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Enjoy these special books by Milton J. Davis infused with Southwest Georgia flavor from the past to the present. Muscadine Wine Lightning bugs on a summer evening. A lazy river swollen from a spring rain. The taste of honeysuckles. The aroma of wild grapes ripe on the vine. A collection of fantasy and contemporary fiction stories set in Southwest Georgia based on the experiences of author Milton J. Davis, Muscadine Wine is a personal homage to the land and Black people of South Georgia. A Palmetto Christmas Facing Christmas in an empty nest, Laura and Stanley Jacobs decide to do something they’ve always dreamed of— rent a massive beach home on Sea Island, South Carolina, their favorite vacation destination. However, a series of unexpected circumstances finds them with a house full when youngest daughter Shelly shows up from Germany with her new boyfriend Darian, recently divorced middle son Bryce arrives jobless with his twins, and estranged eldest child Terry finally decides to come home after five years with her celebrity chef boyfriend João. The result is a heartwarming holiday among the swaying palmettos of the Low Country. The Down Home Combo

Press Release A Palmetto Christmas ISBN: 979-8990512009 November 29, 2024 For Immediate Release 11/29/24 Fayetteville, GA: MVmedia is delighted to announce the official release of A Palmetto Christmas by award-winning author Milton J. Davis. A Palmetto Christmas is a cozy holiday novel that takes place in the beautiful Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia. Facing Christmas in an empty nest, Laura and Stanley Jacobs decide to do something they’ve always dreamed of— rent a massive beach home on Sea Island, South Carolina, their favorite vacation destination. However, a series of unexpected circumstances find them with a house full when youngest daughter Shelly shows up from Germany with her new boyfriend Darian, recently divorced middle son Bryce arrives jobless with his twins, and estranged eldest child Terry finally decides to come home after five years with her celebrity chef boyfriend João. The result is a heartwarming holiday among the swaying palmettos of the Low Country. Milton Davis is an award-winning Black Speculative fiction author and owner of MVmedia, LLC, a small publishing company specializing in Science Fiction and fantasy based on African/African Diaspora history, cultures, and traditions. For sixteen years he has been at the forefront of Black Speculative Fiction and Afrofuturism. He’s the author of thirty novels and short story collections and editor/coeditor of fourteen anthologies. Milton has been published in various publications, such as Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda, Slay: Stories of the Vampire Noire, and The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2022. His publications have been nominated for various awards, including the Pushcart Award and the British Science Fiction Association Award for short fiction. His most current project as a co-editor, The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2022, was nominated for the 2024 Locus Award for best anthology. Milton has received the ECBACC Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award, The 2024 ConCarolinas Polaris Award, and the 2024 Deep South Con Phoenix Award. A Palmetto Christmas is available from MVmedia, LLC, and anywhere books are sold. Send all sales inquiries to mv_media@bellsouth.net MVmedia, LLC (www.mvmediaatl.com) is a small Black-owned press specializing in speculative fiction based on African/African Diaspora history, culture, and traditions.

Too Old to Dance But Young Enough to Rock 'n' Roll by L. Gene Brown and K. Ceres Wright is an exciting postapocalyptic SF military story from the point of view of two soldiers, one an African American man, the other an Ethiopian Israeli woman, each commanding their troops to search out and obtain a mysterious element promising to end the war —Protocol 45. In their quest, they must either fight, avoid, or negotiate with armies from Korea, China, and Russia, as well as local gang members, to obtain an elusive peace. But what will this peace cost? L. Gene Brown and K. Ceres Wright have crafted a compelling futuristic tale that shows the grim reality of war—that could happen in today’s climate—where even those who survive pay a heavy price. - Hamil Harris, award-winning journalist (WABJ) and college professor (University of Maryland) Purchase Too Old but Young Enough to Rock 'n' Roll directly from MVmedia or anywhere books are sold. ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8990512016 https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/too-old-to-dance-but-young-enough-to-rock-and-roll

Five Stars October 9, 2024 I never thought I would be reading a Hallmark special made novel in October. I’m not a pumpkin spice type of guy but I found that I really enjoyed it. It is a contemporary family story set around the sea islands during Christmas. I found the family dynamic real and the romance touching. The food descriptions were a bonus and for me(as a foodie) the MVP in the story. I’m ready for the sequel. - David Hankerson, Goodreads review Preorder A Palmetto Christmas today from MVmedia and anywhere books are sold. Release date: November 29, 2024. ISBN no.: 979-8990512009

Hi Troy! No ISBN yet. Setting up the book soon.

