Episode 12 - The Costs of Making Comics Independently

Today we speak with the writer and creator of NEOTHERIC. Michael self-funded the first Volume of his book, and we talk about the rollercoaster it’s been.

BUY NEOTHERIC ON AMAZON HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Neotheric-One-Return-King/dp/1734833904/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=neotheric%2C+volume+1&qid=1591805777&sr=8-1

OR DIGITALLY ON COMIXOLOGY - https://www.comixology.com/Rainy-Road-Comics/comics-publisher/6469-0

Or check out his website HERE

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @rainyroadcomics

Instagram - @rainyroadcomics

Episode 11 - From Batman Begins and Harry Potter to Tackling Fake News with Digitopia

This week, we talk with Visual Effects Artist Farhan Qureshi, who has worked on several Hollywood blockbusters such as Alien vs. Predator, Batman Begins, and Harry Potter. His most recent work, a comic book named Digitopia, tackles fake news head on through a dystopian lens. It is live on Kickstarter through June 28, 2020.

Check out the Kickstarter HERE

Check out a free preview of Digitopia HERE: www.comic.digitopiafilm.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter: @FarhanQ_UK

Instagram: @FarhanQ_UK

Episode 10 - Fighting Depression with Fiction

In this episode, we talk with Will O’Shire, an urban fantasy author with several novels in his Fae Awakening Universe. After being diagnosed with depression, Will found a creative outlet to help him cope.

Will’s Website: www.willoshire.com

Check out his books on Amazon HERE

Or art Barnes & Noble HERE

His Patreon: patreon.com/willoshire

His Twitter: @WillOShire

His Facebook: Facebook.com/WOShire

His Instagram: @Will_OShire

Episode 9 - Learning Lessons from a Failed Kickstarter (and Turning It Into Success!)

Our guest this week is Melissa J. Massey, the creator of the webcomics BLACK BALL and THE ALCHEMIST OF AURELIA. Melissa’s first Kickstarter didn’t raise the funds needed, but she didn’t let that slow her down.

Melissa found lessons in failure, and used them to reevaluate and retool her plan. Her relaunched Kickstarter for The Alchemist of Aurelia is already fully funded in her first few days of launch! How did she do it? Find out here!

Happy Listening!

Check out her Kickstarter HERE: www.alchemistcomic.melissajmassey.com (Through June 11, 2020)

Check out Black Ball HERE: www.welcometoblackball.com (New pages every Thursday!)

Or at her personal website: www.melissajmassey.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram - @ByzantineTifosi

Twitter - @MelissaJMassey

Facebook - @VaticanAssassinsComic

Episode 8 - How to Leverage a Successful YouTube Channel into a Successful Crowdfunding Launch

We speak with Dan Ekis, writer and artist of Soul of the World and Odyssey, Inc., and rising YouTube star. He used his YouTube platform to successfully fund his latest work: Odyssey, Inc.: The Twin Bengals.

We break down how he did it, and get advice for how you can do the very same thing.

Thanks for listening! Check out the link’s to Dan’s work below:

Dan’s Kickstarter is LIVE through May 28th, 2020. Go find it HERE!

SOCIAL MEDIA

YouTube: www.youtube.com/DanEkis

Instagram - @EkisDan

Episode 7 - How to Fund Your Kickstarter in 12 Hours with Clay Adams

Today we speak with Clay Adams, accomplished actor, screenwriter, and co-founder of Fried Comics. His Kickstarter for his new book Dead Skins raised it’s funding goal in less than 12 hours. We learn the secrets behind his success, as well as talk about his writing process and how to foster a creative team.

CHECK OUT HIS KICKSTARTER HERE - www.friedcomics.com/kickstarter/ds

Check out Fried Comics Here - www.friedcomics.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter - @ClaysEvilTwin

Episode 6 - Kenny Aitken, Creator of Apex: Cybernetic Samurai Owl

Today, we talk with Kenny Aitken, creator of Apex: Cybernetic Samurai Owl.

Apex is currently LIVE on Kickstarter through May 20th, 2020. Go check it out HERE

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH KENNY:

Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/kennyaitken/apex-cybernetic-samurai-owl

Instagram - @KennyAitkenArt

Facebook - @KennyAitkenArt

Twitter - @KennyAitkenArt

Episode 4 - Moana McAdams of Burning Spear Comix and #MoanaMasks

This time around we’re talking with Moana McAdams, Writer and Editor for Burning Spear Comix. She just wrote and self published Fishing Day With Papa Ray, a children’s book.

During this Coronavirus outbreak, she is also head seamstress for MoanaMasks, crafting cloth masks for both those who want and need them! Her masks have awesome prints like superheroes, Star Wars, and Hawaiian themed.

Her professional website: www.moanamcadams.com

Burning Spear Comix: www.burningspearcomix.com

Check out #MoanaMasks here: bit.ly/moanamasks

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - facebook.com/moanamcadams

Instagram - @thereallifemoana

Twitter - @moanamcadams

Episode 3 - Kristopher Jerome of Dark Tidings Press

This week, we talk with Kris Jerome, writer and founder of Dark Tidings Press.

We talk about his new graphic novel, TARNISHED, and the joys and challenges of running your own small press.

Please note: We had some technical difficulties recording the audio. It doesn’t pop up much, but when you hear the audio distort, just know there was nothing we could do about it!

Check out Kris’ work HERE:

ON AMAZON - www.amazon.com/s?k=kristopher+jerome

ON FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/darktidingspress/

Thanks for listening!