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Sumiko Saulson

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Sumiko Saulson (ze/hir) is a 2x Bram Stoker Nominated and Elgin Nominated poet, graphic novelist, zinemaker, and an award-winning author of Afrosurrealist and multicultural sci-fi and horror. Editor of the Black Magic Women, Scry of Lust, Scry of Lust 2, Black Celebration, and Wickedly Abled. Winner of the StokerCon Scholarship from Hell (2016), 2nd Place Carry the Light Awards (2016, 2017 and 2018) for short fiction, essays and blogging. Mixy Award (2017). BCC Voice Grand Prize Reframing the Other Essay Contest (2017), Afrosurrealist Writer Award (2018). Semifinalist: HorrorAddicts Next Great Horror Writer’s Contest, (2018). Horror Writers Association Diversity Grant (2020).

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Sumiko Saulson It was too late to save the ozone layer. Only the mutated roach people would survive.
Sumiko Saulson I force myself to write - sometimes on subjects that are not what I usually write about. For example, if I can't write fiction, I will force myself to…moreI force myself to write - sometimes on subjects that are not what I usually write about. For example, if I can't write fiction, I will force myself to write essays of a non-fiction sort, or illustrate an old story for a comic book, until the block clears.

Another thing I do is exposition by making notes, such as write character sketches or do story boarding or outlining until it clears up. I can look at the work with fresh eyes that way.(less)
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“The things that frighten us most are those that remind us of our fragile existence”
Sumiko Saulson, Things That Go Bump In My Head

“Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination.” – Mark Twain”
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“Well, I guess it's better than being stuck at home for the 22nd day in a row.”
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Valjeanne Jeffers Hi Sumiko, thanks for add :)!


Cedric Nye Sumiko,
Thank you very much for accepting my Friend request! I look forward to reading your books, they look great. "Things That Go Bump In My Head"... What an excellent title!
I hope you are having an excellent day.
All my best,
Cedric


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