Milton

How does one begin to source the origin of The Cookout? Looking for the origins of the practice—poring through history books, archaeological articles, and religious texts—it seemed that the ancients themselves considered the tradition ancient, even in their time. Could it be that since the beginning of humanity, in the cradle of the world, where two or more were gathered in the name of food, medicine, love, and community, there one may have found The Cookout? Across the African Diaspora, with the fluctuations of ancestral knowledge and cultural roots, in wealth and happiness, in sickness and danger, in celebration and faith and fierce resistance, in every nook and cranny of the world, "The Cookout" calls to something in our blood that unites us in love and community. And when the world began to digitize itself, this impulse found a foothold in the social media sphere, in the new and mischievous colloquial use of "The Cookout" as well as such innovations as pandemic-style remote feasts with family and friends. As a force, "The Cookout" is unstoppable! So we decided to see just how far it can go. Can it reach the depths of the ocean? Can we put picnic tables in the stars? Gather round the grill in another dimension? Source our seasonings in the furthest realms of our imaginations? Let's see, shall we? For more details, follow the link: The Cookout Anthology

Thanks, Troy! That helps immensly!

Hey y'all! I've been away too long. I apologize for lack of attention, but that ends today. I'll be posting at least weekly, and I encourage everyone to do so as well. Though there's been a lot of progress with Black representation in scif and fantasy, we still have a long way to go to reach equity, and the best way to do so is to build among ourselves. Thank you for being here. Let's rise!

Hi Kimberly! I've been contemplating nominating my Spacefunk! Anthology. Usually stay away from the awards because of the controversies, but this is a special book that I think deserves notice. I'd also be interested in a virtual panel. I'm not the most popular Black Speculative Fiction writer out there, but there are a few folks involved with the Hugos that know me.

Hi Troy! Happy New Year. Thanks! I will go with Milton J. Davis going forward. Sorry for the late response.

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. Available directly from MVmedia and anywhere books are sold. A Palmetto Christmas ISBN: 979-8990512009

The first romance novel by Milton J. Davis is a modern spin on a classic tale. Cynda Ella Jones’s life is a delicate balance. Since her father’s passing, she’s become her mother’s caretaker, her sister’s babysitter, her brother’s motivator, and her boss’s support system. The last thing she needs is a distraction. But then P. Nelson Carter appears and suddenly Cynda begins to wonder if she has time for one more person, one just for her. Cynda ISBN No.: 979-8990512146

The first romance novel by Milton J. Davis is a modern spin on a classic tale. Cynda Ella Jones’s life is a delicate balance. Since her father’s passing, she’s become her mother’s caretaker, her sister’s babysitter, her brother’s motivator, and her boss’s support system. The last thing she needs is a distraction. But then P. Nelson Carter appears and suddenly Cynda begins to wonder if she has time for one more person, one just for her. Cynda is available for preorder now directly from MVmedia only. Official release date: November 24, 2025. Cynda Preorder

Vampires. Zombies. Ghosts. Haints . . . and so much more! Celebrate Halloween and Black Speculative Fiction Month with these spooky titles from MVmedia, Mocha Memoirs Press, Second Sight Publishing, and Triple Threat Comics! MVmedia, LLC

The ATLiens are back! Twenty-one speculative fiction stories from some of Metro Atlanta's best Black Speculative Fiction authors. You'll never see the ATL the same way again! With stories by Jessica Cage, Gerald L. Coleman, Ashleigh Davenport, Alana Davis, Milton J. Davis, L. Renee James-Griffin, M. Haynes, Marcellus S. Jackson, Nadira Jameson, Tiara Jante', Robert Jeffery II, Alan Jones, W. Alexander Lawson, Kyoko M, Violette Meier, Balogun Ojetade, Glenn Parris, Alvin Jordan Richardson, Bernette Sherman, Aziza Sphinx, and Kortney Watkins. ISBN: 979-8990512122 Terminus 3

Come join us for our first comic book only popup September 27, 2025, at Challenges Games And Comics from 12pm to 6pm! We'll have all our comics based on our novels, in addition to comics and graphic novels by our creative partners. You don't want to miss this!

Skerry Tales is a collection of eight creepy stories by award-winning author Milton J. Davis. Prepare yourself for a macabre journey filled with thrills, chills, and more! Milton Davis is renowned for his award-winning sword and soul fantasy works. Yet, a great storyteller transcends genres, and Milton is, if nothing else, a fantastic storyteller. Fear exists in every aspect of our lives, and as such, horror infiltrates genres. When you combine the talents of a world-class storyteller and the insidiousness of terror and fear, you get a collection like Milton’s Skerry Tales. - Nicole Givens Kurtz, author/owner Mocha Memoirs Press Milton really shows us his writing depth by stepping out of his comfort zone to deliver some truly scary stories. - Marcus H. Roberts, Owner/Publisher, Second Sight Publishing Preorder Skerry Tales today from MVmedia and anywhere books are sold. Official release date: October 1, 2025 ISBN No.: 979-8990512139 MVmedia, LLC

Third-year medical resident Jack Wheaton has been assigned an intern. The young mystery doctor who he is asked to supervise is impressive in every way. Smart and beautiful, Anita Thomas demonstrated a level of knowledge and expertise beyond her years. Soon, strange things begin to erupt in Anita’s orbit. When Jack eventually demands an explanation, he discovers that she is a biomedical prodigy with a billion-dollar secret being pursed by pharmaceutical assassins bent on extracting everything she knows. When they are finished, they will dispose of Anita and Jack . . . permanently. "With glimpses into the practice of medicine, The Painkillers is a first-rate medical thriller that thrusts an overworked but determined doctor and colorful characters in his orbit into a tangled web of deception involving Big Pharma, insider trading, shady academic and medical ethics, and murder for profit. Outstanding." -Gary Earl Ross, author of the Nickel City mysteries. “ . . . Curiosity got to me, and I read an advance copy of The Painkillers. Gripping. Wildly different. I finished it at past three in the morning. It’s still in my head.” - Larry Niven, Master of Science Fiction Author The Painkillers ISBN No.: 979-8-9905121-1-5

Author Milton Davis reads excerpts from his books Muscadine Wine and Spacefunk at Scholar and Scribe Bookshop in Fayetteville, Georgia.

