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Why Do We Need More Strong Black Female Protagonists in Fantasy Fiction?

Author Alicia McCalla discusses why we need more strong Black Female protagonists in Fantasy Fiction.

Summer 2022: LAKE ATITLÁN in Guatemala

Author Alicia McCalla travels with Abiri tours to Guatemala to learn about Mayan Culture and share in the philanthropic mission.

it's Official: I'm a writer & Audiobook narrator!

I'm an official audiobook narrator with the release of Three Story Method: Writing Scenes.

Curse of a Spiral: Witch Anthology is Available!

Curse of the Spiral is available for purchase on Amazon1

Witches of Salem Anthology Coming Soon!

Alicia McCalla's Short Story "The Fae Witch's Pregnancy" is a part of the Witches of Salem Collection Anthology.

Author of the Month: Black Women Are Scary Podcast

Excited to be Author of the Month on Black Women Are Scary Podcast!

In 2022 I’m Reading Female Assassins…

Follow Author Alicia McCalla on GoodReads to see her 2022 Reading Goal to read Female Assassin Stories.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Author Alicia McCalla

Are You A Writer?

Author Alicia McCalla shares recent interviews and resources for new writers.

DragonCon Urban Fantasy Track Panel: Cultural Folklore & Mythology in Urban Fantasy Media

Alicia McCalla participated on a DragonCon UF track discussing Cultural Folklore and Mythology.

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