Books & Comic Books

Q&A: Author Louis Bayard Is Stuck in the Past

The novelist behind 'The Pale Blue Eye' and, more recently, 'The Wildes' discusses the evolution of his writing career, Hollywood adaptations of his…

Sep 24 •

Q&A: Writer Attica Locke on Risking It All for Her Art

The best-selling author and 'From Scratch' creator/showrunner gambled everything she had on herself...and it worked

Sep 3 •

The Real Reason Why 'Watchmen' Is So F@cking Great

Or: What Alan Moore's use of ambiguity in his seminal comic book series can teach you about storytelling (and humanity)

Aug 31 •

Q&A: Author Candice Fox Isn't Afraid of the Dark

The bestselling crime novelist discusses her craft, compulsive creativity, and fascination with the worst of humanity

Jul 30 •

Q&A: Comic Book Artist Colleen Doran Did It Her Way

The 'A Distant Soil' creator discusses how she carved out her own path in comics over more than four decades

Jun 11 •

Q&A: Comics Legend Mark Waid Still Believes a Man Can Fly

With more than 1,500 comics behind him, from his beloved Superman to the iconic 'Kingdom Come' series, the writer reflects on his 40-year career and the…

Apr 2 •

The 'Tension of Becoming' at the End of the World

In this exploration of liminal spaces in transitional narratives, we discuss the novel 'Station Eleven', the films 'Children of Men' and 'Barbie', and…

Mar 9 •

Mood Board for My Debut Novel 'Psalms for the End of the World'

A glimpse at one of the techniques I used to help create my sprawling mosaic narrative

Feb 16 •

Q&A: Writer Charles Soule on the Roads Taken and Not Taken

The STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC architect discusses his unusual journey to becoming a comic book writer and author

Feb 10 •

What David Bowie Read (Or: 100 Ways to Make Yourself More Creative)

And if not more creative, at least a hell of a lot more interesting...

Jan 8 •

Q&A: Comic Book Legend John Romita Sr. Through the Eyes of His Son

John Romita Jr. breaks down everything he learned from his late father about storytelling, parenting, and the pursuit of greatness

Dec 12, 2023 •

Q&A with Matt Fraction: The Comic Book and TV Writer on What He's Learned from Letting Go as an Artist

The 'MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS' co-creator discusses the virtue of crazy ideas, chasing right angles, and the boozy hotel bar debate that changed his…

Nov 11, 2023 •

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