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Black Indie Spec Fiction Authors You Should Know - Part One
I've been a Black Indie Speculative Fiction author and publisher for 13 years. Over those years I've met a lot of other Black authors...
Milton Davis
Jun 10, 20212 min read


The Lake Lady
Here's another story from my upcoming story collection, Muscadine Wine. Coot rolled up the legs of his coveralls then pushed the johnboat...
Milton Davis
May 14, 20217 min read


Black Rose: Part Ten
Kesi’s camp gradually grew into a village. Her crew had cleared a substantial amount of the surrounding bush and built permanent homes...
Milton Davis
May 10, 20215 min read


Black Rose: Part Nine
Kesi and Tukufu watched the boat approached. There were eight men, all armed. As they came closer, Kesi’s heart dropped. Amaziah Tembo,...
Milton Davis
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Black Rose: Part Eight
One week after finding the Faint Star, Kesi and others entered the waters of Kawa. The baharia kept a vigilante watch as they sailed into...
Milton Davis
Apr 9, 20214 min read


Black Rose: Part Seven
Danuja woke alone in darkness. The dhow creaked as always, rising and falling with the ocean’s pulse. She sat up at the edge of her bunk,...
Milton Davis
Mar 24, 20213 min read


Customs
Here's my story from Dark Universe: The Bright Empire. Pandare Grimes, marabout of the planet Eritia, must decide where his loyalties...
Milton Davis
Mar 21, 202148 min read


Road to Wakanda
My journey to Wakanda began two years ago when I received a call from fellow author Glenn Paris. He told me there was going to be a Black...
Milton Davis
Mar 9, 20213 min read


Black Rose: Part Six
Kesi was struggling with the anchor when she heard approaching footfalls. Her hand fell to her sword hilt. She looked up into the worried...
Milton Davis
Feb 26, 20213 min read


Black Rose: Part Five
The three days leading up to the visit to the sultan’s palace were a whirlwind for Kesi. In addition to organizing, distributing and...
Milton Davis
Feb 19, 20213 min read


A Bandit's Tale: A Savaad Story
Diogo opened his eyes and attempted to scratch an arm that was not there. He jumped up in his straw bed, looked to his left and cursed....
Milton Davis
Feb 10, 20218 min read


My First King Day
In January of 1986 I worked as a research chemist for a small chemical company in Atlanta. I was the first Black person to work in the...
Milton Davis
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Black Rose: Part Four
The stone houses of Pemba glowed on the horizon, the brilliant sun reflecting from their bleach white walls. Roseate terns drifted in the...
Milton Davis
Jan 12, 20215 min read


Betta Listen
A story I wrote seven years ago based on the above image by artist Paul Davey. Check it out... The house wasn't much but it was all he...
Milton Davis
Jan 11, 202115 min read


Black Rose: Part Three
“Wokou!” Kesi heard the dreaded words and jumped up from her cot. Her sudden movement woke Danuja, who slept beside her. Kesi snatched up...
Milton Davis
Dec 31, 20206 min read


The Long Awaited Sequel
Seven year ago this month I released Amber and the Hidden City, an adventure about a twelve year old Atlanta girl that discovers she's...
Milton Davis
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Black Rose - Part Two
Kuroi Barra and Danuja rode through the town directly to the harbor, ignoring the shouts of the constables. Kuroi felt some relief when...
Milton Davis
Dec 24, 20207 min read


Black Rose - Part One
Kuroi Barra watched the shogun’s palace burn from the forest’s edge, its dancing flames pushing back the approaching darkness and...
Milton Davis
Dec 16, 20204 min read


The Golden Jaguar: An excerpt
Next year will see the end of the Steamfunk adventures of Zeke, Pauline and Famara with the release of 'A Onça Dourada (The Golden...
Milton Davis
Nov 21, 202016 min read


Gunman's Peace: An excerpt
Macon was an hour and half drive from Newlanta barring any interruption. There were always interruptions; feral cattle herds, beggars,...
Milton Davis
Nov 19, 202012 min read
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