WARNING: Spoilers ahead for my book DEADLOCK. When I was growing up reading comics, you could always tell who the good guys were and who the bad guys were. Sure, there were a few antiheroes running around, but for the most part, there was never any doubt. When I started writing my superhero fiction series,... Continue Reading →
How Studios Use 'Toxic Fandom' to Deflect Criticism and Protect Their Bottom Line Over the past several years, a growing divide has emerged between fans of popular TV and movie franchises and the studios in control of them. These studios are churning out vast amounts of content for their streaming services—but content is not art.... Continue Reading →
Why Deconstructing Superheroes Could Be Ruining More Than Stories I grew up watching Spider-Man and the Super Friends on Saturday mornings. Spider-Man was the first comic book I ever read. I’ve been a fan of superheroes for a very long time and while most people these days are moving away from superhero comics, and heroes... Continue Reading →
If I fit in anywhere. I’m writing this hoping I don’t sound like I’m complaining or being ungrateful. I’m extremely grateful to everyone that has supported me in my short writing career. This is me venting hoping I can talk myself into a lightbulb moment and find the answers I’m looking for. That’s the preamble.... Continue Reading →
Art comes from the soul. It needs to come out no matter what. I believe true artists don’t care how they are perceived. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure they want to make money so they can concentrate on their art, but if no one saw it or read it they would still make it.... Continue Reading →
I have a love for comic books. As a kid, they were my escape from the real world. The mixture of pictures and words carried me away on an adventure I could never have on my own. As I got older, I started to read books on top of the comics. Today I have a... Continue Reading →
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
Great news. My second book, Fallout, is complete. Formatting is done. Cover is done and it’s fantastic. I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ll give everyone a sneak peek soon. It will be available March 7th. I’m excited about this book and can’t wait to hear what you guys have to say about it. I’m 5... Continue Reading →
Let’s see what happens Welcome to the new year. A blank page that ignites your inspiration and anything is possible. That’s how I’m approaching 2023. My second book, Fallout, is finished. This month I’m going to get the cover and formatting done. I’m hoping to have it available the end of February or beginning of... Continue Reading →
Is this really the end of 2022? It feels like it went by in record time. The start of this year saw me and my family preparing for a significant life change. We were moving from our home in Pennsylvania, a state that we were born and raised in, to the Outer Banks of North... Continue Reading →
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