Updates
The Grumpus and Other Horrible Holiday Tales
My Krampus parody is the featured story in the new Grumpy Cat holiday anthology, The Grumpus and Other Horrible Holiday Tales. The anthology also includes my story "Grumpy Cat vs. The Merry Martians."
Happy Holidays!
Bluesky
For reasons too numerous to list, I am migrating from Twitter to Bluesky for my social media presence. Generally speaking, Bluesky will now be the place where I make announcements about appearances, upcoming projects, and whatever other thoughts escape my head.
The Underfoot Vol. 2 Nominated for its Second Ringo Award
We are thrilled to announce The Underfoot Vol 2: Into the Sun has been nominated for a Ringo Award in the category of Best YA Series of Graphic Novel. This is the second such nomination for the series, as The Underfoot Vol 1: The Mighty Deep received the same nomination upon its release.
The Underfoot Nominated for a Black-Eyed Susan Award
It is a great honor and privilege to announce The Underfoot Vol 1: The Mighty Deep has been nominated for the prestigious Black-Eyed Susan Award for Graphic Novels (Grades 6-9).
The Underfoot
The first and second volumes of the Ringo and Black-Eyed Susan nominated graphic novel trilogy, The Underfoot, is available in stores (and online) everywhere.
Drawn by Eisner-award winning artist Michelle Nguyen, The Underfoot Vol 1: The Mighty Deep is a post-apocalyptic tale of a world without humans and the animals they left behind, as seen through the diminutive eyes of a highly-specialized hamster colony.
In The Underfoot: Into the Sun, the valiant Hamster Aquatic Mercenaries must join forces with the Hamster Airborne Paratroopers to breach a mysterious island controlled by Scales from which no Fur has ever returned.
You can learn much more about the book in this interview with Westfield Comics.
Volume 1: Amazon -- B&N -- Comixology
Volume 2: Amazon -- B&N -- Oni Press -- Comixology
Upcoming Panels and Signings
2024 RCCC Schedule: TBA
2024 ECCC Schedule: TBA
2024 HeroesCon Schedule: TBA
2024 SDCC Schedule: TBA
2024 DragonCon Schedule: TBA
2023 RCCC Schedule:
ONI BOOK "MEET THE AUTHOR" SIGNING (Sep 22, 10:30-11:30AM; Sep 23, 2:30-3:30PM)
2023 HeroesCon Panel Schedule June 16-18
WRITING FOR A BROKEN WORLD: POST-APOCALYPSE WORLD BUILDING (June 17, 1:15PM-2:25PM)
CREATING KIDS COMICS (June 18, 10:30AM-11:30AM)
2023 ECCC Schedule:
ONI BOOK "MEET THE AUTHOR" SIGNING (March 3, 1:30-2:30PM; March 4, 2:00-3:00PM)
2022 ECCC Panel Schedule:
HOW TO MAKE COMICS: WORKSHOP (Aug 18, 19, 21, 3:45-4:45PM, Aug 20 5:15-6:15PM)
READING "THE GRUMPUS" AND OTHER GRUMPY CAT TAILS" (Aug 18, 12:30-1:30PM, Aug 19-21, 11:00-12:00PM)
2021 ECCC Panel Schedule:
WRITE YOUR OWN COMICS FOR KIDS PANEL (Dec 2, 3:30PM-4:30PM, WSCC 3AB)
READING FROM "GRUMPUS: A HOLIDAY TAIL" (Dec 3-4, 12:45-1:45PM, WSCC 210)
READING FROM "GRUMPUS: A HOLIDAY TAIL" (Dec 5, 3:45-4:45PM, WSCC 210)
2021 Comic Book Day Signing at Outsider Comics and Geek Boutique:
(Aug 14, 11:00AM - 1:00PM, Seattle WA)
2019 DragonCon Panel Schedule:
WRITE YOUR OWN COMICS FOR KIDS PANEL (Aug 30, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Hyatt - Techwood Room)
WEBCOMICS PANEL (Aug 30, 7:00PM-8:00PM, Hilton, Room 208-209)
UNDERFOOT PANEL (Aug 31, 4:00PM-5:00PM, Hyatt - Spring Room)
HORROR SOUNDTRACKS PANEL (Sept 1, 8:30PM-9:30PM, Westin -
Chastain Room I-J)
SDCC Convention Schedule:
SCIENCE AND HISTORY IN COMICS (July 19, 3:00PM, San Diego Public Library - 9th Floor - 3300 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101)
BOOK SIGNING AT LION FORGE BOOTH (July 20, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Booth 5543)
BOOK SIGNING AT LION FORGE BOOTH (July 21, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Booth 5543)
C.H.U.D. Lives! Tribute Anthology
You can read my C.H.U.D. prequel in the tribute anthology from Crystal Lake Publishing!
C.H.U.D. is a cult classic, and I was honored to be part of an amazing lineup of horror writers celebrating its lasting appeal.
You can read the press release here.
The Great Divide Vol. 1 TPB
The first arc of The Great Divide (issues 1-6) has been collected into a beautiful 144 page trade paperback, including all variant covers and digital content.
Copies are available at your LCS or online retailers, and you can buy an autographed copy using the link below.
A few reviews for The Great Divide:
“Rewrites apocalyptic standards” – Fangoria
“A brand new spin on the end of the world.” – HorrorTalk
“An original and compelling twist on the post-apocalyptic genre. A 'must-read' in every sense!” – Kevin Grevioux (writer/creator of Underworld)
“Flat out impressive … perfect conglomeration of horror, humor, and action” – Big Glasgow Comics
“Immediately compelling … a breath of post-apocalypse fresh air!" (Victor Gischler – Deadpool Corps, X-Men)
“Could very well be the next ‘it’ series.” – Reading with a Flight Ring
“Hell of a great premise … edgy, bloody, and smart.” – Comic Bastards
“Original and highly entertaining. 10/10!” – Nerdy Chatterbox
“Potential to be the next Walking Dead.” – Fandom Post
“Truly a great read.” – Comicwow!
Tesla Deathray Survivors Anonymous EP Release
The techno-nerdrock band Tesla Deathray Survivors Anonymous has released its first EP, This is Canon.
If you’re into danceable rock anthems about lovestruck were-robots, super villains suffering an existential crisis, or D&D groups complaining about their resident paladin, it may be your jam.
You can listen on Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming services, or purchase from online retailers.
It is also freely streamable here.
You can purchase This is Canon DRM-free (with an autographed sticker) using the button below.