If you haven’t already readย Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, then check out this four-page exclusive teaser at Comics Worth Reading! It makes a perfect gift for a little one, by the way (wink, wink). If youย have read the book: how did you like it? Online reviews (especially at Amazon.com) are really helpful for readers who…
Jannie Ho makes some great children’s books. Her illustrations are so much fun – I love her characters and color palettes, and her compositions are always integral to the story. With 11 books under her belt, it’s a unique pleasure to get a peek at her process for creating the “dummy” (or rough draft) for…
It’s pretty cool to know that Good Comics for Kids took some time away from reviewing Star Wars, Wimpy Kidย and Smurfs comics to read my new graphic novel,ย Upside Down: A Vampire Tale. Even better to know that they like it! Check out the Good Comics for Kids review here, and read about monsters, vampires and…
Do you have a great idea for a novel? Do you love writing? Have you started writing your own story? If you answered yes to any (extra points for all) of the above, then you need to check out NaNoWriMo–short for National Novel Writing Month. “National Novel Writing Monthย is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel…
UPSIDE DOWN IS ON THE GO! Upside Down: A Vampire Taleย has already made its way into homes all across the U.S.! It’s really exciting to hear from friends and new readers that have enjoyed the book, and it’s especially rewarding to see photos of readers with their books. This is my first book and it’s…
Meet Johnny Boo & Harold in TRICKY TREATERS: Free at Your Comic Shop! This Halloween, Top Shelf’s spookiest and silliest all-ages characters are teaming up for a FREE mini-comic of all-new stories byย James Kochalkaย andย Jess Smart Smiley! We’re joining Diamond Comic Distributors’ย Halloween ComicFestย to bring youย Tricky Treaters, a 12-page full-color comic book available at your local comic…
The Huffington Post recently shared a list of recommended Halloween-flavored comics, including Hellboy, Ghostopolis,ย Swamp Thing, and my own graphic novel,ย Upside Down: A Vampire Tale! I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Halloween comics, and see what comics you’ve enjoyed. Post your favorite Halloween comics in the comments section below. MOSQUITO:ย An…
It’s out! It’s out! If I have one thing to tell you right now, it’s that my graphic novelย Upside Down: A Vampire Tale is out! Get it at TopShelfComix.com.
I’ve been checking out books, music, magazines and more from the Orem Public Library almost weekly for the last 18 years. The library’s enormous collection has had a tremendous impact on me and my work, and I still look forward to each visit to check out more books, or to attend a concert or a…
Halloween is just over three weeks away! Celebrate by coloring this drawing of Vermillion, the nasty witch from my graphic novel,ย Upside Down: A Vampire Tale.ย To print: simply click on the image to view it at full-size, and then print it out for your family, party, or class. Be sure to print out last week’s Halloween…