About
Worlds, Words, & Web ExperiencesI am A. Diallo Jackson, sometimes writing under the pen name Umbrus Syn. Primarily a writer, I also design creative-focused websites. My ultimate passion is crafting immersive narratives via whatever tools of medium at hand. My skills include creative storytelling, web design, development, and production. I bring stories to life and create captivating digital experiences, many of which can be found on my portfolio.
From screenplays to motion comics, from marketing narratives to web experiences, I aim to make my products, content, and creations resonate with audiences and push engagement through communicating illumination, both philosophically and visually. I strive to create a sense of excitement through storytelling and design.
I hold an MA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and American Literature. Currently, I am publishing the YA Fantasy serialized novel and audiobook/podcast THE FIRST NOEL, and I've produced the Animated Motion Comic version of ANGELA & THE DARK: VOLUME ZERO, featuring the Main Theme music by Murray Gold. Additionally, I've published short stories and novels including THE CLAYMORE and MAYA, and have written for a number of publications including Yahoo!, Geek & Sundry/Nerdist, and US Weekly.
If you have any questions, collaborations, or projects in mind, please feel free to Contact Me.
CREATIVE
WRITING
THE FIRST NOEL : The First Noel is brought to life through serialized novels & audiobooks. The ongoing tale benefits from A. Diallo Jackson's expertise in designing web presences and marketing strategies aimed at enchanting audiences through digital methods & media.
BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS : Beautiful Strangers is a short film and entry in the Producer's Guild Make Your Mark Short Film Competition. A. Diallo Jackson served as the writer on this project working with Cabin One Entertainment.
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DIGITAL
DESIGN
PREMISE PLAY (external link) : Premise Play Productions is a Los Angeles based Music and Sound Production Studio dedicated to creating dynamic productions that captivate and inspire audiences. Site Designed by, Built by & Maintained by A. Diallo Jackson
FORGE CREATION (external link) : Forge Creation is the Production, Publishing, & Development Studio for Projects ranging from animation, comic, & graphic novel projects. Site Designed by, Built by, & Maintained by...
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Animated Series
- Learn About the Unbreakable Allosaurus (YOUTUBE external link)
- This Dinosaur Had a Mohawk + Other Cool Dino Facts! (YOUTUBE external link)
Published Articles
- The Walking Dead Recap: Rick Takes a Stand as the Season 5 Finale Nears — Find Out Who’s Still on His Side! (external link)
- The Walking Dead Season 6: Morgan Will Return, Daryl Loves Carol, and More Intel From The Talking Dead Finale (external link)
- Why the Marriage of Steven Spielberg and Ready Player One is the Ultimate Nerd Tipping Point (external link)
- A People's History of Star Trek Video Games (external link)
- How the Indie Game was Saved (external link)
- How Co-Op Games are Way More Social (external link)
- Innovation of Indie Games (external link)
- The Return of King's Quest (external link)
- Hey. Just when Did Games Stop Being Fun? (external link)
- 30 Year Anniversary of NES (external link)
- The Science of Scary Games (external link)
- In Defense of Tower Defense Games (external link) Author Page (external link)
Comics & Graphic Novels
- Angela and the Dark (AMAZON external link)
Short Films
- Beautiful Strangers (IMDB external link)
- SONG (IMDB external link)
- Nice Guys Finish (IMDB external link)
Recognition & Features
- Meet A. Diallo Jackson (IMDB external link)
- San Diego Comic Con: Professional Badge Status
Events & Screenings
- 2023 Screening : Screening of Angela and the Dark:Volume Zero, Animated Motion Comic.
- 2022 Panel: BLACK FUTURISM: STORIES OF INCLUSION IN FANTASY, SCI-FI, and COMICS: Conceived, planned, coordinated, and participated in a panel focused on representations of black characters and creators in comics and cartoon media. Panelists included the first African-American Disney animator, Floyd Norman, and X-Men: The Animated Series Director, Larry Houston.
- 2021 Panel: THE FANTASY STORYTELLING EXPLOSION: Participated in panel discussion about the ever-growing fantasy genre. Provided insight into my own writing process, focus, and scope of my own fantasy novel project The First Noel.
- 2023 Screening : Screening of Angela and the Dark:Volume Zero, Animated Motion Comic at Universal Studios.
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