About the Author: Chibueze, Collins Shaboozey GRAMMY(R)-winning singer-songwriter Shaboozey is carving his own lane in alternative country and hip-hop. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in Woodbridge, VA, he grew up on a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and country icons like Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks. He rose to prominence with two standout features on Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER, before his own album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, debuted in the Billboard 200's top five to critical acclaim. Its breakout single, the Diamond-certified "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," broke the record for longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1, surpassed two billion streams, and made him the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard's Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. Shaboozey has earned nominations across the GRAMMYs, ACM, CMA, iHeartRadio, and VMAs, wins at the Billboard Music Awards and People's Choice Country Awards, and ASCAP's 2025 Country Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year honor. An 8x GRAMMY nominee, he won his first GRAMMY in 2026 for "Amen," his multi-week Country Airplay No. 1 collaboration with Jelly Roll. Staying true to his Virginia roots, he continues to blend hip-hop with modern Americana--selling out his 2024 headline tour, playing arenas with Jelly Roll, and wrapping 2025's The Great American Roadshow tour--while now working in the studio toward 2026. Inniss, Xaivia Xaivia Inniss is a creative director, screenwriter, and visual storyteller from Washington, D.C., whose work spans film, music, advertising, and immersive experiences, exploring the intersection of cinema, mythology, and contemporary culture. Raised between D.C., Oceanside, CA, and New York's Lower East Side, Inniss draws on a rich tradition of storytelling, believing myth is one of humanity's oldest tools for understanding ourselves and the world. Entirely self-taught, he built his career as a commercial and music video director in the 2010s before expanding into screenwriting, creative direction, and design. His work spans projects for Sony Pictures, Netflix, television, global brands, and Grammy-winning artists--including collaborations with Shaboozey--as well as a month-long Times Square activation across 98 digital screens in Midtown Manhattan. Known for building cinematic worlds that extend beyond the screen, Inniss blends story, design, music, and mythology into cohesive experiences that reveal familiar ideas through a new lens. Today, he develops original film and television projects rooted in Americana, bringing timeless themes to life through a contemporary perspective. Damien Hill, Sean Sean Damien Hill is a comic book illustrator from Washington, D.C., known for his bold, naturalistic style and narrative-driven storytelling. Trained in fine art, Sean blends classical technique with dynamic visual pacing to bring depth and energy to every page he draws. His work spans across major publishers and indie powerhouses alike, with credits including Bishop: War College, Predator vs. Black Panther, and Spirits of Vengeance for Marvel; Blood Syndicate, Cyborg, and DC Power for DC Comics; and indie titles such as Dark History of Okemus (Rae Comics), Is'nana the Werespider: Drums of Ogoun (Webway Entertainment), and The Hated (Solid Comix). Whether he's illustrating iconic heroes or original worlds, Sean brings a fierce dedication to storytelling and a love for the comic medium that shows in every panel. Dalhouse, Andrew Andrew Dalhouse is a comic book color artist with more than 22 years of industry experience. Andrew's love of coloring comics started at a young age and 30 years later he's still love. Andrew has worked on titles such as Teen Titans, Flash, Titans, Justice League, Bloodshot, Rick and Morty, Space Ghost and TMNT. Jeffrey, Robert Robert Jeffrey II is an award-winning/ nominated professional writer (comic books, video games, animated shorts, tabletop gaming, prose fiction, and journalism) with over 20 years of experience as a creative writer. He has worked with clients such as DC Comics, the Centers for Disease Control, Son of Oak Gaming, 133Art Publishing, RAE Comics, SUBSUME Media, New Agenda Publishing, and MV Media. His comic book work includes DC Comics New Talent Showcase 2018 #1 (DC Comics), One Nation (133Art), RET: CON (133Art), Changa & The Jade Obelisk (MV Media/ 133Art), Epiphany Engine (Advent Comics), Eight Gunshots: Stories of the Wild West, Kamikaze: Short Circuits (Moving Ink Media), and Dark Universe: The Bright Empire (MV Media). He is a graduate of the 2017 DC Comics Writers Workshop Class. His Green Lantern short story featuring John Stewart ("Where There's A Will....") was nominated for the 2019 Glyph Comics Award in both the Best Writer and Fan Award for Best Work categories. He is also the recipient of a 2021 Glyph Comics Award in the Best Story category for his work on the comic book series Changa and the Jade Obelisk. He worked as a video game writer for the developer Blowfish Studios on projects such as Shadowman: Darque Legacy, Blood of Mehran, and Phantom Galaxies. Esposito, Taylor Taylor Esposito is multi-award winning comic book lettering professional, owner of Ghost Glyph Studios, and teacher at the legendary Kubert School. A former staff letterer at DC and production artist at Marvel, he has lettered titles such as Red Hood and The Outlaws, Robin Lives!, and Harley Quinn The Eat KILL Bang Tour; Flash Gordon, The Phantom (Mad Cave Studios), Free Planet, Drawing Blood (Image); Babyteeth, Maniac of New York, Bunny Mask (Aftershock); No One Left to Fight and Survival Street (Dark Horse). Other publishers he has worked with include BOOM! Studios (Amory Wars, VR Troopers) Dynamite (Elvira, Space Ghost, Jonny Quest, Green Hornet), and Oni Press (Nacelleverse, Invasive). Speich, Sarah Schonian Dr. Sarah Schonian Speich earned her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University, where she developed a deep understanding of the people, relationships, organizations, and systems that shape the stories we tell. While her academic career focused on human behavior and systemic thinking, storytelling has always been her true passion. Drawing on years of clinical, leadership, and editorial experience, Sarah brings a unique perspective to creative development. She specializes in editorial strategy, story development, publishing, and creative decision-making, helping shape projects from concept to finished publication. Her work spans comics, graphic novels, academics, and traditional publishing, where she collaborates closely with creators to refine narratives, strengthen character arcs, and build stories that resonate with readers. Although she continues to maintain a private practice in behavioral health, Sarah's primary focus is building a career in publishing and storytelling - writing, developing, and championing stories that entertain, challenge, and connect people through compelling characters and unforgettable worlds.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 44 | Publication Date: 2026-08-18