We recently talked to Newton Lilavois of Dream Fury Comics about his supernatural comic Crescent City Monsters. The story follows Jonas, a blues musician and sorcerer practicing Creole Magic, who’s determined to track down who put out a bounty on him. Continue reading “Interview with Comic Book Writer Newton Lilavois”
Interview with Author/Educator B. Sharise Moore
We recently talked to author/educator B. Sharise Moore, who’s currently crowdfunding her latest project, Conjuring Worlds: An Afrofuturist Textbook, on Indiegogo. The book of Afrofuturist poetry, prose, art, and cross-curricular extension activities is geared toward middle schoolers. Moore told us all about Conjuring Worlds, her favorite spec fic creators and works and how despite everything, 2020 isn’t so bad for her.Continue reading “Interview with Author/Educator B. Sharise Moore”
Interview with Aziza the Graphic Novelist
We recently spoke with Aziza the Graphic Novelist about her first comic, the horror tale, The Kaaiman’s Cry! The newbie comics creator told us about how she learned the art and her future goals. Continue reading “Interview with Aziza the Graphic Novelist”
Interview with Author/Artist Sarah A. Macklin
We recently spoke with author/artist Sarah A. Macklin about her forthcoming sword & soul novel, The Royal Heretic, which drops in July. We discussed her future plans, her favorite authors and following your dreams. Continue reading “Interview with Author/Artist Sarah A. Macklin”
Interview with Playwright Roger Collins
Author/playwright Roger Collins recently had his stage play “Humanoid Traffic Stop” published in the spring 2020 issue of Astral Waters Review. We spoke with him about relations between the African-American community and the police, Afrofuturism, and his 2020 goals.
Interview with Filmmaker Akosua Akoben
Filmmaker Akosua Akoben found a new love in film production, and plans to produce several webseries and multimedia productions. Part of her webseries, The Pride, will screen at our “What Does the Future Look Like?” program on Feb. 23! We recently talked to her about her interest in science fiction and Afrofuturism and her webseries, The Pride. Continue reading “Interview with Filmmaker Akosua Akoben”
Midwest BSFA Co-Founder Appears on Mr. Ben’s K-Pop Power Hour on 12/30
🚨🚨 Aiesha will close out the year choppin’ it up with Ben of “Mr. Ben’s K-Pop Power Hour” at 10 p.m. on Dec. 30 on WAIF (88.3 FM)! They’ll be discussing a number of topics, including cosplay, anime, and steampunk. Tune in! 🚨🚨
Interview with Filmmaker Brandon Willis of the Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective
We recently talked to Brandon Willis of the Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective, whose short film Big Mike is showing at our “Matinee Noir: Black Speculative Fiction Shorts” event on Oct. 28! Continue reading “Interview with Filmmaker Brandon Willis of the Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective”
Interview with Horror Writer/Podcaster Tonia Thompson
In honor Black Speculative Fiction Month, we recently interviewed horror writer Tonia Thompson, whose NIGHTLIGHT: The Black Horror Podcast is a thing of terrifying beauty. On it, Thompson reads horror stories from Black writers across the diaspora. Continue reading “Interview with Horror Writer/Podcaster Tonia Thompson”
Interview with Filmmaker Jumai Yusuf
We’re revisiting our interview from last summer with filmmaker Jumai Yusuf, whose short film Pearl Rain will show at our “Matinee Noir: Black Speculative Fiction Shorts” event on Oct. 28! Continue reading “Interview with Filmmaker Jumai Yusuf”
