Next Gen Publishing

So I had the distinct pleasure of being on Next Gen Publishing panel with some very fine gents during Norwescon recently. Thanks to Triple J who was gracious enough to film this and thanks to my buddy Kurt who was coming in from out of town and I wasn’t able to answer the phone. And … More Next Gen Publishing

Norwescon Interview

So at Norwescon, Triple J and I had just finished lunch and I was in between panels so we decided to do an impromptu interview. I was uber-wired not only because of hanging out with one of my favorite peeps, but I was also consuming a ridiculous amount of caffeine that weekend.  A really fun … More Norwescon Interview

We Are Legion

And the celebration of being a Black Geek for Black History Month continues as I discuss one of my all-time favorite series and one of my favorite genres of music. Random Fact # 28: The first concert I ever attended was Run DMC & Aerosmith. Hip hop culture is a long lost love of mine. … More We Are Legion

Happy iPhone 5 Day

And in honor of football season (and bookmark this because this is one of the rare times you’ll see me honor sports, lol), I thought I’d post this gem here. Talk about a tight-end, damn. And on this most glorious day, I just want to say, HAPPY APPLE IPHONE 5 DAY!!!!!!!! Who run the world? … More Happy iPhone 5 Day

Born To Be Blue

  The Mavericks are back with an awesome new video, “Born to Be Blue” which you can watch below or here and is also available on iTunes. Keep an eye out for the background audience members. You may see a very familiar face. 😉

Black Panther: Review

Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior-kings possessing superior speed, strength and agility has governed this mysterious nation as long as time itself. The latest in this famed line is young King T’Challa, the great hero known worldwide as the Black Panther. Now outsiders once … More Black Panther: Review

Occupy North Pole

Sick of the holiday season? The rampant consumerism? Society’s greed? And everyone acting rude and obnoxious jerks and embodying everything that goes opposite of what this holiday season is supposed to be about? Well we have a movement for you. It’s called Occupy North Pole. We’re taking on the one percent that gets ignored: Santa … More Occupy North Pole

Introducing Tony B

They grow up so fast. My awesome little cousin (well, he’s not little anymore but he’s awesome as ever), Tony B has entered the music game. And cuz has come out swinging with “Fall,” the title track off his upcoming EP. Anyone who’s known me for five seconds knows that I’m all about promoting and … More Introducing Tony B

Jobs Well Done

  “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs   As most of you are no doubt aware, yesterday we lost Apple co-founder, inventor and visionary Steve Jobs along with Civil Rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth. This will surprise no one who has known me for over five seconds but … More Jobs Well Done

The Fledgling Book Trailers

My Hollowstone book trailer was recently featured over on the Fledgling Librarian as part of the site’s feature on book trailers. I was happy to be included. If you haven’t seen the book trailer for for Hollowstone, you can check it out here.

On Being A Black Writer

The late brilliant Dwayne McDuffie made the following video discussing the harsh realities of being a black writer, in regards to the racism, rebuke and attacks (both professional and personal) that we face in our day-to-day. While he was speaking on the comic book industry specifically, I can tell you from firsthand experience from promoting … More On Being A Black Writer