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FABLES FOR JAPAN, Book II:

131 page, Downloadable E-Book!
35 different contributors!
Writers and artists around the world!
All for only $3.95!

Book 2 of the trilogy contains 22 fables and poems exploring different aspects of Japanese myth, each beautifully illustrated by some of the top artists in the field. There are dramatic stories, as in the tale of a young widow and the Kappa responsible for her husband's death. Humorous yarns, like the fairy-tale of Bear who teaches Fox the dangers of unchecked arrogance. And new spins on classic tales, such as the young princess whose bad habit unwittingly supplies weapons to an army of tiny warriors, or the ghostly love story Yuki-Onna. 35 writers and artists from all over the world bring these stories to life, including the talents of David Lloyd, J.C. Vaughn, Mark Wheatley, Charles Whipple, Christopher Golden, Gareth Sleightholme, and so many more.

All proceeds go to charity.

Buy it at:
www.fables4japan.com

   
 
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Fables for Japan, Book II
January 9th, 2012
Book 2 of the trilogy contains 22 fables and poems exploring different aspects of Japanese myth, each beautifully illustrated by some of the top artists in the field. There are dramatic stories, as in the tale of a young widow and the Kappa responsible for her husband's death. Humorous yarns, like the fairy-tale of Bear who teaches Fox the dangers of unchecked arrogance. And new spins on classic tales, such as the young princess whose bad habit unwittingly supplies weapons to an army of tiny warriors, or the ghostly love story Yuki-Onna. 35 writers and artists from all over the world bring these stories to life, including the talents of David Lloyd, J.C. Vaughn, Mark Wheatley, Charles Whipple, Christopher Golden, Gareth Sleightholme, and so many more.

All proceeds go to charity.

Book 2 is now available at: www.fables4japan.com

Fables for Japan, Book I
September 10th, 2011
The first of 3 volumes, book 1 collects 24 original tales, poems and comic stories. From classic Japanese tales retold with a twist, to new fables for a modern age. As in the tale of the lonely Roof Decker looking for happiness in a fantasy version of Brooklyn, New York; or the story of the fox-spirit, Kitsune, who must abandon her human child. There are the darkly comedic tales such as the Samurai and a misunderstood Troll; or the gift of a shape-shifting raccoon dog. These stories and so many more are masterfully told by 28 contributors, including such renowned writers and artists as Stuart Moore, Ryan Kelly, Nancy A. Collins, Phillip Hester, Mark Badger, Tom Peyer and Federico Dallocchio.

All proceeds go to charity.

Book 1 is now available at: www.fables4japan.com

Phoenix Griffin Minor
February 23rd, 2011

Announcing
Phoenix Griffin Minor

Born February 23rd, 2011 at 8:04am
8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20 inches long

My Store, Added to the Website
February 5th, 2011
I've added a new section to the website, My Store. Here I will be selling my original comic art as well as accepting Commissions and request for sketches. You'll also find links to books I've worked on, poster and prints of my work, and personal projects I am selling.

So If you'd like so buy some original art or request a sketch or commission a full color piece, please check out My Store.
An Award winner
September 22nd, 2010
A story of mine, A Dance in the Woods, recently won the Grand Prize in the state wide Pen 2 Paper Writing Contest hosted by the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. It's about a young girl with a very active imagination and a troubled relationship with her mother.