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I promise I’m not ignoring you

So, it would seem like I’ve been ignoring this space since Brett graduated from high school. While I confess to being absent from the page, I promise it isn’t intentional. Let’s catch up! So, yeah…Brett, my youngest, graduated from high … Continue reading →

You2 are the one

You are the one who was so anxious to enter the world that you put your mom on bedrest for two months before you were born. You are the one who arrived three weeks early despite the above. You are … Continue reading →

Cat & Mouse #1 Kickstarter is live!

Yep, you read that correctly. Cat & Mouse #1 has a kickstarter running…and I’m asking you to go check it out. Wait…you thought C&M #1 was published in 1989 by EFGraphics…and then in 1990 by Malibu’s Aircel. It was. This … Continue reading →

Cat & Mouse #1 kickstarter slated for May 1

I’m super-excited to announce to you that May 1 is our target launch date for the kickstarter campaign for Cat & Mouse #1. I know we’ve been teasing it for a while, but we’re finally there. I won’t talk long … Continue reading →

Remembering Kendall Jones

A childhood friend of mine died this week…and I’ve been incredibly bummed. Except that I have so many good childhood memories, I can’t figure out why I’m so bummed because I haven’t really talked to him in years. Regrets? Maybe? … Continue reading →

Writing for comics: how much is too much or not enough?

I don’t talk a whole lot about my day job here; I spend the day doing it, so it isn’t something I feel that inclined to write about. Oh, I love my class. In fact, I’m not shy to tell … Continue reading →

Happy New Year? And Florida Pop Con!

The question mark comes because we’re 30 days into 2018 and I’m just now writing those words here. ARGH. Okay, I’ll take my abuse now—bring it on. But, while you’re doing so, watch this video (made on time, but I’m … Continue reading →

Defending the First Amendment

Because of the racist idiots in Charlottesville, VA several weeks ago(and if you’re not sure what I’m talking about—where the heck have you been?), I’ve seen dozens of posts about “hate speech” and free speech and the First Amendment. I’ve … Continue reading →

Hurricane Irma Diary part 3

If you missed the earlier parts and want to read them, you can find part 1 here and part 2 here. From the back porch, we could actually see across the big open field behind us (it’s a community park) … Continue reading →

Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale on some of my work!

I decided to a Black Friday – Cyber Monday sale on a few things. If you’ve been wishing you could try something out that I’ve written, now is the time! Obviously, TINY is the new one. Regularly $6 each, you … Continue reading →