Join Peda Entertainment creator Chizoba Peter Uwandu (live) and Yours Truly (virtually) as we explore Africa in Comics with Dr. Afrodesia McCannon of NYU. You don't want to miss it!

Jason Stone and Lisa Hollis thought they would be high school sweethearts. A terrible first kiss said otherwise, so they became great friends. Ten years later a chance encounter in Atlanta brings them together again and rekindles their friendship. But everything changes after their second kiss. Coming in February 2025 from MVmedia.

An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi.

Black Writers Weekend is August 1-4, and I'm looking forward to it. I'll have advance copies of A Palmetto Christmas as well as a few more titles at my table, and I'll be participating on the Friday, 1:30 PM panel, Beyond Boundaries: Afrofuturism, Identity, and Imagination with Jessica Cage , & Tiara Janté, moderated by Mark T. Sneed, in the Jordan Room at the Riverside Epicenter. See you there! https://blackwritersweekend.com/

@Troy We're in the process of completing the entire script as well as working on episode Two. Animation is expensive so we'll work in one to two minute increments until the entire series is complete. Recent advances in animation technology might allow us to move faster.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MV Media Announces A Palmetto Christmas, a Cozy Christmas novel by Milton J. Davis [Fayetteville, Georgia] – July 1, 2024 – Mvmedia is proud to announce the upcoming release of A Palmetto Christmas, a ‘cozy Christmas novel by award winning author. Milton J. Davis. Facing Christmas in an empty nest, Laura and Stanley Jacobs decide to do something they’ve always dreamed of— rent a massive beach home on Sea Island, South Carolina, their favorite vacation destination. However, a series of unexpected circumstances, finds them with a house full when youngest daughter Shelly shows up from Germany with her new boyfriend Darian, recently divorced middle son Bryce arrives jobless with his twins, and estranged eldest child Terry finally decides to come home after five years with her celebrity chef boyfriend João. The result is heartwarming holiday among the swaying palmettos of the Low Country. "When something makes you think about the best times you've had with family, it's a genuine gift. I found myself smiling through this entire story. Might become my yearly holiday read!" - Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afropuffs are the Antennae of the Universe. "A Palmetto Christmas reminds us that the holidays can bring out the worst in people, but also the best. The Jacobs demonstrate authentic love, and the true spirit of Christmas—family." -Nicole Givens Kurtz, Owner of Mocha Memoirs Milton Davis, is a Black speculative fiction author and editor and is a renowned figure in the field, recognized for his contributions to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and co-author of Hadithi and the State of Black Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon. A Palmetto Christmas is his first contemporary fiction novel. A Palmetto Christmas official release date is November 29, 2024. It is now available for preorder directly from Mvmedia, LLC and anywhere books are sold. For media inquiries, please contact: Mvmedia, LLC Email: info@mvmediaatl.com About MV Media: MVmedia, LLC is a publishing company dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic voices of African and African Diaspora creators in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Founded by Milton Davis, MVmedia has been at the forefront of promoting Black speculative fiction, offering readers a rich array of stories that celebrate Black culture and imagination. To learn more, visit: www.mvmediaatl.com A Palmetto Christmas ISBN: 979-8-9905120-0-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MV Media Announces The Spacefunk! Anthology Kickstarter Launch on Juneteenth [Atlanta, Georgia] – June 14, 2024 – Get ready to embark on an interstellar journey as MVmedia proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated Spacefunk! Anthology Kickstarter on Juneteenth, June 19, 2024. In the spirit of Sun Ra’s iconic mantra, "Space is the Place," this monumental anthology takes you beyond the stars with over 40 captivating stories, poems, and images. Showcasing the boundless creativity of African and African Diaspora creators, MVmedia aims to raise $20,000 to bring this visionary project to life and celebrate Black speculative fiction like never before. The Spacefunk! anthology boasts contributions from some of the most acclaimed authors in literature. Highlighted authors include: ● Eugen M. Bacon: An African Australian speculative fiction author, British Fantasy Award and Philip K. Dick Award finalist. ● Jessica Cage: An international award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author known for her paranormal romance and urban fiction. ● Wole Talabi: A Nigerian speculative fiction writer and Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award finalist. ● Linda D. Addison: An award-winning author, HWA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and SFPA Grand Master of Fantastic Poetry. ● Maurice Broaddus: An award-winning Afrofuturist and librarian with an extensive publication history, including contributions to Lightspeed Magazine, Black Panther: Tales from Wakanda, and Asimov’s. ● S.A. Crosby: An Anthony Award-winning southern crime-noir writer and author of New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland. Edited by Milton Davis, a Black speculative fiction writer and owner of MV Media, the anthology promises to be a vibrant collection of imaginative works. Davis is a renowned figure in the field, recognized for his contributions to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and co-author of Hadithi and the State of Black Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon. Quotes from Contributors: “We bring the funk because that's who we are. That's what we do. The power of Black imagination, creating on our terms. Our joy building resilience and resistance through art. Be it by Arkestra or Mothership Connection, the stars are ours. The stars are our destiny.” — Maurice Broaddus “It’s invigorating to see the evolution of Black speculative fiction today, thanks to the ventures of publishers like Milton Davis at MV Media LLC. I am thrilled to engage with the African community once more, together with those in the diaspora, in stimulating stories. We trust our readers and the curiosity of critics out there to bolster the success and visibility of this Spacefunk anthology.” — Eugen Bacon "When I heard about this project, I couldn't wait to jump on it! Spacefunk gave me the opportunity to stretch my creative muscles and explore a genre that I've been intrigued by for a while now while imagining a future full of afros, aliens, and great music!" — Jessica Cage “My imagination is ignited by real facts, so I began working on my piece for the Spacefunk anthology by my longtime friend Milton by searching for connections between Africa and the stars. One thing that heavily flavored my poem, Space Children Dream of the Last Place, was the Dogon people of Mali. They have an old legend that fishlike creatures from the star Sirius came to Africa some 5,000 years ago and shared many details, including the existence of a second smaller star, invisible to the naked eye. The fact is Sirius B wasn't discovered by European astronomers until 1862.” — Linda D. Addison “I'm excited to be part of this project that brings visions of people from Africa and the African diaspora out in the star-bedazzled velvet blackness of space, searching for meaning, for adventure, for survival, for wonder, for joy. And I can't wait to read these stories.” — Wole Talabi Join the Movement: Support the Spacefunk! Anthology Kickstarter and become part of a groundbreaking celebration of Black speculative fiction. Visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mvmedia/spacefunk to pledge your support and help the Spacefunk! Anthology project creators reach their goal of $20,000. The Kickstarter goes live on June 19th, but you can sign up now to be notified upon launch. For media inquiries, please contact: Tiara Jante, Legacy Media Online Email: tiara@legacymediaonline.com You can also follow the Spacefunk! Anthology on the project’s Facebook page. About MV Media: MVmedia, LLC is a publishing company dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic voices of African and African Diaspora creators in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Founded by Milton Davis, MVmedia has been at the forefront of promoting Black speculative fiction, offering readers a rich array of stories that celebrate Black culture and imagination. To learn more, visit: www.mvmediaatl.com

