On Alternative Reading
On Alternative Reading It’s a small niche and is outside the mainstream, but I’ve been giving a lot of thought to alternative reading and how important it is. It’s the…
On Ten Graphic Novels
On Ten Graphic Novels I love comics. Below are my top ten graphic novels and/or graphic novel series in no particular order. 1) Alec by Eddie Campbell2) From Hell by…
Why the Standard “Author Platform” Doesn’t Work
Why the Standard “Author Platform” Doesn’t Work This article was originally published June 5, 2017 on the Operation Awesome Blog. All right, let’s talk straight. Specifically, let’s talk author platforms.…
Kids Fringe 2017 Appearance
This year, like last year, I’ll be taking part in Kids Fringe on Sunday, July 30, from noon until 6pm. The plan? Making comic books. Bring your kids and I’ll…
Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm Kickstarter Update
Update on the Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm Kickstarter: Jeff Burton and I are amazed at how much support this project has received. Not only are we closing in on a third…
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer Like all writers, I’ve read countless books over the years. Some were awesome, some so-so, and even the ones that weren’t…
Axiom-man Flash Fiction Notice – Get Yours Here
Did you know now and then Axiom-man makes an appearance in my newsletter? In fact, he was just in there last week for the second time. You see, every week…
C4 Comic Con Appearance 2016
From October 28-30 I’ll be in Artist Alley at the Central Canada Comic Con (C4) here in Winnipeg at the RBC Convention Centre. This will mark my tenth year doing…
Reinventing the Horde: Problems in Zombie Fiction
Reinventing the Horde: Problems in Zombie Fiction Author’s note: This essay originally aired on this blog prior to the file purge of 2014. It is now being rerun for your…
Canister X Book Review #18: Sunnyville Stories, Vol. 1 by Max West
Sunnyville Stories, Vol. 1by Max West5 out of 5 I’ve been following Max West on Twitter for quite sometime and finally got around to getting a copy of Sunnyville Stories…