Episode 39 - The Never-Ending Search for Knowledge (with Crossover Division's Will Allred)

Episode 39 - The Never-Ending Search for Knowledge (with Crossover Division's Will Allred)

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Imagine a world where fictional characters are invading our real world, and there’s only two librarians who can stop it…and save the world. That’s the concept behind the latest project of today’s guest.

Will Allred is a comic book writer and creator, whose previous credits include Diary of Night, a vampire story, and he’s contributed multiple stories to the anthology series Always Punch Nazis. We talk about his books and process, how he got started in comics, and his seemingly never-ending search to find knowledge and also find the good in everything.

Crossover Division is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 12/11/20. Go support it HERE!

LINKS:

Crossover Division’s Kickstarter - www.crossoverdivision.com/ks

Crossover Division’s Website - www.crossoverdivision.com

Will Allred’s Professional Website - www.willallred.com

Diary of Night’s Website (also written by Will) - www.diaryofnight.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @wallred

Twitter - @wallred

Episode 38 - Picking Collaborators and an Art Team That Elevates the Entire Project (with George O'Connor)

Episode 38 - Picking Collaborators and an Art Team That Elevates the Entire Project to Another Level

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Today’s guest is a real renaissance man. He’s a musician, filmmaker, comic book creator - and he even was the Aflec Duck on social media!

This week, I’m talking with comic book writer and creator George O’Connor. We’re talking about his crazy career spanning music, film, and comics, how he gathers his creative teams to elevate the entire project, and how even Neil Gaiman suffers from imposters’ syndrome!

George’s latest work, Charlie’s Spot, follows a homeless veteran who goes on an unusual adventure to reclaim his busking spot. It’s a little quirky, a little magic, but all heart!

Charlie’s Spot is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/30/20. Go support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

Homeless Comics’ Website - www.homelesscomics.com

George’s Personal/Professional Website - www.makingstuffwithgeorge.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter - @LazyHorde

Facebook - @HomelessComics

Episode 37 - The Trials of Starting Your Own Comic Publisher (with Shaun Keenan of Comics2Movies)

Episode 37 - The Trials of Starting Your Own Comic Publisher (with Shaun Keenan of Comics2Movies)

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In this episode, Under the Mask Podcast is heading Down Under, and talking with an award-winning comic writer and creator, and the director of Australian-based publisher Comics2Movies. Shaun Keenan’s book, XCT, recently won “Best Comic” at the AFIN International Film Festival.

He’s launching a brand new book, Talos of Sparta, and we’re talking about the trials and tribulations of balancing a writing career while also starting up a publishing house.

My only regret is Shaun never once said “Crickey” in the entire episode…

Talos of Sparta is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/29/20. You can support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

Talos of Sparta Kickstarter Campaign - www.kickstarter.com/projects/2067957354/talos-of-sparta

Comics 2 Movies Website - www.comics2movies.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @Comics2Movies

Twitter - @comics_2_movies

Instagram - @comics2movies

Episode 36 - How to Publish (and Crowdfund) A Dozen Issues (with Tart Writer/Creator Kevin Joseph)

Episode 36 - How to Publish (and Crowdfund) A Dozen Issues (with Tart Writer/Creator Kevin Joseph)

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In this episode, I’m talking with Tart writer and creator Kevin Joseph. Kevin has published and crowdfunded a dozen issues of Tart, which is a huge accomplishment for an independent comic.

We talk about how he did it, and why your fans and followers are always the most important piece of the puzzle!

Enjoy!

Tart is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/27/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

Tart #1 - 12 Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/tartcomic/tart-1-12-demons-devils-and-demagogues

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter - @KevinJosephCMX

Facebook - @tartofficial

Instagram - @KevinJosephCMX

Episode 34 - Wailing Week, Part 1 (With Rich Douek, Writer of Wailing Blade)

Episode 34 - Wailing Week, Part 1 (with Rich Douek, Writer of Wailing Blade)

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Wailing Week begins with Under the Mask’s interview with Rich Douek, the writer of Gutter Magic, Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, and of course, Wailing Blade.

Wailing Blade, Volume 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thru 11/20/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

Wailing Blade’s Kickstarter Page - www.comixtribe.com/wailingblade

Sign up for Rich’s Newsletter HERE!

Rich’s Professional Website - www.rdouek.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @rdouek

Instagram - @rdouek

Episode 32 - Is This The Most Epic Independent Crossover Ever?! (Featuring Lawrence James King)

Episode 32 - Is This The Most Epic Independent Crossover Ever?! (Featuring Lawrence James King)

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This November, Under the Mask is kicking it up a notch by offering not one, but TWO interviews the first two weeks of the month. There’s just that many creators reaching out to me to be on the show! Thank you for you support!

This episode, I’m talking with Lawrence James King, the owner and CEO of Constant Hustle Comics, and the writer and creator of the comics Avery the Amazing and The Last Line.

Constant Hustle has teamed up with Wingless Comics and Concept Moon Studios to create an epic indie crossover unlike any you’ve ever seen. NIGHTFALL follows the three company’s biggest hitters as they face a secret order with plans to dominate the world…and threaten existence itself!

