Afrofuturism

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[close] Thanks for dropping by!! SOULar Powered is a FaceBook-based reading group focussed on Afrofuturism and science fiction, fantasy, horror, magickal realism, speculative fiction written by Afrixan folx and People of Colour from queer and allied communities. We have been meeting since 2015 and we aim to read 6 books per year, which we discuss in a hybrid in-person/online reading Circle. Learn more about us on FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/770376743046286)!

[close] This group exists because “how we see the place and how the place sees us is different" and can undermine the feedback we get in everyday spaces. Feel free to request feedback and swap chapters and manuscripts. Fiction, nonfiction. All genres, hybrid, post-genre. Find Black beta readers for community, story development, and cultural understanding. In your request, please include: 1. Type of manuscript (short story, chapter, or article)? 2. Genre (if any)? 3. How many words? 4. Any special requests (cultural sensitivity check, continuity, what the hell am I writing??) 5. Turnaround time? Facebook: POC Beta Readers https://www.facebook.com/groups/838368946563589/ LinkedIn: Black Beta Readers https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13747064/

[close] The Melanin Readers Society is a book club for readers who enjoy fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, mystery, and horror. Our focus is on stories that feature Black men and women as central characters, while also exploring books with diverse casts and perspectives. This group is a space to discover great stories, share recommendations, and have meaningful discussions about characters, world-building, and plot twists. Readers of all backgrounds who enjoy these genres and respectful conversation are welcome to join.