Gotta be instagram, though I am on Grindr a lot lol.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Sunday, 4 September 2011
http://www.sidekickcomicsuk.com/blogs/blog4.php/2011/08/31/tales-of-the-four-colour-closet-my-other
http://www.sidekickcomicsuk.com/blogs/blog4.php/2011/08/31/tales-of-the-four-colour-closet-my-other
A link to my most recent column, about the criminal underuse of Northstar by Marvel Comics. There's a few more I've done too, in this weekly series, so do go and check them out.
A link to my most recent column, about the criminal underuse of Northstar by Marvel Comics. There's a few more I've done too, in this weekly series, so do go and check them out.
Sunday, 21 August 2011
The Stiffs/The Pride Signing
So yesterday, I met up with my Stiffs co-writers PJ Montgomery and Drew Davies, so that we could go on over to The Comic Guru, a great comic shop in Cardiff, to sign the last copies of the self-published Stiffs/The Pride preview comic we put out.
http://thecomicguru.blogspot.com/
It went really very well, and was a huge success. We almost sold out...there was 8 left when I left, but am told that after that another three copies sold...so there's maybe just five more.
If you follow the above link to the Comic Guru blog, you can get to the website, and order one of the few copies left, if they are still there. And hey, they'll be signed!
It was a lovely end to see the last of those self-published, early steps into making comics going away like that. Was very cool to meet some new people and find people very excited about both books.
Can't wait for them to all start reading the series when they start later in the year.
http://igg.me/p/37384?a=216477&i=shlk
http://thecomicguru.blogspot.com/
It went really very well, and was a huge success. We almost sold out...there was 8 left when I left, but am told that after that another three copies sold...so there's maybe just five more.
If you follow the above link to the Comic Guru blog, you can get to the website, and order one of the few copies left, if they are still there. And hey, they'll be signed!
It was a lovely end to see the last of those self-published, early steps into making comics going away like that. Was very cool to meet some new people and find people very excited about both books.
Can't wait for them to all start reading the series when they start later in the year.
http://igg.me/p/37384?a=216477&i=shlk
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Why funding The Pride on IndieGoGo is a smart move
So, a friend of mine recently suggested that I write a blog, or something, explaining why funding my comic, The Pride, on it's new IndieGoGo campaign page is a great idea and how to do it.
The how is simple:
You can either fund via PayPal or balance trasfer. All money that is raised, whether I hit target or not, will get to me. And there are great rewards for doing it: just follow the links or go to Indiegogo and search for 'The Pride', click on the project, and down the right hand side are a number of perks. Select which one you want and the funding amount, and then it's a simple matter of sending payment. Simples!
As for those perks, they are the reason that funding The Pride is a fantastic idea.
All the perks are in US dollars, and as such, if you are outside the US or in the UK like me, the current exchange rate means that the funding amounts are particularly bargainous!
For those who are within the US, not only is this the best and easiest way to ensure you have your copy, as I will send them myself (as we are yet to establish a distribution source/deal out there), the prices are still incredibly low. The whole series is available for $15: now, in the stores, or on my webstore after release, the comic will retail at $5 (including postage). At six issues, that means post-release, the series will cost you $25, so using Indiegogo now you make a great saving. Of course, in the UK it's even better as you'll be paying less than a tenner!
The following is a list showing the Perk cost, the UK exchange rate price, and the estimated Retail Price:-
Perk Option:- Perk Price: UK value: Est. Retail Price
Immortalised in Print! $1 60p -
Copy of Issue #1! $5 £3.03 £3.95/$4 (plus postage)
First Three Issues! $10 £6.07 £11.85/$15 (plus postage)
The Whole Series! $15 £9.10 £23.70/$24 (plus postage)
Signed Pride! $25 £15.17 "
Personal Sketch! $50 £30.35 £43.70/$44 (plus postage)
Art from the Series! $100 £60.69 Well, whatever Gav wants to charge
It's worth noting that signed work or original art could potentially become even more valuable too, if the series does very well, or if myself or my collaborators become more known. So every perk here has fantastic value for money and potential for the future too!
So please, go to Indiegogo and help us get this fantastic, fabulous and diverse comic out to the widest audience possible! All money raised goes into improving distribution and printing more copies! If we can beat target, well, all the better!
Just follow this link, fund and use the social networking links to help spread the word!
http://igg.me/p/37384?a=216477&i=shlk
The how is simple:
You can either fund via PayPal or balance trasfer. All money that is raised, whether I hit target or not, will get to me. And there are great rewards for doing it: just follow the links or go to Indiegogo and search for 'The Pride', click on the project, and down the right hand side are a number of perks. Select which one you want and the funding amount, and then it's a simple matter of sending payment. Simples!
As for those perks, they are the reason that funding The Pride is a fantastic idea.
All the perks are in US dollars, and as such, if you are outside the US or in the UK like me, the current exchange rate means that the funding amounts are particularly bargainous!
For those who are within the US, not only is this the best and easiest way to ensure you have your copy, as I will send them myself (as we are yet to establish a distribution source/deal out there), the prices are still incredibly low. The whole series is available for $15: now, in the stores, or on my webstore after release, the comic will retail at $5 (including postage). At six issues, that means post-release, the series will cost you $25, so using Indiegogo now you make a great saving. Of course, in the UK it's even better as you'll be paying less than a tenner!
