The Panel Garden

Ellie describes her journey with comics, and the joy of creating and selling her comics for an all-ages market. Ellie lives through the joy of comics, spreading it to the people she talks to, and children she teaches in primary school. It’s a positive and uplifting interview with an up and coming personality in the industry.
Bio: The first comic book ever read to me was Batman #500. It was a time when Bruce Wayne was not wearing the cape and cowl. Since then, comic books have been at the heart of everything that I do. I have studied comics, I teach with comics and now I write and edit comics. After the successful debut of my first all-ages graphic novel, Power Punch Boot Camp, I have continued to write independent comic book scripts and I have worked with the publisher, Fair Spark Books, as editor. I am also a casual contributor to the Valkyries!

Website: elliemakescomics.com
The Valkyries: https://thevalkyries.co.uk/?v=7516fd43adaa

Activity Page: https://characters.evawebb.me/issue-19-exploring-the-joy-of-comics-telling-stories-for-all-ages-and-comics-in-primary-education-with-ellie-egleton

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Eva Talks to Mike Phillips about his work at the Sequart Organization, as well as his comics Necropolitan, and Tessellation. The conversation spans contemplating the multiverse, music, imagining hell, and the things that make Mike tick as a creative talent. We learn about his love of comics, and his teaching career, as well as insights about love, family, and storytelling.
Bio: Mike Phillips is the editor-in-chief of Sequart Organization. He's produced books like Grant Morrison: The Early Years and The British Invasion, as well as documentaries like Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, She Makes Comics, and The Image Revolution. Recently he's published his own comics series Necropolitan.
On the Internet:

Pre-order Tessalation #1 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/martianlit/the-tessellation-1
Necropolitan on Comixology - https://www.comixology.com/Necropolitan/comics-series/88735?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz
Sequart Organization - http://sequart.org/

Activity Page:
https://characters.evawebb.me/issue-18-contemplating-the-multiverse-playing-in-hell-and-bending-the-medium-of-comics-with-mike-phillips/

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Eva talks to Ryan Sawyer, creator of Lightning Monk about Epilepsy and disability awareness in comics, building an authentic story, and growing up with a chronic health condition. Ryan discusses going through life with his disability, and what inspired him to create the Lightning Monk comic book. He also talks about his philosophy, and the value of positivity, and tells stories about working in the printing and graphic design sectors, as well as being a full-time RV'er in Arizona.
Bio: Ryan has a degree in fine art and has worked in illustration/design/prepress & color in print media for 25 years. He’s from Kent Ohio, and went full-time RV 2 years ago to pursue indie comics and photography. He’ll be crowdfunding a collected graphic novel of this first arc shortly!
More at:
https://lightningmonk.com
https://patreon.com/lightningmonk
Activity Page:
https://characters.evawebb.me/issue-17-ryan-sawyer/


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Eva talks with David Pepose. David is the writer of comics such as The O.z and Spencer and Locke. David talks about some of the inspiration behind his comics as well as his upcoming comic Scout's Honor. They cover the creative process and discuss David's beginnings as a reviewer and editor for Newsarama. Comic books and personal marketing ideas, as well as personal brand building, are also discussed.
On this episode of the Titular Characters podcast, Eva talks with David Pepose! David is the writer of comics such as The O.z and Spencer & Locke. David talks about some of the inspiration behind his comics as well as his upcoming comic Scout’s Honour, which you can pre-order using the code below. Eva and David also discuss the marketing of comic books and how to draw more people and much more!
Bio: A former crime reporter turned storytelling professional, David Pepose is the comic book-writing equivalent of a motorcycle stunt jump. He has tackled comic strip homicide, wedding-crashing bank robbers, and faster-than-light space heists as the Ringo Award-nominated writer of Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, Grand Theft Astro, The O.Z., and Scout’s Honor.
David’s books have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBook.com, and io9, and have ranked on Barnes & Noble’s Best Comics and Graphic Novels list. His writing has been called “stunningly subversive” by IGN and “an absurdly good time” by Nerdist, while Syfy has described his work as “utterly insane or pure genius (or admittedly, maybe both).”
In addition to developing properties for comics, TV, and film, he has also worked for CBS, Netflix, and Universal Studios. Raised in St. Louis, David currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, where he lives with his understanding partner, their rambunctious terrier, and at least six deadlines.
Twitter: @peposed - https://twitter.com/Peposed
Instagram @peposed - https://www.instagram.com/peposed/
Facebook: David Pepose Comics
Newsletter: https://bit.ly/pepnews
Website: DavidPepose.com
Scouts Honour pre-order code: JAN211049
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Eva is joined by writer and game designer Jim Seales. Jim is known for creating tabletop RPG games, as well as his work in academia. They discussed some of the challenges of building a modern RPG, how to have positive inclusivity within them and how Jim found himself working in the field. Jim discusses his inner superhero and gives us a taste of his superhero team with Jason Tondro.

