Simmons Here And Now

Alex is early morning solo as he ponders the artistic side of the popular online mantra, "Done Is Better Than Perfect." Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Back in October, Chris went on a solo mission to Deadly Ink Writer's Conference in central New Jersey. While honing his own crime fiction writing skills he interviewed several other talented authors. So listen well to his third of six, as they share their highly developed writing skills, habits and tips. Attentive persons, meet mystery writer Art Taylor. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

In this episode host Alex Simmons interviews graphic novelist, creator/writer, and children's book illustrator, JERRY CRAFT. Jerry shares some of the funny but also twisted turns he had to take as an black artist, creating black non-stereotypical characters in the comics world. [*This is half of an interview I did with Jerry about his homework and about his impressions of my character Blackjack. If you'd like to hear the Blackjack portion of his interview let me know in the comments below.] Please leave us your comments below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

The Real "True Believer" is gone. Alex and Chris share thoughts and personal memories about the legend that was Stan Lee. As Alex put it, "he was the P.T. Barnum of the comics industry ... the face of Marvel..." His collaborations with many great artists, and his business and marketing savvy helped build a multi-billion dollar property. *After the show leave a comment about your favorite Stan Lee creation, story, saying, or appearance. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Welcome to the second part of Alex and Chris' discussion about the facts and fancies surrounding the quest for a Hollywood film or TV deal? Is all the negotiating, research, paperwork, waiting and more a road to fortune and fame, or disillusion and shame? Please leave us your comments below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.come Damn Story

Alex and Chris discuss the facts and fancies surrounding the quest for a Hollywood film or TV deal? Is it just like winning the lottery, or more like back stroking in a tsunami? Please leave us your comments below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

As independent writers and publishers, Alex and Chris have had a week stuffed with author activity. They've been traveling the full range of a writer’s experience. So listen in as they discuss a creators experience of patrons buying their work (Blackjack - Trial..); positive reviews and fan exuberant quotes, trying to build on the momentum, and ... the odd cure for rejection. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Release of the new Blackjack (Rapid Read book), TRIAL BY FIRE, TRIAL BY ICE, delayed the posting of the 3rd episode of the series WHY BLACKJACK, where Alex continues to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. So here is Part Three of the interview with ECBACC media tech, and Blackjack fan, Dionne Stallworth. This concludes their conversation about childhood challenges, comic book inspirations, and the importance of history and cultural identity. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

In this second episode of the series WHY BLACKJACK, Alex continues to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. Part two of the interview with ECBACC media tech, and Blackjack fan, Dionne Stallworth. The conversation covers childhood challenges, comic book inspirations, and the importance of history and cultural identity. All that and Stan Lee too. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

In this second episode of the series WHY BLACKJACK, Alex continues to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. This time it's with ECBACC media tech, and Blackjack fan, Dionne Stallworth. The conversation covers childhood challenges, comic book inspirations, and the importance of history and cultural identity. All that and Stan Lee too. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

How do you write and remain true to the story when personal and political storms are brewing? Your hosts, Alex and Chris, celebrate as well as reveal some of the thoughts, challenges, and fears behind writing this latest Arron Day double action-adventure, "Blackjack: Trial By Fire, Trial By Ice." Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Alex sets out to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. This is the first of several interviews with the people that helped prove stories about a 1930s African-American soldier of fortune have mass appeal. So listen to this interview with artist extraordinaire, ERIC BATTLE, Part one. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com (*A new adventure has just been released, "Blackjack: Trial By Fire, Trial By Ice." Available on Amazon.com.) (*Sorry this episode is out of sequence. Oops!)

As a new book prepares to launch, Alex sets out to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. He starts here with the first of several interviews, with Blackjack artists and fans, to learn why tales about a 1930s African-American soldier of fortune has such mass appeal. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

As a new book prepares to launch, Alex sets out to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. He starts here with the first of several interviews, with Blackjack artists and fans, to learn why tales about a 1930s African-American soldier of fortune has such mass appeal. Please leave us your comments below ... Or write us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Alex and Chris are back together again talking out whether superhero pop culture is about to experience it's own INFINITY WAR. And if so, who is Thanos? Corporations? Fans? Or an increasingly divisive culture? Please leave us your comments below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Chris went on a solo mission to Deadly Ink Writer's Conference in central New Jersey. While lurking and ferreting out creative intel, he also conversed with several other talented authors. So listen well to his first of 6 interrogat ... uh, I mean interviews, as they share their highly developed writing skills, habits and tips. His second interview is with author, Carol Gyzander.  Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Chris went on a solo mission to Deadly Ink Writer's Conference in central New Jersey. While lurking and ferreting out creative intel, he also conversed with several other talented authors. So listen well to his first of 6 interrogat ... uh, I mean interviews, as they share their highly developed writing skills, habits and tips. First up, mystery/history/romance author A. J. Sidransky. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Chris Ryan's is still on the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! Hi next interviewee ... Bob Deis & Wyatt Doyle. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Here's the next great interview Chris Ryan achieved while on the road in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at PULPFEST. Chris managed to interview writer, creators, illustrators, and others who have created stories in the pulp adventures genre! This time his interview is with the talented author ... Jim Beard. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

In this episode Simmons "Fesses Up." Alex goes solo to shares some of the emotional hardships and confusion he faced trying to write a story that should have been a breeze. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com