Well, ok not really. I'd lose. Maybe. But I did just take a side gig writing for The Inquisitr.com recently so I'm all about trying to create eye grabbing headlines like these days. I know, I know, shameless. Just shameless. But let's talk comics anyway. If you've been following this blog recently you know I recently wrote a piece about setting goals for 2014. In it I set myself 5 goals for taking this OTHER beloved side gig (ie: making [...]

The fine folks at Engima Bookstore in Astoria Queens hosted myself and a collection of comic book creators like me for a panel discussion and signing this past Saturday. In one word: AWESOME! Always a blast talking comics with fans, peers and new friends. Joined by joined by Jared Barel, Oliver Mertz and Mike Isenberg - See more at: http://mikebooks.com/Enigma_Bookstore_Signing_and_Panel_Discussion#sthash.197J2FuY.dpuf Jared Barel, Oliver Mertz and Mike Isenberg the four of us dished about our comics, storytelling in general, self-publishing and [...]

So picking up where I left off last week, the bottom line for making it in comics is by DOING COMICS. Drawing, writing, coloring, lettering, sketching...you name it. If you aren't actively doing stuff you aren't gonna go past your mom's basement. With that being said, the best way to acheive this is by setting some modest goals for yourself to acheive. Now, mind you these will be amended as I'm working on a paid coloring assignment for @thecruZader as we [...]

So many of you are in the same boat as me. You want to do comics BUT you also need to pay the bills. And you're trying...believe me I know. Whether you are a writer, artist, colorist or swami, the delicate act of balancing comics with making a living is tough. Unless, you reach the ultimate dream, and combine the two. Here's my plan for doing so. 1) New Years Resolutions Are For Jerks Well, ok, they're NOT. But only [...]