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No Artist Is Pleased
My early failed attempts to work in animation and comics. If I only knew THEN what I know NOW.
Jun 9, 20225 min read


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...
Mar 10, 20223 min read


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...
Mar 3, 20223 min read


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...
Feb 17, 20223 min read


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...
Feb 2, 20222 min read


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...
Nov 14, 20212 min read


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...
Nov 7, 20212 min read


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...
Nov 1, 20212 min read