by Colby R Rice | Apr 14, 2014 | Afro Futurism, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Novels, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Writing & Editing
Ready for a cosmic experience in Afrofuturistic storytelling? Jump on the mothership and join your fellow crew members! As promised, here are the authors participating in the Butler-Banks Black Sci-Fi Book Tour (in alphabetical order)! Don’t miss it. We’ve...
by Colby R Rice | Apr 14, 2014 | Afro Futurism, Marketing & Selling, Novels, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
So, as I mentioned in my last post, TODAY is the DAY! Get ready to be introduced to some amazing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror writers of the African diaspora in: The Butler-Banks Blog Tour! If you aren’t familiar, this tour is where my blog (and 15 other blogs)...
by Colby R Rice | Apr 2, 2014 | Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Reviews
Hey guys! So, I am so so sorry for the lag in posts! It seems that while I want to build up my blog site as much as humanly possible, life ALWAYS gets in the way. Moving to another state, getting acclimated, and then falling pregnant (and being sick during first...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 31, 2014 | Book Production & Publishing, Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Filmmaking, Films & Filmmaking, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Novels, Politics in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Producing, Reviews, Screenplays & Screenwriting, Travel Writing, TV Pilots, TV Specs, & TV Writing, Writing & Editing
So, usually, I save my self-assessment for the end of the year. But this time, I decided to take a monthly inventory, not only because it makes the end of the year assessment easier to write (copy and paste, anyone?), but also because taking inventory on a short-term...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 20, 2014 | Book Production & Publishing, Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Films & Filmmaking, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Novels, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Producing, Screenplays & Screenwriting, Travel Writing, TV Pilots, TV Specs, & TV Writing, Writing & Editing
I love lists. Lists are amazing. They’re easy to make, shareable, and editable. I’ve only been in Long Beach / Los Angeles County for about 2 weeks, but I’m already starting to sink my fangs into all the resources I can for aspiring screenwriters and...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 17, 2014 | Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Filmmaking, Producing, Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! So, in the spirit of recent events, I figured the next non-fiction book I’d review should be one that helps to orient newcomers to the new landscape. And boy, is this the orientation to attend! For those of you with stars in...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 14, 2014 | Book Production & Publishing, Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Reviews, Writing & Editing
5 out of 5 Stars: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Excuse my massive potbelly and picking of teeth, because I DEVOURED this book and enjoyed every minute of it. ::BURP:: Okay, let’s get back to the review, lol! This book was awesome. Found out about it through Joanna...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 12, 2014 | Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Travel Writing
Guess what?! I’m heeeereee! What’s up, L.A.? Hey all! I’ve got a little video bite for you all regarding my recent move to Los Angeles. Lots of interesting updates, insights, crazy cat catastrophes, and lots of pics to share from my trek across...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 7, 2014 | Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Travel Writing
Sorry I’ve been away from the blog for the week, but it’s because… I’m on my way to Los Angeles! (For good!) Yep, I’m making the big move across the U.S. to Los Angeles in sunny California, the HOME of the creative hustler. Here,...
by Colby R Rice | Jan 1, 2014 | Book Production & Publishing, Creative Inspiration & Creative Achievements, Filmmaking, Films & Filmmaking, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Novels, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Producing, Screenplays & Screenwriting, TV Pilots, TV Specs, & TV Writing, Writing & Editing
https://happyhippo.com/I hope you’ve partied it up for the New Year and have ended your glorious celebrations with a laundry list of things you want to do for 2014! Goal lists?! Bring them on! And yet for us Type-A folks, having a goal list is exciting but...
