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Wednesday, April 27th, 2005
10:52 pm	Kinda Back Know I haven't written here since Tut was in office, so, here you go. Wow that was a lame joke. So, basically, we're out of Chicago for good next Friday. Tears are flowing freely around here, and the mood is melencholy to say the least, and yet we're all still glad for what's about to happen. Now, I know I said in my previous post I wouldn't be using this place to talk about my life, and I'm sticking to that. Here's the deal: I'm using this place now as a place to practice my article- writing skills. Yeah, that's right- it's all talky-talky from this point on. Planning on starting up a Chibi blog, and a few weekly articles as well. So, gotta do some warm-ups to get in the groove. Look for all the goodness to start around the beginning of June. See you then. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Sunday, January 30th, 2005
8:34 pm	New Outlook Ok, since things are going well, this will no longer be a space for me to bitch about how much my life sucks... because it doesn't anymore. Let's talk comics. My comics, comics I like, comics, comics, comics. First up, I've got work going into two seperate anthologies. Here's a thread related to the first: http://www.millarworld.net/index.php?showtopic=41526 The second will be put out by a bunch of us over at www.futuious.net Not sure of release dates for either, yet. Next up, Chibi Comics is finally getting a much-needed web site. Coming soon, thanks to the wonderful Danil Lundie, also of Futurious. Once it's up and running, look for new books. I know, it's about time. www.pulp21.com is relaunching soon. We're gonna have some pimp stuff for you. Love that place. Now lets talk about comics I like... On the printed side of things, Adam Strange, Ex Machina, Invincible, Iron Man, and Legion Of Superheroes are a few current big-name titles I'm enjoying. Every day, I grow more and more envious of Vaughn. He's hands down one of the best out there today. Ray is an enjoyable manga, as are Planetes (great SF writing) and Iron Wok Jan (if for nothing more than the odd reciepes). Speaking of manga, I have to give a big thanks to Warren Ellis for introducing me to scanlations. For the unfamiliar, scanlations are fan-translated manga series that are not currently avalible in America. Lots of great stories can be found, if you do a little digging. Here's a few good places to start: http://www.omanga.net./ http://www.fifay.net/ http://www.tidwah.net/index.php?type=release A few titles I'm enjoying at the moment include 20th Century Boys, Alive, Biomega, Homunculus, She Got Off The Bus At The Penninsula, and Soil. Look into it- it's worth the time. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, January 21st, 2005
12:56 am	On The Up We're moving. For sure. I have steady freelance work. My dreams are slowly coming to pass. Goodnight, my friends. May all your days find you well. (Comment on this)
Saturday, January 8th, 2005
5:43 pm	Switch My life has just taken a dramatic and heavy turn... for the better. It looks like things may work out after all. Leaving for Portland by may, cyclical in the sense that will make it one year from the trip to moving. The comics are all but published at this point, talking to a few publishers about picking up a graphic novel I've been slaving away at. So, there you go. Struggling pays off. My advice to any aspiring artists who may read this? Live poor now. Live so poor you have to count change and live on the dollar menu to survive. Don't get that expensive apartment. Don't get that nice car. Don't go out on saturday night. Suffer. Draw. Write. Create. Do these things now, and eventually it will pay off. (Comment on this)
Friday, January 7th, 2005
10:34 pm	Stretched I'm doing all I can to keep things balanced. It's just hard, and I'm tired. Ran errands all day, then came home and worked out another three pages for a script. There's a lot of shit still not done, and I can already feeling myslef burning out. Entering the home stretch now. Watch this space. Boom. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 21st, 2004
11:30 pm	St. James Taken from a thread started by myself at Millarworld: Around 8:30 this morning, Celina and I were in a car wreck. She's in the hospital with a fractured right leg in two places, and a broken rib. I have a gash on my forehead from smashing the windshield, and every bone on the right side of my body is bruised- the worst is in my right leg, as well. Because of some miracle, we're both alive. She might even be released by tomorrow or wednesday. Tonight, she's going in for the operation. If any state-side friends of ours have the opportunity, It would thrill her to no end, and bring me to my knees if you could please, PLEASE call her tomorrow afternoon. I know how bad long distance sucks, so even a simple Hello would mean the world to me. St. James in Olympia Fields 1 708 747 4000 Pediactric Ward (yeah, she gets to stay in a kid's room) Room 2163, Bed B Thanks you, everyone- I love you all. And Today's Update: To everyone who's called and written- thank you so much. It meant a lot to both of us. Even those of you who got stuck talking to me while she was in surgery, she still is flattered and appreciative for the kind thoughts. She might be released tomorrow, depending on how therapy goes. Thursday at the lastest, so says the doc. Again, I'm greatful to all of you. You've helped ease us through the worst event in our lives. Sorry Nic for not staying on with you, I thought you were an operator leaving a message saying that you called. I'm tired. Goodnight. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Sunday, December 5th, 2004
