Shawn Patrick Boyd
@shawnpatrickboyd.bsky.social
Comics writer. Prince fan. Sharing writing ideas. Writer: "Dying for Quiet" (Boom! Studios), "Winona Forever,” "Winona Forever: Van Gogh, Van Gone" #booksky #comics Store: https://byshawnpatrickboyd.square.site/ Blog: https://shawnpatrickboyd.substack.com/
Age is just a number. Until you hit 50 and it becomes an unjust number.
May 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Age is just a number. Until you hit 50 and it becomes an unjust number.
I need to meet this driver. Preferably over corn dogs.
April 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I need to meet this driver. Preferably over corn dogs.
I know how the #dinosaurs really died off.
February 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I know how the #dinosaurs really died off.
When I’m writing, I don’t always know how a story will end. But like a reader, that’s the fun.
February 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
When I’m writing, I don’t always know how a story will end. But like a reader, that’s the fun.
February 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
January 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
So, I guess I will be committing crimes this weekend.
January 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
So, I guess I will be committing crimes this weekend.
When roadblocks come up, try going around them. In 2020, I had 5 #tv #film scripts. Producers liked them, but for the usual reasons, didn’t buy them. Frustrated, I adapted one to a #graphicnovel , found an illustrator, did a #kickstarter, self-published and had the most fulfillment of my life.
January 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
When roadblocks come up, try going around them. In 2020, I had 5 #tv #film scripts. Producers liked them, but for the usual reasons, didn’t buy them. Frustrated, I adapted one to a #graphicnovel , found an illustrator, did a #kickstarter, self-published and had the most fulfillment of my life.
For #booktok folks who kindly followed, welcome! Me: After writing since I was 13, dreaming of selling a script or book, I self-published a middle grade graphic novel in ‘21. That filled me up! Then a publisher took note and hired me. Make what makes you feel good. Mainstream approval is a bonus.
January 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
For #booktok folks who kindly followed, welcome! Me: After writing since I was 13, dreaming of selling a script or book, I self-published a middle grade graphic novel in ‘21. That filled me up! Then a publisher took note and hired me. Make what makes you feel good. Mainstream approval is a bonus.
January 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
My books in the wild. Thanks to Beastly Books for giving them prime placement.
January 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
My books in the wild. Thanks to Beastly Books for giving them prime placement.
"The owls are not what they seem." R.I.P #davidlynch whose work expanded a teen from tiny #winona #minnesota 's idea of what stories could be: dark, funny, absurd, violent, and gentle all at once. May he enjoy damn good coffee in the beyond. Gordon Cole forever.
January 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"The owls are not what they seem." R.I.P #davidlynch whose work expanded a teen from tiny #winona #minnesota 's idea of what stories could be: dark, funny, absurd, violent, and gentle all at once. May he enjoy damn good coffee in the beyond. Gordon Cole forever.
#writers using AI for writing is a bit like giving the opposing team your playbook and being surprised when they crush you. We do have a choice in the matter. If it will hurt you, why use it?
January 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#writers using AI for writing is a bit like giving the opposing team your playbook and being surprised when they crush you. We do have a choice in the matter. If it will hurt you, why use it?
A delicious, engrossing twist on exorcist tales. As a writer, I read a lot of comics. “When I Lay My…” is one of the best new comics I’ve read. Full of mystery, spooky occurrences, and even some humor. More please! @boom-studios.com @rportnoy.bsky.social #gusmoreno #jakubrebelka you are cooking!
January 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A delicious, engrossing twist on exorcist tales. As a writer, I read a lot of comics. “When I Lay My…” is one of the best new comics I’ve read. Full of mystery, spooky occurrences, and even some humor. More please! @boom-studios.com @rportnoy.bsky.social #gusmoreno #jakubrebelka you are cooking!
Look at those colors! One of my fave panels #elijahhenry drew and @wordie.bsky.social colored in our story: @boom-studios.com Hello Darkness. Reviewer said @tayloresposito.bsky.social is his fave letterer and the story worked so well due to him. Truth! Avail in the vol 1 (Mar) as well as issue 4.
January 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Look at those colors! One of my fave panels #elijahhenry drew and @wordie.bsky.social colored in our story: @boom-studios.com Hello Darkness. Reviewer said @tayloresposito.bsky.social is his fave letterer and the story worked so well due to him. Truth! Avail in the vol 1 (Mar) as well as issue 4.
Taking a first step seems to always be met with tremendous grace; synchronicities; good fortune. I think this is what we call “beginner’s luck.” And I think it can happen every time. So, whatever we are dreaming of, let’s just begin it. Energy moving brings more energy.
January 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Taking a first step seems to always be met with tremendous grace; synchronicities; good fortune. I think this is what we call “beginner’s luck.” And I think it can happen every time. So, whatever we are dreaming of, let’s just begin it. Energy moving brings more energy.
Following your gut is a dive into the unknown. You don't know why you're doing what you're doing, so you jump in and do and understand (maybe) later. Last Jan., my gut said, "Get a typewriter. Write your #hellodarkness story on it." It made no "common sense." It gave my writing juice; joy.
January 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Following your gut is a dive into the unknown. You don't know why you're doing what you're doing, so you jump in and do and understand (maybe) later. Last Jan., my gut said, "Get a typewriter. Write your #hellodarkness story on it." It made no "common sense." It gave my writing juice; joy.
Recent reads. I'm part-way into the #sineadoconnor #book
and wow, it's stunning. Next up: finishing @jmdematteis.bsky.social #seekers now that I have the complete series. A gorgeous example of the way comics can explore deep things. Storytellers are a gift. Cherish them.
and wow, it's stunning. Next up: finishing @jmdematteis.bsky.social #seekers now that I have the complete series. A gorgeous example of the way comics can explore deep things. Storytellers are a gift. Cherish them.
January 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Recent reads. I'm part-way into the #sineadoconnor #book
and wow, it's stunning. Next up: finishing @jmdematteis.bsky.social #seekers now that I have the complete series. A gorgeous example of the way comics can explore deep things. Storytellers are a gift. Cherish them.
and wow, it's stunning. Next up: finishing @jmdematteis.bsky.social #seekers now that I have the complete series. A gorgeous example of the way comics can explore deep things. Storytellers are a gift. Cherish them.
Pic of my 2024 highlights--taken right before all the needles on my dry tree fell off in unison. Thanks to @boom-studios.com @brycecarlson.bsky.social and my illustration partner Elijah Henry for bringing the stories in my head to the page. What a year. Excited for 2025! #comics #writer
January 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Pic of my 2024 highlights--taken right before all the needles on my dry tree fell off in unison. Thanks to @boom-studios.com @brycecarlson.bsky.social and my illustration partner Elijah Henry for bringing the stories in my head to the page. What a year. Excited for 2025! #comics #writer