Words, Images, & Worlds
A passionate educator and avid reader with a PhD in literacy talks books, strategies, and more.
Episodes
Comics creator/writer Doug Wagner joins for a conversation about his work in big two comics, as well as creator-owned storytelling. You can find out more about Doug's work at https://www.shocknoggin.com.
Writer and editor Ann Nocenti has a brief chat on the show about exploring literacy and social justice in comics, including her history with the medium. You can find out more about Ann's work at https://www.annienocenti.com.
Author Jorge Aguirre stops by to talk about his latest books, Call Me Iggy and Monster Locker, as well as the joy and emotional process of creating stories for readers across all ages. You can find out more about Jorge at https://www.writerjorge.com.
Comics collaborative team Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey talk about creating visual stories, sharing of themselves in brave ways to connect with young readers, and the continuing possibilities of all-ages comics/graphic novels. You can find information about their newest book, Sink or Swim, as well as other work at https://www.wisbafolio.com.
Author, comics creator, journalist, comics advocate, and educator Cliff Biggers talks with me abut passion for the comics medium, as well as working with creators like Mark Bagley and Dave Johnson.
Comics creator Eric Williamson talks about building mind-bending suspense in comics with titles like Whispers from the Voyage and When We Were the Voyage. You can find out more about Eric's creative work at https://linktr.ee/ericwilliamson.
Comics creator Elaine M. Will talks about the journey to creating, include Archie Comics and TMNT, and shares about the creative vision, with titles like Look Straight Ahead and Arkade. You can read more about Elaine's work at https://www.cuckoosnestpress.com.
Middle grades author Betsy Uhrig talks about exploring stories for young readers that include paranormal ingredients, including the upcoming novel, Mind Over Monsters. You can find out more about Betsy's work at https://betsyuhrig.com.
Cartoonist and storyboard artist Ray Alma stops by to talk about about his journey to working on Mad Magazine, working with The Ink Well Foundation to bring joy to children's lives, and creating for the new Beavis & Butthead show on Paramount. You can find out more about Ray's work at http://www.rayalma.com.
Comics creator Craig Rousseau talks about the influence of Jack Kirby and Bruce Timm, working with Todd Dezago on The Perhapanauts, and more. You can find out more about Craig's work at https://www.craigrousseau.com.
Comics creator Anna Morozova talks about creative process and working in worlds like 2000 AD. You can find out more about Anna's work at https://www.instagram.com/annya.morozova.
Comics creator Jonathan Hedrick returns to the podcast to talk about his latest creative endeavor, now funding on Kickstarter. Brackish is Hedrick's use of the comics medium to tell a story that he wanted to read. You can find out more about the project at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metalninjastudios/brackish-1-forbidden-love-in-the-florida-swamps/description.
The very prolific Arie Kaplan returns to talk about work in the worlds of mythology and legends, X-Men '97, video game properties like Minecraft, and more. You can find out more about Arie's work at https://www.ariekaplan.com.
Comics creator Nathan Kelley talks about his work on crowdfunding projects, titles like Drexler, and creating for the love of the medium. You can find out more about Nathan's work at https://feralkingdomstudios.substack.com.
Author and artist Jen Bateman talks about creating in web comics, as well as sharing experiences and viewpoints through comics form. You can find out more about Jen and support this work at https://www.patreon.com/jcb8MN.
Author and historian Scott Tracy Griffin stops by to talk about the narrative history of Edgar Rice Burroughs across print, radio, and film. You can find out more about his work at https://scotttracygriffin.com.
Comics creator and toy designer Dave Wheeler talks about creating across forms, telling stories, and sharing about passion projects. Dave discusses his work with Mind Wave Comics.
Author Dayna Lorentz stops by to talk about writing for upper elementary/middle grades readers, young adults, and more. You can check out information about Dayna and the new book, Wayward Creatures (including a teacher's guide), at https://daynalorentz.com.
Author Sonja Thomas discusses creating, telling stories about connecting with animals and nature, and the new book, Olive Blackwood Takes Action! You can find out more about Sonja's work at https://bysonjathomas.com.
Comics creator Kraig Rasmussen discusses the inviting world of comics collecting, creating his own work, becoming immersed in creative worlds, and more. You can see more about Kraig at https://monkeygong.com.
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