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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.

How to help someone who's lost a child… My Interview with Jen Finelli

How to help someone who has lost a child. Author Alicia McCalla in a interview with Author Jen Finelli.

Afrofuturism and the Black Fantastic StoryBundle

Author Alicia McCalla Signal Boosts the Afrofuturism and Black Fantastic StoryBundle

Author Alicia McCalla Featured in Shoutout Atlanta

Alicia McCalla featured in Shoutout Atlanta Interview

My Writing Inspiration: NetFlix’s High on the Hog Limited Series

Author Alicia McCalla Shares her writing inspiration NetFlix High on the Hog Limited Series.

What I Love About My Superhero Short Reads Audiobook

Author Alicia McCalla shares why she loved writing Superhero Short Reads Audiobook.

Review of Shuri By Nic Stone

Author Alicia McCalla reviews Shuri by Nic Stone

Alicia McCalla Interviews Tony Cade and Leo Ware About Fox Chronicles Kickstarter Campaign

Author Alicia McCalla interviews Tony Cade and Leo Ware about the Fox Chronicles Kickstarter Campaign.

Why I love Kick A$$ Female Superheroes…

Author Alicia McCalla explains why she loves kick a$$ women superheroes.

On the Grief Recovery Journey: Five Benefits of Diamond Painting to Navigate Grief Brain

Author Alicia McCalla uses Diamond Painting to help navigate her grief brain.

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