Join me Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Medu Bookstore in Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta, GA, as I sign copies of my latest short story collection, Muscadine Wine. Muscadine Wine is a collection of fantasy and contemporary fiction stories set in Southwest Georgia, a personal homage to the land and Black people of South Georgia.

Facing Christmas in an empty nest, Laura and Stanley Jacobs decide to do something they’ve always dreamed of— rent a massive beach home on Sea Island, South Carolina, their favorite vacation destination. However, a series of unexpected circumstances, finds them with a house full when youngest daughter Shelly shows up from Germany with her new boyfriend Darian, recently divorced middle son Bryce arrives jobless with his twins, and estranged eldest child Terry finally decides to come home after five years with her celebrity chef boyfriend João. The result is a heartwarming holiday among the swaying palmettos of the Low Country. "When something makes you think about the best times you've had with family, it's a genuine gift. I found myself smiling through this entire story. Might become my yearly holiday read!" - Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afropuffs are the Antennae of the Universe. Palmetto Christmas by Milton J. Davis. Coming on November 29, 2024. Available for preorder June 2024.

I will be a vendor and panelist at the National Black Arts Festival's Blacklisted! Banned Book Fair and Conference February 24 - 25, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at the Loudermilk Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. Admission is free, however registration is required. See you then! NBAF Blacklisted! Book Fair and Conference