That’s right, kids! More PATRIOT! Seriously, some pre-release feedback suggested that this book was a little unique for today’s marketplace and, as a result, was a tad confusing for some readers. I thought it best to use the time immediately following the completion of the original HEROES NOW: PATRIOT book to jot down my thoughtsContinue reading “HEROES NOW: PATRIOT – COMMENTARY EDITION on sale NOW”
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UFO Checklist promotes STRANGE TIMES #1 & HEROES NOW: PATRIOT
Every time you see that little UFO logo on the cover of a small press publication, you know it’s published by a member of the United Fanzine Organization. The UFO is one of the longest-running fanzine co-ops in history, and I’m proud to have returned to the group after 30+ years away. UFO member publicationsContinue reading “UFO Checklist promotes STRANGE TIMES #1 & HEROES NOW: PATRIOT”
First HEROES NOW: PATRIOT & STRANGE TIMES mention!
The books are on the street, and former United Fanzine Organization Chairman and small press comics legend Jeff Wood got the first mention: I thanked Jeff for his kind mention, and he replied, “[T]hank you for the enjoyable books!” Small press publishing is fun! It’s a terrific challenge to make the books, but just asContinue reading “First HEROES NOW: PATRIOT & STRANGE TIMES mention!”
ON SALE NOW — Let’s talk about HEROES NOW: PATRIOT
At long last, HEROES NOW: PATRIOT is here! So let’s take a few minutes to talk about it. You can look at the book through two lenses — the characters and the story are obvious, but the personal backstory is less so. I’ll try to navigate both for you. Patriot and his sidekick, Jeff, madeContinue reading “ON SALE NOW — Let’s talk about HEROES NOW: PATRIOT”
Coming in hot…
Finally!
So we hit some snags. The perfectionist in me saw the digital proofs on HEROES NOW: PATRIOT and wasn’t happy with how some of the zip-a-tones looked. After working with the printer, I went back to artist Tony Lorenz with the news. We decided to go back to square one…Tony rescanned everything in a mannerContinue reading “Finally!”
Production snags
The best laid plans… I sent HEROES NOW: PATRIOT and STRANGE TIMES #1 off to the printer last week and received the digital proofs on Friday. STRANGE TIMES looks great. Totally ready to roll. PATRIOT, however, caused me to pause. The grey-tones that Tony Lorenz used were showing up as plaid on my screen. (AsContinue reading “Production snags”
The order is in – for TWO books!
Big day at Phoenix Productions! Both Heroes Now: Patriot and Strange Times #1 are off to the printer! Let’s take a look at these books’ covers, with plenty more to come about the books in the days ahead: These have been a long time coming, and I’m excited to show you what Tony, Alan andContinue reading “The order is in – for TWO books!”
A very big few days
Since returning from vacation on Saturday night, I’ve: Unpacked and washed clothes for the family Grocery shopped Watched football Received unexpected and awesome character art for yet another Phoenix Productions character for the upcoming HEROIC: HEROES NOW anthology while watching football. Read a couple great reviews of HEROIC: HEROES PAST in the just-received Tetragrammaton FragmentsContinue reading “A very big few days”
The in-between days
The life of a self-publisher can be streaky. By that, I mean short bursts of lots of visible activity and then long(-ish) stretches of what looks like nothing. I’d say we’re in the latter, but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. So how about an update? My flagship book, Hologram, is moving along at itsContinue reading “The in-between days”
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