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Author of four novels and a six issue comic compilation, owner/publisher of MC Books, Michael-Christopher is truly a man of many talents.
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Michael-Christopher has been an active voice in the black lesbian and gay
community for over a decade as an author, illustrator, lecturer and artistic advisor to
several outreach projects throughout the United States.
An alumnus of The School of Visual Arts in New York City, Michael started his publishing career as an illustrator, creating the LIVING THE LIFE graphic novel series, which garnered attention from magazines such as Vibe, Honey, The Advocate and D.C.’s MetroWeekly. Michael’s transition to novelist began when he brought his comic characters to life in the LIVING THE LIFE PREQUEL series. Michael then branched out to a whole new cast of characters in the critically acclaimed FROM TOP TO BOTTOM and the newly released UNSPEAKABLE broaching hard hitting topics such as sexual dominance and child molestation.
Michael's love for reading started as a small child. His books were as important to him than any toy or game. At a young age, Michael made his own comics, then in high school wrote weekly serials about he and his best friends. Michael's professional writing career started when he covered high school baseball games for The Suburbanite, his hometown paper.
Michael's love for literature was reignited in his senior year when he took an ethnic lit class. Books like Piri Thomas' Down These Mean Streets, and Richard Wright's Uncle Tom's Children, gave him the inspiration and courage to live his dreams and carry the word.
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Birth Place
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Teaneck, NJ USA
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In July 2006, From Top to Bottom made #3 on Southern Voices Top Ten Gay men's fiction list after just six weeks of limited distribution.
This year marks ten years for publishing success. Since 1998, Michael has written, illustrated and published a graphic novel compilation, and four literary novels.
Michael has appeared in VIBE, Honey, The Advocate, Sapience, Metro Weekly and the
New York and Washington Blade publications.
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Michael-Christopher is currently planning a nationwide tour for UNSPEAKABLE and plans to publish collections of photography and sketches.
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UNSPEAKABLE
After the regretful close of his relationship, Rodney Franklin seeks the
comfort of family and friends in his hometown of philadelphia. While
reconnecting with his past, Rodney discovers he and a childhood friend both shared a disturbing experience—they were both victims of child molestation at the hands of the same depraved man. In their
attempt to right the wrongs of the past, Rodney and his friends find themselves in very present trouble. Amidst it all, Rodney’s old flame, katrina, enters the picture in hopes of resuming her role as damsel in distress, but this time around, she finds Rodney is not the man
she once knew.
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
After two years of being a content bottom, Virgil Peterson receives an
indecent proposal to rise to the top of the occasion while out of town and
away from his lover Rodney Franklin—a total top. Upon his return, Virgil’s desire to top hits him full on, but struggles to find a way to approach Rodney. His friends attempt to help him get through this tough time, but he just can’t get this new position off his mind. Two vital questions must be
answered for this relationship to survive; can Virgil live the rest of his life as a bottom? Will Rodney be willing to change positions, and if not, what will happen?
LIVING THE LIFE
A comic about Brothers loving Brothers!
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