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- I started writing children stories years ago, it came out of a desire to create characters I felt my daughter could relate to. It also came from a desire to create stories that would excite her imagination when she laid in bed at night. These were too stories I couldn't find in book stores.
When I started researching the children's book publishing market for my business plan, I found that most books for African-American children were biographies, historical fiction, contemporary fiction and concept books. Outside of my friends who write, I have yet to find a true fantasy/adventure children series written by an African-American writer. Even movies in this genre have not targeted African-Americans which has created a hole for me in the African-American genre. I love this genre. I got a degree in animation so that I could work in this genre.
This started a dialogue with some friends of mine. One in particular, a great illustrator, told me one day that he loved working with me on concept characters because he finally has the opportunity to create characters that reflect him and his culture in a genre he also loves. Wow... Wow. That's all I could say.
After thinking about that for a while and coming to the conclusion that I wouldn't be able to properly publish my series of children books for another year, the dream of producing a fantasy/adventure magazine for children was born. Once that idea was born it further developed into creating a magazine that showcased the work of African-American writers in the genre. A genre of writing, that from what I can tell has never showcased the work or style of African-American writers before. And now I'm launching that magazine, Labyrinth's Door.
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LABYRINTH'S DOOR - A CHILDREN'S FANTASY/ADVENTURE MAGAZINE
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The Keeper's Journal a free e-newsletter for children 8 - 14.
Since the Keeper is always filled with melancholy when the
Labyrinth’s visitors return to their normal lives, he pens a
monthly journal – called the Keeper’s Journal, of course –
in which he keeps all who’ve been to the Labyrinth abreast
of its happenings. In his excitement,… Continue
Posted on September 19, 2008 at 7:00pm —
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positive. I have started my own Inspirational Business, with the purpose
through my products to Inspire People About God, I feel this is needed.
You Inspire Me With What You Wrote On Your Profile Page. God Bless
and Keep Up the Awesome work!
Congratulations on the magazine launch!
KIT
Natalie Rivers
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Keep moving forward,
Terressa
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Have a blessed day.
I write more than that. Check out www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney which is the site pertains to Writings of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. All of my writings have no profanity in them and are family oriented! Thanks for your comment. And please feel free to re-read the about me segment posted on my profile.
Peace,
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
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