How David Chaucer La Forest Went From Two Failed Kickstarters to an Arts Grant
Mar 05, 2026
by Clay Adams
This month I talk to David Chaucer La Forest, an African-American disabled veteran, award-winning poet and author, and the founder of Asani Entertainment. Rooted in the belief that positive representation shapes positive identity, Asani Entertainment presents a shared fantasy universe anchored by AsaniSurreal — an Afrocentric, postmodern blend of alternate history, epic fantasy, horror, mythology, science fiction, and urban fantasy.
In this edition of the ComixLaunch Spotlight, you'll learn:
- How Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman!) inspired him to create a new superhero universe
- Why he waited 5 years to launch his first campaign after joining ComixLaunch
- How success motivates him to get better almost as much as failure
- Plus: Why you automatically help yourself when you help others
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