Well we survived 2020! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series talks with his good friend Jordan Purnell Jackson, Illustrator of the graphic novel series about their successful Kickstarter campaign and future projects heading into the new year.

My Artist JP Jackson and I discuss the series Lovecraft Country. It's only fitting that we discuss the horror scifi fantasy series based on the novel by Matt Ruff on all hallows eve! Here we give our thoughts on the popular HBO show, it's structure, the characters and its impact on culture given the times in which it aired. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to head over to the kickstarter for our graphic novel Ancient Illumination Volume 1! We have made some nice progress thanks to our backs but have a ways to go.

Today I am talking with the artist Jordan P. Jackson who illustrated my graphic novel and we are discussing the relationship between writer and artist. We also let you all know about our Kickstarter for the physical version of Ancient Illumination volume 1! We get into some of our convention experiences as well as how things are going for us thus far. We have a long way to go, but things are looking good. If you like action scifi tales of first contact, graphic novels or comics check us out!

Today I get the opportunity to speak with TJ Sterling! An inspiring artist who has worked with both Marvel and DC, but more impressively is coming off of a highly successful Kickstarter for his sci-fi Manga Sentai-esk action epic comic series Okemus! A genre I had never heard before to be sure. If you are interested in learning more about his work check out the site for RAE comics here! There is awesome colorful art work there with what sounds like a compelling story! I certainly can't wait for the book to arrive and will be getting the three previous. Indy comics need love too!

Today my artist Jordan P. Jackson joins me to discuss why the trend has continues for film studios to reboot older IP's instead of going with new ideas of which we have plenty to choose from? Mulan struggled mightily and did not pave the way for successful digital only releases but I am sure others will try regardless. (Looking at you WW84) Listen to our thoughts and if compelled audio comment yours!

With the holiday season for 2020 looming Sony and Microsoft have yet to announce pricing! Is that a smart move with everything going on currently? Did Nvidia steal their thunder by announcing pricing for the new 3000 series GPU lineup that compares favorably?

Today we get to hear from William Hayashi an acclaimed independent author of the Darkside trilogy who recently got a deal with Netflix for the rights to make his book series into a show for the streaming service. Come hear his advice on his writing process, getting things done, and how to write a compelling story!

In this episode I talk about the reality of people automatically trashing your ideas. It's ok it's going to happen regardless just move on and take the steps to publish anyway.

These are just my thoughts on publishing and getting your creative vision out there to the people! My name is Rod Van Blake published author of the Ancient Illumination series that has three novels and a recently released graphic novel Ancient Illumination volume 1 Remembrance and Revolt, written by me illustrated by Jordan P. Jackson! Come hang out this is the first podcast episode I will have more episodes speaking on science fiction, fantasy, gaming and other topics. This one is for those of you still on the fence about writing and publishing your work. Now is the time to get as much creation going while we are locked down! Get to it!