Do you want to get involved with the questions? Just follow Eva on Twitter @EvaIsAdorable and keep a lookout for the questions being posted!

Bio: During the day, Jim Seals is the Instructional Support Specialist of the Writing & Reading Center at Riverside City College. During the night, he is a family man. Betwixt these two diametric extremes, he writes. You can follow him on Twitter @JimSeals1701 - https://twitter.com/JimSeals1701

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jim%20Seals
https://frontiertales.com/2020/04Apr/passing_through_ogallala.php

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Fabulous interview with illustrator Mikefox about his work, and the personal journey of his life through comics.
Bio: Mikefox is a digital illustrator and comics artist. They produce primarily queer and anthro themed work with a bend toward romance and sex positivity. Primarily the idea of explicit consent can be found in their work with Lt. Freya comix, an adult sci-fi space opera.
Find Mikefox on Twitter @JenPallante https://twitter.com/JenPallante
Find Mikefox's comics at www.spacesmutcomics.com
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It was fun to sit down and talk about comics with Joe Glass. We talked about comics, writing, the creative process, and effective queer representation. Don't tell Joe, but I fangirled a little. It's a really good show. 
Bio: Joe is a comics writer from the deepest, darkest South Wales Valleys in the UK. He is mostly known for his ComiXology Originals, LGBTQ+ superhero series, The Pride, Acceptable Losses and Glitter Vipers, all available now!Joe has worked in the past a comics news reporter and critic and has previously worked with Bleeding Cool, Gay Times, WhatCulture and more. Joe remains a staunch advocate of LGBTQ+ representation in media.He lives with a stroppy cat, Oliver, who doesn’t like to be touched, but wants to bite him all the time. He’s also quite possibly the Elton John of comics. Joe Glass is a freelance writer available for hire too, so if you are an editor/publisher, feel free to get in touch.  
Check out Joe's website:
https://www.joeglasscomics.co.uk/
Joe's Twitter can be found at @josephglass https://twitter.com/JosephGlass  
Joe is on Instagram at @joeglass https://www.instagram.com/joeglass/?hl=en 
Get on the notification list for the miracles at Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joeglass/the-miracles
Much needed musical assistance this episode provided by  
William Rosati https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSyUMYlanvn_yE7L4fbe9Q/  
Aaron Kenny https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAggfwI4hnkA2WO6-xC06Q/

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Derek Moreland, writer of Space is Awful stops by to talk about comics, writing, and the creative process.
Bio: Derek Moreland *REMEMBER TO INSERT SELF DEPRECATING BUT HUMOROUS WITTICISM HERE* He lives in Texas. His novel, SONGWEAVER, is available on Kindle. His comic, SPACE IS AWFUL, is available on Comixology. He himself is available for parties.
Links and other good stuff:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/blahblahpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blahblahpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blahblahpodcast/
Website: http://derekmoreland.wordpress.com

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Jason Tondro returns to talk about interesting, obscure, and progressive comics. We also talked about formative television, including The Greatest American Hero and more!
Bio: Jason Tondro is a developer at Paizo, where he helps to make the Starfinder RPG. He’s a former English professor who has taught and written on comics, film, and the literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. He continues to write and design tabletop roleplaying games and is a huge nerd.
Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorcomics
[ICONS]The Super Villain Handbook Deluxe Edition https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/181639/ICONSThe-Super-Villain-Handbook-Deluxe-Edition
Superheroes of the Round Table: Comics Connections to Medieval and Renaissance Literature Illustrated Edition https://www.amazon.com/Superheroes-Round-Table-Connections-Renaissance/dp/0786460687
http://doctorcomics.blogspot.com/
BAMF RPG and Comics Podcast (A podcast Jason hosts occasionally) https://mikelaff.podbean.com/
Arthur Lives for Fate Core https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/232408/Arthur-Lives-for-Fate-Core

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Had a fabulous chat with Doug Kayne about comedy and comics! This one's a fun one to listen to.  
Bio: Doug Kayne is an award-winning improv comedian and one-third of the comedy trio, Those Four Misfits (http://ThoseFourMisfits.com).  He has been performing improv comedy professionally in one form or another since 1994.  In addition, he has created web series (”Turning the Page”, “Janey and Ira”), written a made-for-TV movie (”Romantic Comedy 101), and spent countless hours on the comedy stage.
He has performed comedy at the Ice House, Flappers, and The Comedy Store, as well as a featured performer at Wizard World LA, Orccon, and Strategicon.  In his spare time, he teaches high school and adds to his growing comic book collection.  He hates writing bios.  http://DougKayne.com 
By day, Doug is a teacher, director, and board member of Joy Theatre (http://joytheatre.com).

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