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Today is the last day to pre-order my illustrated novel, The Mystery of A Nubbins, inspired by the writing of C.S. Lewis and the artwork of N.C. Wyeth.

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Thanks to everyone who has made this campaign a success!
The Mystery of A Nubbins: New Illustrated MG Novel
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May 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In this week's WiiST LORE, I unbox the first proof for my novel, The Mystery of A Nubbins!

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Unboxing A Nubbins
And plussing it.
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March 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I stand with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and against the Russian propagandists, TrumpVance.
February 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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George Lucas, Ian Fleming, and a whole bunch of Silver Age comic writers pretty much nailed the current state of things. It’d be cool if it wasn’t so truly horrifying.
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ALT: a man wearing a plaid jacket and a yellow shirt smiles for the camera
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February 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This week, I’m looking at Jonathan Auxier’s Sweep and the heartbreaking conditions of yesteryear… and today.

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A mirror that reflects our own world.
Reading Sweep.
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February 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In this week's Wiistlore, (500) Days of Summer gets me thinking about how to keep going when times are tough.

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When times get tough…
...the tough get creating… and reflecting.
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February 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This week in WiistLORE: Exciting updates about my new book, new book purchases, and more art! Subscribe today(it's weekly, it's free and it's fun!).

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3 Quick Updates About My Novel
And help me decide what to read next!
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February 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In this week's WiistLORE, I look at two new-to-me books: The Thickety by J.A. White and The Artist's Guide to Sketching by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade.

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In the Thickety of it.
And a personalized book from artist James Gurney!
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January 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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In this week’s WiistLORE, I share a bunch of paintings hot off the easel and talk a bit about my process of creating them for my novel.

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Just Keep Swimming
Another peek into my painting process.
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January 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In this week’s WiistLORE, I share a bunch of paintings hot off the easel and talk a bit about my process of creating them for my novel.

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Just Keep Swimming
Another peek into my painting process.
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January 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This week in WiistLORE, we start the year with a banger of a book, The Night Gardener! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. C'mon over and check it out.

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A Crutch Called Courage
Starting 2025 with a banger.
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January 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week, unwrap a free comic and story to make your holidays merry and bright. Thanks for reading (and subscribing to) WiistLORE!

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December 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
In this week's WiistLORE, An end-of-the-year look at my growing kid lit collection. Can you guess which one I bought first?

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Of collecting books...
...there is no end.
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December 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Of collecting books...
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Of collecting books...
...there is no end.
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December 14, 2024 at 1:49 PM
"Sherlock Holmes, is it kidlit?" I ponder this question as we look at Nicholas Meyer's take on the Great Detective in this week's WiistLORE.

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Sherlock Holmes: Is it kidlit?
Reading Nicholas Meyer's The West End Horror
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December 1, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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In this week's WiistLORE, the much-anticipated return of two literary friends, Leon the Extraordinary and Shenanigan Swift! I also share more in-process art from my forthcoming book.
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More Leon & Shenanigan!
Two friends return!
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November 24, 2024 at 12:40 PM
In this week's WiistLORE, the much-anticipated return of two literary friends, Leon the Extraordinary and Shenanigan Swift! I also share more in-process art from my forthcoming book.
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More Leon & Shenanigan!
Two friends return!
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November 24, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM