Nisi Shawl crée de la fiction spéculative qui explore les complexités de l'identité culturelle et les nuances de la représentation interculturelle. Leur écriture aborde souvent des thèmes postcoloniaux, tissant des récits complexes qui remettent en question les perspectives conventionnelles dans les genres de la fantasy et de l'horreur. Shawl se consacre à promouvoir une narration plus authentique en comblant les fossés culturels, comme en témoigne leur travail dans des guides d'écriture et leur implication dans des organisations littéraires. Leur approche encourage les écrivains à s'engager judicieusement dans des expériences diverses, enrichissant ainsi le paysage de la fiction spéculative.
Our Fruiting Bodies collects stories of old growth and fresh decay, of stubborn rebirth and the faint but nonimaginary paths connecting life and nonlife. From the sharp, sweet confessional of their Peter Pan-inspired "Awfully Big Adventure," through the melting ambitextualities of "Just Us"--from the early, dizzy-eyed quest at the heart of "Looking for Lilith" through the newly unfurling tendrils that pierce the grounds of "I Being Young and Foolish," Nisi Shawl's search for the power of fiction's truth puts pure, precious gifts right here, right in your hands, ripe and ready for reading.
Filter House collects fourteen stories by Nisi Shawl, with an introduction by Eileen Gunn (author of Stable Strategies). The collection offers a haunting montage that works its magic subtly on the reader's subconscious. As Karen Joy Fowler, Author of The Jane Austen Book Club says, ''This lovely collection will take you, like a magic carpet, to some strange and wonderful places.'' The eminent novelist and critic Ursula K. Le Guin writes: ''From the exotic, baroque complexities of 'At the Huts of Ajala' to the stark, folktale purity of 'The Beads of Ku,' these fourteen superbly written stories will weave around you a ring of dark, dark magic.'' Matt Ruff, author of Set This House In Order and Bad Monkeys calls Filter House ''A traveling story-bazaar, offering treasures and curios from diverse lands of wonder.'' Tobias Buckell, author of Crystal Rain and Ragamuffin, says ''Nisi Shawl uses the tools of future and fable, usually used to explore the other, the future, and the mysterious, to magically reveal what and who we all are here and today.'' Karen Joy Fowler declares, ''Sometimes enigmatic, often surprising, always marvelous. This lovely collection will take you, like a magic carpet, to some strange and wonderful places.'' And Eileen Gunn, author of Stable Strategies, concurs that these are ''Remarkably involving stories that pull you along a path of wonder, word by word, in worlds where everything is a bit different.''
Nisi Shawl’s steampunk-flavored alternate history of the “Belgian” Congo, Everfair , has taken the science fiction and fantasy world by storm. No surprise there. Their swift, sure, and savvy short stories had already established them as a cutting-edge Afrofuturist icon whose politically charged fiction is in the grand feminist tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia Butler, and Suzy McKee Charnas. In these previously uncollected stories, Shawl explores the unexpected possibilities and perils opened up by SF&F’s new intersectionality. In Shawl’s side-slippery world, sex can be both commerce and worship, complete with ancient rites, altars, and ointments (“Women of the Doll”); a virtual reality high school is a proving ground for girlpacks and their unfortunate adversaries (“Walk like a Man”); and a British rock singer finds an image in a mirror that reflects both future hits and ancient horrors (“Something More”). Also included is a presentation at a southern university, in which they patiently (and gleefully) deconstructs the academic and arcane intersections between ancient rites and modern tech. Ifa, anyone? Our Outspoken Interview with Shawl, in which unapologetics are proffered, riddles are unraveled, and icons are, as always, clasted.
The story centers on Black families and their rich histories intertwined with family curses, exploring themes of identity and legacy. A pair of magical spectacles plays a crucial role, adding an enchanting element to the narrative. This middle-grade fantasy debut promises to captivate young readers with its unique blend of family dynamics and mystical adventures.
From acclaimed short fiction writer Nisi Shawl comes a brilliant alternate
history set in the Congo, where heroes strive for a Utopia and endeavour to
live together despite their differences. Now with a beautiful new cover and a
forward from award-winning author Cadwell Turnbull.
his volume of the WisCon Chronicles celebrates, challenges, and discusses the varied faces of WisCon 36—including the pre-con controversy surrounding an invited Guest of Honor and the revocation of that invitation, as well as the history and ethos of WisCon, memorial tributes to Joanna Russ, Steampunk, and other issues and subjects. Its contributors include a mix of writers, scholars, and fans, among whom number Nalo Hopkinson, Nisi Shawl, Liz Henry, N.K. Jemison, Jeanne Gomoll, Debbie Notkin, Amar El-Mohtar, Andrea Horbinksi, Eileen Gunn, and others. As with previous volumes, it does not shy away from controversy.
Set against a backdrop of archaeological ruins worldwide, this collection features stories centered on Women of Color as protagonists. Each tale explores diverse locations, from the American Southwest and Central America to the Andes and Egypt, intertwining the protagonists' journeys with the mythology of the ancient cultures that once thrived there. Some characters are descendants of these civilizations, adding depth to their explorations of history and identity.
Exploring the realms of horror and the supernatural, this issue features a collection of chilling stories and thought-provoking articles. Readers will find original fiction from emerging and established authors, alongside interviews with influential figures in the genre. The magazine delves into various themes, including psychological horror and the macabre, offering insights into the creative processes of its contributors. With engaging artwork and critical commentary, it serves as a comprehensive resource for horror enthusiasts.
Kinning, the sequel to Nisi Shawl’s acclaimed debut novel Everfair, continues
the stunning alternate history where barkcloth airships soar through the sky,
varied peoples build a new society together, and colonies claim their freedom
from imperialist tyrants.
