Under the Hood

A convenient way to grab all my Seacritters updates in one place.

Old Post-It

So much of this process is just trying to build a system that tells my brain I’m okay.

Drawing Board Dispatch

I just posted my second monthly update on Seacritters! over on Patreon. If character design notes and thoughts about capacity and sustainable pacing for making graphic novels and also goofy bespoke dancing gifs appeal to you, get thee hence.

The VR Tightrope

Our brains convince us that certain death awaits on every side, but we’re absolutely safe. We are.

Ramble #27.2

A Ramble about what to do when there is nothing to be done.

All I Want

After a couple extremely chaotic late-night email threads at the start of our collaboration on Seacritters, Kate and I quickly agreed that the best thing to do would be a weekly phone check-in where we could talk about story issues, share sketches, and debrief on any notes we’d received from our editor. I’m not used … Continue reading All I Want

I Don’t Know What I Know Till I Know How I Know It

Area Woman surprised, once again, that people who pay to support her creative career are genuinely invested in its output.

100 Demon Dialogues Tour: Leg 2

Hi everyone! I’m back from a frankly ridiculous month of touring across the Midwest and down the East Coast, which means it’s time to announce the dates for Leg 2 of the 100 Demon Dialogues Tour. But first, some stats about Leg 1: PRETTY HECKIN’ COOL, RIGHT? I feel very accomplished. Also very tired. Turns out moving house … Continue reading 100 Demon Dialogues Tour: Leg 2

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

This is it, everyone! It’s Day Seven of Inner Critic Investigation Week, the writing prompt series I’ve been collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton. The rules are as follows: Get a pen and a sheet of paper. Set a timer for six minutes. WRITE. Ask your Inner Critic the question and find out what they … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6

It’s Day Six of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! Our goal is to help you develop a dialogue with your Inner Critic as if it were a separate, living character. I’ve found this massively helpful for understanding what’s in my way when I sit down to make work. … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6