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Tag Archives: Blowback
[IN THE TRENCHES] Upcycle
If you write for long enough, you’re going to end up with projects in your library that you’ve pitched to everyone you could, but have yet to come to fruition. You still believe in them, you still love the stories, … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES
Tagged Adaptation, Asper, Blowback, Doug Stark, Fade In, Mark Brian Smith, Monty and the Monster, NORMAL, Race, Rhonda Smiley, Ringo Awards, Shining City, Upcycle
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Graphic Novel Adaptation
2022 wrapped up with the release of the final article in my series for Pipeline Artists, Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel. As I mentioned when I first got the green light, I’d been looking forward to writing about … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Rhonda Smiley, Screenwriting, Writing
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[ETCETERA] Major Awards
It’s an honor just to be nominated, as they say. That’s absolutely true. But what’s also absolutely true is that it’s even better to win. Over the course of the last few months, I’ve been to two different industry awards … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, ETCETERA, Industry
Tagged Awards Show, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Charlie Adler, Comics, DC Glenn, John Leguizamo, Ringo Awards, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, Tag Team, Voice Arts Awards, Wes Studi
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Pipeline Artists Part 3
My latest article for Pipeline Artists posted last week. Called Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel: Directing on the Page, it covers the process of finding and working with artists, as well as the multiple stages of production, including … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Advice, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists
It was a big few weeks for Blowback. Our campaign to rally support for The 2022 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards was a success, as we were nominated for Best Original Graphic Novel! To give that a little perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Awards, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel
I’ve written in the past about Rhonda Smiley and me adapting our screenplay, Blowback, into a graphic novel. I’ve yet to go into much detail, though, as there’s so much to cover. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Pipeline Artists, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Shameless Self-Promotion
As a writer, self promotion didn’t used to be important. Most writers are more of the self-doubting introvert types as it is. Who would we promote ourselves to? The dog? Well, things have changed. A lot. Thanks in a large … Continue reading
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Tagged Blowback, James Hereth, Self-Promotion
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[SPOTLIGHT] Blowback, a Debut Graphic Novel
On the otherwise uneventful January 6th, Rhonda Smiley and I released our first graphic novel, Blowback. While this isn’t technically my first published comic, it is the first one available worldwide. And the first one that’s professional grade. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Blowback, Charlie Kirchoff, Comics, Graphic Novel, Iron Man, Kev Hopgood, Rhonda Smiley, War Machine
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[IN THE TRENCHES] False Endings
False endings come in many shapes and sizes. They’re in songs, like Helter Skelter, All by Myself, and Sabotage. They’re in movies – mostly horror – often to elicit a last-minute jump scare. Although they can provide a bit of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blowback, False Endings, George Lucas, Self-Publishing
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[ETCETERA] Please Stand By
Well, there comes a time when you have to temporarily put aside your responsibilities and focus on a little self-care instead. In this case, I’m talking about writing a blog this month. Or, rather, not writing one. I’ve taken the … Continue reading