Marcus and I are writers. The good thing about being a writer is a writer is a writer no matter what. There is no prequalification other than to create – to tell the stories that dance in your imagination – and then to carve, frame, and sculpt those stories into something… Something more.

As Marcus and I started talking to groups about creating Black Day, the first thing I realized that needs clarification is: Marcus did not just sit down and tell me a complete tale in one sitting. No, good stories, At least in our world, require time, questions,

One day Marcus started telling me about a monster band.

The band comprised of Frankenstein on drums, Dracula on keyboard, and a werewolf played guitar. When I asked him the name of this band, he told me, “Black Day.”

Ah. Perfect.

Black Day came after Gold Day

I wasn’t surprised because his own alter-ego band is Gold Day. Gold, a good bright yellow gold, is his favorite color. The band Gold Day was founded in his mind years ago after he started sharing interest with our