Manufactured Longing

“…it’s kind of important to not fake it in some ways…”

In the Dark

“You cannot write a single line w/out a cosmology.”

Late Afternoon Slump Thoughts

Wah wah wah.

Unexpected AARP Bulletin Gem

“For me, it’s about continuing the love you got as a child. I had a lot of love as a kid, and I don’t want that love to stop.”

Imposter Syndrome in Our Own Words

I’ve just released two new recordings featuring diverse creators in Chicago and San Francisco dishing the dirt about their battles with Imposter Syndrome. Listen in!

100 Demon Dialogues Hits the Road

Sound the trumpets, y’all. I’m taking my latest collection of comics, 100 Demon Dialogues, on the road for the next two months! This has been a whirlwind season of planning, and I’m so glad to be at the point where I get to share it with all of you. Here’s the details for Leg 1 … Continue reading 100 Demon Dialogues Hits the Road

Your Book Tour

Here’s what happens when you tell people you’re going on book tour: Their eyes widen like they’re picturing private jets and limousines, booksellers laying stock to be signed at your feet, adoring fans queued up out the door. They congratulate you—assuming you have “made it.” You try not to let the lunatic edge invade your laughter … Continue reading Your Book Tour

The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

I read something this week that really ticked me off. I’ve been building my page on Goodreads as I gear up to put 100 Demon Dialogues into the world, which partly means leaving lots of reviews for creators whose work I admire. If you follow me on Patreon you’ll know Deb Norton because I interviewed … Continue reading The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

How to Kick Ass at Kickstarter (Video)

Last month I had the good fortune to return to The Animation Workshop in Denmark to teach a week-long course in their Graphic Storytelling department. You might remember the talk I gave two years ago, The View from Aloft, where I distilled my foundational philosophy about social media, online communities, and gratitude economies. This presentation … Continue reading How to Kick Ass at Kickstarter (Video)