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vintageanchor: “Good writing is clear. Talented writing is energetic. Good writing avoids errors. Talented writing makes things happen in the reader’s mind—-vividly, forcefully…” ― Samuel R. DelanyHappy birthday to Harlem native, sci-fi novelist and short story writer Samuel Ray Delany (born today in 1942), winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and Pilgrim Awards.

vintageanchor:

“Good writing is clear. Talented writing is energetic. Good writing avoids errors. Talented writing makes things happen in the reader’s mind—-vividly, forcefully…”
― Samuel R. Delany

Happy birthday to Harlem native, sci-fi novelist and short story writer Samuel Ray Delany (born today in 1942), winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and Pilgrim Awards.

David Larsen broadside

David Larsen broadside

petroglyphs at Grapevine Canyon, NV

petroglyphs at Grapevine Canyon, NV

(dear) Akilah Oliver (hello)

(dear) Akilah Oliver (hello)

Jordan Davis reading at Space Space ca. sometime in the past five years

Jordan Davis reading at Space Space ca. sometime in the past five years