SHOW NOTES:

The Multi-Company Crossover, Nightfall, Part 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/14/20. Go support it HERE!

Constant Hustle Comics’ Website - www.constanthustlecomics.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @ConstantHustleComics

Twitter - @CHustleComics

Instagram - @C.H.Comics

Episode 31 - Networking and Getting Yourself Out There! (featuring Chuck Pineau)

Episode 31 - Networking, and Getting Yourself Out There! (featuring Chuck Pineau)

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This week, I’m talking with up-and-coming comic creator Chuck Pineau. He’s the writer and editor of the audio drama, Essence House, and his latest project, an action-adventure comedy comic called Belial, is live on Kickstarter.

Chuck’s no stranger to networking. After his first work failed to launch successfully, he realized he needed to build a name for himself. He’s since signed on to edit countless independent comics, and is a mainstay on videos, podcasts, and livestreams on social media and beyond!

We talk about his process writing, what an editor brings the the table, the importance of networking and actually getting yourself out there, and so much more!

Belial is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

Belial #1 - 2 on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/1551820313/belial-2-make-mine-a-double

Essence House Audio Drama Website - www.essencehousestory.com

Check out Chuck’s YouTube Channel - Chuck’s Raw Reviews

Bonfire Press’ Professional Facebook - www.facebook.com/BonfirePress/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @chuckpineau

Twitter - @chuckypin

Instagram - @chuckpineau

Episode 30 - Contributing to a Halloween Anthology (featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAuley of 123GO!)

Episode 30 - Contributing to a Halloween Anthology (featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAuley)

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Since we’re officially entering spooky season with Halloween later this week, I figured I’d produce a BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE, featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAulie of 123GO! Publications. This was an interesting interview, as Bayron is relatively new to comics, and Chris has worked for several publishers as a colorist, most notably 2000AD (Judge Dredd).

Both Bayron and Chris contributed stories to 123GO’s Halloween anthology book, 13th Moon. The book looks like a lot of fun, and I had a great time talking with these two creators. On a side note: this is another Under the Mask first - my first time interviewing two creators at the same time!

Enjoy!

13th Moon is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through November 5th. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

13th Moon on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/13thmoon/13th-moon-halloween-anthology

SOCIAL MEDIA

Bayron Calderon’s Instagram - @BayronIllustrations

*Personal Note - This episode had some technical difficulties when recording the interview. The first video conferencing software crashed, and we had to change. If you hear some changing audio quality, or things sound a bit more sliced together than normal, you aren’t hearing things! Thanks for listening!

Episode 29 - Creating a Webcomic and Kickstarting It Successfully (with Impure Blood's Nathan Lueth)

Episode 29 - Creating a Webcomic and Kickstarting It Successfully (with Nathan Lueth)

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This week, I’m speaking with Nathan Lueth, co-creator and artist of Impure Blood, a webcomic fantasy series turned printed book. An enslaved gladiator carries the blood of an ancient and mystical race. With his allies, they race to track down an artifact that may hold the key to Roan’s ancestry, battling an army of golems along the way!

Nathan has been drawing Impure Blood since 2009, and it’s become quite the webcomic sensation. We talk about his process, how he interacts with his writing collaborators, and tips and tricks he’s picked up along his own journey.

Enjoy!

Impure Blood, Volume 2 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

Impure Blood’s Kickstarter Page - www.bit.ly/impureblood_v2

Read Impure Blood in it’s original webcomic form - www.impurebloodwebcomic.com

Nathan’s Professional Website - www.nathanluethillustration.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @nathanluethillustration

Twitter - @nathanlueth

Instagram - @nathanluethillustration

Episode 28 - Publishing Your Very First Comic Book! (with Mike McCarthy, writer of Dino-Thrashers)

Episode 28 - Publishing Your Very First Comic Book (With Mike McCarthy, Writer of Dino-Thrashers)

Y Comics / Hosted By Bill Coulombe

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I’m very lucky that, by producing this podcast, I’m able to talk to many professional (and semi-professional) creators. But today we have a special opportunity to talk to a creator who is on the cusp of his very first launch!

Our guest this week is Mike McCarthy, founder of Wingman Magazine and writer and creator of DINO-THRASHERS. Dino-Thrashers features good and evil anthropomorphic dinosaurs fighting for the fate of the world, and humanity is caught in the crossfire!

We’re talking with Mike about how it feels to launch his very first comic, how he hooked up with his art team, and how his first work was picked up to be published through Ageless Comics Publishing!

Enjoy!

Dino-Thrashers is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 10/31/20. Go check it out HERE!

SHOW NOTES & MORE INFO

Mike’s also the founder of Wingman Magazine. Check it out below

Wingman Magazine - www.wingmanmagazine.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Dino-Thrashers on Twitter - @DinoThrashers

Dino-Thrashers on Instagram - @DinoThrashers_Comic

Mike’s Personal Instagram - @MJMPhotographsNH