Category Archives: Pop Culture & Stuff

Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion?

I’m not going to see The Hunger Games movie. I haven’t read the books. Probably never will. I have no beef with them, I think it’s a great thing that a book has excited so many readers of all ages and a movie made from that book is selling out theaters and the media is [...]

12 Great Holiday Gift Ideas To Ease Your Stress! Rest Easy. I Am Here To Help.

It’s almost upon us, the–depending on your point of view–holiday gift season. You are running around the mall, scanning the stores, burning up your mouse trolling websites looking for the ‘just right’ gift for you mom or dad or uncle, brother or sister and children. Rest easy. I am here to help. Here are 12 [...]

The 1st of 52 Ways To Hook Your Reluctant Reader On Comics…

At first it’s a little weird. After years of reading comics we’re used to Batman and Superman and the Green Lantern knowing each other. They call each other up on their superhero phones and say ‘Dude, there’s some big bad thing threatening the world, could use a little help.’ And they all show up and [...]

52 Ways You Can Get Your Reluctant Reader Hooked On Comics

It made the front page of the New York Times Arts section today. DC Comics the home of Superman, Batman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and my personal favorite Green Arrow, has announced their ‘NEW 52″ initiative. Essentially, they are taking all of their characters from the The Atom to Zatanna and start over with [...]

4 Reasons Why Hawkeye: Blindspot is a great comic for your reluctant reader

As a kid I loved comics and I loved Robin Hood. I had a toy boy and arrow and I played Robin Hood in the Orchard behind my house for hours. When I started reading comic books, it was only natural that I was drawn to the ‘hero archers’ of the comics world. For DC [...]

Comic Books Are Great For Reluctant Readers!

Those of you have heard me speak at conferences or read my previous posts, now that I’m a passionate fan of comic books. As a reader, there is no doubt in my mind that reading comics as a child not only fostered my love of reading, but helped me improve my vocabulary and gave my [...]

NERDTASTIC DESIGNS. NEAT. NERDY. NERDTASTIC!

Hi! How many times have you uttered a phrase or quip and said “That ought to be on a t-shirt!” Personally I know I’ve said it at least 3,678 times in my lifetime. Trust me. I keep track of these things. And since illustrator Jeff Weigel and I have started collaborating on our Zombie books, [...]

Need A Gift For Father’s Day? I Am Here To Help!

But not just any t-shirts! T-shirts created and designed by me and Illustrator/Designer extraordinaire Jeff Wiegel. T-shirts that will make any father of any age 1) Laugh 2) Thank you profusely and 3) Be really happy! All of our t-shirts are available in sizes from XS to 5XL and in roughly two dozen colors. You [...]

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys…and Oklahoma Is OK!

As a kid, I dreamed of being a cowboy. I grew up in a one stoplight town in Michigan. A little farming community of about 1500 people. A place where everyone knew everyone else. Before I get all maudlin talking about how life was better then, simpler, less hectic and all the other things I [...]

I’m Off To See The Wizard!

As I write this, I’m in my hotel in Seattle overlooking Elliot Bay in the middle of a vicious thunder storm. I’m not really here to see the Wizard (everyone knows he’s in Omaha) but every time I hear “Emerald City” I naturally think of The Wizard of Oz. And Brother Iz. Don’t ask me [...]

 

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