Author and comics creator Paul Cornell stops by to talk about the writers, artists, and themes that he explores in The Mighty Avengers vs The 1970s. You can find out more about Paul's work at his website (linked here).
Author Amy Chase and I discuss her upcoming adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing -- Abuzz, published by Mad Cave/Maverick. We also explore the process of adaptation and the power of English teachers.
Film innovator and storyteller Dave Barclay discusses his background in puppetry, the creation of characters like Yoda and Jabba the Hutt, collaborating with Jim Henson, and more on this episode. You can also read Dave's autobiography, My Life with Animatronics, published by Coolwaters Productions (linked here).
The creative duo of A. David Anweiler and Kat Walker Shea stop by Words, Images, & Worlds for a talk about comics storytelling and short horror with regular host Jason and guest Kurt Belcher. Find out more and support at the Kickstarter page for the book (linked here).
Prolific creator Madeleine Holly-Rosing returns to talk about history, science fiction, Tesla, and more in her new Boston Metaphysical Society chapter, Mystery at Pikes Peak. You can find out more (at this link).
Author Steve Niles talks about crafting comics, working in the world of prose with Cal McDonald, and the kindness of creators like Clive Barker and Richard Matheson. You can find out more about Steve at his website, https://steveniles.net.
Author Dennis K. Crosby talks writing, editing, and sharing ideas in the space of science fiction, fantasy, and horror storytelling. Dennis talks about his writing, as well as the charity anthology he co-edited, Dread Coast (linked here).
Author Andrew Najberg stops by to discuss horror, science fiction, poetry, the research process, and much more. You can find out more at Andrew's site (linked here).
Author Robert P. Ottone stops by to discuss crafting horror, middle grades novels, and more. He also supplies some ready recommendations for viewing and reading. You can find out more about Robert's work on Instagram.
Professor, author, and researcher Dr. Tony Adams discusses the relationship of story and qualitative inquiry, including autoethnography, first-gen experiences, and questions that need further probing in his discipline. Please check out https://iaani.org for information about a conference that Dr. Adams cohosts.
Author Nataly Gruender explores mythology and modern life in this discussion on her book, Selkie, and her previous work, Medusa. You can find out more about Nataly's work and projects on her Instagram account (linked here).
Author John Lees returns to turn about his six-issue series with Mad Cave, Orla, as well as his currently-funding Kickstarter for Sink: Halloween Special (linked here). You can also find out more about John's work at his website (linked here).
Author and artist Jen Wang talks about exploring the world of young adult stories in graphic novels like Ash's Cabin and Stargazing, including conversation about what comics provide for telling stories. You can read more about Jen's work at https://www.jenwang.net.
Comics creator Kurt Belcher stops by to talk about his new horror anthology, Storage Horrors, with a nod to Eric Palicki and including the voices and experiences of Brian Cochran, Jay Huwer, and Robert Smith. You can find out more about this book and support at Kickstarter (linked here).
Comics creator Benjamin Hunting talks about the process of bringing together a coming-of-age story with science fiction humor in manga style in his new (now funding) book, Model UN. For more about Benjamin's work, you can check out his website (linked here).
Researcher, educator, and author Johnny Saldaña discusses the relationships between and among art, inquiry, and research design in this new episode of Words, Images, & Worlds.
Author and comics creator Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics stops by to chat about his new take on Evel Knievel with artist Dave Acosta. You can find out more about this project on Kickstarter (linked here) and follow Rylend for more on Instagram (linked here).
Author and creator Mark Maia joins another episode to discuss his creative process and collaboration as he closes out the narrative plan for So-Called Living, his comic series which finds vampires and other supernatural creatures trying to navigate their day-to-day. You can follow and support Mark's work on Kickstarter (linked here).
The creative duo of Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones return to Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss Shakespeare, research and rules of vampires, and their continued collaboration and vision in Dracula: Book III - The Count (click here for more info).
Author Laura Strachan talks about finding writing inspiration and crafting stories for young readers. You can find out more about Laura's work at her website, linked here.