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers - Anthology edited by Brandon Massey
The Ancestors - Anthology by authors Brandon Massey, Tananarive Due, & L.A. Banks

So Long Been Dreaming:Postcolonial Science Fiction & Fantasy - Anthology edited by Nalo Hopkinson & Uppinder Mehan

Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root: Caribbean Fabulist Fiction - Anthology edited by Nalo Hopkinson

Skin Folk - Short Story Collection written by Nalo Hopkinson

Mojo: Conjure Stories - Anthology edited by Nalo Hopkinson

Escape From Beckyville: Tales of Race, Hair, & Rage - Short Story Collection written by Nicole Sconiers

Dark Matter Volumes I & II: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora  - Anthology edited by Sheree Renee Thomas

Dark Thirst - Anthology edited by Angela Allen

Listmania for Black Fantasy

*these are the Amazon.com Listmania lists that provided the starting point for tracking down Black authors of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Afro Fantasy by Valjeanne Jeffers

The list author says: "Books of SF,fantasy and horror written by authors of color that depict sorcery, erotic fantasy, afro-mythology, african mythology and alternative realities; with a few nonfiction and poetic gems thrown in for good measure. This will forever be a work in progress and a labor of love."

Multicultural Speculative Fiction by Carole McDonnell

 "My name is Carole McDonnell. I wrote the multicultural paranormal speculative fiction, Wind Follower. This list is for those who like fantasy and/or those who like multicultural fiction. The writers in this list are of African, Asian, Native American, Southeast Asian, and minority descent. They include people of many faiths and of no faith."

African-American Young Adult Urban Fantasy &Sci-Fi

"This list is not ranked, the titles are simply listed as they popped up in my search.
This is a list of Fantasy/Paranormal novels/stories based on characters of African descent. Perfect for those craving a little more diversity in the pages. The novels in this list feature African-American protagonists and stories written for YA and Adult.
This was not an easy list to make, but there are some great titles for the fantasy/paranormal lover! This is a list that will constantly be growing as new titles come to my attention! Stay Tuned :)"