Words, Images, & Worlds

Comics creator Jose Marzan, Jr. talks about his work in the medium and best collaborative experiences. You can find out more about Jose and his work at: Substack -  https://josemarzan.substack.com/ YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/@marzantv Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/josemarzan Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/josemarzanjr/ Twitter (or X!) -  https://twitter.com/JoseMarzan

Dr. Justin Wigard shares about B movies, popular culture, and the joy of sharing space for collaborators to engage and share. Dr. Wigard recommends that you read How to Study Comics and Graphic Novels , and you can also read more about his work at https://justinwigard.com/

Comics creator and editor Mike Carlin talks about working on well-known and long-standing storylines with popular characters in comics and in animation -- as well as his legacy in comics and current retirement reading list.

Comics creator Chris Kemple talks fandom, inspirations, possibilities, and the world of Red Vengeance. You can find out more about Chris's work at https://www.instagram.com/chriskemple1

Dr. Rachel Skrlac Lo discusses visual literacy, the possibilities of reading/writing/composing, and taking note of what has been learned during the pandemic. Dr. Skrlac Lo (and I) recommend the work of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad .

Comics creators Charles Martin and Nick Hermes share about the history of Literati Press, as well as key titles from this publisher. They highlight Black Jack Demon . You can visit https://www.literatipressok.com/ for more information. * This was a road-side conversation, and so some parts are a little less audible.

Terry Beatty talks about creating for DC, collaborating with Max Allan Collins, and his ongoing work on Rex Morgan MD. You can visit this comic strip at https://comicskingdom.com/rex-morgan-m-d

Author Van Jensen talks about crafting in prose, creating in comics, and collaborating on books like Arca with Jesse Lonergan. You can read more about Van's work at https://www.vanjensen.com/

Al Bigley stops back by to share stories and include images of his work (visit the YouTube video for the full effect).

Comics creator Al Bigley talks about his work with DC, Golden Books, and Kenner. You can read more about Al's work at https://www.albigley.com/ and check out his YouTube channel .

Author Steve Sheinkin talks about crafting engaging stories from the world of history, both in prose and graphic novels. You can read more about Steve's work at http://stevesheinkin.com/

Author Brent Hartinger talks about writing for adults and youth, as well as the creative possibilities of the now. You can read more about Brent's work at https://www.brenthartinger.com/

Prolific author Stacy McAnulty talks school visits, creating picture books and chapter books and informational books, plus more! You can read about Stacy's work at http://www.stacymcanulty.com/

Author Aleema Omotoni talks about the new book, Everyone's Thinking It , including the path to authoring and the process of writing for young readers. You can read more about Aleema at https://www.aleemaomotoni.com/ , and the book is released in the U.S. on September 5, 2023.

Comics creator Bayleigh Underwood talks crafting in the world of D&D, plus Nature's Labyrinth , dream collaborations, and more. You can follow Bayleigh's work at http://iceghostart.com/

Author and educator Caroline Brooks DuBois shares writerly advice and speaks to the possibilities of poetry and verse novels. You can read more about Caroline's work at https://www.carolinebrooksdubois.com/

Comics creator Malachi Ward talks Trek , Black Hammer , collaborations with Matt Sheenan, and more. You can read about Malachi's work at https://www.malachiwardportfolio.com/

Comics creator and artist Bill Reinhold talks about meaningful collaborations, his current work-in-progress with Carl Potts, and the perfect playlist to listen to with his books. You can see more of Bill's work at this link , and you can visit the site for the band Lever at https://leverband.bandcamp.com/album/ms-lead .

Author Nora Shalaway Carpenter talks about writing for young adult/middle grades audiences, pushing back on assumptions about rural life, and breaking down stigmas about mental health. You can read more about Nora's work at https://www.noracarpenterwrites.com/ , order a copy of her latest novel Fault Lines at this link , and check out her upcoming teaching for the Highlights Foundation (both i...

Author and artist Mel Valentine Vargas talks about the process of adapting Meg Medina's novel Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass into graphic novel form. You can read more about Mel's work at https://www.melvalentinev.com/

Educator and author Jared Huisingh talks about the possibilities of education, critical media literacy, comics, and more. You can read Jared's work in English Leadership Quarterly , among other places.

Comics creator Judd Winick talks about crafting for DC, his path to comics, and creating the Hilo series.

Comics creator Tom Feister talks about his work in animation, as well as his work on books like Ex Machina , and connecting students with literacy in a comics club. You can find out more about Tom's work on Instagram .

Author and artist Tim Ogline talks about working on the book, We Survived the Holocaust : The Bluma and Felix Goldberg Story , including the process, power, and implications of the story. You can read more about Ogline's work, including his exploration of the life of Benjamin Franklin, at https://www.oglinedesign.com/ , and can you read more about We Survived the Holocaust at https://wesurvive...

Author Amit Tishler talks about creating the comics series/graphic novel Edenfrost , including the inspirations behind the book, the questions of identity and society that inform the work, and hints of upcoming titles. You can read more about Edenfrost at the Mad Cave site and follow Amit's work at https://www.amittishler.com/