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This week I talk with speculative fiction author Keith Gaston.  He is known for writing high-octane thrillers. Hailing from  Detroit, Michigan, he earned his Bachelors degree and began a career in Computer Networking. He later earned two Masters Degrees in Computer Science. While in the Army, he took his love of books into writng them. We discuss his earliest writing as as a 9 year old creating co...

This week's guest is Andrea Hairston, who's a playwright and adventurer.  We talk about her book, Master of Poisons and we also answer all kinds of questions such as: Who do you call when you need sh*t done? What did she want to be when she grew up? When did it change and how? How do physics, math, and fiction writing integrate? For more on Andrea, click HERE Questions, Comments or Suggestions? Em...

Yeah, if you know me, you know that I love me some wrestling, so this one is going to be awesome.  Chris Bournea is a journalist, author, and filmmaker with a diverse portfolio.  He's written nonfiction, ya fiction and has now made a documentary about black female wrestlers from the 50s and 60s.  Yes, before the Civil Rights Movement, the ladies features were travelling the world as stars! We also...

William Hayashi is a life long member of the IT industry and has donated much of his time to the creation and maintenance of computer labs for schools, after school study centers and adult education programs. He recently finished an 8 year run hosting The Genesis Science Fiction Radio Series, a weekly online show for the Black Science Fiction Society website.  His Darkside Trilogy has also been op...

Marco De Prence is one of the first people I've became friends with during my podcast journey and we get together and trade notes on the subject. We also talk about his nomadic lifestyle and how therapy helped him become a podcaster and it's therapeutic benefits. We also talk about Beyonce....a lot. You can follow Marco on Twitter and Instagram Questions, Comments or Suggestions? Email me at demon...

Linda Addison always knew she's write from hearing her mother's tales of adventure to seeing her first book as a child.  You'll hear us gab like old friends about a variety of this such as how she went from having a BS in Mathematics to being an award winning writer. We also talk about how one of her poems inspired a movie, how many awards she actually has, and coffee, which is serious business. L...

James Goodridge is a speculative fiction author who, after 10+ years as a paralegal, made the commitment to writing.  He has a story in the Exhumed horror anthology.  Join as we talk about how Star Trek inspired his writing, learning to have fun with the process and where he gets his inspiration for victims in his stories. Also, you'll hear about an interesting man by the name of Rollo Ahmed. You...

This was another of those bucket list type of interviews for me.  Balogun Ojetade is one of the leading authors in Afroretroism and he's the author of one of the coolest stories, Moses: The Chronicles of Harriet Tubman.    We talk about the aforementioned Harriet Tubman and the types of stories Balogun likes to write, how culture affects us and how he incited a riot.  He's also the first person we...

Nicole Givens Kurtz is an author, editor, and educator. She’s a member of Horror Writers of America,. Sisters in Crime, and Science Fiction Writers of America.  Nicole has over 40 short stories published as well as 11 novels and three active speculative mystery series. She is also the editor of SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire Inside we discuss mentoring young writers, her curiosity (and concern...

Sheree Renee Thomas (man, her dad loved the letter E) is an awared winning fiction writer, poet and editor.  She was recently honored as a 2020 World Fantasy Finalist in the Special Awared-Professional category for her contributions to the genre. We discuss what a writer's life is really like.  She also shares a curiosity about what's on the other side, and she also talks about an idea she has for...

My guest this week is Alicia McCalla.  She is an author of dark fantasy, paranormal horror and superheroes.  She's a strong activist in the movement to diversity Science Fiction and Fantasy. Also, she's a cosplayer and a contributing author to SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. We talk about how tragedy informed her writing.  Alicia also explains some of her writing mistakes and the different bet...

Sumiko Saulson is an author Afrosurrealist and multicultural sci-fi and horror.  Zhe has won multiple awards and also writes a column "Writing While Black"  for the San Francisco BayView.  Zhe is a contributing author to the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. One of the things you'll be amazed by this episode is the catalyst to pursue a writing career and the tragic circumstanc...

