Hotep Anthony is the author of Masks of the Orisha. With a love for manga and anime, a B.S. in Finance, and a Masters in Business Administration, Hotep decided to find a way to mix his passion for storytelling with his knack for business. As co-founder of Macchiato Studios and the lead writer, Hotep strives to break down barriers and open doors in the budding industry that is black-owned manga. Roland Broussard is the illustrator of Masks of the Orisha and co-founder of Macchiato Studios. As a self-taught colorist who stands on the shoulders of legends such as Dwayne McDuffie, Marte Garcia, and Alex St. Clair, Roland Broussard strives to bring color to the manga industry--in more ways than one.