Author: Alex Heberling

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AIM to be taken out back and shot

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mostlysignssomeportents:

AIM, Aol’s instant messaging service, is to shut down December 15 after 20 years of operation. Once a near-universal form of communication for a certain generation of internet users–even those who wouldn’t be caught dead paying for Aol’s internet service!–AIM slowly faded in the age of Google and Slack and ultimately died of corporate abuse and neglect. They are, however, collecting “Aimemories” to remember the good times by.

https://boingboing.net/2017/10/06/aim-to-be-taken-out-back-and-s.html

RIP Blackminimallet, my sn since age 15.

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This feels like the realest group of designers (also the twins are there) I’ve ever seen on this show. Like, they are all driven and creative people who are there to make good clothes and behave respectfully, are PROFESSIONAL about this whole thing.

And then, JUST TO FUCK WITH ME, the producers were like ‘yes hmmm this will piss her off nicely’ and threw in the twins. I HAVE TO ADMIT I REALLY WANT TO SEE WHAT’S NEXT. Damn. That’s how they getcha.

Over in the real competition, I pretty much like everyone, but Kenya and Samantha seem really cool and remind me of some of my friends. Also I think Margarita and I would like a lot of the same things and have fun hanging out.

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brichibi:

RELEASE DAY IS HERE!

This time last year I was launching the Kickstarter for this little idea I had about a group of black, queer, magical girls. While the Kickstarter didn’t end up panning out, I told myself that I wouldn’t give up on the idea and that I’d finish the story and release it someday.

Today is that day.

“magnifiqueNOIR” is here and I am so thrilled to be presenting it to everyone!

If you’ve already preordered the book through the Indiegogo or our Etsy shop, you will be receiving it very soon! I got confirmation from UPS that the 15 boxes (yes, 15!) will be at my house this Friday! After that, I’ll be autographing all of them and then giving my post office a nightmare (just kidding, we already talked to them and came up with a plan).

If you haven’t ordered the book yet, now is your chance! Not just the physical copy, but the eBook as well! So here’s Bri’s somewhat comprehensive list of ways to have a little bit of black girl magic in your home, on your Kindle, and more important: in your hearts (boo Bri that was cheesy).

  1. The super special awesomely autographed copy! Follow the link here to get a physical copy of the book autographed by yours truly! We have a limited amount of numbers before we order batch #2 of the book in time for fall season conventions!
  2. The amazing Amazon physical copy! While it doesn’t come with my autograph, it is discounted for a limited time, and hey, free shipping through Prime is always nice!
  3. The magically fantastic eBook copy! Because who doesn’t want their electronic reading device to come packed with black girl magic?
  4. Conventions! I’ll have a list of them up soon, but this Saturday, I’ll be at MSP Fall ComiCon at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, so if you’re local, you can come and get a copy of the book from me in person!

Now comes the next part: promotion. If you are absolutely in love with the book, talk about it online! Use the hashtag #magnifiqueNOIR to share your love for these girls. Take pictures of your book/eBook, share this post everywhere, and definitely, most definitely, definitely definitely definitely LEAVE A REVIEW when you’re done reading! Let’s show the world that black girls with magical powers are spectacular!

As always, thank you from the bottom of my chubby black queer girl heart for all the support. When I came up with this idea last March, I had no idea it would grow so much. There may have been some hiccups along the way, but we’re here now, and you all are truly magical :)