VG discovered her love of reading as a teen and reading led her to write about psychotic telekinetic mothers, murderous dopplegangers and hunky werecheetah coalitions.  Her story Message in a Vessel is included in the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. We talk about the circumstances that led her from reading to writing, what she wished she knew about agents, space and White Ho...

Penelope Flynn writes and creates 3D illustrations, art and character designs for mixed genre speculative fiction with elements of fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, Urban Fantasy, AfroRetroism, Erotica, Suspense, and afrofuturism We talk writing, cultured curiosity, her vast array of collections and more. Also, she also states what is the most important cultural movement in th...

Valjeanne Jeffers is a graduate of Spelman College, a member of the Carolina African American Writers' Collective (CAAWC) and the author of nine books including award winning Immortal series and Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective. We talk about: How she her writing career started How she figured out her preferred genre Her creative process What is Steamfunk? And what the heck is a Voodoo Meal? Le...

I had some technical difficulties this week, and I wanted to keep the publishing schedule so I recorded some thoughts on what's been happening not only in the world, but also me personally.  This is PG-13, so listen before inviting the kids. Episodes Mentioned Derrick Ferguson: https://www.buzzsprout.com/898381/5054198-6q-derrick-ferguson-new-pulp-author-and-film-critic.mp3?blob_id=20280146&do...

Derrick Ferguson is a New Pulp author from Brooklyn, New York  whose wife allows him to " get away with far more than is good for me." We talk some serious nerd talk from classic pulps comic books, and his first love, movies! We also talk about his classmates as characters in early writings, treating writing like a business, movies, and turkey wings. Want to know more about Derrick? Check out his...

Eloy Lasanta is an designer/publisher and cheerleader for the evolution of RPGs! He’s created some of my favorite games, won a few awards, and loves to talk them. We talk about his game making process, how he considers the whole experience when designing them, and, most importantly, when is it done.  We also talk about how he became comfortable writing in any genre. Also, who has he modeled his li...

Tanish Hall is an Entrepreneur and Founder of IAS, she is a self taught board game developHER that started her own board game company because she loves board games. We talk birthdays and board games. Find out how divine intervention influenced her moving Find out what is the Blackest Thing There Is. Warning:  We laugh a lot! About Hillman the Game: https://www.iasgames.com/ Youtube: https://www.yo...

This is a bit of a departure for the show.  In this episode, I explain what's going on with the show.  I also explain what's coming up and when Season Two starts! There are a couple of previews for upcoming projects and also something that was cut out of another show makes it's full debut here! It's been a wild ride and the world is a much different place than before I started this and I'm gratefu...

Josh is a Doctor of Psychology specializing in autism and developmental disorders, and an unrepentant nerd! We talk about Marvel vs. DC, Star Wars v. Star Trek, and the four activities that children can do to keep their brains developing, AND adults will find use of them too. Josh also explains a misconception about mental health that you won't believe! Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

Justin is an author, speaker and counselor.  He’s been featured on TV and radio for his work as a high school counselor and he’s the author of the book “The New, Complete You Life Between the Lines,” Contact Justin at http://www.mightllc.com References. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - www. NCTSN.org   Harvard Global Health Institute - https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/mental-health-co...

Another COVID Conversation on mental health and in the tradition of May Church Terrell George Edmund Haynes and Thyra Edwards, we have as our guest, Teah Williams-Hampton.  Teah is a perfect guest for this series.  I've personally experienced your genius, and every time we engage in conversation, we're all better for it.  You want to be a little bit smarter today than yesterday, then Teah is someo...

This week we'll be having a mental health conversation with Brittany Johnson.  She's an author, speaker and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Brittany explains: How she assesses her clients to figure out how to work with a client. How to help clients get over misconceptions about mental health How to explain COVID-19 to your children You can find more about her: https://brittanyajohnsonlmhc.com Qu...

  Eric W. Baker Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  He works with adolescents as young as 12 and adult individuals and couples from many backgrounds. Eric also offers a variety of workshops for businesses, educators, therapists, and people interested in enhancing their lives.    Eric explains his therapy method and how he assess his clients.  What Me...