If there's one fantasy genre where Black authors seem to be making significant inroads, it's young adult fiction. As a matter of fact, it seems that many publishers and authors are guiding Black speculative fiction authors in that direction. That being the case, what Black young adult authors/books do you recommend?

Good info. I know Alicia personally, so I'm familiar with her grind. Someone else recently told me about the advantages of developing a platform on Pinterest, and last year I heard some good things about it as well. I've had an account for years but didn't do much with it. That's changing.

Yes I would!

Nfasu kaFunani has seen many seasons and many wars, yet he refuses to give up the braid and take his place as an elder. A new war comes, and he is called to lead young warriors to battle. But this time, Nfasu senses he may not return. This exciting eStory includes maps of Ki Khanga and alternate cover art by Emax Emmanuel Olumide and Prince Bhadmus. Nfasu's Braid

Third-year medical resident Jack Wheaton has been assigned an intern. The young mystery doctor who he is asked to supervise is impressive in every way. Smart and beautiful, Anita Thomas demonstrated a level of knowledge and expertise beyond her years. Soon, strange things begin to erupt in Anita’s orbit. When Jack eventually demands an explanation, he discovers that she is a biomedical prodigy with a billion-dollar secret being pursed by pharmaceutical assassins bent on extracting everything she knows. When they are finished, they will dispose of Anita and Jack . . . permanently. "With glimpses into the practice of medicine, The Painkillers is a first-rate medical thriller that thrusts an overworked but determined doctor and colorful characters in his orbit into a tangled web of deception involving Big Pharma, insider trading, shady academic and medical ethics, and murder for profit. Outstanding." -Gary Earl Ross, author of the Nickel City mysteries. “ . . . Curiosity got to me, and I read an advance copy of The Painkillers. Gripping. Wildly different. I finished it at past three in the morning. It’s still in my head.” - Larry Niven, Master of Science Fiction Author Preorder The Painkillers today directly from MVmedia at a special discount. Official release date: June 23, 2025 The Painkillers ISBN no.: 979-8990512023

MVmedia Black Love Day Spotlight: Second Kiss by Milton J. Davis! 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. As a special bonus, this eStory also includes a sneak peek of Milton J. Davis's upcoming romance novel, Cynda! Happy Black Love Day! Second Kiss

Hi Troy! Thanks for sharing. It's 708 pages. And I can share a story. Give me a day to figure out which one. Oh yeah. It's one word.

Thanks! I'm very optimistic about this one.

MV Media, LLC Press Release Spacefunk! Anthology January 27, 2025 For Immediate Release 1/27/2025 Fayetteville, GA: MVmedia is delighted to announce the official release of the Spacefunk! anthology edited by Milton J. Davis. Space is the Place! Over forty stories and poems by some of the best African/African Diaspora authors and poets from around the world. In Spacefunk you'll experience amazing stories of action, adventure, escape, hope, and home among the stars. Featuring stories and poems by Linda Addison, Sheree Renée Thomas, Eugen Bacon, S.A. Cosby, Jessica Cage, Maurice Broaddus, Wole Talabi, Gerald L. Coleman, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Balogun Ojetade, Zig Zag Claybourne, and many more! 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 twenty 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. Spacefunk is available directly 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 which specializes in speculative fiction based on African/African Diaspora history, culture and traditions. MVmedia, LLC Spacefunk! Anthology Edited by Milton J. Davis ISBN no.: 979-8-9905120-3-0 (Retro Cover) ISBN no.: 979-8-9905120-4-7 (John Jennings Cover) Paperback 708 pages Publishing Date: January 25, 2025

MV Media, LLC Press Release Spacefunk! Anthology January 27, 2025 For Immediate Release 1/27/2025 Fayetteville, GA: MVmedia is delighted to announce the official release of the Spacefunk! anthology edited by Milton J. Davis. Space is the Place! Over forty stories and poems by some of the best African/African Diaspora authors and poets from around the world. In Spacefunk you'll experience amazing stories of action, adventure, escape, hope, and home among the stars. Featuring stories and poems by Linda Addison, Sheree Renée Thomas, Eugen Bacon, S.A. Cosby, Jessica Cage, Maurice Broaddus, Wole Talabi, Gerald L. Coleman, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Balogun Ojetade, Zig Zag Claybourne, and many more! 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 twenty 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. Spacefunk is available directly 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 which specializes in speculative fiction based on African/African Diaspora history, culture and traditions. MVmedia, LLC Spacefunk! Anthology Edited by Milton J. Davis ISBN no.: 979-8-9905120-3-0 (Retro Cover) ISBN no.: 979-8-9905120-4-7 (John Jennings Cover) Paperback 708 pages Publishing Date: January 25, 2025

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