I am currently building a reality blurring Bookstagram account for the two main characters in my book. I am learning Ai and how it could be used by authors. Figured I would blog about it as I learn. If you want to see what Ai is capable of then you can follow my book’s Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/multiversediscovery/ My main characters Rhett Mayes and his daughter Meadow are Bookstagrammers in their world. The first two young adult books they are posting about are attached below as well as the image I will be posting to Instagram.

To celebrate International Women's Day, I'm sharing parts of my past interview with “Qui a peur du féminisme?” Rolade, could you explain to our listeners why you define yourself as a citizen of the world? "The Earth is my home, and it is the same Earth where everyone lives. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the interconnectedness of all peoples and nations. It’s like being in a boat: if a section of it sinks, the other part will also sink sooner or later. We have the right to be in this boat (our world), but we also have a responsibility to keep it floating. Environmental degradation, war and conflicts, poverty, injustices, crimes, and other societal ills can sink this boat". You are a citizen of the world but when we see you, we see an Asian woman. Does this perception matter to you? "What is an Asian woman? North Asians are different from South Asians. Even among Southeast Asians, there are cultural differences: The Filipinos are the Mexicans of the region with their Christian faith, Spanish vernacular, and American English, while the Indonesians are mainly Muslim. In every change of geography, a woman's life is different. For example, I completed a postgraduate degree at 24 years old and joined the Australian public service in the early days of Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation. I made the most of this privileged position by being appointed to many working parties representing women and immigrants". You are a chess player. I would like to know your opinion on the Game of the Lady - a series on Netflix. "I enjoyed watching it. My second son and I have played chess in tournaments, and the scenes there resonated with us. I taught my two sons and husband to play chess; my second son is now much better than me, winning national titles. Unlike in the series, I am not a genius at this game but have experienced the same challenge, frustration, and joy of winning. It's also a tale of addiction and loss. A story of an orphaned girl placed in a home and finds solace in chess games is touching, kind, and resonates with the world".

This thread is for authors in the Non-Fiction Genre to be able to meet and discuss topics and issues faced in this genre. If you are in this genre and you do not see your name listed, please comment below and tag me in it. Link to the Non-Fiction Member Database: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dFuHrem2mUr3w3bJxB6FzWUyflV_18tvKWCfJUWxFkE/edit?usp=sharing ----------- @Jen Taylor @Diane Engle @Stephanie Chance @Fred Oliver @Jim Gleeson @Rolade Berthier @Rebecca Phillips @Carrie Kabak @Donald Smith @Beth Canalichio @Gerome Singleterry @Thais Thais @Len Boswell @Anita Biers @Kelly Wiseman @Kim Brooks @Sam Smith @Shaida B Mehrban @Rickey Pittman @T Ralph Taylor @Godwin Njoku Njoku @Jim Gillespie @Luke Monin @John Chappelear @Ailsa Johnson @Geoffrey Evans @Carl Moon @Brett and Belina Pearce @Margaret Moxom @Jimmy Smyth @Nigel Holme @Paul Ross

Julie Cantrell messaged me today and asked if I would let you guys know about a writing contest going on. The contest is being put on by Ember & Vine Press. The announcement is that the early bird discount ends Sunday. If you are over 18 and are interested... the link to learn more is down below. https://emberandvinepress.com/writing-contest/ Good luck! Paul Roberson

This is the recording for February Book Club Meeting. Thank you everybody that was able to make it! Paul Roberson