I just realized it's been well over a year since I posted anything to my blog. It's been one of many casualties of my busy writing schedule. 

While I'm not sure it's going to turn me into a prolific blogger, I'm happy to say I just turned in book 6 of the Game On series, which will be released this fall, and I'm doing a final edit of The Crisis Companion: From Flash of Two Worlds to Infinite Earths, my monumental book on the comic book maxi-series Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). It includes a survey of how DC's multiverse was created, why the powers that be felt they needed do away with it through Crisis, a detailed commentary on the maxi series itself, and reflections on its legacy. I'm super excited about this book, which will be released by TwoMorrows Publishing in time for the 2026 San Diego Comic Con. And for the first time ever, I hope to be there in person to sign copies.

As for what's next, I'm debating between four projects. One is a non-fiction book on storytelling that I've been developing for years while teaching on that very topic (and half of which is already written). Another is Cosmic Christmas, book 9 of the Milligan Creek series where the boys attempt to stage a Christmas play, with hilariously diastrous results. The third is Teeth, book 3 in my Uncanny Icons series about some glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth that accidentally resurrect the king of the undead. The final one is another non-fiction book about comic books, this one focusing on Alan Moore's legendary run on Swamp Thing. 

Before I embark on any of those projects, though, I'm going to take a short vacation in Hawaii with my oldest daughter. Some body surfing, snorkeling, hiking, loco moco, and a few poke bowls should help clear my brain well enough to determine my next steps.

Totally Tilted, book 4 in the Game On series is now available exclusively through Bakken Books and Amazon. A quick synopsis:

After a disagreement with his parents over a big streaming deal, Wyatt is left uncertain about the future. When things cool down, he’s excited to hear they’ve come around but with one condition—their lawyer must approve the contract first.
Once the contract gets the green light, Wyatt is on top of the world, ready to live out his dreams. But later that day, he stumbles across news that makes him question everything about his new team. 
Can Wyatt hold on to his friendships with the Stream Team members even though he’s no longer gaming with them? And will they ever forgive him for leaving them to chase his dream?
Find out in Totally Tilted, a story about chasing dreams, navigating friendships, and discovering what really matters. 

Perfect for the gamer in your life, ages 8-14!
And while you're shopping,  don't forget Danica Panica and the Milligan Creek series as well!

It's great to see the first three books in the Game On series selling well on Amazon and from Bakken Books. I finished writing book 4, "Totally Tilted," last week, and I just knocked off the first chapter of book 5, "Level Up Live," yesterday.  Hopefully, I'll be able to finish book 5 by the end of July, then it's on to book 6, the final item in the series. So, hop on board now, and you won't have long to wait to see how the story plays out!

The first three books in my new series, Game On, are among the top new releases on Amazon's Children's Computer Game books. You can get them here. 

The first three books in my new series about a group of teens who are battling to achieve video game greatness are now available on Amazon and will soon be available on Bakken Books.

Here's a brief description of the series.

The series is called "Game On!" and it's for kids ages 8-12, particularly those who are into video games. Here's a brief overview from the publisher's website.  

You can pre-order book 1, The Stream Team, now and get 30% off Bakken's other series (including my own Milligan Creek series, books 1-6, and Danica Panica). Books 2 and 3 in the series have already been written and will be released as soon as all the artwork is complete.

The first three books in a new six-book series called "Game On" that I'm writing for Bakken Books, is coming out later this spring. Here's a rough sketch for one of the interior illustrations in book 1, The Stream Team.

It's called Total Bots, and it's book 2 in the Game On series, with book 1, The Stream Team, coming out soon from Bakken Books in March. I'm going to take a short break to finish Off the Hook, book 8 in the Milligan Creek series, then it's on to book 3 of Game On, One-Shot Wonders. I never imagined I'd be writing a series about a bunch of kids trying to make it big on Fortnite, but I'm having a blast working on it, and I can't wait to get it out there.