Actor and comics creator Steve Mattsson returns to the podcast to talk about his creative experiences, as well as words of appreciation for teachers that have made a difference in his life.

Author Lisa Fipps returns to talk about the power of verse novels, developing the voices of characters, and exploring lived experiences in books for young readers. Lisa's new book, And Then, Boom! is out on May 7, 2024, and you can read more about her work at https://authorlisafipps.com.

Comics creator and author Tony McMillen talks about the journey to visual storytelling and shares about his new book from Mad Cave Productions, Attaboy. You can find out more about Tony and his work at https://www.tonymcmillen.com.

Comics creator Rick Stasi talks about his journey from fan to creative, as well as memorable experiences and influences.

Cartoonist John Reiner stops by to talk with me about creativity and the work of comics, including his series, The Lockhorns. You can find out more about John's work at https://www.gocomics.com/lockhorns.

I was honored to speak with author Douglas Preston on this episode about his newest book, Extinction. Douglas discusses the use of science and research in his work, as well as his original connections to the written word and collaboration process with author Lincoln Child. You can find out more about Extinction at the publisher's website, and more about Preston and Child at https://www.prestonchild.com.

Glenn Whitmore returns for a craft-oriented talk about creating in the world of comics. You can find out more about Glenn's at https://www.instagram.com/glenn.whitmore.

Author and artist Matt Faulkner talks about creating in graphic novels and picture books, including his creative journey in a career that began in the 1980s and continues thriving today. You can find out more about Matt's work at https://www.mattfaulkner.com and find out more about his podcast here.

Author and comics creator Paul Kirchner talks about fashioning a unique vision of the world through visual storytelling. You can find out more about Paul's work at https://www.paulkirchner.com and at https://thedoperider.blogspot.com.

Comics creator Drew Zucker talks about his collaborative journey on the book Canto, as well as creative inspirations. You can find out more about Drew's work at https://www.artofdrewzucker.com.