The UPcoming is back, and with a new guest! Coming in from Philadelphia, she's an animator and the creator behind the "Black Girl Draws" coloring book. She's the animation director of JumpButton Studio, and has animated for Warner Bros. She's continuing her passion in art, and I have no doubt she will be the most sought-after animator in entertainment.

You can find her work at www.Rachelheadlam.com

First of all, 70 EPISODES!!! We hit 70 episodes people!! What a day!!

Second, fantasy readers rejoice! You have another book to add to your collection! Author, Nick Suppa, has recently published his debut novel, "The Legend of Rangard: The Winds of Spring," and you can find it on Amazon. After a grueling, yet inspiring, 6-year process, Nick is sharing his work with you and me, and let me tell you, his book is worth every penny you have! Nick sits down with the UPcoming to talk about his time writing The Legend of Rangard, his influences, and his time working for Cannes Film Festival and Paramount as a production assistant.

He's seen and done so many cool things, and I cannot be more honored to have him on my show. Also, buy his book. You'll love it.

As a writer myself, I'm always happy to meet other emerging storytellers. This new addition to the UPcoming guest list is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and production assistant from the east coast: Anthony Haera! The man has worked with the Austin Film and the freaking NBA, learning how tedious, fast-paced, and demanding entertainment can be. All the same, he continues following his passion of becoming an established screenwriter, working to get his crafts onto the big screen. I look forward to seeing him win his first Oscar.

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