Over the past several months, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on the direction of my creative work, my branding, and the long-term future of EtherealVerse Media. During that process, I came to an important realization: my website no longer represented who I currently am as a creator. The version of the site I had been using was nearly three years old, and while it once served its purpose, it had gradually become outdated both visually and creatively. The presenta

For the past several months, I have been reflecting deeply on my creative direction, my workflow, and the long-term future of my projects. It has been a while since I last made a proper blog post, and honestly, that distance gave me time to step back and evaluate everything I had been trying to accomplish. Between writing novels, developing manga, creating social media content, experimenting with AI-assisted production, handling branding, and balancing real-life responsibilit

I’ve been creating manga style art seriously for about two years now. That may not sound like much in an industry where people flex decades of experience, but that’s exactly why this project exists. I’m still a novice. I’m still learning. And I’m documenting the process instead of pretending I’ve “made it.” When I started drawing manga, I ran into a wall almost immediately: Black characters weren’t being taught well , or at all. Plenty of tutorials showed generic anime faces,

It’s almost the two-year mark since I first ventured into creating Islamic manga—a journey that has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. Since then, I started a Muslim shoujo manga titled “Love From Al Khadhimiya” , which follows the story of Zulaikah , a young woman determined to escape the cycle of Muktah marriage after she marries an African American Muslim man from Detroit, Michigan. This story explores her struggle to navigate cultural expectations, personal fr

2025 was a year of transformation, growth, and exploration—a year that challenged me to rethink not only how I create but also why I create. For decades, I’ve drawn manga the traditional way: the scratch of pen on paper, the smell of ink, the rhythm of brush strokes, and the meticulous layering of screen tones. These tactile processes have been the lifeblood of my art, grounding me in a craft that has roots stretching back decades, even centuries, in Japanese manga culture. Y

It’s been a while since I last posted a blog. I could say it’s because of work, distractions, or the daily grind — but truthfully, it’s...

There’s something strange—and beautiful—that happened on my first manga art session. When I finally sat back and looked at my finished...

After six months of illustrating, scripting, rewriting, and emotionally investing in the world of Love From Al-Khadhimiya , I’ve finally...

Hey fellow creatives, manga lovers, and curious wanderers! Today I want to take you behind the scenes of my second official manga art...

A year ago, I made a decision that would quietly reshape my life: I picked up a pencil and returned to the world of manga. It had been...

Choosing the right platform to publish a manga is one of the most important decisions an author can make. It’s more than just finding a...

Struggling to create manga can be challenging, especially when time is a factor. Balancing family life, a full-time job, and multiple...

Introduction Embarking on a manga journey is both an exciting and daunting endeavor. For years, I focused solely on black-and-white...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another blog post about my manga journey. I have some incredible news to share—I finally completed my...

Since the turn of 2025, I have made a commitment to creating my first official one-shot manga, titled Love from Al Khadhimiya . This...

Greetings, everyone! I hope this post finds you well as we embark on another exciting year. I'm thrilled to share an update on my ongoing...

TIME BUDGETING FOR MANGA Time management is one of the biggest challenges I face as a mangaka in progress. Between juggling family...

Acquiring Reference Study Material Creating manga is a labor of love, combining art, storytelling, and endless hours of study. As I’ve...

NEW YEARS SPECIAL BLOG POST As 2024 draws to a close, I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly productive year. Through...

In this installment of Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget, I’ll delve into an essential tool/technique and medias you’ll want and/or need to...