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A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky.

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N. K. Jemisin

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As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status quo is significantly racist and sexist and a whole bunch of other things that I think need to change.

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I’ve always believed that as an artist, as a writer, you need a lot of contact with other people to make your art good.

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May 17, 2024

I’ve always believed that as an artist, as a writer, you need a lot of contact with other people to make your art good.

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May 17, 2024

As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status quo is significantly racist and sexist and a whole bunch of other things that I think need to change.

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