Comics

Now I’ve Zine Everything

My first visit to the SF Zine Fest, and the 50 year journey to get there.

Coming Soon: My First Mini-Comic

Or, how I spent my summer vacation. Allow me to interrupt my usual blog for an exciting announcement. Ever since I put filmmaking behind...

No Artist Is Pleased

My early failed attempts to work in animation and comics. If I only knew THEN what I know NOW.

Preparing a Pitch Package

My work-in-progress report #4 Last week I completed a top-to-bottom rewrite of my graphic novel. The second half went much more quickly...

Truth and Justice Aren’t Enough

Who says superheroes and religion don't mix? I’ve always liked a good slogan. As a second-wave boomer raised in the heyday of Mad Men...

Writing is (re) Writing

My work-in-progress report #3 If you search “how long does it take to write a novel?” you’ll find plenty of chirpy, encouraging websites...

Roughing It Out

My work-in-progress report #2 After 20 weeks of consistent work, I have completed a rough draft of my graphic novel. Don’t get too...

You’re Drawing it, Too?

When words aren't enough to tell a story. As I’ve been talking about creating a graphic novel, it’s been a surprise when people stop me...

Putting Pencil to Paper

My work-in-progress report #1 Embarking on a graphic novel feels a lot like planning a movie. I’m certainly employing a lot of techniques...

Arrivederci, Hollywood

It's time for a career reboot. I moved to California to go to film school and never looked back. (I did make the curious choice of moving...