Alicia's Blog Featuring Badass Black Heroines in SciFi, Fantasy, & Paranormal Horror

I'm Headed to Dragon Con 2023!
I'll be at Dragon Con this year to celebrate the 11 Year Reunion of the State of Black SciFi and to hang out. Join me at the various panels.
I'm Headed to Dragon Con 2023!
I'll be at Dragon Con this year to celebrate the 11 Year Reunion of the State of Black SciFi and to hang out. Join me at the various panels.

Badass Affirmation of the Week: I AM UNDETERRED
This week's affirmation "I AM UNDETERRED" inspires you to pursue your dreams with relentless dedication in the face of obstacles, staying focused on your goals like the powerful woman gazed...
Badass Affirmation of the Week: I AM UNDETERRED
This week's affirmation "I AM UNDETERRED" inspires you to pursue your dreams with relentless dedication in the face of obstacles, staying focused on your goals like the powerful woman gazed...

The History of the State of Black Science Ficti...
Founded in 2012 by authors Alicia McCalla and Milton Davis, the State of Black Science Fiction sought to establish Black speculative fiction as a viable economic genre through grassroots organizing,...
The History of the State of Black Science Ficti...
Founded in 2012 by authors Alicia McCalla and Milton Davis, the State of Black Science Fiction sought to establish Black speculative fiction as a viable economic genre through grassroots organizing,...

A Purse Within My Purse: Staying Super Organize...
Alicia McCalla praises her Afro Puff Superhero Accessory Pouch for keeping her superhero gear organized while on missions to save the city, allowing quick access to supplies through her "purse...
A Purse Within My Purse: Staying Super Organize...
Alicia McCalla praises her Afro Puff Superhero Accessory Pouch for keeping her superhero gear organized while on missions to save the city, allowing quick access to supplies through her "purse...

Celebrating Zoe Saldana's Powerhouse Performances
I celebrate Zoe Saldana's gritty and nuanced performances over the past decade in films like Columbiana and the new series Special Ops: The Lioness, praising how the complicated actress refuses...
Celebrating Zoe Saldana's Powerhouse Performances
I celebrate Zoe Saldana's gritty and nuanced performances over the past decade in films like Columbiana and the new series Special Ops: The Lioness, praising how the complicated actress refuses...

Badass Affirmation of the Week: I AM POWERFUL
This week's affirmation is "I Am Powerful!" Reflecting an image of a woman glowing with inner strength, the post encourages readers to embrace their gifts, unleash their potential and lift...
Badass Affirmation of the Week: I AM POWERFUL
This week's affirmation is "I Am Powerful!" Reflecting an image of a woman glowing with inner strength, the post encourages readers to embrace their gifts, unleash their potential and lift...