Words, Images, & Worlds

Comics creator Ian J. Miller talks about his work on Zombie with a Shotgun , Witch's Woods , and more. You can find out more about Ian's work at https://ianjmiller.com

Author and educator Lorien Lawrence talks about creating scary stories for young readers, including the Fright Watch series. You can read more about Lorien's work at https://www.lorienlawrence.com and on Instagram .

Comics creator Kerry Callen discusses his comic strip work, Super Antics , as well as his graphic novel work in Halo and Sprocket and Dirtnap. You can read more about Kerry's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kerrycallen

Author Chris Crutcher talks about the power of storytelling for young people, the vital role of honest stories, and more work to come. We also briefly discuss Angus , the filmed adaptation that was released from his work. You can read more about Chris at http://www.chriscrutcher.com

Author Jo Hackl talks about creating Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, exploring first-gen college experiences, and shares about a plethora of resources, including grants for educators. You can read more about Jo's work and locate more information at https://johackl.com .

Author, illustrator, and educator Adam Gudeon talks about his work in the visual and verbal for young readers, the poetry of picture books, and the beautiful and generative work with students with neurodivergence.

Richard Pace stops by the podcast to talk about his work in comics, including art in progress and his experiences with creatives like Mark Russell and Jim Zub.

Comics creator and author John Lees talks about crafting suspense in the visual medium, including his work with Alex Cormack and titles like Sink, Mountainhead , The Crimson Cage , and The Nasty (issue 6 just out recently).

Author Thushanthi Ponweera talks about the joy of working the verse novels, centering Sri Lankan experiences, and the new book, I Am Kavi. You can read more about Thushanthi's work at https://www.thushanthiponweera.com

Comics creator Ian Richardson talks about working in the worlds of 2000 AD , Image Comics, Halo and more. You can follow more about Ian's work at https://www.instagram.com/ian_richardson_art

Comics creator David Whalen talks about his journey into the medium and the stories that he is drawn to share through Correct Handed Comics. You can find out more at https://www.correcthandedcomics.com .

Comics creator Aaron Lopresti talks about his path in the industry and recent work crafting in his creator-owned worlds. You can read more about Aaron's work at https://aaronlopresti.com/

Comics and picture book author/illustrator Russ Cox talks about his creative journey, working across media, and creating for young/all-ages readers. You can find out more about Russ's work at https://www.smilingotis.com

Comics creator Zach Howard talks about his history in the medium, as well as his current work on Moonshine Bigfoot. You can read more about Zach's work at https://www.zachhoward.com

Comics creator Mark Stafford talks about collaborating with the likes of David Hine, working on visual worlds and adaptations, and more creating to come. You can find out more about Mark's work at https://www.instagram.com/marxtafford

Author and publisher Tom Heintjes talks about his passion for comics and sharing about work in the medium. You can find out more about Tom and Hogan's Alley at https://www.hoganmag.com/

Comics creator Chris Fenoglio talks about his path to comics, his creative style, and his continuing work on Star Trek: Lower Decks. You can read more about Chris's work at https://www.chrisfenoglio.com/

Author and illustrator John Parra talks about sharing stories through words and images, as well as collaborating and creating his own books for young readers. You can find out more about John's work at https://johnparraart.com/

Author Chris Tebbetts talks about writing for adults, young adults, and middle grades readers, as well as collaborating with people like James Patterson and Jeff Probst. You can read more about Chris's work at https://christebbetts.com/

Comics creator Mark McCann talks about his writing process and inspirations, as well as working on titles like Death Dealer , Never Never , and more. You can read more about Mark's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bad_man_mccann

Comics creator Matt Slay talks about ingredients for positive collaborations, working in the industry, and creating in his own sandboxes with Patchwork Ends , as well as shared universe work with TMNT , Equilibrium , and illustrations for work by Timothy Zahn. You can find out more about Matt on Facebook and at https://comicarthouse.com/

Comics creator Mark Bertolini talks about his work in visual storytelling, including collaborating with artist Vernon Smith and telling stories like Bigfoot Frankenstein , Feeder , and more. You can read more about Mark's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/markbertolini

Author and artist Rashad Doucet returns to the podcast to talk about his latest work, Art Club , as well as the power of creativity and his inspirations in the journey. You can find out more about Art Club at https://tradeshow.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rashad-doucet/art-club-a-graphic-novel/9780759556362/

Comics creator Niall Orourke talks about collaborating with Ron Moran and Mike Hartigan on titles like The Crying Boy and Squish and Squash. You can read more about Niall's work at https://www.instagram.com/nycdub .

Comics creator Christian DiBari talks about working the worlds of animation storyboarding, horror comics, and upcoming passion project. You can read more about Christian's work at https://www.instagram.com/christian_dibari , and check out issue 4 of Destiny Gate on January 3, 2024.