2:32 pm	Goodbye My grandfather died earlier this week. It was a blow (albeit one we were expecting), and I was sad, but I said my goodbyes to him a while back. What died Wednesday wasn't my grandfather. He was long-gone by that point. As I've said elsewhere, he led a full life, and was the type of person everyone wishes they knew. Goodnight, Pop. I'll love you for the rest of my days. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, November 29th, 2004
2:04 am	Old Days Just checked out the site for a band that used to be my band. They seem to be doing well, and that makes me happy. Bob's a good guy, and he deserves all the best. You'll make it, guys. Thinking about the past now, of course. I miss those days, but have come to accept that that was never really me to begin with. It was fun, and I can't imagine not going through all those experiences, but in the end, it wasn't me. I overstayed my welcome because I didn't want to hurt my friends. But in the end, I hurt them by not giving my complete devotion to the band. I had school and a comic career that I was balancing as well. It took an intervention of sorts for the end to finally come. I think I would have killed myself trying to keep everything going, but I would have. Because I love those guys. Goodnight, and God Bless, my friends. Mike Murphy (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, November 22nd, 2004
9:56 pm	Bummed a bit... but not much Image passed on Art Sugar. Their loss. Lots of other books to go, yet. Maybe they'll like one of the others. Or, at least another company will. Dropped out of novel writing month. Fucked up, and put all my other deadlines to the side... and now I'm paying the price. Playing catch-up is no fun. Toby's ear is getting bad. Don't know what to do. On the upside, For HIre no.2 is done. Well, the script at least. Also, I'm working on a graphic novella called "Young And Pretty Little Things." Here's hoping AIT will be interested. Got a Gameboy ds as an early christmas gift today. Didn't expect that. Yay. Everyone must go read I Go Bump at pulp21. It makes me happy to create it. Go! Now!!! Prance like a gazelle! Current Mood: half and half Current Music: The Living End (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 18th, 2004
2:53 pm	On comics and making them... Been keeping up on Warren Ellis' Bad Signal emails. He's brought up some interesting points I hadn't put much thought into. Namely, the idea of 'album' comics. Not a series, not a graphic novel. One shot, one new large-chunk work every three or four months. A work where the creative team's name is in bold letters, not the title. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Fever To Tell Mike Murphy- Contrast Point I like the sound of that. Thanks, Warren. Current Mood: Creative Current Music: Every Time I Die (Comment on this)
Tuesday, November 16th, 2004
6:52 pm	Chion Wolf Go here: http://www.mperia.com/displayfull.php?searchby=artist&id=721 And Listen. She's wonderful, and I hope she gets everything wonderful that is undoubtfully coming her way in the near-future. Valentine's Day Leave Me Pedro And Swan Songs are my favorites. Current Mood: enlightened Current Music: See above (Comment on this)
Sunday, November 14th, 2004
12:31 am	Lost In NaNoWriMo That's national novel writing month. Making progress at last, but still running way behind. All my other deadlines are slipping like no one's business, too. I hope this'll be worth it. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, November 9th, 2004
1:13 pm	Swamped OK, so, because I'm stupid, and take on more than I know I can handle, I'm right in the middle of National Novel Writing Month, and falling more than a little behind. I've got til Nov. 30th to write 50,000 words, and I've just passed 1000. Not good. Besides that, I've got a weekly strip, people who want more scripts from me for various books, 4 pages for an anthology to draw, character designs for a freelance job, and a portrait to draw for another freelance job. And then, I have to get back on track with my own comics. Anything to get my name out there. I need a career, and fast. Hugs and fishes to everyone if you never see me again. Current Mood: Dizzy Current Music: Suicide Machines (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2004
5:13 pm	Fucked You're all fucking completely incompetant. You know what, I'm not even disgusted by Mista' Dubya' anymore- you've given me a whole new target. How fucking stupid can you all be? Didn't you learn your lesson the first time around? Fuck it. I hope something terrible happens to this country. You'll all deserve it, you god-loving, wealthy, ignorant fucking cock suckers. Speaking of which, suck MY cock, America. Reap what you sow, I'm moving. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, October 22nd, 2004
10:22 pm	Weary Arguments confuse the fuck out of me. If you love someone, why are you going to yell at them, and start shit? What happened to working through problems calmly and rationally? I'm tired, it's been a long day. Deadline coming up tomorrow, and I'd bet money I'll be cutting it down to the wire. Because, to be honest, I don't give a shit about anything right now. Toby is sitting on my lap, looking up at me. I always believed animals could sense moods. Current Mood: I miss simplicity Current Music: Silence (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 19th, 2004
