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In 19 days you will learn before entering battle, the Mantamaji would exchange these final words: “When we meet again, let it be in victory.” What started as a simple rallying cry gained deeper meaning over time. “Victory” became the Mantamaji’s term for the place of soul-rest. Even if they did not win the battle, the Mantamaji would live on in Victory, a land beyond the farthest desert, where it is always cool as a twilight moon.

by Eric Dean Seaton September 19, 2014September 19, 2014 1 comments

In 21 days you will learn that the Mantamaji fought best from the shadows. For it is said that they fought darkness by becoming like water: quiet, unpredictable, slipping in through every crack. The power of water is the power of surprise. Sometimes only that surprise kept the Mantamaji from death. Legend of the Mantamaji: Book 1 http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Mantamaji-Book/dp/1930315341/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410966045&sr=8-1&keywords=mantamaji

by Eric Dean Seaton September 17, 2014September 17, 2014 1 comments

In 22 days you will learn about women with great mystical powers. The Sancutants fought alongside the Mantamaji and were treated as equals—yes, even in that ancient time. For equality is not a new idea, but rather an old one that has been forgotten, like a beautiful temple buried by mere sand. Legend of the Mantamaji: Book 1 https://legendofthemantamaji.com/portfolio/book-one/

by Eric Dean Seaton September 16, 2014September 16, 2014 1 comments

In 24 days you will learn of the abominations Sirach created. They appeared as dark horsemen, and each had only one power—but it was a great and terrible power. Power so great that burned up the human soul within, leaving only hunger and darkness behind. Many were the heroes that they killed. Legend of the Mantamaji: Book 1 https://legendofthemantamaji.com/portfolio/book-one/

by Eric Dean Seaton September 14, 2014September 14, 2014 2 comments

In 25 days you will learn if the Mantamaji had doubts about the danger, they kept it to themselves. For all we knew, they had wild, passionate hearts to match their bold clothing. If any among them doubted, all we saw on the outside was the pure brightness of a winter moon.

by Eric Dean Seaton September 13, 2014September 13, 2014 1 comments

In 26 days you will learn all the evils the Mantamaji had conquered before, they were not prepared for their most deadly adversary. Oh, if the ravens could have warned us of this darkness! Oh, if the sun could have pierced the despair! But humanity suffered, the world groaned, and even the Mantamaji were unsure they could prevail.

by Eric Dean Seaton September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 1 comments

By any means necessary! https://legendofthemantamaji.com/portfolio/book-one/

by Eric Dean Seaton September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 1 comments

Hey Mantamaji Fans – We Need Your Reviews!

by Eric Dean Seaton September 11, 2014September 11, 2014 0 comments

Comic-Con San Diego, the Sherman Oaks Pop Culture & Comic Expo brought me in touch with thousands of new Legend of the Mantamaji fans. We shook hands, took photos and my new friends bought my books!

Now I need your help. We want to continue to spread the word about the Legend of Mantamaji and reviews are a good way to get the word out. So, if you have purchased and read the books, please head over to GoodReads.com and leave an honest review:

Book 1 GoodRead Reviews

Once book launches October 8th, I’d love to have your review on Amazon.com.

Thank you Mantamaji Fans!

Comic Books: Diversity, Legend of the Mantamaji Spotlighted in My Brown Baby.com

by Eric Dean Seaton September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 0 comments

Denene Millner’s popular and highly-respected MyBrownBaby.com blog highlighted the importance of diversity in comics in today’s post “For Brown Babies Who Love Superheroes: Diversity in Comics & Film” and used the Legend of the Mantamaji as a reference for superhero storytelling featuring persons of color.

When I set out to make Legend of the Mantamaji, I didn’t set out to make a Black book with all Black characters. I wanted to create a really good story with relateable characters that reflected society. Our world is multi-hued and we should celebrate and support that diversity and you see that in the books.

Comic books, graphic novels and superheroes represent wish fulfillment for people of all ages and backgrounds, which is why superhero movies, conventions like Comic-Con and superhero products continue to sell out. We all want to be the hero or the person that makes a difference,” Television director and creator of the Legend of the Mantamaji series, Eric Dean Seaton, said. “Fantasy and fiction is best when it’s based on something people can relate to. People of color were an afterthought in Superhero or Sci-Fi/Fantasy stories.

Read the entire post here: “For Brown Babies Who Love Superheroes: Diversity in Comics & Film” MyBrownBaby.com

In 28 Days like a flash of light, the knights would swarm out of the night air, with the fury of a thousand simooms. Like those sandstorms, they were everywhere: unstoppable, inescapable, devastating their foes in moments before vanishing again…

by Eric Dean Seaton September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 1 comments