Jan 5th, 2010
by JW Richard.
As you had a chance to hear the panel discussion of New York-based Freedom Train Productions during the series of Fire & Ink III: The Cotillion podcasts I presented here, now you can watch more of the organization’s unique approach to play development.
The Story of Freedom Train Productions from Freedom Train Productions [...]
Jan 3rd, 2010
by JW Richard.
Just had to share a wonderful New Year’s message from the ever elegant, Jomama Jones. I had the wonderful opportunity to see her perform during the Fire & Ink III: The Cotillion in Austin, TX in October 2009, and her CD, Lone Star, will be released February 9, 2010. Jomama Jones is a [...]
Jan 2nd, 2010
by JW Richard.
I had several conversations with Black LGBT authors, local and national, in preparation of the Fire & Ink III: The Cotillion, which happened in Austin, TX, in October 2009. Click on the following picture links to catch any conversations you may have missed!
Dec 8th, 2009
by JW Richard.
While at Fire & Ink III in Austin, Texas, I met up with illustrator as well as mystery and horror writer, Victor Hodge. His Black Gay Boy Fantasy mini-comic about Black gay life in Washington D.C. started as a comic strip for 1996 Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Guide and has been produced now for [...]
Oct 27th, 2009
by JW Richard.
Podcast: Play in new window
I hope you’ve enjoyed the special podcasts from Fire & Ink III: The Cotillion as just a taste what was experienced there. However, you’re making plans now to attend the next one, and including in those plans are to help now to secure the financial ability to hold the writers; festival again. Please click [...]
Oct 22nd, 2009
by JW Richard.
Podcast: Play in new window
More goodies from the Fire & Ink III: The Cotillion! Enjoying these episodes from the conference? I knew you would, so show your love by clicking here to support Fire & Ink, Inc. today, so we can do it again soon!
From the 2009 F&I website:
This panel focuses on keeping black queer writing and [...]
Oct 15th, 2009
by JW Richard.
Podcast: Play in new window
A lively discussion recorded in Austin, TX, at The Fire & ink III: The Cotillion on Saturday, October 10th on contemporary hip-hop, the double edged sword of image of hyper-masculinity in hip-hop by gay artists, and the musical double standard by gay clubs and Pride event planners in our communities. The panel includes hip-hop/soul [...]
Oct 12th, 2009
by JW Richard.
The third Fire & Ink conference in Austin this past weekend was so affirming and enriching that these few following pictures can’t even do it justice, however I want to share a glimpse of what I experienced this weekend. I had the opportunity to personally meet authors that encouraged me and influenced me as [...]