Celeste Rita Baker

author of Back, Belly and Side. Graduate of Clarion West ‘19

[Shawn Frazier @DrCrookman]

So proud, “Water Walkers,” is included in this issue.

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

Short Film Contest Seeks USVI Black Storytellers https://t.co/Rbc0lzhiU8 via @VI_Source
#virginislands #vimassive #caribbean

[Blk & Missing FDN @BAM_FI]

New York, NY: 15y/o Na'liyah Clarke was last seen at approximately 2:30pm on August 20, 2023 in the 400 blk of 1st Ave E 28th St.

According to family, Na'liyah suffers from mental health challenges, and she's in a vulnerable state. #HelpUsFindUs @MissingKids @NYPDMissing

[SFWP @SFWP]

At 12pm EDT today @Awritesinger, @TaraCampbellCom, @somesillywowzer, & @JefferyRenard will be judges for "Battle of the Slush," hosted by Harlem Writers United!

If you still need to register, click here! https://t.co/gThjVvK4sG

[I'm agent hunting! @spiderlilly.bsky.social @somesillywowzer]

If y’alls messy asses think I’m bouncing off Sheree after all the blasted fundamental shit she did for Black and POC voices in this community in the 20+ years I been in this industry, you got another think coming.
You come after HER, you come after ME.
PERIOD.

[LH Moore @ElleHM]

I’m not even on here anymore like that, but what you will NOT do is come for Sheree Renee Thomas. DO. NOT.

Damn.

I’m back out again. (DAMN!)

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

I stand with Sheree Renee Thomas. Wheel bend, story end.

[The Caribbean sf Podcast🎙 @caribbeansfnet]

@tenwest522 🇻🇮entered the chat! Listen to the @LightspeedMag award winning author 🙌. We chat about dancing, being silly, language, and mangoessss 🥭 listen here ➡️ https://t.co/laxxlz1y8d… @PodNationPods #podcast #PodcastAndChill

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

I stand with Sheree Renee Thomas. Wheel bend, story end.

[Carl Brandon Society @carlbrandon]

In @NisiShawl's #HistoryOfBlackSF series she offers a monthly deep dive into a science fiction novel, short story, play, or other media created by Black folks.

In this installment, learn about Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett / @jennbrissett.

https://t.co/F5oamFV2Nk

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

Congratulations and Right On!

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

We write alone. We hone together. 2 hours. Saturday 8/26. Register to attend online. Free. #amwriting #amediting Thank you to our judges. @somesillywowzer @Awritesinger @TaraCampbellCom and @JefferyRenard Hosted by Harlem Writers United

[Caribbean International Film Fest @CaribbeanUp]

Are you a filmmaker of Caribbean descent or have you made a film about the Caribbean? Caribbean International Film Fest is seeking films of any subject matter, genre or length, with winners across categories📽️Submit yours by August 11th as #CIFF2023 celebrates Caribbean stories!

[A. W. Fleck (is drafting) 🌞🌙✨🔮 @awfleck]

Calling all #writers: My writers' group Harlem Writers United is putting on a stellar event "Battle of the Slush"! Join us Sat. 8.26.23, 12PM EST for live submission critique by a panel of industry judges. Full details via QR code in the flier!

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

My crit group is hosting a free online event Aug 26 when industry profs tell when and why they lost interest. You can anonymously submit 2 pages or just listen and learn. @TaraCampbellCom @TonyaAgent @JefferyRenard @Awritesinger Come thru! https://t.co/M7tA9Fc2St

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

My crit group is hosting a free online event Aug 26 when industry profs tell when and why they lost interest. You can anonymously submit 2 pages or just listen and learn. @TaraCampbellCom @TonyaAgent @JefferyRenard @Awritesinger Come thru! https://t.co/M7tA9Fc2St

[Lesley Conner @LesleyConner]

Excited about Map of Lost Places edited by moi and @blackpotmojo? Want to submit a story for it? We'll hold open submissions during the month of December, assuming the Kickstarter funds. Check out the submissions guidelines here: https://t.co/vMevu4Nfah

[Sheree Renée Thomas 2024 Ignyte Award Winner @blackpotmojo]

The Imagination Unbound Fellowship recognizes a fiction writer whose work opens new worlds. This fellowship is for an English-language writer of speculative or experimental writing and has no age limits. Deadline Aug 28th https://t.co/GA8AAkvgCQ

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

@JsanchezTaylor And me! Celeste Rita Baker

[Celeste Rita Baker @tenwest522]

@Magicknegro Congratulations and Right On!