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This week we talk with author and blerd EA Noble.  We talk about building community, the importance of creating in this time, and plus sized superheroes.  Where would you like to be found on the internet? Facebook Instagram TikTok Threads Substack https://eanoble.substack.com/ 3:11 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? She’s always been “Telling Stories”The Boys + BBW = Supersized BubblegumWhen Blood Meets Earth giving Avatar (Aang & Korra) vibesAnime tropes in her fiction9:07 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Starting small with short storiesBuilding writing community14:48 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? The Fish Jawn18:10 What are you curious about? The importance of curiosity for storytellingHow lungs work20:19 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? How to be seen in her workBook accolades22:52 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Anti-Holiday25:28 Why Create? Responsibility

La Purvis writes about Black women who are awkward, romantic, & a little bit chaotic. She's a freelance copyeditor and spends her time getting lost in anime and kdramas, studying new languages, and learning how to sew. We talk about dungeons and dragons, diving down rabbit holes and embracing the weird.  Where would you like to be found on the internet? @purviswrites on Instagram, Threads, & Substack Website: purviswrites.com 4:03 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Long time convincingLa lets Chaos Reign Over You9:07 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Embracing the weirdHow vulnerability shows up in her writing12:09 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Catfish 13:44 What are you curious about? Hyper fixations17:33 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Writing brain vs. editing brainDungeons and Dragons talk23:02 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Do Nothing Why Create? What else is there?

This week our guest is award winning comic writer Christyle. We chop it up about his newest Kickstarter, making his child’s first comic book and the importance of why as an artist.   Where would you like to be found on the internet? Instagram Threads Linktree 3:02 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Dormant Powers Dream Match Revolution Kickstarter Wrestling Fan 9:33 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? His “Why?” 13:56 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Korean Wings 15:26 What are you curious about? Uncertainty Joe Budden deep dive aka Knowing Your Worth 19:18 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Making first kid’s comic 22:49 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Air Fryer Day 24:04 Why Create?  Share your experience 25:21 Final thoughts Lead w/Intent in Creation

This week we get to meet an aspiring game developer, writer and cartoonist, Mega Nerd Greg Diggs! .  We learn more about how how easy it is to get your projects into stores, art events, and the most Dank-tastic Burger.   Where would you like to be found on the internet? IG: @gregdiggs_comics Threads: @gregdiggs_comics 2:36 When did you know you wanted to get into comics? Created for the kids 6:08 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Ease to get into store 11:27 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Dank-tastic Burger 15:37 What are you curious about? Animation 18:31 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Art Events 23:42 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Creators of all kinds 26:26 Why Create? Outlet Needed

This week our guest is author and podcaster, C M Lockhart. We chop it up about the importance of community, cultures and celebrating everyday black people.   Where would you like to be found on the internet? IG @CLockhartWrite  Threads @CLockhartWrite, @melaninlibrary Tiktok @CLockhartWrite Blusky https://bsky.app/profile/clockhartwrite.bsky.social 3:15 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Keeping PromisesWe are the Origin and Death Among the Stars15:33 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Marketing as important as WritingCommunityMelanin Library22:32 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Food from the Cookout25:25 What are you curious about? How did we get here?Infrastructure31:02 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? CulturesAnime Recs36:28 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Celebrating Everyday Black People40:30 Why Create? No other choice

This week our guest is Army Vet, Martina Sneed, here to talk about her new novel The Inkslinger. We also  talk about legacy, how community and art interact and the focus on the journey. Where would you like to be found on the internet? IG @official_MMSneed  Tiktok @official_MMSneed 2:00 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Legacy 5:10 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Focus on the JourneyMentors in the Indie space 8:49 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Home cooking 10:05 What are you curious about? How community and art connect11:30 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Learning about yourself as an authorHealing through art 13:15 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Day of Reading w/paid time off14:28 Why Create? To be of service

This week we have a conversation with Malcolm McFadden, the creator and writer of SixFifteen Comics. We talk about how his experiences inform his writing, the importance of patience and leaving your mark on the world.  All that and more so stick around and see what else Demond Does.   Where would you like to be found on the internet? Instagram @sixfifteencomics.  Website: sixfifteencomics.com 2:09 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? How his experience informs his writing  4:41 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Patience5:36 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Hometown favorite and heartbreak7:11 What are you curious about? People watching“Friendly” Social Experiments11:11 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Malcolm’s 5 Favorite MoviesFun fact13:35 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Black Man Day15:51 Why Create? Legacy

This week we sit down with GE Moore, author of Bealz Prince of the South Side.  We chop it up about how he created the mythology of the book, how an unusual teaching strategy got him writing AND Black Men Read.   Where he wants found on the Internet www.gemoorethewriter.com Bealz Prince of the Southside https://a.co/d/3a1m6lF The Wayward Home For Retired Superheroes: Updated Edition https://a.co/d/j8oQmOV I Used to be a Superhero  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gemoore/i-used-to-be-a-superhero 2:00 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Teachers are important4:36 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Being a Professional8:09 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Hometown Heartbreak9:50 What are you curious about? Love of LanguageEvolving Language12:01 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Musical Background14:12 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Black Men Read16:05 Why Create? No alternativeFinal Thoughts

