Episode 31 - Networking and Getting Yourself Out There! (featuring Chuck Pineau)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This week, I’m talking with up-and-coming comic creator Chuck Pineau. He’s the writer and editor of the audio drama, Essence House, and his latest project, an action-adventure comedy comic called Belial, is live on Kickstarter.

Chuck’s no stranger to networking. After his first work failed to launch successfully, he realized he needed to build a name for himself. He’s since signed on to edit countless independent comics, and is a mainstay on videos, podcasts, and livestreams on social media and beyond!

We talk about his process writing, what an editor brings the the table, the importance of networking and actually getting yourself out there, and so much more!

Belial is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

Belial #1 - 2 on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/1551820313/belial-2-make-mine-a-double

Essence House Audio Drama Website - www.essencehousestory.com

Check out Chuck’s YouTube Channel - Chuck’s Raw Reviews

Bonfire Press’ Professional Facebook - www.facebook.com/BonfirePress/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @chuckpineau

Twitter - @chuckypin

Instagram - @chuckpineau

Episode 30 - Contributing to a Halloween Anthology (featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAuley of 123GO!)

Since we’re officially entering spooky season with Halloween later this week, I figured I’d produce a BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE, featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAulie of 123GO! Publications. This was an interesting interview, as Bayron is relatively new to comics, and Chris has worked for several publishers as a colorist, most notably 2000AD (Judge Dredd).

Both Bayron and Chris contributed stories to 123GO’s Halloween anthology book, 13th Moon. The book looks like a lot of fun, and I had a great time talking with these two creators. On a side note: this is another Under the Mask first - my first time interviewing two creators at the same time!

Enjoy!

13th Moon is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through November 5th. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

13th Moon on Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/13thmoon/13th-moon-halloween-anthology

SOCIAL MEDIA

Bayron Calderon’s Instagram - @BayronIllustrations

*Personal Note - This episode had some technical difficulties when recording the interview. The first video conferencing software crashed, and we had to change. If you hear some changing audio quality, or things sound a bit more sliced together than normal, you aren’t hearing things! Thanks for listening!

Episode 29 - Creating a Webcomic and Kickstarting It Successfully (with Impure Blood's Nathan Lueth)

This week, I’m speaking with Nathan Lueth, co-creator and artist of Impure Blood, a webcomic fantasy series turned printed book. An enslaved gladiator carries the blood of an ancient and mystical race. With his allies, they race to track down an artifact that may hold the key to Roan’s ancestry, battling an army of golems along the way!

Nathan has been drawing Impure Blood since 2009, and it’s become quite the webcomic sensation. We talk about his process, how he interacts with his writing collaborators, and tips and tricks he’s picked up along his own journey.

Enjoy!

Impure Blood, Volume 2 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/11/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

Impure Blood’s Kickstarter Page - www.bit.ly/impureblood_v2

Read Impure Blood in it’s original webcomic form - www.impurebloodwebcomic.com

Nathan’s Professional Website - www.nathanluethillustration.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @nathanluethillustration

Twitter - @nathanlueth

Instagram - @nathanluethillustration

Episode 28 - Publishing Your Very First Comic Book! (with Mike McCarthy, writer of Dino-Thrashers)

I’m very lucky that, by producing this podcast, I’m able to talk to many professional (and semi-professional) creators. But today we have a special opportunity to talk to a creator who is on the cusp of his very first launch!

Our guest this week is Mike McCarthy, founder of Wingman Magazine and writer and creator of DINO-THRASHERS. Dino-Thrashers features good and evil anthropomorphic dinosaurs fighting for the fate of the world, and humanity is caught in the crossfire!

We’re talking with Mike about how it feels to launch his very first comic, how he hooked up with his art team, and how his first work was picked up to be published through Ageless Comics Publishing!

Enjoy!

Dino-Thrashers is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through 10/31/20. Go check it out HERE!

SHOW NOTES & MORE INFO

Mike’s also the founder of Wingman Magazine. Check it out below

Wingman Magazine - www.wingmanmagazine.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Dino-Thrashers on Twitter - @DinoThrashers

Dino-Thrashers on Instagram - @DinoThrashers_Comic

Mike’s Personal Instagram - @MJMPhotographsNH

Episode 27 - Advice from Drawing Comics Professionally for over 30 Years (Featuring Trekker's Ron Randall)

It sounds cliché, but this episode’s guest truly needs no introduction. Writer and artist has worked in comics professionally for over 30 years, drawing for big name properties like Superman and Wonder Woman for DC Comics, and the Alien and Predator franchise comics for Dark Horse. But Ron is probably most well known for his creator-owned comic sci-fi adventure that debuted with Dark Horse, TREKKER.

