In my 40 years, I have…
(This is an addendum to my posts around this time in 2008 and 2009. New information is in blue.)
Helped my son go through some major surgery. Seeing a two-year-old go through that kind of ordeal is not fun, but he bounced back like a trooper!
Seen the publication of the first six issues of my ongoing supernatural western series, The Sixth Gun.
Had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Brian Hurtt, Shawn Lee, Matt Kindt, Dan Brereton, Tom Fowler, ChrisCross, Chris Samnee, Matteo Scalera, Jeremy Haun, and Jared Souza on a number of comic book projects.
Written several comics for Marvel and DC, including Immortal Weapons #2, Deadpool Team-up #888, some Deadpool short stories, and an upcoming arc of Superman/Batman. The editors I've been working with have been great, and owe each and every one of them a great deal.
Developed several new properties–including The Tooth and Crooked Hills–that will see publication in 2011.
Started working with Writers of the Round Table and SmarterComics to adapt bestselling business and self-help books to graphic novel format.
Entered and won the Gross-Out Contest five times (four times at the World Horror Convention, once at VisionCon). Favorite first sentence: "When she started puking, I didn't know if I should fetch a bucket or keep frenching her."
Tried to be the best husband and father I can be… knowing that I can always try harder and do better.
Completed the lengthy process to adopt our son, Jackson. He joined our family in September of 2009.
Wrote the greatest horror comic script of all time–The Hollows–and had to come to grips with the notion that it will likely never be published.
Worked with Universal Studios and Sony on a couple of film projects.
Published The Damned: Three Days Dead and The Damned: Prodigal Sons with Oni Press.
Have been obsessed with (at various times) Star Wars, Matchbox cars, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, professional wrestling, military surplus, paintball, G. I. Joe, Red Dawn, and Godzilla.
Performed as "the world's youngest hypnotist." My signature trick? Having subjects attempt to smoke carrots. Hilarity!
Wrote and illustrated 9 issues of X-Laser Knights Comics when I was in fifth grade. I no longer have copies of those comics around, but — trust me — they rocked. The X-Laser Knights (starring me) fought aliens and robots and "grogs" and medusa. That's right. Medusa.
Wrote and illustrated Fatman and Captain Cosmo comics when I was in eighth grade. I still have a couple of copies of those around.
Almost ground my left hand to a stump on a machine shop jointer. As far as scars go, it's not the only one I have, but it's the worst. To this day I'm terrified of power tools.
Amassed (and then sold) a HUGE comic collection, including every issue ofUncanny X-Men, Amazing Fantasy #15, and Spiderman #1 (God, I miss that collection).
Have lived in houses ranging from mansions to hovels (with a house in Koshkonong, Missouri sporting a fair market value of around $5,000).
Was attacked by a cougar at age 18. You might wonder who won the fight. It was a draw.
Met some great friends over the years. I've lost more than I probably should have. Some I miss terribly.
Wanted to be a firefighter, DEA agent, comic book writer and artist, Navy pilot, used bookstore owner, photojournalist, private investigator, special effects make-up artist, game designer, and teacher. I also wanted to drive around the country in a Winnebago and fight crime.
Held jobs including door-to-door sales, short order cook, retail clerk, and sports section editor.
Was named Vice President of Marketing with my current employer.
Learned to make the world's greatest margarita … not from a recipe, but from instinct.
Earned my degree in Creative Writing from Missouri State University.
Founded Undaunted Press and published more than 25 micro-press titles, including the magazine Whispers from the Shattered Forum (which I edited).
Published around 40 short stories, mostly in small press magazines. My favorite, by far, is "Remains," published in Like a Chinese Tattoo .
Wrote articles for Fangoria and White Wolf.
Wrote a middle reader horror novel entitled Crooked Hills.
Had The Damned optioned by Dreamworks.
Married Cindy, who offers me more love and support than I could have ever hoped for.
