September 6th, 2022 Starting today, I’m going to be taking the rest of the month off from posting essays. I feel like you and I could use a break from each other, in a good way. I hope you’ll catch up on posts, if that’s your thing, or pick up some of my work andContinue reading “The Kind Monster”
Tag Archives: Comics
Great Big Tool
August 22nd, 2022 Like a spare key put someplace forgotten, artists can spend their entire lives looking for what it is that makes good art. They go to school for art, attending art classes. They read about making art, and then talk about their art readings. They are taught how art makes people feel, andContinue reading “Great Big Tool”
Accessible Excellence
August 18th, 2022 The most common thing said about my books comes across as backhanded, but I’ve come to realize it aligns with what I want to do as a writer so completely. The song goes: “I am not a big reader, but I really liked your book.” Usually followed by the encore of: “IContinue reading “Accessible Excellence”
Introduction v.2022
July 20th, 2022 How does a person get another person to like them the first time they meet? That’s what required of us when we write these stupid distillations of ourselves. If you hate me two sentences in, then I lose you. Definitely for the moment, most likely for today, and possibly forever. No pressure.Continue reading “Introduction v.2022”
Tell all your friends.
July 18th, 2022 This candid photo of two of my favorite animals is brought to you with a short PSA: The most important thing you can do to help your favorite independent writers and artists is to tell other people about them. This is most easily done with reviews on the internet. It’s free. SoContinue reading “Tell all your friends.”
a squirrel, a reality star, and my addiction
July 14th, 2022 If you know me even a little, you know that I think pop culture is important, and that I use it to make sense of our existence. The following is an ambitious use of popular culture to explain behavior that is not popular at all, but I really hope you’ll follow. I’veContinue reading “a squirrel, a reality star, and my addiction”
Thank You For Celebrating Brushfire With Me!
July 7th, 2022 Thank you so much to everyone who came out last night to celebrate the release of Brushfire! I got to catch up with old friends and make some new ones, sending Brushfire out into the world along the way. I’m starting to see the Kickstarter rewards arrive on your doorsteps, too, andContinue reading “Thank You For Celebrating Brushfire With Me!”
Brushfire News 07.05.22
July 5th, 2022 Do you live in the south metro and want your copy of Brushfire, like, RIGHT NOW? You’re in luck! Our friends at Mind’s Eye Comics in Burnsville just received a personal shipment of my new one, and owner Eric was kind enough to put on his cool shades and model the bookContinue reading “Brushfire News 07.05.22”
Happy Brushfourth of July
July 4th, 2022 “Brushfire exists to reveal and respect the truths of the universe, and to protect and provide for all of its inhabitants.” I had to find a new way to celebrate the 4th of July, y’all. For most of the people I know, freedom — religious, personal or otherwise — does not existContinue reading “Happy Brushfourth of July”
Brushfire Has Arrived
June 30th, 2022 BRUSHFIRE IS HERE!! Please don’t watch this video. I cry in it and it’s super embarrassing for both of us. But you have no idea how excited I am for this one. Some key notes from the video you should know: Both covers (regular and variant) arrived safe and sound this afternoon.Continue reading “Brushfire Has Arrived”
The Den 