The Creative Writing Life

Justin and Paul discussed comic book writing with Larry Young.

Larry Young is an American writer, producer, and publisher. He is most known as the co-publisher and marketing genius behind the independent comics company AIT/PlanetLar, and as the writer of their flagship title: Astronauts in Trouble.

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/larry-young/4040-45254/issues-cover/

B Earl joined us to discuss Comics Writing and his Spiderman and Daredevel comics!

https://iambearl.com/

From B Earl (Ben):

I’m a Marvel writer, web2.5 consultant, creative blockchain strategist, as well as have been exploring AI since 2017. When I’m not cooking up the next Spidey yarn, I develop story-driven blockchain marketing strategies for brands or help companies plan their metaverse projects.

Recently I have been touring the world from Saudi Arabia to Amsterdam, speaking at conferences with a focus on building bridges between creative and tech.

I’m excited to speak at your conference or we can plan an interactive workshop for your team to launch a distinct, community-focused project in 2023.

This week we spoke with A.R. Farina on Creative Writing and Comics in Motion.

About the AuthorA.R. Farina is a college professor with both an M.A. Ed. and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing who has written several textbooks in his professional capacity. Additionally, he hosts a weekly podcast on the Comics in Motion Network where he records a critical analysis of indie comics and graphic novels. Some of his published short fiction can be found on The Fictional Café website and in a print collection from Free Spirit.His Austen Chronicles series, a modern-day YA re-imagining of the Jane Austen novels, will be published by 4 Horsemen Publications. The first book in the series, Welcome to Mansfield is available now.

www.arfarina.com

Justin and Paul discussed writing middle grade and young adult, in books, movies, and games. We also dove into 4-quadrant stories.

Enjoy!

Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle joined us to discuss Ebony Gate their trad pub book from TOR. We also discussed ComicCon.

Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle's Ebony Gate is a female John Wick story with dragon magic set in contemporary San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Emiko Soong belongs to one of the eight premier magical families of the world. But Emiko never needed any magic. Because she is the Blade of the Soong Clan. Or was. Until she’s drenched in blood in the middle of a market in China, surrounded by bodies and the scent of blood and human waste as a lethal perfume.

The Butcher of Beijing now lives a quiet life in San Francisco, importing antiques. But when a shinigami, a god of death itself, calls in a family blood debt, Emiko must recover the Ebony Gate that holds back the hungry ghosts of the Yomi underworld. Or forfeit her soul as the anchor.

What's a retired assassin to do but save the City by the Bay from an army of the dead?

https://www.amazon.com/Ebony-Gate-Phoenix-Hoard-Book-ebook/dp/B0B9KVR1M9

This week Jonathan Yanez joined us to discuss his latest filmmaking endeavor, for which he has a Kickstarter going. Check out the Forsaken Mercenary Kickstarter page to help bring his project to life!

You can also learn more about Jonathan and his books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3K3LRyH

ABOUT JONATHAN FROM THE MAN HIMSELF:

International bestselling author, check.

USA Today bestselling author, check.

Writing wild tales since 2012, check, check.

I'm Jonathan, a husband, father, and writer. I write because that's what I was born to do and I love doing it. Because of the support from awesome people like you, I get to do it full-time.

Connecting with fellow lovers of the written word is important to me so please join the Pack via my website at www.jonathan-yanez.com where you can grab an exclusive story or hang out with us at www.facebook.com/groups/jonathansreadingwolves

Hope you decide to stay in touch,

Jonathan

Join Justin and Paul as we discuss what it takes to research stories for novels, screenplays, and games - and other fun writing topics!

Spyder Dobrofsky on Screenwriting and Directing

Find more on Spyder: IMDb

Spyder Dobrofsky is an LA-based screenwriter responsible for Tubi's breakout horror-western film, "Teardrop" directed by cult filmmaker Steven R. Monroe (I Spit On Your Grave). He's an executive producer & screenwriter on NBC Peacock's Original Movie, "The Housewives of the North Pole" (starring Breaking Bad's Betsy Brandt, & Kyle Richards from the Real Housewives Franchise).

Spyder sold his first movie at age 23, making him one of the youngest writers to ever have a produced motion picture. He was a guest on Jay Leno's Tonight Show as a teenager alongside Jack Black for launching the worldwide website and phenomenon, Car-Parazzi.

Gregory joined the CWL podcast to discuss acting, plays, and his new movie: The Mystery of Emma Thorn.

We also discussed crowdfunding!

For the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27791072/?ref_=nm_flmg_unrel_3_wr

Crowdfunding this July on Indiegogo!

https://atxfestival.com/