Can hardly believe 40 years have gone by in the blink of an eye.
Helped my son go through some major surgery. Seeing a two-year-old go through that kind of ordeal is not fun, but he bounced back like a trooper!
Seen the publication of the first six issues of my ongoing supernatural western series, The Sixth Gun.
Had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Brian Hurtt, Shawn Lee, Matt Kindt, Dan Brereton, Tom Fowler, ChrisCross, Chris Samnee, Matteo Scalera, Jeremy Haun, and Jared Souza on a number of comic book projects.
Written several comics for Marvel and DC, including Immortal Weapons #2, Deadpool Team-up #888, some Deadpool short stories, and an upcoming arc of Superman/Batman. The editors I've been working with have been great, and owe each and every one of them a great deal.
Developed several new properties–including The Tooth and Crooked Hills–that will see publication in 2011.
Started working with Writers of the Round Table and SmarterComics to adapt bestselling business and self-help books to graphic novel format.
Entered and won the Gross-Out Contest five times (four times at the World Horror Convention, once at VisionCon). Favorite first sentence: "When she started puking, I didn't know if I should fetch a bucket or keep frenching her."
Tried to be the best husband and father I can be… knowing that I can always try harder and do better.
Completed the lengthy process to adopt our son, Jackson. He joined our family in September of 2009.
Wrote the greatest horror comic script of all time–The Hollows–and had to come to grips with the notion that it will likely never be published.
Worked with Universal Studios and Sony on a couple of film projects.
Published The Damned: Three Days Dead and The Damned: Prodigal Sons with Oni Press.
Have been obsessed with (at various times) Star Wars, Matchbox cars, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, professional wrestling, military surplus, paintball, G. I. Joe, Red Dawn, and Godzilla.
Performed as "the world's youngest hypnotist." My signature trick? Having subjects attempt to smoke carrots. Hilarity!
Wrote and illustrated 9 issues of X-Laser Knights Comics when I was in fifth grade. I no longer have copies of those comics around, but — trust me — they rocked. The X-Laser Knights (starring me) fought aliens and robots and "grogs" and medusa. That's right. Medusa.
Wrote and illustrated Fatman and Captain Cosmo comics when I was in eighth grade. I still have a couple of copies of those around.
Almost ground my left hand to a stump on a machine shop jointer. As far as scars go, it's not the only one I have, but it's the worst. To this day I'm terrified of power tools.
Amassed (and then sold) a HUGE comic collection, including every issue ofUncanny X-Men, Amazing Fantasy #15, and Spiderman #1 (God, I miss that collection).
Have lived in houses ranging from mansions to hovels (with a house in Koshkonong, Missouri sporting a fair market value of around $5,000).
Was attacked by a cougar at age 18. You might wonder who won the fight. It was a draw.
Met some great friends over the years. I've lost more than I probably should have. Some I miss terribly.
Wanted to be a firefighter, DEA agent, comic book writer and artist, Navy pilot, used bookstore owner, photojournalist, private investigator, special effects make-up artist, game designer, and teacher. I also wanted to drive around the country in a Winnebago and fight crime.
Held jobs including door-to-door sales, short order cook, retail clerk, and sports section editor.
Was named Vice President of Marketing with my current employer.
Learned to make the world's greatest margarita … not from a recipe, but from instinct.
Earned my degree in Creative Writing from Missouri State University.
Founded Undaunted Press and published more than 25 micro-press titles, including the magazine Whispers from the Shattered Forum (which I edited).
Published around 40 short stories, mostly in small press magazines. My favorite, by far, is "Remains," published in Like a Chinese Tattoo .
Wrote articles for Fangoria and White Wolf.
Wrote a middle reader horror novel entitled Crooked Hills.
Had The Damned optioned by Dreamworks.
Married Cindy, who offers me more love and support than I could have ever hoped for.
Can hardly believe 40 years have gone by in the blink of an eye.
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