INTERVIEW WITH FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day! Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores. INTERVIEW … Read more
LOOKING BACK AT LTUE 2013
Every year–without fail–LTUE manages to be a bigger and better event than the previous year. 2013 has been no exception. WHAT IS LTUE? LTUE stands for Life, the Universe and Everything: a symposium on science fiction and fantasy, geared toward writers, artists, filmmakers and fans. This was my third year participating as a panelist, speaking … Read more
In Conversation With Jess Smart Smiley (Graphic Novelist, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale)
I recently got to talk with Marty Mulrooney of Alternative Magazine Online about my graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale. I’ve been following AMO for a while now, and it was great chatting with Marty about writing, style, inspiration, and what’s next. Read the full interview here. Related articles Upside Down: A Vampire Tale Preview (comicsworthreading.com) Free … Read more
Review of Graphic Novel “Upside Down: A Vampire Tale”
Rue Morgue has been the world’s leading horror culture and entertainment publication since its launch in 1997. Over the years, Rue Morgue has expanded into an international horror expo, an award-winning film production arm, a horror radio broadcast, a weekly talk radio show, a monthly film series, and a line of horror-themed clothing and accessories. As … Read more
Upside Down: Where to Get It
Where Can I Get It? Happy holidays, everyone! I’ve been getting a bunch of emails asking how to get hold of a copy of my graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, so I thought I’d post some options. Bookstores and Comic Shops Check your local Barnes and Noble bookseller, or a nearby comic shop. If … Read more
Don’t Read My Graphic Novel
Don’t Read My Graphic Novel That’s pretty much what the following review says about my new graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale (Top Shelf Productions, 2012). A concerned friend sent me the link to the review and, rather than defend the book, I thought I would just share the review here: Review of Upside Down: … Read more
Interview with Comics Artist Jess Smart Smiley
I read in an interview that you committed to drawing this book in one year’s time and didn’t stop until you were finished. Since this was your first graphic novel, what kind of difficulties did you face in trying to get it done? Read the full interview with About.com here!
Four-Page Comic Teaser of Upside Down: A Vampire Tale
If you haven’t already read Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, then check out this four-page exclusive teaser at Comics Worth Reading! It makes a perfect gift for a little one, by the way (wink, wink). If you have read the book: how did you like it? Online reviews (especially at Amazon.com) are really helpful for readers who … Read more
Happy Fangs-Giving!
Thank you for your love and support! Writing and drawing can be lonesome activities, but you drive me to keep going and doing what I love Thank you and Happy Fangs-Giving!
Happy Halloween
Get your FREE HALLOWEEN COMIC, today only! Stop by your local comics shop and ask for “Tricky Treaters” from Top Shelf Comix. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