1:54 am	Of Late... Keeping busy with the freelance stuff. Need to get moving on the Halloween Man pages, need to figure out if another client thinks I'm working for him for free- cause I aint. Met up with my good frind Raf yesterday. Every time we get together, it feels like the last time. I guess the opportunities are few and far between. Standing out on his padio and talking about life, I realized that despite the hardships and bullshit, I really am on the right path. If going through all of this for however many years it takes means that someday my dreams and my love's dreams will come true, then it's all worth it. It just gets hard sometimes. The countdown to San Andreas continues. Having mixed feelings about The Incredibles. Current Mood: jelly Current Music: Cody Chestnutt (Comment on this)
Friday, October 15th, 2004
7:05 pm	First of a few short stories So, this is something I've been doing for a while. Writing isn't my preferred craft, so to get in the mood, I often start by writing a warm-up story. No thought, no planning, I just start typing, and let my brain spit something out. So, here's one of them. Once I have enough collected, I plan on self-publishing them through Chibi Comics, perhaps with accompanying illustrations. Millarworld got a look at this a while back, and some seemed keen on it. Ok, I'll shut up, here you go... Hello, Goodbye Forever There’s that noise again. The one I hate the most. I answer the phone, hoping it’s not who I think it is. “Jerry, look... I... I really need your help.” Nope, it’s exactly who I thought it would be. “Janet, I’m sick of this conversation. You left Me. All this shit you’re going through now, it’s not my problem.” “He hit me again.” A lump forms in my throat, and too many thoughts start running through my head to focus on just one. “And then...?” “He left before I could get back on my feet. I think he’s at that bar. Y’know- the one we all used to go to after work?” “Well, then now would be a good time to get your shit out of there, and head to a friends house.” “I don’t have...” She pauses, and I can hear her cover the phone as she lets out a few whimpers. “since Fred and I started dating, all my friends have bailed on me.” Fuck, I know where this is headed. “Maybe that should have told you something.” “Please, I want out.” “Taking care of you isn’t my problem anymore. You made that clear to me almost five months ago.” “Jerry...” “You leave me for this fucker, and now that he’s beating the shit out of you-“ “Please... God, please Jerry. Just come pick me up?” The answers ‘yes’ and ‘no’ started playing a mean game of tennis in my head. I think of all the fights. I think of the few good moments here and there. It all swirls around into one sickening image of dry vomit on shag carpeting. “No.” “What?!? This isn’t some fucking joke- I’m in serious trouble, and I need help!!!” “Then help yourself. Call a fucking cab, and go. Just leave. I’m not your personal god-damn super hero.” And with that I hang up. For a brief moment, I have that nervous sick feeling you get when you’ve just surprised yourself, but it passes. For a second, I think she’ll call back. I wait. I look at the phone. Nothing. The sun sets, friends call, and I have a quiet dinner alone. After a shower, I climb into bed. Tomorrow is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to see where the day takes me. The End Current Mood: Rubbery Current Music: The Walkmen (Comment on this)
Monday, October 11th, 2004
12:33 pm	I Don't Understand Life Sometimes Just had a huge blow-out with my mother. Over nothing. I'm the asshole. Over nothing. I really do hate people. I think I need to get away from here, and quickly at that. This place isn't my home anymore. Current Mood: weary Current Music: SRV (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 9th, 2004
11:23 pm	Refreshing Lots happened today. I found out I'm going to be published in a poetry collection, and there's a possible $1000 prize. Win or lose, the poem is getting published, so that's a good thing. Another line to add to the old resume. Also went to a casino for the first time tonight. Just got back. It's a weird thing, walking around, and watching people throw money away. I will admit I got lost in it too, towards the end. Starting out though, I was up a good 20 bucks, so that was cool. I think things are being set into motion. Maybe this is a good thing. Maybe it means the bad times are over... at least for a little while. Every clouds gotta have a silver lining, right? The first I Go Bump strip is done, and I am happy. It's my first ever comic strip, and I can't wait to see it up over at pulp21. For hire 2 is almost done. Yay. Go buy my stuff, and read the free stuff online. I need more money to gamble away. Current Mood: content Current Music: Social Distortion (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 7th, 2004
12:16 am	Why Y is awsome Y The Last man rules. Brian Vaughn is the shiz-nit. It is an amazing book, and has remained at the top of my reading list since it started. 27 just came out, and ended with the best cliffhanger I've read in years. (Comment on this)