This week we get to hear from Michael Driver, author of the King of the Block book series. We talk about his current curiosity rabbit hole, his unique writing process and just how vast the Indie Writing Community is.  Stick around and find out more of what Demond Does.   Where he wants to be found on the internet Instagram @mikedriverauthor Threads @mikedriverauthor Twitter @MikeGDriver  TikTok @mikedriverauthor 1:57 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Reading was 1st loveThe Difference Between Urban Fiction and Street LiteratureFrom the Godfather to the King of the Block6:28 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? The Indie Writing CommunityToni Morrison as inspiration10:04 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Mike’s Sam’s Pizza Order12:00 What are you curious about? Current Rabbit Hole14:34 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Mike’s writing process17:51 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? National Day Off18:57 Why Create? The Love of Game21:15 Final thoughts

This week’s guest is a perfect example of what I’d like to show to be.  I met Tatiana Obey (pronounced oh-bi’) at Gen Con and bought a couple of her Champloo Mix books and now my new friend is here to talk about her journey to courage, the upfront costs of indie publishing, and acts of resistance.  Where she would like to be found on the Internet?  Website: tatianaobey.com 2:56 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Unique early writing referencesBucket List Item Upfront Costs of Indie Publishing6:56 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? The Journey to More Courage8:54 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Dallas Food SceneStruggle meals10:37 What are you curious about? Combining disparate ideasChristmas songs in Japan16:08 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? We actually talk about her books!18:41 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Free Slurpee DayAkira Toriyama21:34 Why Create? Acts of resistance22:23 Final Thoughts

This week we have a conversation with creative, Gary Jones, the creator of Divergent Comics. We talk about his relatively late start into the fandom AND the business of comics. We also talk about vetting artists and the upcoming football season. Where would you like to be found on the Internet? Threads https://www.threads.com/@gmtj2kFacebook https://www.facebook.com/GMTJ4gIG https://www.instagram.com/gmtj2k/ Divergent ComicsIG https://www.instagram.com/divergent_comicsFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ComicsDivergentYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@divergentcomics 2:50 When did you know you wanted to get into comics?Late to the comic spaceOrigin of a Name6:54 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?Vetting Artists8:52 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?Japanese Fusion10:31 What are you curious about?Psychology and Sociology for writing14:59 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?Football Nerd too?!18:59 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?A Celebration of Black Love21:09 Why Create?The Love of Family Tradition

This week we have a conversation with creative, Dre Fire.  We talk about his new comic, Black Son, which feels like Quantum Leap with the added seasoning of beating up Nazis, Hollywood’s broken promises and Black People superpowers. Where he wants found on the Internet Prophecy comics in twitter or my page on Threads Webpage: https://prophecy-comics.jimdosite.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/Prophecy_Comics Threads: https://www.threads.com/@drefir3 3:42 When did you know you wanted to become a writer? Hollywood’s broken promises8:52 What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Reading to write11:04 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? A Waffle House Favorite12:07 What are you curious about? The ProfoundBlack People Superpowers15:25 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? Kickstarter CourageSupport Indie Comics 20:26 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Afrofuturism23:26 Why Create? You’ll like it eventually

This week we have a rapper go from being highjacked by his musical family to currently experiencing a Rebirth, to The most controversial  new holiday in this show's history with rapper/producer Action Jack. We also have a new segment! Stick around and see what Demond Does: Conversations with Creatives. Where he can be found on the Internet:  X/Twitter: @Action_Jack8 YouTube:  Action Jack https://youtube.com/@action_jack8  Master Sword Music: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterSwordMusic Album:  The Rebirth Oct 2nd   3:21 When did you know you wanted to get into music?  Musical family  From making beats to rhyming over them  Origin of his name  Influences 7:39 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?  Rap Addict  It’s ok to be different 11:16 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?  Down home cookin’ 13:27 What are you curious about?  Album Reception 17:45 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?  How Action Jack met TeeJaytheGamer  21:20 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?  Most Controversial holiday to date 24:37 Why create? Final thoughts  

Coming from TX, TeeJay, the 1/2 Nigerian prince began making music at 5 years old and is now the leader of Master Sword Music, a collective of creatives with a shared love of video games.  When did you know you wanted to get into creating music?  Family of musicians Video game music inspiration Sonically underrated  What do you wish you had known when you had started out? Expectation Building community What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant? Some Texas staples What are you curious about? Learning from Collaboration  What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask? What’s coming this year in  Master Sword Music If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate? Video Game Music Appreciation Day 

This week we have the author of the UrbanKnights crime action thriller series, James H Roby. Not only do we get into his 7 book series, we also talk about the difference between a writer and an author, The Nature of Hate AND how to keep your peace. Where he would like to be found:  Website: authorjameshroby.com Instagram: @urbanknight Threads: @urbanknight68  We have a quick conversation for the crime thriller First Rodeo! 3:54 When did you know you wanted to get into writing?  2 movies and an anime 6:50 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?  Difference between a writer and an author 8:53 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?  A Detroit Favorite 10:51 What are you curious about?  The Nature of Hate and Keeping Your Peace 16:28 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?  We talk a little Urban Knights and genre 20:11 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?  Free Space Day