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WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 7

By Kirk A. Johnson on 01/20/2013 • ( 1 )

“Bring that basket over here. There’s just enough room for it.” Camara climbed out from under the scarlet canvas of the sareet cover. Baskets of fabric and large cone-based amphoras heavy with the wines of the east filled the interior…. Read More ›

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THE BEST AFRICAN FANTASY MOVIES (That I Know of)

By Kirk A. Johnson on 08/08/2012 • ( 0 )

I am an Afro/African-Caribbean who loves fantasy, or to be more precise High-fantasy, Heroic-fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, as well as Sword & Soul. Even the movies that I hold dear are fantasy adventures with swords, wizards, and monsters. My dad… Read More ›
WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 6

By Kirk A. Johnson on 07/08/2012 • ( 1 )

Morning was already shining through the window when Camara entered their room. He was greeted with a table full of bones, mango skins and orange peels, with empty ewers and amphoras littering the floor. Lamin and N’gara were wide awake. They… Read More ›
WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 5

By Kirk A. Johnson on 07/01/2012 • ( 2 )

The sun lay hidden behind distant mountains while its bright glow defined the horizon as flat plains and hills spread throughout the western expanse. The night was only minutes from complete descent when a lone ox-drawn wagon rattled its way… Read More ›
WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 4

By Kirk A. Johnson on 06/03/2012 • ( 2 )

A chorus of crowing roosters echoed throughout Tel’s suburbs. The sun, unable to stay at rest, crept over the eastern hills and turned the black jungles into vibrant green canopies of life. The cloudless skies promised a day of filled… Read More ›
WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 3

By Kirk A. Johnson on 05/27/2012 • ( 2 )

Leeyti sat up in his seat. He instructed his archers to lower their bows with a dismissive wave. “My daughter Awa has been kidnapped. I need you to rescue her.” Lamin stared into Leeyti’s eyes. They were filled with moisture… Read More ›
WITH THE BLOOD OF ROGUES: Episode 2

By Kirk A. Johnson on 05/20/2012 • ( 2 )

“Hold your axe! I said stop!” cried a voice from the corridor. Lamin opened his eyes and caught a glimpse of the axe-blade as it jerked away just inches from his neck. Everyone stared at the doorway, except for N’gara…. Read More ›