Words, Images, & Worlds

Author, artist, and educator Cara Florence Goldstein returns to Words, Images, & Worlds the first time since our inaugural episode. This time, we chat about comics creating and educating, with an emphasis on workshopping the medium with students. You can find out more about Cara's work at https://www.carascartooningacademy.com and at https://www.artportfolioprepcoach.com .

The creative team of Ben Humeniuk and Travis B. Hill stop by the podcast to talk about their new work, the dystopian world of A Last Goodbye. You can find out more about this book at the publisher's website ( linked here ).

Author DaVaun Sanders stops by the talk about his new Minecraft work, as well as his book, Keynan Masters & The Peerless Magic Crew. You can find out more about DaVaun's work at About DaVaun Sanders • DaVaun Sanders.

Artist and author Howard Chaykin stops by the podcast to talk about his journey in comics, his development in the industry, and his recent work adapting John Benteen's Fargo: Hell on Wheels . You can find out more about this project at https://zoop.gg/c/fargo .

Author and artist Chris Schweizer returns to the podcast to talk about exploring creative outlets, developing new ideas for comics work, and supporting artists and readership through the Art of Kids' Graphic Novel exhibit. You can find out more about Chris's work at Chris Schweizer (schweizercomics.com) .

Prolific author Dan Gutman stops by to talk about writing for young audiences and developing his My Weird School series. You can find out more about Dan's work at Dan Gutman – Children's Book Author .

Author Dan Jolley returns to talk about balancing multiple projects, working in games, comics, and the world of novels, and an interesting cosplay invitation in honor of his new book, The Black-Horned Grave (The Demon-Sleuth Scrolls Book 2) . You can find out more about Dan at https://danjolley.com .

Comics creator Trevor Mueller talks about building positive collaborations, working for young readers in the book Albert the Alien , and developing stories for older readers, including Los Ojos ( funding on Zoop right now ). You can find out more about Trevor's work at Home - TrevorAMueller.com .

Author and comics creator Andy Diggle talks about Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age , as well as what creating in the DC Elseworlds allows for. You can find out more about Andy's work at https://linktr.ee/andydiggle .

Dan Mishkin, co-creator of Blue Devil and Amethyst, returns to the podcast to talk about the rise in comics for young readers, as well as his work with the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival.

The authoring team of Amit Tishler and Elliott Sperl stop by to talk about The Last Wards , a mixture of comics and fear, coming soon from Mad Cave. The authors also give appreciation to artist Rui Silveira, letterer Frank Cvetkovic, and colorist Francesco Segala. You can find out more about Amit at https://www.amittishler.com and more about Elliott at https://www.elliotsperl.com .

Author of prose and comics Adam P. Knave talks with me about inspirations, creative ideas, and the way work comes together across forms. You can find out more about Adam's work at https://www.adampknave.com .

Comics creator/writer Doug Wagner joins for a conversation about his work in big two comics, as well as creator-owned storytelling. You can find out more about Doug's work at https://www.shocknoggin.com .

Writer and editor Ann Nocenti has a brief chat on the show about exploring literacy and social justice in comics, including her history with the medium. You can find out more about Ann's work at https://www.annienocenti.com .

Author Jorge Aguirre stops by to talk about his latest books, Call Me Iggy and Monster Locker , as well as the joy and emotional process of creating stories for readers across all ages. You can find out more about Jorge at https://www.writerjorge.com .

Comics collaborative team Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey talk about creating visual stories, sharing of themselves in brave ways to connect with young readers, and the continuing possibilities of all-ages comics/graphic novels. You can find information about their newest book , Sink or Swim , as well as other work at https://www.wisbafolio.com .

Author, comics creator, journalist, comics advocate, and educator Cliff Biggers talks with me abut passion for the comics medium, as well as working with creators like Mark Bagley and Dave Johnson.

Comics creator Eric Williamson talks about building mind-bending suspense in comics with titles like Whispers from the Voyage and When We Were the Voyage. You can find out more about Eric's creative work at https://linktr.ee/ericwilliamson .

Comics creator Elaine M. Will talks about the journey to creating, include Archie Comics and TMNT, and shares about the creative vision, with titles like Look Straight Ahead and Arkade. You can read more about Elaine's work at https://www.cuckoosnestpress.com .

Middle grades author Betsy Uhrig talks about exploring stories for young readers that include paranormal ingredients, including the upcoming novel, Mind Over Monsters. You can find out more about Betsy's work at https://betsyuhrig.com .

Cartoonist and storyboard artist Ray Alma stops by to talk about about his journey to working on Mad Magazine, working with The Ink Well Foundation to bring joy to children's lives, and creating for the new Beavis & Butthead show on Paramount. You can find out more about Ray's work at http://www.rayalma.com .

Comics creator Craig Rousseau talks about the influence of Jack Kirby and Bruce Timm, working with Todd Dezago on The Perhapanauts , and more. You can find out more about Craig's work at https://www.craigrousseau.com .

Comics creator Anna Morozova talks about creative process and working in worlds like 2000 AD. You can find out more about Anna's work at https://www.instagram.com/annya.morozova .

Comics creator Jonathan Hedrick returns to the podcast to talk about his latest creative endeavor, now funding on Kickstarter. Brackish is Hedrick's use of the comics medium to tell a story that he wanted to read. You can find out more about the project at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metalninjastudios/brackish-1-forbidden-love-in-the-florida-swamps/description .

The very prolific Arie Kaplan returns to talk about work in the worlds of mythology and legends, X-Men '97 , video game properties like Minecraft , and more. You can find out more about Arie's work at https://www.ariekaplan.com .