The following is a list showing the Perk cost, the UK exchange rate price, and the estimated Retail Price:-
Perk Option:- Perk Price: UK value: Est. Retail Price
Immortalised in Print! $1 60p -
Copy of Issue #1! $5 £3.03 £3.95/$4 (plus postage)
First Three Issues! $10 £6.07 £11.85/$15 (plus postage)
The Whole Series! $15 £9.10 £23.70/$24 (plus postage)
Signed Pride! $25 £15.17 "
Personal Sketch! $50 £30.35 £43.70/$44 (plus postage)
Art from the Series! $100 £60.69 Well, whatever Gav wants to charge
It's worth noting that signed work or original art could potentially become even more valuable too, if the series does very well, or if myself or my collaborators become more known. So every perk here has fantastic value for money and potential for the future too!
So please, go to Indiegogo and help us get this fantastic, fabulous and diverse comic out to the widest audience possible! All money raised goes into improving distribution and printing more copies! If we can beat target, well, all the better!
Just follow this link, fund and use the social networking links to help spread the word!
http://igg.me/p/37384?a=216477&i=shlk
Friday, 20 May 2011
what is the funniest joke you know?
I prefer funny experences and stories as opposed to funny jokes. That being said, The Aristocrats can be hilarious.
Sunday, 8 May 2011
You're riding your bike when one day a bear comes out of nowhere and dropkicks you. What do you do?
Someone asked me this the other day. See the answer to that time
Friday, 6 May 2011
Any guilty pleasure songs?
Oh man, all the time! I love 'Judas' by Lady Gaga and 'S&M' by Rihana atm. I fuckin' adore 'I Breathe Again' by Adam Rickett...I am cheesefest when it comes to music sometimes.
Funding THE PRIDE
THE PRIDE needs your help!
The comic is safe, don't worry there. However, funding the production is becoming a little much for me to manage on my payslip alone (I do have to try and live as well). As such, I have set up a new Crowdfunder account for the project.
Crowdfunder is, like the American site Kickstarter, a resource to help raise funds for creative projects by donating what you can towards them and receiving rewards in return if the project is successful. If however the project doesn't reach it's target, then everyone's donations are immediately returned.
I am hoping however that there are enough of you out there who genuinely want to see this project get made on time and be the best it can be. As such, I am relying on your help to raise the funds needed and to spread the word and help us reach target. So please donate what you can, it is so appreciated, you wouldn't believe.
HELP FUND THE PRIDE HERE!
The comic is safe, don't worry there. However, funding the production is becoming a little much for me to manage on my payslip alone (I do have to try and live as well). As such, I have set up a new Crowdfunder account for the project.
Crowdfunder is, like the American site Kickstarter, a resource to help raise funds for creative projects by donating what you can towards them and receiving rewards in return if the project is successful. If however the project doesn't reach it's target, then everyone's donations are immediately returned.
I am hoping however that there are enough of you out there who genuinely want to see this project get made on time and be the best it can be. As such, I am relying on your help to raise the funds needed and to spread the word and help us reach target. So please donate what you can, it is so appreciated, you wouldn't believe.
HELP FUND THE PRIDE HERE!
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Do you share your birthday with anyone awesome? 'cos I share mine with Christopher Lee, which is the most awesome, so I've already won this game.
Umm, no one famous that I am aware of. Just the worst atrocity to happen on American soil since Pearl Harbour. Some googling reveals Brad Bird though
Sunday, 1 May 2011
What's the story behind your Formspring username?
I like comics. I am a dude. Therein lies the answer to the mystery of existence
what is your opinion on Torchwood: Miracle Day being co produced by BBC and Starz? Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner John Barrowman and Eve Myles working with Jane Espenson, Bill Pullman and bunch of other American writers and actors
Umm, it hasn't aired, so I have no opinion on it. It could be good, it could be crap. I have trust in the cast and writers involved, so I am optimistically leaning towards good, but hey, could turn out rubbish.
Friday, 29 April 2011
If you could fill all the guest spots on a quiz format comedy panel show with your friends and acquaintances, who would you choose and for which programme?
It would be Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and my team would be me, Drew Davies and PJ Montgomery, as they know their music well and we have good banter. Also, presenting would be either Simon Amstell or Josh Groban, as they were both hilarious and hot.
what's your top 5 horror movies?
1. Alien
2. Dawn of the Dead
3. The Ring (US)
4. Blair Witch Project
5. Paranormal Activity
If you could eliminate one thing you do each day in the bathroom so you never had to do it again, what would it be?
Brushing my teeth. It always feels like it's taking up too much of my time, and if my trips to the dentist and tooth sensitivity is anything to go by, apparently for little results. If they could make a toothpaste you apply once and never had to use again, leaving you with forever strong teeth and gums and fresh breath, I would be a happy man indeed.
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Does it have to be just one? Hmm, well flight is hard to pass up...it would save me thousands in train tickets. Or possibly shapeshifting, to the atomic level. Then I could do pretty much anything.
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