Trekker stars kick-ass bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair on her galaxy-hopping adventures. And she’s back in her latest chapter in the Trekker saga: Trekker: Hunter’s Moon.

Trekker: Hunter’s Moon in LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 10/29/20. Go check it out HERE!

Enjoy!

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You can also check out the official Trekker website - www.trekkercomic.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @Ron_Randall

Instagram - @RandallShots

Episode 26 - The Ultimate Heel-Face Turn?! 10 Years of Wrestling and Comics (With Joe D. McFee of Xigency Studios)

Can a humble comic book creator make the ultimate heel-face turn?!

This week, we’re talking wrestling and comic books with Joe McFee, owner and founder of Xigency Studios, which produces several comic series including Primetime Saturday Night and AWF. Xigency’s latest work is a 10th Anniversary Edition of their very first comic published, Amazonia #1.

Amazonia #1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 10/17/20. Be sure to check it out HERE!

Thanks for listening!

LINKS & SHOW NOTES:

Amazonia #1 Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/293753405/amazonia-1-10th-anniversary-edition

Xigency Studios Website - www.xigencystudiosonlinestore.com

YouTube Channel “From the Desk of a Small Publisher” - www.youtube.com/user/silvbolt

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Xigency Studios on Facebook - @XigencyStudios

DeviantArt - @silverbolt14

Instagram - @silvbolt

Episode 25.5 - A Candid Discussion With Russell Nohelty

This is a conversation with Russell Nohelty that was left on the cutting room floor. The conversation deals with serious topics, and I felt it dealt with topics too heavy for an episode of Under the Mask. But, both Russell and I agreed that it’s an important topic.

This conversation picks up after I asked Russell for his best advice, usually the final question of the podcast, and a bit of it is rehashed from Episode 26. But most of it is never-before-heard conversation . It’s mostly unedited, though I did edit some sections for brevity’s sake.

SHOW NOTES AND CONTACT INFO:

Russell Nohelty’s Website - www.russellnohelty.com

Wannabe Press Website - www.wannabepress.com

Check out Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter at www.russellnohelty.com/ichabodvolume2

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @russellnohelty

Twitter - @russellnohelty

Instagram - @russellnohelty

Episode 25 - How to Become a Complete Creative in Comics, Novels, and Beyond! (featuring USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty)

This week, I’m speaking with USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty, owner of Wannabe Press and writer/author of over a dozen novels, and even more comic books. Since starting Wannabe Press, Russell has raised cumulatively over $200,000 on Kickstarter, and he really is a creator that I look up to. We find out how he did it, how he stays so prolific, and his process when it comes to writing!

Russell’s latest work, Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER now through October 1st, 2020. Go check it out HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES AND CONTACT INFO:

Russell Nohelty’s Website - www.russellnohelty.com

Wannabe Press Website - www.wannabepress.com

Check out Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter at www.russellnohelty.com/ichabodvolume2

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @russellnohelty

Twitter - @russellnohelty

Instagram - @russellnohelty

Episode 24 - Becoming a Creator Who Wears Many Hats (Featuring Brant Fowler)

This week, I’m speaking with Brant Fowler, co-publisher of Last Ember Press. He’s also the writer of the comic books The Last Ember and co-writer of Celestial Falcon, live now on Kickstarter. He’s also a graphic designer as well as prolific letterer, having worked jobs for Image Comics, Action Lab, and more. Truly, Brant is a guy who knows the comic process inside and out, and he’s got a lot to teach us!

Thanks for listening!

Brant’s latest work, CELESTIAL FALCON, is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 9/21/20. Be sure to check it out HERE.

Brant’s Publishing Website - lastemberpress.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @LastEmberPress

Twitter - @LastEmberPress

Instagram - @LastEmberPress

Episode 23 - How to Write Comic Books Professionally (Special Episode Featuring Bill Coulombe

This week features a very special episode - we bring on an artificial intelligence to interview Under the Mask Podcast host and Kinetic writer Bill Coulombe. We talk about how he got started out writing, and what keeps him going, even when the times seem rough!

Bill’s most recent work is as the the writer on KINETIC:IDENTITITES #1, and it’s available for preorder at our Kickstarter, or just visit www.kineticomic.com now through 9/12/20.

Thanks for listening, and checking out our Kickstarter campaign!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @ycomics.net

Twitter - @seattle_ycomics

Instagram - @ycomics.seattle

Website - www.ycomics.net